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No. 2694, Wana, Paalaa, Waialua, Oahu, December 31, 1847
N.R. 593-594v3
To the Honorable Land Commissioners, Greetings: I hereby state my claim for land. The name of the one from whom I got my land is Kaululaau. My land is Aakalawaena, Paalaa, Waialua.
It is bounded as follows: on the north is the land of Koa, on the east is the watercourse, on the south is Keliihuluhulu, on the west is the land of Kahiko. There is a total of 8 lo'i, 2 are scattered, and 5 are at Kahiki above this land where I live. I hereby request an award document for my land.
WANA, that is my name
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.... parents had given it to her, the land is for Wana.
Land officer: Have you filed a claim, Kaululaau?
Answer: No.
Question: Have you always lived on this land on which Wana is now?
Answer: No.
Question: Have you planted taro on this land since the beginning to the present time?
Answer: No.
Question: Well, who owns these plants here?
Answer: Wana.
The decision is in favor of Wana, he has a true title.
[Award 2694; R.P. 1480; Paalaa Waialua; 1 ap.; .82 Ac.; N.T. listed for both 2694 & 2697]