Brown, Thomas, fl 1889-1901: Land documents

Date
1889-1901
By
Brown, Thomas, active 1889-1901Whakarongotai, Raika, active 1897-1901; Wynyard & Purchas (Firm)
Reference
MS-Papers-11848
Description

Comprises documents relating mainly to land purchases by Thomas Brown, purchased from various Maori vendors. Includes correspondence, statements and receipts from Brown's solicitors, Wynyard and Purchas, of Auckland. Some of the land documents also relate to Francis McCormick of Tararu. The Maori vendors include Raika Whakarongotai, Hera Puna, Mare Teretu and Wirihana Watene relating to land sold from the 'Pure' (aka 'Te Pure') Block, near the Waihou River. Also includes agreements relating to the Te Kopua Block.

Language - Some receipts written in Maori

Language - Most of the documents are in English

Source of title - Supplied by Library

Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres.

Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Nadia Webster, Porirua, June 2014

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Format
1 folder(s), 0.02 Linear Metres, Legal instruments, Business correspondence, Accounts, Manuscripts
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