Alexander writes Mrs. Bates from New York about letters he received from Hawai‘i, the experiences of the traveling party in Boston and New York and how much he longs to return home to Hawai‘i.
Lili‘uokalani asks Carter to write a letter on her behalf expressing her condolences for the recent passing of Mrs. Mary Castle. She also requests that 6 seats be reserved for her and her family at
the funeral.