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Cl. 4883, William French, counter S. Reynolds, [1848]
F.T. 186-187v2
February 24th, Dwelling house - Premises.
John Meek, sworn, When I came here, Captain Ebbets was living on these premises in 1824.
They are bounded:
On Ewa side by Cross Street
Makai by Kekuanaoa's land occupied by Mr. Punchard
Mauka by natives and Captain Penhallow
Waititi by Mrs. Hooper's.
They are fenced, and I believe the fence is the right boundary. I think Ebbets got the place from Kalaimoku. I do not know on what terms. Mr. French purchased it at auction, and had lived there since 1838 or 9 without opposition, and I think previously. I never heard of any counter claimant.
Thomas Cummins, sworn, I know the place and the boundaries have been correctly described. Claimant has lived there undisturbed since 1830. He bought the premises at auction, but I do not know any particulars beyond tha ....
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.... pos; lot, toward the mountain
Mr. Hooper's place, Waikiki and
Kekuanaoa's lot is on the oceanside.
The lot has a fence and I think that is the best boundary. John Ebbets arrived in the year 1803 and is now living here. I believe his land had been from Kalaimoku but I have not known that he has paid (for it). French had bought that (land) by auction and he has lived there in peace since the year 1838 to the present time; no one has objected to him."
Thomas Cunmin, sworn by the Word of God and stated, "I have seen this place, the boundaries of which are the same as John Meek has just related here. I think French had lived at this place in the year 1830. It had been auctioned after the death of John Ebbets and was acquired by W. French. I have not known that anyone has objected."
[Award 4883; R.P. 108; Alakea St. Honolulu; 1 ap.; .77 Ac.; See Award 4882 for N.R. and some F.T. description]