Translation.
Received by us this thirteenth day of November 1867 the money of the
Government,
1867. 13 November. Thames District.
One hundred pounds being a deposit on the lands of our tribes of Ngatiwhanaunga and Ngatimaru, commencing at Hikutaia thence to the source of that stream, thence to Whangamata thence by the sea coast to Moehau (Cape Colville) thence continuing alongHikutaia No. I.
the sea coast to Waihou (River Thames) thence up that River to the point of commencementReceipt for £100 deposit.
at the junction of the Hikutaia stream. The same are given over to the Governor for gold mining purposes (excepting pieces of land owned by other tribes within the saidBoundaries.
boundaries) The said money shall be deducted from money hereafter arising from Miners' Rights issued for the said lands.(Signed)
Te Mihara Pahau.
"
Ngakapa
Whanaunga.
"
Kapihana te Tuhi.
(Signed)
Te Retiu.
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Tuiterei.
Witness to signatures and payment—
(Signed) D. M. Beere, Civil Engineer, Auckland.
1248
d.
Registration. Received for Registration 11.22 a.m., 6 May,
1870.
(
l.s.)
M. Hamilton,
Dep. Registrar.
A True Copy of Original Receipt, Translation, and Endorsement.
Wellington, July 27th, 1875.