Facsimile of the Deed of Sale of 13,000 acres to the Church Missionary Society, 1819

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Facsimile of the Deed of Sale of 13,000 acres to the Church Missionary Society, 1819

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Kura Heritage Collections Online

Description

Facsimile of the 1819 deed of sale of 13,000 acres of land at Keri Keri (Kiddee Kiddee) to the Church Missionary Society in consideration of forty eight falling axes, the first transfer of land signed in New Zealand. The deed is signed by Thomas Kendall and John Butler of the Church Missionary Society, and with the moko of Ngāpuhi chiefs Rewa (Riwha) and Hongi Hika (Shunghee Heeka).

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Date created

1819-11-04

URL

https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/310625

Related subjects

Land Purchases / Documents / Church Missionary Society / Kerikeri / Kendall, Thomas, 1778?-1832 / Butler, John, 1781-1841 / Hongi Hika, 1772-1828 / Hokohoko whenua

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