https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/fb0a9c46d66e5798e35f8750e5b58440.pdf b1fb5d328869bd61721c4ac9f8df98b7 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/. 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 PDF Text Text ���Letter Reference: 1863_Nov24_Kekuanaoa-ABCFM Date of Letter: November 24, 1863 From: Kekuanaoa To: The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions Content Summary: Kekuanaoa wrote to thank the Commissioners of the ABCFM for the 2 cases of Philosophical apparatus and for their continued support. Typescript: [Page 1 of 3] 15 Education Office Honolulu Novem. 24th, 1863 To the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Gentlemen. The Board of Education, of the Hawaiian Islands, would most gratefully acknowledge the receipt, by the "Raduga," of the 2 Cases of Philosophical apparatus, so kindly given by you to replace the set lost by the unfortunate fire, which destroyed the main buildings of the Lahainaluna Seminary, in January last. It is a source of great pleasure, to the Educational Dept of this Kingdom, to know that this Seminary, which owed its existence, and for so many years, its support, to the philanthropical �efforts of the American Mission, should still be considered a worthy object for your generous regard. Please accept [Page 2 of 3] our thanks - gentlemen - for a gift, so well selected, and which will add so much to the efficiency of the school. I now have the gratification to assure your Honorable Board, that the Seminary is again in a condition to be, as it always has been, - the highest school in the Kingdom, and of incalculable benefit to the people. I have the honor to be Gentlemen Yours with Respect M. Kekuanaoa President [Page 3 of 3] [Letter Cover] His Excellency M. Kekuanaoa, Honolulu, Nov. 24, 1863. Recʻd Apr. 4, 1864 Ackʻd Dec. 9, 1864 Ackd a &@@ @Lahainaluna Sch Notes: 1. Kekuanaoa - Mataio Kekūanāoʻa, of chiefly descent, was first married to Kalani Pauahi and then to Elizabeth Kīnaʻu. He was the Royal Governor of the island of Oʻahu from �2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1834-1868. He served in the House of Nobles and Privy Council, was the 6th Kuhina Nui of the Hawaiian Islands and was president of the Board of Education at the time of this letter. Commissioners of the American Board of Foreign Missions - This American Christian missionary organization, created in 1810, oversaw the American protestant missionaries sent to Hawaiʻi. Board of Education - The Board of Education was established on October 15, 1840 by Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III. "Raduga" - The Raduga, a ship owned by Charles Brewer, had Boston as its home port. Fire at Lahaina Seminary - Lahainaluna Seminary, the first school for training native teachers, suffered a great fire in 1862 that destroyed the principal seminary building, the chapel, recitation and dining rooms and accommodations for about 50 students. With support of the king and government it was quickly rebuilt. Lahaina Seminary - Lahainaluna Seminary was established in 1831 by the aliʻi working with the missionaries to train teachers and promote education and literacy for their people. � 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 Kekuanaoa - Ali`i Letters - 1863.11.24 - to American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions 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 Description An account of the resource Kekuanaoa wrote to thank the Commissioners of the ABCFM for the 2 cases of Philosophical apparatus and for their continued support. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kekuanaoa 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 1863-11-24