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Maori Deeds of Old Private Land Purchases in New Zealand, From the Year 1815 to 1840, with Pre-Emptive and Other Claims

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1834. 21 March.Ruapure No. 1.Learn all men from this Article written by Te Tirarau, Puhi, John Poti Rae, on one side and by George Clarke on the other side that Tirarau, Puhi, John Poti and Rae, did George Clarke: transferred to Church of England Misson.sell and give up to George Clarke and his heirs for ever, on the 21st of March in the year of our Lord 1834, a piece of land called Ruapure, situated in Waimate, containing by estimation 70 acres more or less. Bounded on Boundaries. [70 acres.]one side by the stream of water called the Waiarere, on one side by the plantation of Tareha, on one side by Paretairiri, on one side by the land purchased by George Clarke from Tirarau. Consideration given as payment for the above mentioned piece of land by George Clarke, 30 Dollars, Receipt.4 Blankets, 4 Iron Pots, 4 Hoes, 4 Axes One Cow, and 100 figs Tobacco.

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