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LCA377 5366 John Pillitier None None None None x x

406 5376 Napela x x x x None x x

453 997; 997(por) Kuihelani x x x x None None x

2434 6397(por.) Kahooke x x x x None x x

2436 2009; 2009(por.) Kahaiki x x x x None x x

2495 7790 Kaiaholokuaau x x x x None x x2502 5973; 5973(por.) Ihumal x x x x None x x2503 3652(por.) Ohule x x x x None x x2533 6529(por.); 6437(por.) Maaihi x x x x None x x3225 6298-6458 (por.) Opunui x x x x None x x3237 6888(por.) Hewahewa x x x x None x x3292 Mua x x x x None x x3330 4424(por.); 4622(por.) Lonohiwa x x x x None x x3335 7774 Naonohi x x x x None x x3387 6065(por.) PooIiilii x x x x None x x3388 6101 Paiwi x x x x None x x3488 5289 Kaawa x x x x None x3498 7432 Kaupe x x x x None x4452 7302(por.) H. Kalama x x x x None x4461 6630 Kawaa x x x x None x x3275-E 5154 Kaleo None None x x None x x3294-B 6102; 6102; 6102(por.) Moomooiki None None x x None x x

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3 M; LarIuau1a I have a iiioo named kauaaa which was given me byRune uth the onsenu or the lonohiLi 1 hrue (uIt11ai ed that Landfor four years, Tb has 13 lorL On the northeast It adjoins bheniuliwal, on the uest is the land fence, on the southwest is the Landof Kaumoku, on the east is a kula which adjoins this Land,

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:p the President of the land Coinmi ssioners William P. Lee, RespectfulLy: By direction of Queen Hazaleleponi Ka:Lara, I hereby presenther claims for houselots which have not previously been given, Therefore P hereby describe her houselots and. her right to them,1. Houselot of Naopala and. Kauwi.,la at Kamanuwal in Honolulu, Phi aLot is for H talama, It was originally unused :La.nd and her makua

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. 2. Lot of Kekal mauka of pelekane, in Honolulu.• This lot is for f Halama, It was former:Ly unused land until the

time of Kaomi, when she arid her peopLe made the improvements on it, andsince then unti:L the present time no one has objected.3, Lot of Noi at Eaanaana in Honolulu,This lot was for Timothy BaafLilio and it became the King’ a, who gaveit to 11. KaLama forever,4. Lot of K.eawebano, beyond Aienui,This lot is mine and. Kalama’ a, It was formerly unused. and when wereturned here with King Liholiho from Hawaii :hn he year 1821, we and.our peop:Le mad.e the improvements on it and. from then until this timeno one has objected,5, Lot to Kekukahiko beyond. Mokuhinia at Lahaina, Maui, nauka ofthe Government Road,This lot is for El, Kalama, She and her peop:Le made the improvementson it in 1839 and it has been continuously occuied. since then withno objections.6. Lot of Kekai, beyond Mokuhinia at Lahaina, Maui, makal of theGovernment Road..This lot is for f-i, K&Lama, She arid her people made the improvementson it in 1839 and. it has been continuously occupied since then withno objections.These are what I have described correctly to you,

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and on the day you send for me I will be prepared to bring theproper witnesses for the aforesaid claims, I am, with thanks,

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Kamoku iii for Waikiki in Manna, Kona, Oahu.Kaluaokau iii for Waikild in Manoa, Kona, Oahu.Kapahulu ill for Waikiki in Manoa, Mona, Oahu.Kaalaea ahupuaa, Koolaupokn9 OahuKapaka ahupuaa, Koolau]oa, Oahu.Iai ewai ahupuaa, Koolau]. oa, Oahu.Laemaloo ahupuaa, Koolauloa, Oahu.

Pahipahialua, Kooiauloa, Oahu.

Kahili, koolauloa, Koolau, Kauai.

Kahihiwai, Koolauloa, Koolau, Kauai

Pilauwai, Koolauloa, Koolau, Kauii.

Manuahi iii, Mona, Kauai.

Waipouli ahupuaa, Puna, Kauni.

These lands listed above sha].l be forme fee simple forever, it would not be

right for the government to claim my land.

The following lands, I shall give to the government fee iwple forever.

Kapulena ahupuaa, Hamakua, Hawaii.

Kukuihaele ahupuan, Hamakua, Hawaii.

Auau ahupuaa, Kohala, Hawaii.

Keopuhuikahi ahupuaa, Mona. Hawaii.

• Papaskoko ili of Honokohau, Mona, Hawaii.

Ninole ahupuaa, Kau, Hawaii.

Laepaoo ahupuaa, Puna, Hawaii.

Koae 1 ahupuaa, Puna, Hawaii.

Koae 2 ahupuaa, Puna, Hawaii.

Laeapuki ahupuaa, Puna, Hawaii,

Kaiuiiki ahupuaa, Hilo, Hawaii.

• ZKahuku, ahupuaa, Hilo, Hawaii.

Waiakoa ahupuaa, Kula, Maui.

Kou ili of Waiehu Puali, Morn. Maui.

Kapoino iii of Waiehu Puali Mom. Maui.

Halelena iii of Waiehu puali Mom. maui.

Keokarnu ili of Waiehu, Puali Mom. Maui.

Wainee ahupuaa, Lahaina, Maui.

Mahana ahupuaa, Lanai.

Kamalomalo ahupuaa, Puna, Kauai.

Knmukumu ahupuaa, Koolau, Kauai.

I’ve given the lands listed above to the government forever,

the government.Please consider my request with compassion for me.

With appreciation, I am,

William Charles Lunalilo

Charles Kanaina (child guardian)

Depatement of Interior6 April, 182

This is a true copy of Lunalilo’s division with the government.

A.C-. ThrustonSecretary

No. ).L2 Hazaleleponi Kalama

COPY HAZALfLEPONI KALiWLt.” S DIVISION

Kula ahupuaa, Puna Hawaii.

Kapalaalaea ahupuaa, Mona, Hawaii.

Kalahuipuaa ili of Waimea, Kohala, Hawaii.

Juiaehoomalu iii of Wairnea, Kohala, Hawaii.

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Waipio ahupuaa, Haniakua, HawaiiKaohe ilifor Wailuku, Maui.Puhiawaawa iii for Wailuku, Maui.Lemukee iii for Wailuku, MauiPuohala Waihiku, Maui.Manienie, Wailuku, Maui.Waikahalulu, Honolulu, kona, Oahu.Kailua ahupuaa, Koolaupoko, Oahu.Kaneohe ahupuaa, Koolaupoko, Oahu.Hakipuu ahixpuaa, Koolaupoko, Oahu.I have approved this land division, the lands * listed above are for Haza *Pg. 188leleponi Kalarna, and they ‘may be presented to the land officars.

(sign) KamehamehaCopied by S. P. Kalama(for H. Kalama) Sec.

Royal Palace11 Feb. 18).8SE page 358

No. 10L7)4 N. Namauu

COPYN. Naniauu’s land in the Mahele Book.Moeanoa ahupuaa, Kona, Hawaii.Awakee ahupuaa, Mona, Hawaii.Ha].elua ahupuaa, Kohala, Hawaii.Kuleikahono ahupuaa, Hilo, Hawaii.Haielua ahupuaa, Knu, Hawaii.Weha ahupuaa, Hamakua, Hawaii.Kaupokolua, ahupuaa Harnakualoa, Maui.Ulumalu ahupuaa, Hsmakualoa, Maui.Pahoa ahupuaa, Lahaina, Maui.Puumoa ahupuaa, Lahaina, Maui.Hoaeae ahupuaa, Ewa, Oahu.Puohai ahupuaa, Nib, Hawaii.rue Copy.Dept. of Interior23 Dec. 1852

A,G. ThrustonSecretary

No, 8018 Alika Mela

COPYAlika Mela’s land in Mahele Registry.Opaeula ahupuaa in Lahaina, Maui.

TRUE COPYDept. of Interior A.G. Thruston

25 Dec. 1852 Secretary N.M.

Kekai’s 1/2 property in Mahele Registry.1/2 Kaukahoku ili for Kapalama, Mona, Oahu.

TRUE COPY

No. 7681 Kekai

Dept. of Interior A.G,hruston25 Dec. 1852 Secretary N.M.

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I Ho. 52 H. Halama ( from page 187)

COPY1TKa1ama a land distributionsKula ahupuaa, Puna, Hawaii.Kapalaalaea ahupuaa, Kona, Hawaii.Kalahu.ipuaa iii for Waimea, Koha1a HawaiiAnaehoomalu iii for Waimea, Kohala, HawaiiWaipio ahuouaa, Haaakua, Hawaii.Kaohe ii for Wailuku Puali kest FIawii.

Puiiiawawa, iii for Wailuku, Puali, West HawaiiLemuicee ill for Wailuku, tuali, West Hawaii.Puuohala iii for Wailuku, Thiali, West HawaiiManienie, Iii for Wailuku, Puali, West lawaii,Waikahalulu, iii for Honolulu, Kona, Oahu,Kailua ahuuaa, Koolaupoko, OahuKaneohe ahupuaa, Koolaupoko, OahuHakipuu ahupuaa, Koolaupoko, Oahu.

TRUE COPYInterior Dept A,Ci, Thruston26 April i85 ClerkA desion has ieeri made by the Privy Council on this 29th day of Aug. 1850,

that all of those lands are for Haialeleponi Kalama as fee simple without

a half division for the government.

Ho. 52lO Kalama (from page 211t.)

A.G. ThrustonClerk

Kalama’s land distributions1/2 Maulukikepa iii for Waikiki, Kona, Qahu.1/2 Halawa ahupuaa, Kohala, Hawaii

TRUE COYInterior .Dept A.G. Thruston2s April 1C5)L Chief ClerkThe above half of Halawa has been already patented to Wakookoo a sister

and heir of Kalama by Royal Patent no 781, * 15 June 1852, conveying1090 acres for one dollar,

No, 536L. Hakookoo

Hakookoo’s 1/2 land distributions,1/2 i:4aulukikepa iii. for Waikiki, Kona, Oahu,

TRPE COPYInterior I)ept.28 April i85L.

No, 7771 Kahanu

A. G, ThrustonChief (lerk, Interior Dept.

Kahanu’ a 1/2 land distributions,1/2 Honomaele ahupuaa, Kona, Maui,

TRUE COPYThberipr ept..o April 1d,Lj.

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TOM QuITIQuIT CHEE WATTS & YAMAMOTO, LLPCarl Tom Donna H YamamotoS.V. (Bud) Quitiquit ATTORNEYS AT LAW Danielle Degele-MathewsDavid W.H. Chee 841 Bishop Street, Suite 2125 Jerilynn Ono HallJeffrey D. Watts Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Edward R. Brooks

Telephone: (808) 526-3011Fax: (808) 523-1171

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April27,2012

Department of Land and Natural ResourcesCommission on Water Resource ManagementAttention: Robert ChongKalammoku Building, Room 2271151 Punchbowl StreetHonolulu, Hawaii 96813

Re: Wailuku Country Estates Irrigation Company and the Wailuku CountryEstates Community Association, Inc.

Appurtenant Rights Determination in Na Wai Eha Surface WaterManagement Areas (Waihee, Waiehu, lao and Waikanu Streams)

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

This firm represents the Wailuku Country Estates Irrigation Company (“WCEIC”) andthe Wailuku Country Estates Community Association, Inc. (“WCECA”) in connection with theirapplications that were submitted to the Commission for existing and new water uses.

This letter is in response to the water commission’s letter dated February 21, 2012,regarding the water commission’s review and comments to the information we submitted forappurtenant right claims (for TMK: (2) 3-2002: various) except with respect to the followingwhich the water commission found to support WCEIC’s and WCECA’s appurtenant rightclaims:

1. LCA 2533:1 and RP 6529 (appurtenant right claim documented for Ap 1).2. LCA 3225 and RP 6298 & 6458 (appurtenant right claim documented).3. LCA 3292 (appurtenant right claim documented).4. LCA 3330 and RP 4424, 4622 (appurtenant right claim documented).5. LCA 3335 and RP 7774 (appurtenant right claim documented).6. LCA 3387 and RP 6065 (appurtenant right claim documented).7. LCA 3388 and RP 6101 (appurtenant right claim documented).

KAILUA-KONA: 75-1000 Henry Street, Suite 208 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Telephone: (808) 326-7300 Facsimile: (808) 326-7725

Department of Land and Natural ResourcesCommission on Water Resource ManagementAttention: Robert ChongApril 27, 2012Page 2

Please see the attached chart with our responses to the water commission’s February 21,2012 letter. In addition, we would like to add the following which explains our responses to thewater commission’s comments that there were no references to water use in some of the RoyalPatents (“RP”) and Land Commission Awards (“LCA”) in WCEIC’s/WCECA’s application. Inshort, implicit in a LCA and RP is the appurtenant right to water. Since the LCA and RP wererequired to be in literal agreement with the other, reference to water use in either one means thatthere was a reference to water use in the other.

Further, as explained below, since the form of the RP required description by metes andbounds only, reference to water use may not be in the RP. This should hold true for LCAs aswell. Consequently, testimony at the time of application (which we submitted) should weight inon whether the lands were being cultivated at that time.

Background

In 1845, the Board of Land Commissioners to quiet land titles was formed. It was theLand Commission’s responsibility to ascertain or reject claims of interest in land brought beforeit. The Board was not empowered to grant fee simple title to land. Its duty was to determineeach applicant’s identifiable interests in land and issue an award describing those interests.Public Access Shoreline Hawaii v. Hawaii County Planning Commission, 79 Raw. 425, 445, 903P.2d 1246, 1266 (1995) (“PASII’); Application ofElizabeth Cockett Robinson, 49 Haw. 429,434,421 P.2d 570, 574 (1966) (the Land Commission Award is a determination of a right to a patent).Actual title to land could be gained only by a payment of commutation to the Kingdom andissuance of a royal patent. PASH, 79 Haw. at 445, 903 P.2d at 1266; Omerod v. Heirs ofKainoaKupuna Kaheananui, 116 Haw. 239, 247, 172 P.3d 983, 991 (2007) (citing PASH).

After the Land Commission entered a LCA, the Minister of Interior could issue a RP afterthe awardee paid a commutation fee. In essence, a RP was a quitclaim of the government’sinterest in the land. Id.; Brunz v. Mott Smith, 3 Raw. 783, 1877 WL 7569 (1877) (the effect of apatent is to relinquish the government’s interest in the area described therein unto the originalawardee). In summary, neither the LCA nor RP was required to show the use of the land.

Additional Responses to Water Commission ‘s Comments

Form ofRP required metes and bounds

The water commission commented that there were no references to water use in some ofthe LCA’s and/or RP’s in WCEIC’s/WCECA’s application. However, this should not bedeterminable on the issue of water use or cultivation on the lands since the they were onlyrequired to show the lands’ metes and bounds.

Department of Land and Natural ResourcesCommission on Water Resource ManagementAttention: Robert ChongApril 27, 2012Page 3

The form of all RPs were required to describe the land therein by metes and bounds or bynatural boundaries. In order to obtain a RP and obtain fee simple ownership of land conveyedduring the Mahele, an awardee needed to present a Boundary Commission judgment describinghis or her land by metes and bounds. Id.; Greenwell v. Paris, 6 Raw. 315, 1882 WL 7783 (1882)(The object of the boundary commissioner is to enable parties to obtain such Royal Patentsdefining their lands by metes and bounds); See Application ofElizabeth Cockett Robinson, 49Raw. 429, 421 P.2d 570 (1966) (the form of all Royal Patents shall describe the land by actualsurvey or by natural boundaries as the case may be).

There were some instances where the water commission noted references to water use inthe LCA but not in the RP, and vice versa. However, the metes, bounds and description of thesurvey in the petition must be in literal agreement with the award. Brunz, 3 Raw. 783, 1877 WL7569 (1877). Consequently, if water use is referenced in either the LCA or the RP it shouldapply equally to the other.

Testimony Regarding Water Use

We note that the water commission did not comment on the testimony submitted and soare unsure on the water commission’s position regarding the same. Since neither the LCA norRP can be relied upon to reference water use (since metes and bounds only were required inthem), testimony by applicants and others at the time of application should weigh equally in onthe question. Furthermore, by virtue of the lands being Kuleana lands, the use of water thereon isimplied. In this regard, the first six sections of the Kuleana Act enabled the common people ofHawaii to secure fee simple title to the lands they actually cultivated. The seventh sectioncontained the rights that were to accompany a commoner’s tenancy. Reppun v. Board of WaterSupply, 65 Raw. 531, 549, 656 P.2d 57, 69 (1982).

Generally, the conveyance of land, confirmed by a LCA and/or when the RP was issuedbased on such award, carried with it the appurtenant right to water for taro growing.McBryde Sugar Company, Limitedv. Robinson, 54 Raw. 174, 188, 504 P.2d 1330, 1339 (1973);See also Maikai v. Hasings & Co., 5 Haw. 133, 1884 WL 6659 (1884) (Holders of Kuleanas areentitled to water for irrigation purposes from the stream in the land which their Kuleanas aresituated.) Unlike riparian rights, appurtenant water rights are incidents of land ownership. Thisincludes the water on their lands and all the water which the lands had enjoyed from timeimmemorial. Reppun, 65 Raw. at 551, 656 P.2d at 70.

We are also enclosing the following documents that respond to the Commission’s variouscomments:

1. File Plan - regarding location of the various apanas.2. Enlargement of File Plan re LCA 4452:9, RP 7302.3. Index re LCA 3237.

4. Land Patent No. S8536 re LCA 3237:3 issued in 1960.5. CopyofRP6lO2

We trust our responses satisfies the Commission’s comments. Please do not hesitate toadvise the undersigned if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration in thismatter.

Very truly yours,

TOM QUITIQUIT CHEE WATTS &YAMAMOTO, LLP

Donna H. Yamamoto

Enclosures

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WAILUKU COUNTRY ESTATES IRRIGATION COMPANYand the WAILUKU COUNTRY ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

Document Commission Comment WCEI/WCECA Comment

LCA 377 Appurtenant right claim documented for The description of the land in the LCA and the RP are the“cultivated” and “kuleana” land. same. Consequently, both LCA and RP document the

appurtenant right claim.

RP 5366 Appurtenant right claim documented

LCA 406:1 1 1 Apana are listed. No specific ref to water The LCA states: “There are many dry taro lots in the iii ofuse for Ap 1. Further documentation required Puhiawaawa.” Puhiawaawa is apana 1. Consequently,for Api. NR, NT, and FT refer to loi, taro, appurtenant right is documented for apana 1. See thesugar cane and potato patches but do not following that references “Puhiawaawa:specify which apana. 1. English translation

2. native register (English) that “some taro patches are atPuhiawaawa...”3. native testimony (English) by Kuihelani: “There is apatch and a field at Puhiawaawa...”, by Kailihiwa: “There isa field and patches at Puhiawaawa...”

RP 5376 No ref to water use. As well, the RP says that the land is in Puhiawaawa. Thisshould be tied in to the LCA that says there are many drytaro lots in the ili of Puhiawaawa.

LCA 453: 1 & 2 Appurtenant right claim documented.

RP 997 RP refers to LCA 3572. The File Plan refers to RP 997 (which we submitted for yourNo ref to water use. reference only). However, we believe RP “997” is a typo on

the File Plan (the “1” is missing) and RP “1997” is correctbecause RP 1997 cites LCA 453. Furthermore, RP 1997mirrors the description in LCA 453 and as such documentsthe appurtenant right claim. Also, the register referencestaro patches and the native testimony references patches andfarming.

LCA 2434 & 2435 LCA 2434 & 2435 are not shown on survey There appears to be two (2) LCA 243 5’s. One was issued toor TMK maps. Documentation provided for Kaakole (a copy was submitted) and the other was issued toLCA 2435 but 2435 is crossed out. NR, NT, Kahooke (a copy was submitted). The RP 6397 also statesFT documentation provided for LCA 2434. Kuleana Helu 2435 to Kahooke. However, we believe the

LCA and RP for Kahooke showing 2435 are typos ( andshould be 2434) because the register and testimony forKahooke (property in Wailuku) is numbered 2434 while theproperty for Kaakole (2435) is in Kapunakea. A poalima isreferenced in the LCA for Kahooke. The register for 2434refers to loi’ s and the native testimony refers to taro and 3p0’ alimas and the foreign testimony references kalo and 3poalimas on the property.

See File Plan (LCA 2435 indicated below Lot 69)

NOTE: all LCA’s that were commented as not locatedare shown highlighted on the File Plan.

RP 6397 RP ref to LCA 2435. See above. A poalima is also referenced in the RP. Thedescription of the land mirrors the LCA.

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LCA 2436:1, 2 &3 Appurtenant right claim documented for Ap LCA shows that all 3 apanas are identified as kalo (taro) lots2. Survey map only shows Ap 2 but not Ap 1 and Apana 2 cites an auwai (ditch). See translation of LCAor 3 into English that was submitted. The register also refers to

loi’s and the native and foreign testimonies refer to loi’s andkalo. The LCA, RP, testimony and register all cite the sameareas of Pohakukupukupu, Holu and Waikani

See File Plan Map (Apana 1 is indicated on Lot 43; Apana 3is indicated on Lot 120)

RP 2009 Appurtenant right claim documented for Ap The RP mirrors the LCA that shows all 3 apanas identified2. Survey map only shows Ap 2 but does not as kalo lots.showAp I or3.

LCA 2495:1, 2, 3 Appurtenant right claim documented for Ap Apana 4 contains a poalima Alii taro patch (see translation& 4 1. TMK map only shows Ap 1 but does not into English that was submitted and drawing of apana 4 in

show Ap 2-4. LCA with poalima drawn in). See register, native andforeign testimonies that references taro land/taro moo atPohakupukupu (apana 1 & 2) and Puuokala (apana 3) andpoalima (apana 4).

See File Plan (Apana 2 is indicated on Lot 43; Apana 3 isindicated on Lot 43; Apana 4 is indicated across Lots 37 and44)

RP 7790 No ref to water use for Ap 1. The land description in the RP and LCA are the same andthe comment as to LCA 2495 applies here.

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LCA 2502: 1 & 3 Appurtenant right claim documented for Ap 2 See English translation of LCA indicating water use for& 3 Apana 1 & 3 which are both taro lots and an auwai runs

through Apana 3. See also the register (reference to loi) andnative testimony (reference to taro (apana 1 & 3) & poalima(apana 3) and foreign testimony (reference to loi’s (apana 1& 3) and poalima (apana 3))

RP 5973 Appurtenant right claim documented for Ap 2 The description of the land in the RP mirrors the LCA.&3

LCA 2503: 2 LCA is not shown on TMK. Ref to kalo and See File Plan (LCA 2503:2 is indicated on Lot 12 of thepahale North lao Village)

RP 3652 RP is for LCA 2502 RP 3652 cites LCA 2502. However, we believe it is a typobecause the description in RP 3652 is exactly the same as inLCA 2503. Consequently, both reference water use.Further, both RP 3652 and LCA 2503 are to Ohule. TheLCA and RP references poalimas, the register referenceslois, native testimony references taro and poalimas andforeign testimony references kalo and poalima.

LCA 3237: 3 Appurtenant right claim documented.

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RP 6888 No ref to water use The purpose of the RP was to quitclaim the government’sinterest in the property and to contain metes and boundsdescription. Consequently, reference to water use would notnecessarily be in the RP. The register references lois, nativetestimony references taro land, taro loi, taro pauku andforeign testimony references lois.

Royal Patent 6888 is indicated in the Index for LCA 3237but it is land in Kalihi, Oahu. Before 1960, no RP wasissued. The RP was issued in 1960 and oniy shows metesand bounds. A copy is attached.

LCA 3275-E: 3,4,6 Appurtenant right claim documented

RP 5154 No ref to water use The description of the land in RP is the same as in LCA3275-E and thus, appurtenant right claim was documented inthe RP as well. Native testimony references taro patches(apana 3), taro pauku (apana 4 & 6) and foreign testimonyreferences lois (apana 3, 4 & 6):

LCA 3294-B: 2; Appurtenant right claim documentedLCA 3294-B:1,Ml; LCA 3294-B-I, M2

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RP 6102 No ref to water use. RP tracks LCA and references kalo. Appurtenant rightcontained in LCA is in RP. Enclosed is a clearer copy of RP6102. The native testimony references taro land and taromoo (cultivated piece of land) and foreign testimonyreferences moo of kalo.

LCA 3488 Appurtenant right claim documented.

RP 5289 No ref to water use. The RP notes the land is “Ama Kalo”. The registerreferences 127 loi’s, native testimony references taro andpoalimas and foreign testimony references kalo land andpoalimas,

LCA 3498 Appurtenant right claim documented.

RP 7432 No ref to water Reference to “kalo” is contained in both the LCA and RP.The description in the RP and the LCA are exactly the same.Consequently, both LCA and RP refer to water use. Theregister references taro.

LCA 4452:9 LCA is not shown on TMK map. No ref to Reference to “Apana 9” appears on the LCA under the wordsAp. 9. “Helu 4452’

See File Plan (LCA 4452 is shown on the enclosed 8 V2 x 1 1map)

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RP 7302 No ref to water use RP evidenced the government’s quitclaim of its interest inthe property and the RP was only required to contain themetes and bounds of the property.

LCA 4461:1 & 2 LCA is not shown on TMK MAP. Ref to See File Plan (Apana 2 is indicated across Lots 30 and 31;kalo and moo kalo. Apana 2 is indicated on Lot 32).

RP 6630 Ref to kalo and moo kalo. RP references kalo moo and mirrors the LCA. Also, nativetestimony references taro moo.

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