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

Extract from Commissioner Godfrey's Report

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Extract from Commissioner Godfrey's Report.

1844. 10 September.Proof of the execution of a deed for the transfer of this claim by Thomas Maxwell Commissioner 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.

Auckland,10th September, 1844. The compensation promised by Mr. Maxwell to the Chief Tara was afterwards given by Mr. Robinson, when a Crown grant was issued to him as the claimant for 500 acres, dated 15th February, 1845, and signed by Governor FitzRoy. This grant was subsequently called in and cancelled, a new grant being issued to Mr. Reader G. Wood on 25th June, 1862, for 360 acres.

H. H. T.

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