https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/a33b619fe87601e349cc433ed7bf4bc9.pdf 2e6e00a5f3a6524e71fe82c1689ca81b PDF Text Text ��Letter Reference: 1831_Nov24_Bingham-Evarts Date of Letter: Nov. 24, 1881 From: Hiram Bingham To: Jer. Evarts, Esq. Content Summary: Hiram Bingham writing to Jer. Evarts, Esq. discussing the translation of some letters from Kaahumanu to him, commenting on her burdens as a ruler bearing the yoke of Christ. Typescript: [Page 1 of 2] 223 224 Note - Nov. 24, 1881 To Jer. Evarts Esq. I have in the above endeavor to give you a correct translation of a letter which, Kaahumanu, in consequence of my advising her to write you, sometimes since sent to me to translate and forward to you if I approved of it. It appears to be in the hand writing of Laanui, and perhaps, he assisted her in ^the composition.- Some of the phrases are difficult to express in good English. The last paragraph is all in the dual number, the pronoun after repeated signifying mine & thine. Her reference to her inability to travel on as a strong man as with vigor & courage with christ's yoke resting on her shoulder, as a strong man in the pride and vigor if he's strongest takes up ^& carries the ordinary yoke with which the natives usually carry their burdens, is very striking in her mouth and in her language, as it distinctly refers to ^the great work which she suffers herself as a ruler to be required to perform for Christ, rather ^than the trials and comp sacrifices that she expects to meet. Her ^sense of her own weakness & her confidence that Christ will himself strengthen her to bear his yoke continually is and with ^her intended continual praise to him and his glory & his love, is a beautiful comment on the nature of that ^her gre trembling prostration beneath the shadow of the feet of Jesus when she heard by the gospel his gracious invitation. The last two or three years of her life have brought with them trials �which will prepare her with for sympathy with David.- She bears reproach and opposition with a good degree of moderation, and suffers abuse at unworthy hands, with what is thought by some singular forbearance.- But let her works praise herShe highly prizes your letter to her - & they appear to be useful and I hope may be repeated. Yours, truly and affectionately H. Bingham [Page 2 of 2] P.S. If it is a fault that I should add my remarks to the translation of this letter and another which accompanies it, they can easily be detached, & I can be corrected hereafter should ^I have this pleasant service to repeat after. Kaahumanu's letter Remarks by Mr. Bingham May 7, 1832. Rcvd Oct. 24 R.A. D.G. Double Edgartown Mass May 4th Jeremiah Evarts Esq. Cor. Sec. A.B.C.F.M. Missionary Rooms Boston, Mass. U.S.A. Ship Cyrus Capt. Hussey Notes: 1. Hiram Bingham - Rev. Hiram Bingham arrived in Hawaiʻi with the first company of missionaries in 1820. He was the leader of the Mission and was the pastor of the first church on Oʻahu, Kawaiahaʻo. 2. Jer. Evarts, Esq. - Jeremiah F. Evarts was an early leader of the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions (A.B.C.F.M.). He was a reformer who advocated for the rights of Native Americans and wrote under the pseudonym William Penn. �3. Kaahumanu - The favorite wife of Kamehameha I, Kaʻahumanu was the first Kuhina Nui, or regent, from 1819-1832. She was a convert and a strong advocate for the Protestant religion. 4. Laʻanui [Gideon] - 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. 5. David - This is likely a biblical reference or to an unknown contemporary. � 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 Kaahumanu - Ali`i Letters - 1831.11.24 - Bingham, Hiram to Evarts, Jeremiah Description An account of the resource Hiram Bingham writing to Jeremiah Evarts, Esq. discussing the translation of some letters from Kaahumanu to him, commenting on her burdens as a ruler bearing the yoke of Christ. 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 Kaahumanu, Elizabeth 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 1831-11-24