William Wakefield, on behalf of the New Zealand Company, Claimant.

The whole of the Bay, Harbour, and District of Wanga Nui Atara, commonly called Port Nicholson, situate on the north-eastern side of Cook's Straits. The summit of the range of mountains known by the name of Turakirai from the point where the said range strikes the sea in Cook's Straits outside of the eastern headland of the said Bay and Harbour of Wanga Nui Atara or Port Nicholson; along the summit of the said range called Turakirai at the distance of about twelve English miles, more or less, from the low-water mark on the eastern shore of the said Bay or Harbour of Wanga Nui Atara or Port Nicholson, until the foot of the high range of mountains called Tararua, situate about forty English miles, more or less, from the sandy beach at the north-eastern extremity of the said Bay or Harbour of Wanga Nui Atara or Port Nicholson, is the eastern boundary of the said lands, tenements, woods, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, and creeks. From the point where the said eastern boundary strikes the foot of the aforesaid Tararua range of mountains, along the foot of the said Tararua range until the point where the range of mountains called Rimarup strikes the foot of the said Tararua range, is the north-eastern boundary of the said lands, tenements, woods, bays, harbours, and creeks. From the point where the said Rimarup range of mountains strikes the foot of the Tararua range of mountains at a distance of about twelve English miles, more or less, from the low-water mark on the western shore of the said Bay or Harbour of Wanga Nui Atara or Port Nicholson, until the point where the said Rimarup range strikes the sea at Cook's Straits outside the western headland of the said Bay or Harbour of Wanga Nui Atara or Port, Nicholson, is the western boundary of the said lands, tenements, woods, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, and creeks. From the said point where the Rimarup range of mountains strikes the sea in Cook's Straits in a direct line to the aforesaid point where the Turakirai range strikes the sea in the said Cook's Straits is the southern boundary of the said lands, tenements, woods, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, and creeks. Also the said Bay, Harbour, and District of Wanga Nui Atara or Port Nicholson, including the Island of Makaroa and the Island, of Matiu, which islands are both situate in the said Harbour of Wanga Nui Atara or Port Nicholson, as well as all other, lands, tenements, woods, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, creeks, situate within the aforesaid boundaries. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from the Native chiefs Matangi, Epuni, Bonacawa, Rongatua, Kariroa, Kaihaia, Kauia, Tunanga, Etioko, Tuati, Wakanidi, Evanou, Atuawera, Ewaieh, Warepori. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed dated 27th day of September, 1839.

William Wakefield, on behalf of the New Zealand Company, Claimant.

The whole of the lands, tenements, woods, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, and creeks which were then in the possession of the sellers, or to which they then laid claim, or in which they then had any rights or interests, on the southern as well as the northern shore of Cook's Straits, comprising all those lands, islands, tenements, roads, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, and creeks situate on the southern shore of the said Cook's Straits, which are bounded on the south by the parallel of the forty-third degree of south latitude, and on the west, north, and east by the sea, including Taitop, Wanganui, Onataria or Cape Farewell, Pakawao, Takaka, Toonuti, Motueka, Waimea, Okata, Okapunaka, Kaiona, and Horano, in Blind Bay, Rangitoto or D'Urville's Island, the Oyerri or Pelorus River, Admiralty Bay, and the several Islands of Motungarada, Koraru, Kokaho, Nguaiah, situate therein, Omahanga or Port Gore, Totaramua, Queen, Charlotte's Sound, Wanganui or Port Underwood, in Cloudy Bay, the River and District of Wairoa, Paramirowiti, Kapaiateai, Te Koroka or Cape Campbell, Waipapa, Mangamaonu, Kaikora, Aitia, Peketa, Tekiakia Onui, and Te Whanga; and also comprising all those lands, tenements, woods, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, and creeks, situate on the northern shore of the said Cook's Straits, which are bounded on the north-east side by a direct line drawn from the southern head of the River or Harbour of Mokau, situate on the West Coast in the latitude of about forty-one degrees south, and on the east, west, and south by the sea: excepting always the Islands of Kapiti or Entry Island, and the small islands adjacent thereto, and the Island of Maria or Table Island, all situate on the said northern shore of Cook's Straits; but including Tehakakore, Warehama, Rangawarhama, Wainerah, Turakirai, Wanganui Atara or Port Nicholson, Rimerae, Oterango, Onerai, Tecanuro, Oariu, Titahi, Parerua, Ohorka, Manawatu, Rangititi, Wangaihu, Turakina, Wanganui, Waitotara, Whenuakura, Patea, Tangahoi, Ngateruanui, and Pahakatiatiro Taranaki, Moturoa, and the several other Sugar-loaf Islands, and the River and Harbour of Mokau. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from the Native chiefs E Hiko, Rupero, Maoranga, Mhorina, Tunia, Te Witu, Mare, Etaki, Eota, Paioki, Enghia, for himself and brothers Rangaihiro, Iutahanga, and Ringearota. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: A deed, dated 25th October, 1839.

William Wakefield, on behalf of the New Zealand Company, Claimant.

The whole of the lands islands, tenements, woods, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, and creeks, which were in possession of the sellers, or to which they laid claim, or in which they had any rights or interests, on the southern as well as, the northern shore of Cook's Straits, comprising all those lands, islands, tenements, woods, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, and creeks, situate on the southern shore of Cook's Straits, which are bounded on the south by the parallel of the' forty-third degree of south latitude, and on the west, north, and east by the sea, including Taitah, Wanganui, Onataria or Cape Farewell, Pakawao, Takaka, Tamoiti, Motueka, Waimea, Okatu, Okapuaha, Kaiaua, and Hoiana in Blind Bay, Rangitoto or D'Urville's Island, the Oyerri or Pelorus River, Admiralty Bay, and the several Islands of Motungarada, Kurara, Kakako, and Nguiha, Omahanga or Port Gore in Queen Charlotte's Sound, and the Tory Channel, including Motakawae, Anuko, Okokata, Marototo or Ship Cove, Te Kurakura or Shag Cove, Panarawihi or West Bay, Waoapu, Miretu, Te Era, Wahinei, Onakiwa, Nakuta, Te Warainga, Waitohi, Watamunga, Kotuna, Itawa, Obna, Mohio, Te Tio or Oyster Bay, Onarua, Onora, Ngatui, the Islands of Alapamai, including Okikari, page 605Wekanui, and East Bay; the Islands of Motuara, Kieta or Long Island, Matapara, and Tai Kaipoi; Wanganui or Cloudy Bay; the River and District of Wariwa, Paraumawiti, Kaparatioi or Cape Campbell, Waipapa, Mongamaonu, Kaikora, Aitiu, Peketa, Tekikia, Onui, Te Whanga; also comprising all those islands, tenements, woods, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, and creeks, situate on the northern shore of Cook's Straits, which are bounded on the north-east by a direct line drawn from the southern head of the River or Harbour of Mokau, situate on the West Coast, in the latitude of about thirty-eight degrees south, to Cape Tehu Kakou, situate on the East Coast in the latitude of about forty-one degrees south; and on the east, south, and west by the sea: excepting the Island of Kapiti or Entry Island, and the small island adjacent thereto, and the island of Mana or Table Island, all situate on the said northern shore of Cook's Straits, but including Tehakakore, Warehama, Rangawaehomu, Wainerah, Turakerai, Wanganui Atara or Port Nicholson, Rimerah, Oteranga, Omerai, Tuameno, Oairu, Titahi, Parerua, Ohoika, Tirewarewa, Waikenai, Waimera, Otaki, Owaha, Manuwahi, Rangiteti, Wahgaihu, Turakina, Wanganui, Waitotara, Whenuakura, Potia, Tangahoi, Ngatiruanui, Pohakitaro Taranaki, Moturoa, and the several other Sugar-loaf Islands, and the River and Harbour of Mokau. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from the Native chiefs Ewiti, for himself and Kedi E Hawe, Ewitikari, Kauhaue, and many others. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: A deed, dated 8th November, 1839.

William Wakefield, on behalf of the New Zealand Company, Claimant.

The lands, islands, tenements,, woods, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, and creeks reaching along the sea-shore north of Cook's Straits from Manawatu to Patea, and inland from either of the said points to the volcano or mountain Tonga Ridi. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from the Native chiefs Te Rangi, Wakarutu, Te Ridi, Karanui, and confirmation of sale, E Kuru, Kau, Turoa, and many others. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed, dated 16th November, 1839.

John Dorset, on behalf of the New Zealand Company, Claimant.

The whole of the lands, islands, tenements, woods, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, and creeks from the mouth of the Wakatina River along the sea-shore by Te Kauwau, Omau, Tongaporote, Te Oro Paraninihi, Puka, Arawa, Parariou, Ihumatau, Wakariwa, Orapopa, the Muni River, Arapawa, the Adenui River, Te Rianga, Onairo, Wairou, Te Tanawa, Turangi, the Waitu River, Wairaaer, Waiongana, Te Ruratapa, Te Puketapu, the Pohui River, Witu, Mongati, Matakotako, the Paka Lagoon, the Waiwakaio River, Pukaweka, the Enui River, the Natoki River, Kawaioa, Te Arawata, Pakatuti, Waitapu, Otake, Mataipu, Arakuri, the Ongi Ongi Lagoon, Te Patu, the Islands of Kimekotahi, Moturoa and Motumahanga, commonly called Sugar-loaf Islands of Komikotahi, Te Rutu, Pararoa, Parotutu, commonly called Sugar-loaf Point, Waihue, Taranaki Matarawa Motu Oti, Matei, Arakawi, Ahanui, Porapora, Wai Orotoki, Waiuka, Omata, Te Omanui, Nakuro, Wakau, Wairua, Waiuku, Otupoto, Te Wairedi, Ona, Orakiwa, to Oronga; the said shore at low-water mark forms the north-western boundary of the said lands, islands, woods, tenements, bays, harbours, rivers, streams; and creeks; from the said Auronga on the sea-shore line, striking inland by Petua, Tiringa, Pouaka, Te Riri, Pawaki; and from the said Pawaki to the summit of Taranaki commonly called Mount Egmont, forms a southern boundary of the said lands, islands, tenements, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, and creeks; from the said summit of Taranaki, a line striking by Taumatutawa, Parakahua, Wakahurangi, Ratapiko, Pukarinui, Mangatuku, Wakaikotoi, Makahu, Wangahiu, Montangiha, Te Kopua, Te Waetetanga, Wangamonuia-Makui Te Po, to the River Wanganui; and from the said river by Te Tangi Tangi, Mangohewa, Pamiga, Pakekuia, across the Onairo River by Te Tuehu, Kaipikare, Wakamuki, Tapari, Pakawakamuru, across the Urenui River by Paketuata, across the Mimi River by Ranguerapaki, Haitaoma, Te Pokuru, across the Papatito River by Turangarua, Komanu, Pukakao, Te Auera, across the Wakarama and the Wai Pikao Rivers, by Paranini, Timanuku, and Wanga, to Kowai on the said Wahatioro River, and down the said river to its mouth, forms the eastern and northern boundary of the said lands, tenements, woods, bays, harbours, rivers, streams, and creeks. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from the Native chiefs Awatea, Aurua, Edward or Pukiki, E Kaki, E Ku, Kororo, E Muru, E Po, Puketapu, Tangutu, Wakairi, E Pahi, and many others. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed, dated 15th February, 1840.

John Dorset, on behalf of the New Zealand Company, Claimant.

The lands, islands, tenements, woods, bays, harbours, rivers, and creeks included by a line drawn along the sea-shore at low-water mark from Auronga by Tataraimaka, Waitikora, Omaitai, Parawa, Kaihi, Omukukawai, Kotamai, Ewa, the mouth of the River Wareatea, to the mouth of the Wangatawa River, and by another, line drawn inland from the mouth of the said Wangatawa River up the said river to its source; and from thence to the summit of Taranaki, commonly called Mount Egmont; and from the said Taranaki along the southern boundary of the Nga Motu District by Powaki Te Kiri, Pawaku, Teuriga, and Putua to the sea-shore at the aforesaid Auronga. Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from the Native chiefs Te Eria, Kaiwaka, Eware, Ngatura, Taraki, and many others. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed, dated 15th February, 1840.

William Butler, of Mongonui, Claimant.

60 (sixty) acres, more or less, situate the east side of the Bay of Islands, called Mongo Nui. Bounded on the south by land claimed by the late Captain Roberton, and on the north by land claimed by Mr. Stephenson. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by claimant in August, 1838. Consideration given to the Natives: £76 in cash. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

William Butler, of Mongonui, Claimant.

640 (six hundred and forty) acres, more or less, situate in Doubtless Bay, in the Harbour of Mongonui, called Piefernoor, add bounded by water. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by claimant in December, 1838. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £47 17s. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

William Butler, of Mongonui, Claimant.

3,000 (three thousand) acres, more or less, situate on the River Putakaka, in the Harbour of Mongonui. Bounded on the south-east by land claimed by Mr. Partridge; on the north-west by land claimed by Mr. Ryan; and known by the name of, Booka Cowa. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by claimant in November, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods, value of £6. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

Thomas Graham, of Waiheke, Claimant.

A piece of land situate on the Island of Waiheke, River Thames, known by the name of Oripu Bay, and bounded by the north and south heads of Oripu, commencing from low-water mark and extending backwards one mile, being four hundred yards from head to head. [Contents not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Ruinga by claimant in the year 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Deed in favour of claimant, dated 8th February; 1839.

Thomas Graham, of Waiheke, Claimant.

A piece of land situate at Waiheke, adjoining preceding claim. Bounded by the north head of Oripu, running in a direct line to Otakawe, and extending back one mile, hiving a frontage to the beach of one mile to the north-west head of Otakawe. Contents not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Ruinga by claimant in the year 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Four blankets and £11 in money. Nature of conveyance: Deed in favour of claimant, dated 20th December, 1839.

Henry Todd Appleton, Mariner, Claimant.

100 (one hundred) acres, more or less, situate on the Pookuta River, near to Tangitu. Bounded on the north-east by land claimed by Captain Manning; on the north by the abovenamed river; and on the south-west by land claimed by Robert Ireland Leitch being part of land called Tokopokerru. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Waikela, Moeura, and Wakaegeupayo by James Leitch, who sold to Robert Ireland Leitch, who resold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise and £3 in money. Nature of conveyance: Deed dated 17th December, 1839.

Francis Russell Manning, of—, Claimant.

200 (two hundred) acres, more or less, situate on the Pookula River, near Tangitu. Bounded on the north-east by land claimed by Captain Buller; on the north by the above-named river; on the south-west by land claimed by Mr. Appleton; and on the south by a Native track leading to Tangitu. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Waikela, Mouna, and Wakaigeupayo, by James Leitch, who sold to Robert Ireland Leitch, who resold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: A deed, dated 17th December, 1839.

Alexander Boss, of Kaipara, Claimant.

1,000 (one thousand) acres, more or less, situated on the River Wairoa, known by the name of Wai Kaihunui. Bounded in front by the River Wairoa and land belonging to Paikia; on the east by land belonging to Tirerau, 100 chains; on the south by land belonging to Apa and a creek; and on the west by the river to the commencement of the north or front boundary. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Tirerau, Ko Wainga, and Paikia by present claimant in the year 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Cash, £70. Nature of conveyance: An instrument in the Maori language under the hands of the said chiefs, dated 17th December, 1839.

Alexander Ross, of Kaipara, Claimant.

A piece of land situate on the River Wairoa, bounded on one side by land claimed by Edmund Ruff, the boundary mark being a kaiatea tree on bank of the river; on the front by Edmund river, one quarter of a mile; on the other side by a creek called Kotewakatete; and running back the same width for two miles. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Paikia, Tirerau, and Wainga by claimant in the year 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: One pound deposit on amount of purchase money, £20. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

Richard Palmer, of McDonald River, Claimant.

5,000 (five thousand) acres, more or less, situated on the south-west side of Turanga or Poverty Bay. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Barihihook, Waukaghi, and Attooki by present claimant in the year 1832. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £100. Nature of conveyance: Deed in favour of Thomas Black and William Green.

Thomas Black, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

10 (ten) acres, more or less, situate on the Waikare River. Bounded on the east by the Bay; on the west by a raupo swamp; on the north by the River Waikare; and on the south by land belonging to the Natives. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Punauiku by William Green and J. H. Hitchcock in 1836, and claimed by Thomas Black for the latefirm of Black, Green, and Stuart. Consideration to the Natives: Goods to the amount of £12. Nature of conveyance: Deed in favour of Green and Hitchcock.

Thomas Black, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

1,500 (one thousand five hundred) acres, more or less, situate about eight miles south-west from Kororarika. Bounded on the north and north-west by land claimed by the Rev. H. Williams; on the east and south-west by land claimed by. Captain Milne Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by claimant in the year 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods and money to the amount of £150. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

'Thomas Black, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

Plenty, known by the name of Nicholas Island. Alleged to have been purchased from certain Native chiefs (not named) by Alfred Nicholas, on behalf of Black, Green, and Co., in the year 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £50. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

Gilbert Mair, of the Bay of Islands, on behalf of Robert Milne, Claimant.

5,000 (five thousand) acres, more or less; situate on the River Kawa Kawa, and known as Te Toke Onoui, Te Tenanui, Te Tiuponga, Wero Wero, Te Hiringa, Te Wakatete, Parinaega, Te Waretatetce, Te Tatuahuparu, Maukuku, Pahohekohe, Te Aratarere, Te Kabika, Te Angingi, Pukeatua, Te Kahika, Rawerero, Te Nge, Petui, Wariunga, Tara, Katikati, Rotukutuku, Te Ngako, Mai-Minoiba, Perehawai, Waihaehae, Ware, Watukohakaha, Te Koari. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Hara Tawakatere and Warekauri, through Hara, as agent, by claimant. Consideration to the Natives: £200 sterling. Nature of conveyance: Deed in favour of claimant, dated 9th January,1840.

William Mayhew, of Wahapu, Bay of Islands, Claimant.

A piece of land [contents not stated] situate on the west side of Wangaroa Bay, on the south-east end of Banks Peninsula. Commencing at a certain hill at the north end of the bay called the Old Pah; thence running west into the highest range of mountains; then south-easterly by the ridge of the said mountains to the sea; and thence by the shore to the aforesaid pah. Alleged to have been purchased by present claimant from the Native chiefs Amana (English Tommy), and Gracia his wife, Teacro (English John), and Mary his wife, on the 2nd May, 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: £100 in money, and a quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

William Mayhew, of Wahapu, Bay of Islands, Claimant.

A piece of land [contents not stated] situate on Kapiti, beginning at a point called Waikohu, thence by a given line to Paraparunne, thence to Taieremongo, and thence to the sea-shore, which bounds the land to Warekoho. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Tuiwi and Tapeora by present claimant in December, 1839, Consideration given to the Natives: Merchandise to the value of £150. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

William Mayhew, of Wahapu, Bay of Islands, Claimant.

5 (five) acres, more or less, called Tauramorie, being an island situate on the east side of Kapiti. Alleged to have been purchased by present claimant from the Native chiefs Rangietti and Ropera in September, 1838. Consideration given to the Natives: Merchandise to the value of £65. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

William Mayhew, of Wahapu, Bay of Islands, Claimant.

20,000 (twenty thousand) acres, more or less, on the east coast of New Ulster, situate at Mongawai. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Pomare and others by James R. Clendon, who sold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

William Mayhew, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

5 (five) acres, more or less, being an island in Cook's Straits, at the east end of Kapiti, called Rangihiro and Epuni by claimant in 1839. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £60. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

384.—Poncet, of Kororarika, Claimant.

An allotment in land situate at Kororarika, measuring 60 feet by 90.[Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs (not named) by Mr. Charles Baker, who sold to the late Mr. McGregor, who resold to claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Not stated. Nature of conveyance Not stated.

William Wilson, of Kororarika, on behalf of John Lette, Claimant.

¼ (one-quarter) acre, more or less, situate at Kororarika, having a frontage to the beach of 38 feet by 90 deep, from the fence of the pa. Bounded on one side by land occupied by J. Smith, and on the other side by land occupied by Henry Thompson and Co. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Arikiro by Patrick Fitzmorris and Thomas Butterworth, who sold to J.R. Clendon, who sold to John Kelly and Daniel Pollen, who sold to claimant. Consideration to the Natives: Blankets and other goods to the amount of £25. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

Edmund Ruff, of Kororarika, Claimant.

A piece of land situate on the River Kawa Kawa, having a frontage of fifty fathoms to the river, fifty-five fathoms frontage at the back line, thirty fathoms on the north side, and twenty-four fathoms on the south side.[Contents not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Colicoune and Mattatai by claimant on the 16th November, 1835. Consideration gven to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

Edmund Ruff, of Kororarika, Claimant.

62 (sixty-two) acres, more or less, known by the name of Uriora, bounded on the north by the creek called by the Natives Mangoroma. Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Tirarau, chief of the tribe called Ngaipou, by claimant, on the 27th December, 1837. Consideration given to the Natives: A quantity of merchandise; value not stated. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

Edmund Ruff, of Kororarika, Claimant.

A piece of land situate on the banks of the River Wairoa and a creek called Otarawa, having a frontage to the River Wairoa of fifty rods, and a depth along the creek of one mile. [Contents not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chief Pou by claimant on the 20th November, 1837. Consideration given to the Natives: One pair of blankets, one gun, and £10 in money. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

William Ellis, of the Bay of Islands, Claimant.

1½ (one and a half) acres, more or less, situate at Waikokopu, in Hawke's Bay. Bounded on the north-east by a creek called Waikokopu; on the south-east by the sea; and on the north and west by land belonging to the Natives. Alleged to have purchased from the Native chief Wanga Iaruka and others by the claimant on the 1st January, 1840. Consideration given to the Natives: £15 in cash. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

The Reverend R. Maunsell, of Waikato, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

1,000 (one thousand) acres, more or less situate in the neighbourhood of Manukau and Waikato. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased by claimant from certain Native chiefs (not named). Consideration given to the Natives: £200. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

The Reverend R. Maunsell, of. Waikato, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

20 (twenty) acres, more or less, situated at Otawao, about 120 miles from Waikato. Heads. [Boundaries not stated. From whom purchased not stated.] Consideration given to the Natives: A deposit of £2.

The Reverend R. Maunsell, of Waikato, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

80 (eighty) acres, more or less, situate at the mouth of the Waikato River. [Boundaries not stated.] Alleged to have been purchased from the Native chiefs Haune, Ngawaka, and others by claimant. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £60, paid on the 3rd July and 30th August, 1839. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.

The Reverend R. Maunsell, of Waikato, on behalf of the Church Missionary Society, Claimant.

An island containing ten acres, more or less, situate about eight miles from Maraetai, known by the name of Otiao. Alleged to have been purchased from the chiefs Tururae, Paetai, and Koroniria by claimant on the 4th January, 1840. Consideration given to the Natives: Goods to the value of £1 2s. Nature of conveyance: Not stated.