https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/12198212ce920c90f8be16089f48a4f6.pdf 214736267c816826776414030356a170 PDF Text Text ��Letter Reference: 1837_Jul_23_Kauikeaouli-Unknown Date of Letter: July 23, 1837 From: Kauikeaouli To: Unknown Content Summary: Kamehameha III acknowledges a clarification in a diplomatic instrument being negotiated with Lord Edward Russel regarding British subjects in the Hawaiian Kingdom. Typescript: [Page 1 of 2] Honolulu July 23rd 1837 By Kamehameha III King of the Sandwich Islands We consent to the interpretation you desire on the 1st Article of the treaty made with Lord Edward Russel “in conformity with the laws of nations” And in the event of finding it necessary to exert the power of refusal to admit a subject of Great Britain, we will grant a fair trial & give satisfactory reason for our act- of which due notice shall be given to the consul of His majesty the king of Great Britain Kamehameha III [Page 2 of 2] Copy of a document signed by the King, July 24, 1837. Document presented by Cap.Belcher of the Sulphur. Notes: �1. Kamehameha III - Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III became King immediately following the death of his brother, Kamehameha II. At the time of this letter he had been King for 13 years. 2. 1st article of the treaty - The English Treaty between Kamehameha III and Lord Edward Russel reads, "ARTICLE I. English subjects shall be permitted to come with their vessels, and property of whatever kind, to the Sandwich islands; they shall also be permitted to reside therein, as long as they conform to the laws of these islands, and to build houses, and warehouses for their merchandize, with the consent of the King, and good friendship shall continue between the subjects of both countries, Great Britain and the Sandwich Islands. 3. Lord Edward Russel - Lord Edward Russel was the Captain of H.B.M.S. Actaeon who signed a treaty with Kamehameha II on November 16, 1836. 4. King of Great Britain - The King of Great Britain at the time was King William IV. � 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 - 1837.07.23 - to Unknown Description An account of the resource Kamehameha III acknowledges a clarification in a diplomatic instrument being negotiated with Lord Edward Russel regarding British subjects in the Hawaiian Kingdom. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Hawaiian Evangelical Association Archives, 1853-1947. Hawaiian Mission Children's Society Library at the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives 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 Kauikeaouli 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 1837-07-23