https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/210d4e43c9bab7b98ecddd3a04eeaa46.pdf db49cdc9b01b90e3b2f942234f20a2e8 PDF Text Text ��Letter Reference: 1828_May31_Nahienaena-Stewart Date of Letter: May 31, 1828 From: Harriet Nahi‘ena‘ena To: Mr. Stewart Content Summary: Translation, likely by Mr. Stewart, of a letter from Harriet Nahi‘ena‘ena, who briefly describes her devotion to the word of God and updates Stewart about the passing of Henrietta Haletii and Kekau‘ōnohi’s marriage to Keali‘iahonui. Typescript: [Page 1 of 2] No 218 I recollect you requested a copy of any letters I might have received from the chiefs. The only^one addressed to me in the last arrivals was from the Princess- the following is a copy She is so much an object of interest in the country that it might occupy a place in the Herald- letting her age 12 ^@ be known. Lahaina May 31 1828 “Lov “Very great love to you Mr. & Mrs. Stewart, I have a thought to communicate to you- In former times when you dwelt in the midst of us, the word of God had not taken deep root in this land. But now the reality of the wonderful power of God here, is distinctly to be seen. I greatly exalt in the witness of the blessings received by my own soul. On this point I cannot write more fully at present. I have to make known to you the death of your former pupil Henrietta Haletii^1x. She was fully prepared for the house common to us all - the grave. I have also to say that Kekauonohi^2x (one of the queens of the late Rihoriho is �married to Keariiahonui^3x. Most affectionate are my salutations to you two Mr. & Mrs. Stewart, & to all the people of God, both male & female Harriet Nahienaena” 1x A most interesting young native - a bosom companion of the Prince cess & wife of Robert Haia, an islander educated at Cornwall & a principal ^chaplain & teacher in the household of the Princess 2x one of the queens of the late Rihoriho 3X son of Taumuarii (Tamooree late King of Tauai [Page 2 of 2] [Cover Letter] Letter of Nahiʻenaʻena. Recvd from Mr. Stewart, Feb 14, 1829. Sept. Herald. Notes: 1. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart - Charles and Harriet Stewart were teachers sent to Hawaiʻi by the A.B.C.F.M. with the second company of missionaries. 2. Henrietta Haletii - A pupil of Mr. Stewart. 3. Kekauonohi - Keahikuni Kekauʻōnohi was a grandaughter of Kamehameha I and a wife of Liholiho, Kamehameha II, and later married Kealiʻiahonui. 4. Rihoriho - Liholiho, Kamehameha II, was King of Hawaiʻi after the death of his father, Kamehameha I, ruling alongside Kaʻahumanu until his own death in London in 1824. He and his wife, Kamāmalu, died of measles on a visit to Great Britain to meet with King George IV and affirm diplomatic ties with that country. 5. Keariiahonui - Kealiʻiahonui was considered to be an adopted son of Kaumualiʻi, the last king of Kauaʻi. 6. Harriet Nahi‘ena‘ena - Nāhiʻenaʻena was the child of Kamehameha I and his most sacred wife, Keōpūolani, and was the younger sister of Liholiho and Kauikeaouli. � 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 Nahienaena - Ali`i Letters - 1828.05.31 - to Stewart, Charles Description An account of the resource Translation, likely by Mr. Stewart, of a letter from Harriet Nahi‘ena‘ena, who briefly describes her devotion to the word of God and updates Stewart about the passing of Henrietta Haletii and Kekau‘ōnohi’s marriage to Keali‘iahonui. 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 Nahienaena 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 1828-05-31