Extract from Commissioners' Report.
1842. 26 November.Commissioners' report.
The
execution of the Deeds and the payments in the first two purchases have been proved by C J. Cook and Benjamin Evans Turner. M. G. Johnston, one of the attesting witnesses of 89e
, No. 1, is dead; and Thos. Fairclough, the other witness, has left the colony.Transfers.
A Deed has been exhibited for the resale and transfer of the portion in 89e
to the claimant and George Thomas, by the original purchaser from the Natives, Thomas Graham; and George Thomas, who has ceased to have any interest in the said land, has sworn to its sale and transfer by Thomas Graham, and he has also sworn to the sale and transfer of his own the said George Thomas's share in this land to the claimant.The Commissioners therefore respectfully recommend that a Grant for amended award, 30 acres, the above-described land, be issued to John Evans, his heirs and assigns for ever. Excepting 100 feet from high-water mark.
Edward L. Godfrty.
Kororarika, 26th November, 1842.M. Richmond.
Nos. 89 c and 89 d.O.L.C. A True Copy of Original Deeds and Extract from Commissioners' Report.
Wellington, 17th August, 1880.