https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/1480fdc42e345555a53bb58d46056174.pdf e5ce66028d9fbd1f56f264b55226c087 PDF Text Text ��Letter Reference: 1831_Feb09_Laanui-Chamberlain Date of Letter: February 9, 1831 From: Gideona Laanui [Gideon Laʻanui] To: Mi Kamelani [Mr. Levi Chamberlain] Content Summary: Gideon Laʻanui writes to Mr. Levi Chamberlain with comments on a Poʻahā candidate. Typescript: [Page 1 of 2] Aloha oe e Mi Kamelani Eia ke ia he mea o Kalawahine o ke kumu ao ma Waimea, ua lohe a'u i kona manao e komo i ka poaha ua hele pinepine mai ia o'u la ia makou ma Waialua ia Kaiana nae ia ki ha pai ia mau nae ka nana i keia manawa pau Na Gideona Laanui [Page 2 of 2] [Letter Cover] Gidiona Laanui Feb. 9 1831 Na Mikamelani Translation: [Page 1 of 2] Greetings to you, Mr. Chamberlain, Here is this person, Kalawahine, the school teacher in Waimea. I have heard his/her intention to join the Poʻahā. He/she came often to see me when we were in Waialua. That congregation, however, is under Kaiana and still under his observance at this time. Finished. �By Gideon Laanui [Page 2 of 2] [Letter cover] Gideon Laanui February 9, 1831 For Mr. Chamberlain Notes: 1. Mi Kamelani - Mr. Levi Chamberlain was a member of the second company of missionaries. He was the superintendent of secular affairs for the mission and served as a missionary teacher. 2. Kalawahine - A person referred by Gideon Laʻanui for attendance at the Poʻahā. 3. poaha - The Po‘ahā, lit. Thursday, is a reference to the Bible study meetings, held on Thursdays, that prepared one for baptism and membership in the church congregation. 4. Kaiana - This person is not identified other than being responsible for the congregation at Waialua. 5. Gideona Laanui - Gideon Peleiōhōlani Laʻanui was a native of Waimea, Hawaiʻi who was partly raised in the court of Kamehameha I and married Nāmāhana, a sister of Kaʻahumanu. He was an early Christian convert and became an active member of the church, living in Waialua, Oʻahu. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Laanui, Gideon - Ali`i Letters - 1831.02.09 - to Chamberlain, Levi Description An account of the resource Gideon Laʻanui writes to Mr. Levi Chamberlain with comments on a Poʻahā candidate. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Hawaiian Evangelical Association Archives, 1853-1947. Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Laanui, Gideon Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Puakea Nogelmeier Translated by Awaiaulu Foundation Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource If you would like permission to publish or reproduce this material, please send your requests to archives@missionhouses.org Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1831-02-09