https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/390cadbe5218ca65e864abb40422cf18.pdf 926a6a1c569d5f964be14075ffca3828 PDF Text Text ��Part of Letter Reference: 1837_various-various Letter Reference: 1837_Oct30_Dudoit-Kinau Date of Letter: October 30, 1837 From: Jules Dudoit To: Kīna‘u Content Summary: Jules Dudoit writes Kīna‘u inquiring whether or not “Frenchmen” are forbidden from landing in Hawai‘i, for a Bishop and five priests are to arrive, consisting of English and French subjects. It is noted in the notes after this letter that Kīna‘u does not give a written response. [Page 24 of 34] 8 In anticipation of the arrival of a Bishop & five priests, both English & French subjects Mr. Dudoit addressed to Kaahumanu II, called also Kinau, the following communication in the native language. Translation Honolulu, Oct 30, 1837 To Kinau This is what I desire of you. Kauikeaouli said to me as follows. It will be proper for the Frenchman who are coming in the Europa from Valparaiso to land, if they do not dwell long in my kingdom, & immediately charter a vessel & go to the country they expect to visit. I have heard that Kauikeaouli has left writing with you to forbid the said “Frenchmen” landing. I ask you is it true which I have heard. It will be proper for you to inform me in writing. �Salutations with peace. Signed, J. Dudoit French Agent No copy of any answer to this is preserved, probably was sent, A verbal answer only. The ship Europe arrived on the 2nd of November having on board five passengers, three Spanish Refugees, a French Catholic priest & an Englishman said [Page 25 of 34] to be connected with the Society de propaganda fide. Notes: 1. Mr. Dudoit - Mr. Jules Dudoit was French consul in Hawaiʻi at the time of this letter and apparently the owner of the ship Clementine. 2. Kaahumanu II, Kinau - Elizabeth Kīna‘u was a high-ranking daughter of Kamehameha and an early convert to Christianity. Five years prior to this letter, she became known as Kaʻahumanu II when she assumed the role of Kuhina Nui of the Hawaiian Islands from 1832-1839. 3. Kauikeaouli - Kauikeaouli, also known as Kamehameha III, was the second royal son of Kamehameha Paiʻea. Kauikeaouli ruled the Hawaiian Kingdom from 1825 to 1854. 4. Society de propaganda fide - This association supported the missionizing efforts of the Catholic church. � 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 Kinau - Ali`i Letters - 1837.10.30 - from Dudoit, Jules Description An account of the resource Jules Dudoit writes Kīna‘u inquiring whether or not “Frenchmen” are forbidden from landing in Hawai‘i, for a Bishop and five priests are to arrive, consisting of English and French subjects. It is noted in the notes after this letter that Kīna‘u does not give a written response. 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 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 Kinau 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 1837-10-30