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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

[Notice of investigation by Commissioners Edward Lee Godfrey and Matthew Richmond]

We, Edward Lee Godfrey and Matthew Richmond, Commissioners appointed to examine and report upon claims to grants of land in New Zealand, do hereby give notice that we will investigate those under mentioned, in the District of Auckland, at our office, on the 13th day of June, 1842, and following days, at 10 o'clock forenoon.

All parties interested are hereby summoned to be in attendance, with their witnesses and documents, and copies of the latter, with translations thereof if they be in the Maori language, to remain with the Commission.

Claimants are reminded that the fee of five pounds must be paid to the Commissioners before the investigation of any claim or opposition to it.

Land Commissioners' Office, Auckland, 25th May, 1842.