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                  <text>��Letter Reference:
1827_Sep12_Ii-Chamberlain
Date of Letter:
September 12, 1827
From:
John Ii [John Papa ʻĪʻī]
To:
Mr. L. Chamberlain [Mr. Levi Chamberlain]
Content Summary:
John ʻĪʻī writes to Mr. Levi Chamberlain repeating a request for ink. On the back page of
this letter there are a few un-contextualized equations.
Typescript:
[Page 1 of 2]
Waipio. Homaikaia. Sepatemaba 12. 1827
Mr. L Chamberlain
Eia ko'u wahi manao ia oe, i wahi
ink na'u malama he wahi ink kekahi
aole a'u wahi ink o ko'u mea i noi
aku nei ia oe,
Aloha oe nui oe
John Ii
[Page 2 of 2]
4.2
1.11
2.7
13.53
1.7
2.4
6.10
2.8
4.2
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14
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�Translation:
[Page 1 of 2]
Waipio, Homaikaia, September 12, 1827
Mr. L. Chamberlain,
Here is my message to you about some ink for me. Perhaps there is some ink.
I have no ink, which I have asked you for.
Great regards to you,
John Ii
[Page 2 of 2]
4.2
1.11
2.7
13.53
1.7
2.4
6.10
2.8
4.2
2.7
6:9
14
2
2
Notes:
1. John Ii - John Papa ʻĪʻī began his service in the royal court when he served as an
attendant to Kalanikualiholiho, Kamehameha II. Īʻī later became a trusted advisor
and chief in the court of Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III and continued to serve the
sovereigns of Hawaiʻi until his death in 1870.
2. Levi Chamberlain - Mr. Levi Chamberlain was a member of the second company
of missionaries, superintendent of secular affairs for the mission and a missionary
teacher.

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