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.
H. H. T.