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

Minute of His Excellency Governor EitzRoy

Minute of His Excellency Governor EitzRoy.

Mr. FitzGerald,—

Governor's minute.

I approve of your reasons for recommending a large extension of the award in this case, but cannot consent to sign a deed of grant for more than eight thousand five hundred and sixty acres in respect of this claim.

The above extent may comprise all the most valuable land, and very good it is. Prepare a deed for 8,560 acres.

R. F.

Dec. 27/44.

Nos. 124 D and 124 E.O.L.C. A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deeds, Commissioners' Reports, and Governor's Minute.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 21st February, 1881.