Extract from Land Commissioner's Report.
1844. 24 October.Commissioner's report.The execution of the original deed is proved by Te Rangi, who
saw the deed signed, though not an attesting witness. The only proof of the
transfer to claimants is the "lease" and "release" attached, no evidence being
advanced to the validity of the signatures.
Holmes and Pettit. Inasmuch as the claimants have applied for an exchange of lands, I am
enabled to report more favourably than I should otherwise do till the Kaipara
Tribes should be made cognizant of the claim and afforded every opportunity of
protecting their interests.
The Commissioner therefore respectfully recommends that the claimants (Thomas
Holmes and Wm. J. Pettit) be allowed a credit for 2,560 acres.
Robt. A. Fitzgerald,
Commissioner.
Dated at Auckland, this 24th day of October, 1844.
No. 393.O.L.C. A True Copy of Original Deed and Report.
H. Hanson Turton.
Wellington,
23rd December, 1879.