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A letter from United States consul John Jones to Kauikeaouli concerning the complaint of an American citizen (Mr. William French) with regards to the seizure of the Brig Clementine. This file includes responses from Kauikeaouli, and letters between…

Jones writes Kauikeaouli with regards to his protest of forcing two Roman Catholic priests aboard the Clementine.

Kauikeaouli's response to John Jones with regards to the Roman Catholic priests being forced upon the Clementine. Kauikeaouli explains events that led up to the present issue, and expresses his disapproval of the Roman Catholic religion in the…

A lengthy letter in response to Kauikeaouli’s explanation of the Roman Catholic issue to John Jones. Jones refutes and protests many of Kauikeaouli’s claims. Jones claims his interest is strictly to uphold his duties and consul and represent the…

Kauikeaouli’s response to Jones' letter (June 16, 1837) denying accusations that Jones had made, and further explaining events that led up to the current situation.

Captain Mallet of the French ship Embuscade writes to Kauikeaouli regarding the treatment of Roman Catholics and French citizens in the Hawaiian Kingdom, reminding him of specific articles of the treaties with France signed on the 12th and 17th of…

Kauikeaouli’s response to Mallet’s letter (written Sept. 1st)
refuting Captain Mallet's allegations that the terms of the treaties signed with France were not upheld.

Kauikeaouli writes the chiefs of the Caroline Islands to inform them that a company of missionaries will be departing from Hawai‘i to teach in the Caroline Islands.

Kamehameha III acknowledges a clarification in a diplomatic instrument being negotiated with Lord Edward Russel regarding British subjects in the Hawaiian Kingdom.