https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/ce15a98729d173e7aa452ee8e3e68512.pdf 48b9980cfecc6a128776a2c812e2273c PDF Text Text ����Part of Letter Reference: 1837_various-various Individual Letter Reference: 1837_May24_Jones-Kauikeaouli Date of Letter: May 24, 1837 From: John Jones To: Kauikeaouli Content Summary: Jones writes Kauikeaouli with regards to his protest of forcing two Roman Catholic priests aboard the Clementine. [Page 6 of 34] Honolulu Oahu, May 24 1837. (3) Sir, I have written you an official communication by this conveyance respecting the unwarranted seizure of the English Brig Clementine in this harbor. And you will allow me the liberty of saying to you at this time a few words in the way of friendship with the best intentions & the greatest desire of the prosperity of your reign. The act which has been committed by the officers of your government at his Island by the seizure of the Brig Clementine, & the forcibly putting on board that vessel two innocent unoffending men (which I hope has not been sanctioned by yourself) is an act of the [Page 7 of 34] most unjustifiable character & the most piratical nature: it is an act which is contrary to the laws of every �nation & one which will never be submitted to by any civilized power on the globe. You no doubt, sir, are but little aware of the consequences of such violent & outrageous proceedings. You must be entirely ignorant of the nature of such an offence, as unjustifiable as it is impolitic, or you never would have ventured such an unwarrantable usurpation of power. It has been officially reported here that the order to force the French missionaries on board of the Clementine emanated from yourself. I trust, however, that your Majesty has given no such mandate, but that those who have acted have overstepped the limits of their power. Be it however as it may, the act has been perpetrated, & your Majesty will be accountable. Yes, accountable to that nation whose flag has been insulted, to that nation whose subject has been persecuted, wronged, & oppressed, & to that nation government too, the property of whose citizen has been jeopardized, & his lawful occupation interrupted. Do not flatter yourself that this outrage will be quietly passed over, that it will cease to be remem[Page 8 of 34] bered. No, never. Believe me when I tell you as a friend that reparation will be exacted of you; justice may indeed be slow in her movements, but the day will come when the most ample satisfaction will be required of you, & it will be demanded by a power which will not be refused. If there be any in the community of foreigners residing on your shores who have been your advisers in the nefarious transaction or would persuade you to disbelieve what I have here stated to you, believe me they are our enemies & would lead you into difficulty & trouble. When the hour of retribution shall come, you will not find them near to lend you a saving hand, or to assist you in the moment of difficulty. If you will receive my advice (& I assure you it is most disinterested) you will immediately take such steps as will ameliorate the aggravations of the act which �has been committed, that you will offer the most ample compensation to the parties which have been aggrieved & as an act of humanity permit the two gentlemen of the Catholic religion to reside on your land till they can obtain an opportunity (which is all they have ever asked) to proceed to the island of Gambier or the Port of Valparaiso. With best wishes for your welfare & pros[Page 9 of 34] perity, I am, Sir Your obedient servant John C. Jones To his Majesty Kauikeaouli King of the Sandwich Islands. Notes: 1. French Missionaries - This is a reference to Father Patrick Short and Father Alexis Bachelot who arrived in Hawaiʻi in 1827 to establish the Catholic religion and were banished by Kaʻahumanu in 1831. 2. Gambier - Is an island located in Howe Sound near Vancouver, British Columbia. 3. Port of Valparaiso - An important geopolitical port in the 19th century. 4. John C. Jones - Captain John Coffin Jones was the first U.S. Consul appointed to Hawaiʻi in 1820. 5. his Majesty Kauikeaouli - Kauikeaouli, also known as Kamehameha III, was the second royal son of Kamehameha Paiʻea. Kauikeaouli ruled the Hawaiian Kingdom from 1825 to 1854. Signing the letter as "King Kauikeaouli" may have intended to impress upon Kīnaʻu his authority to make his own decisions in the matter. � 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 Kauikeaouli - Ali`i Letters - 1837.05.24 - from Jones, John Coffin Description An account of the resource Jones writes Kauikeaouli with regards to his protest of forcing two Roman Catholic priests aboard the Clementine. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions Pacific Islands Missions Records, 1819-1960 (ABC 19.1-19.7). Houghton Library, Harvard University. Used by permission of Wider Church Ministries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kauikeaouli Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives 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 1837.05.24