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Muliwai Ili, Waipio Ahupuaa, District of Hamakua, Island of Hawaii, Boundary Commission, Island of Hawaii, Volume A, pps 238-240
Honolulu, July 7, 1873
R.A. Lyman, Esquire, Hilo
Dear Sir
Mr. F.H. Harris is authorized by the commissioners of Crown lands to make application to you as commissioner of Boundaries to have the boundaries of all Crown lands on the Island of Hawaii defined. He has a list of the lands with him.
I have also authorized Mr. F.H. Harris to make application to you for the settlement of boundaries of all lands belonging to Estate of His late Majesty and Her Excellency, R. Keelikolani.
I expect to be in Kona by the trip of the "Kilauea" which leaves here on the 28th instant. Can't you make it convenient to come round as the steamer goes to Hilo on that trip.
I wish also to apply for the settlement of the boundaries of Honohina.
I remain, Yours respectfully
Jno. O. Dominis
Honorable R.A. Lyman, Boundary Commissioner for Island of Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands
The undersigned would herewith make application for the settlement of the boundaries of the following named Ahupuaa or lands belonging to the Crown, viz.;
Waiakea in the District of Hilo bounded by Keaau, Olaa, Kapapala, Humuula, Piihonua
Piihonua in the District of Hilo, bounded by Punahoa, Waiakea, Humuula and Pueo, Paukaa & Alae and other lands names not known
Ponahawai in the District of Hilo bounded by Punahoa, Kukuau & other small lands.
Hakalanike in the District of Hilo, adjoining lands unknown
Humuula in the District of Hilo bounded by Kapapala, various lands in Kona and Kohala and Hamakua, and Hakalau, Makahanaloa, Papaikou, Paukaa, Piihonua and Waiaka in the District of Hilo
Lalakea in the District of Hamakua, adjoining lands unknown
Kalopa in the District of Hamakua, adjoining lands unknown
Honokaia in the District of Hamakua, adjoining lands unknown
Kaohia in the District of Hamakua, adj ....
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.... d to plant food on both sides of the auwai. The boundary strikes the Waimoa cultivating grounds and then turns along the bank of the loi, toward Kohala, and runs to the pond, then along the makai side of the pond to the road; thence along Kalua's kuleana to Imaikalani. I did not go with the surveyor when he surveyed the Waipio side of Muliwai; but saw them survey around the ponds I have mentioned. There it was surveyed correctly, but along the makai side of the pond adjoining the village and pali, it was not surveyed correctly. I was not allowed to point out the boundaries there. Naaiwi (now dead) a konohiki of Muliwai and Koawa were with us, Kaawa is now at Laie now on Oahu was the kamaaina. In surveying from mauka between Muliwai and Waipio, the flags were set on the boundary, but the chain was taken along the road. The boundary runs a short distance from the road following along the base of the pali to Kealai, where the old road runs over the pali to Waimanu, at a depression in the pali [DIAGRAM] [diagram showing lower place in ridge where footpath crossed]. I have always heard that the boundary between Waimanu and Muliwai runs makai along the brow of the Waimanu pali, to a place near the head of Naluea gulch thence down the gulch to the sea. I do not know the exact spot where the boundary leaves Waimanu gulch and crosses into Naluea gulch.
Cross-examined.
Testimony closed
Decision
Boundaries decided to be as given in evidence of witnesses, the two kio pua makai side of Muliwai pond, belong to Muliwai. A mark ordered to be erected at the point where the boundary strikes the Waimanu pali.
Certificate to be issued when some description of land is filed.
R.A. Lyman, Commissioner of Boundaries, 3d Judicial Circuit.
Costs: 1 day hearing 10.-, traveling expenses 10.- advertisement hearing 4.-; 10 folio testimony 2.50; 26.50, paid July 20, 1874
[No. number, Muliwai Ili, Waipio Ahupuaa, District of Hamakua, Island of Hawaii, Boundary Commission,]