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No. 719, Z. Sampson, Honolulu 22 September 1847
F.R. 105v2
[margin note:] For No. 693, 6718 See Native Register
To the Honorable Board of Commissioners, &c, &c.
I beg to forward you a claim to the following small piece of land, situate in Honolulu.
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The above piece of land was purchased by me in 1833 of Kikiau, a native of these islands for the sum if 85 dollars, 80 dollars of which was paid by me to Governor Adams (Kuakine), and the remaining 5 dollars to his Majesty.
When you are prepared to investigate this matter I shall feel obliged by Your subpoening [sic] the King together with John Neddles, as my ....
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N.T. 495v2
No. 719, Z. Sampson, From page 488, February 2, 1848
John Neddles, sworn by the Word of God and stated, "I have seen the property of Sampson. He had bought that property from Hikiau and had paid for all of it but $5.00. I had given that amount of money in the year 1832 and I had seen him give that money to the chief; however, I have not known the total sum of money given for the property. I have not known any other interest there except for Sampson only."
See page 488 for the first testimony.
[Award 719; R.P. 83; Hotel St. Honolulu Kona; 1 ap.; .07 Ac. for Joseph Booth]