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No. 8904, Kila, Kaluaaha, Molokai, Feb. 8, 1848
N.R. 243-244v7
Greetings to the Land Commissioners: I have some kihapais in the Ahupua`a of Kaluaaha, Island of Molokai. The main name of the area is Paheekana; there are 5 lo`i in it, 30 by 11 /fathoms?/. There are also some sweet potato kulas, mauka at Pohakea. The length is 68 and the width is 48 /fathoms?/. There is also a "jump" pauku far inland, at Ahakeau; the width is 5 /?/ and the length of the pali is the length - however it has not been measured correctly.
My kihapai was received in the time of Kamehameha I and when my kupunakane died the land was left to me, until this time, and I go to the pa'ahao labor days at present. When I die, the land should go to my wahine, and when she ....
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.... ertifies above statements.
N.T. 28v16
No. 8904, Kila, 1 November 1853
Kamakahi, sworn, he has seen claimant's land in Pahuokama of Kaluaaha.
Section 1 - 6 taro patches.
Mauka by Paele's land
Mapulehu by Hikikoke's land / Kamakalohi's land
Makai by sea
Ualapue; This is the boundary of Ualapue.
Land from Keakuanui at the time of Kamehameha I. No disputes to the present.
Kahaiau, sworn, both Kamakahi and I have known in the same way. There is a loi within this land over which there was a dispute with Hikikoke, however, Kila did have a loi outside of this land, so they decided to have a sale between them.
[Award 8904; R.P. 6961; Kaluaaha Kona; 2 ap.; 7.52 Acs]