Report of Land Claims Commissioners.
Claimant's Name and Address. James Spencer, Bluff, Middle Island.
The supposed contents, 200 acres.
The payment made to the Natives for this land appears to have been in January 7, 1839. Cash, £50; goods, £20 x 3 = £60. Total, £110.
A deed of sale was executed by the above-named chief, and he has admitted the payment he received, and the alienation of the land.
The Commissioners therefore respectfully recommend that a grant for the above-described land should be issued to James Spencer, his heirs and assigns for ever. Excepting 100 feet from high-water mark, and any portion of the harbour required to be reserved.
Edward L. Godfrey, Commissioners.
M. Richmond, Commissioners.
No. 213.O.L.C. A True Copy of Original Deed and Commissioners' Report.
H. Hanson Turton.
Wellington, 12th January, 1881.