https://hmha.missionhouses.org/files/original/79d63fcb39d1eb05f212450a7535fef4.pdf c5f5fad2db3e6355215395a60a45fb55 PDF Text Text ���Letter Reference: 1855_Jul11_KamehamehaIV-Armstrong Date of Letter: July 11, 1855 From: Kamehameha IV [Alexander Liholiho] To: R. Armstrong [Richard Armstrong] Content Summary: Kamehameha IV informs R. Armstrong that he approves an application for a $10,000 grant for Oahu College. Typescript: [Page 1 of 3] 174 Palace, Honolulu July 11, 1855 Sir; I have received and carefully considered the document passed by you to me this morning, containing the proceedings of my "Board of education" in relation to an application of the Trustee of Oahu College, for aid in endowing the institution; & I have now to state that I cordially approve of the grant of $10,000 to the institution on the condi [Page 2 of 3] tutions mentioned. I have this moment �considered the same with my cabinet & hereby hand you a resolution on the subject. Kamehameha R. Armstrong Pres. Board of education [added note] The above is the Kings own signature, with a lame hand. [Page 3 of 3] Kamehameha IV. Honolulu July 11, 1855 Recʻd. Sep. 11 Ackd. Dec. 14/55 Notes: 1. Board of Education - The Board of Education was established on October 15, 1840 by Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III. 2. Oahu College - In 1853, a new and enlarged charter was applied for and granted by the government to the Trustees of Punahou School. This granted the formation of Oʻahu College, which would offer two years of advanced coursework and delay students departure for U.S. colleges. Punahou School was known as Oʻahu College from 1853 to 1934. 3. R. Armstrong - Richard Armstrong arrived in Hawaiʻi with the 5th company of missionaries on May 17, 1832, and was assigned to work on Maui. In 1847 he was appointed as Minister of Public Instruction by Kamehameha III and in 1855 was the President of the Board of Education. 4. Kamehameha IV - Alexander Liholiho, Kamehameha IV, was the 4th sovereign ruler of Hawaiʻi and ruled from January, 1855 - November, 1863. � 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 Liholiho, Alexander - Ali`i Letters - 1855.07.11 - to Armstrong, Richard Description An account of the resource Kamehameha IV informs R. Armstrong that he approves an application for a $10,000 grant for Oahu College. 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 Liholiho, Alexander 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 1855-07-11