Extract from Commissioner Godfrey's Report.
1844. 10 September.
Proof
of the execution of a deed for the transfer of this claim by Thomas MaxwellCommissioner Godfrey's report.
has been given by Mr. F. Whitaker, and of the loss of the said deed by Mr. A. Warbrick; and the Native Chief Adirangi (or Tara) has admitted an agreement made in January, 1840, for the sale of this island to the said Thomas Maxwell; but, as the said Adirangi does not acknowledge to have received the payment stipulated to be given to him, no grant is recommended.
Edward L. Godfrey,
Commissioner.
H. H. T.