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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's Report

Extract from Commissioner's Report.

"By a deed dated the 6th September 1844, claimant hath conveyed and assured unto Commissioner's report. Alexander McDonald, of Nelson, Banker, all the above described land, and all his right, Transfer to Alex. McDonald. title, interest, claim, and demand whatsoever of, in, and to the same and every part and parcel thereof, and all deeds, papers, and writings in anywise relating thereto, to have and to hold the said piece of land unto and to the use of the said Alexander McDonald, his heirs and assigns for ever."

The Commissioner therefore determines that a grant of the above-described land should be issued to Alexander McDonald, his heirs and assigns for ever. Excepting so much of the said land as forms any part of the public streets or ways as set forth upon the plan of the Town of Wellington.

Willm. Spain,

H.M. Commissioner for investigating and determining Titles and Claims to Land in New Zealand. Dated at Auckland, this thirty-first day of March, 1845.

A True Transcript of Certified Copy of Original Deed and Commissioner's Report. No. 229a.O.L.C.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 15th January 1879.