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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.

1844. 2 May.Grant to issue in favour of Edward Lord, for 305 acres.The purchase having been made for and on account of the claimants (Edward Lord, of Sydney) has been proved by W. S. Grahame; the execution of the deed, and the payment by Tirarau. This purchase not having been fully completed until after the Proclamation dated the 14th January, 1840, forbidding the acquirement of lands from the Natives of New Zealand after that date, a compensation for the outlay made by the claimants of one acre for every pound sterling is respectfully recommended, being a grant for 305 acres of any land to be issued to Edward Lord, his heirs and assigns for ever.

Edward L. Godfrey,
Commissioner.

Auckland, 2nd May, 1844.

No. 140.O.L.C. A True Copy of Original Deed and Extract.

H. Hanson Turton.

Wellington, 20th November, 1878.