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* April 22, 1844, July 31, 1848

Honolulu April 22nd 1844.
Monday. A ship bearing the national flag of Guatamala arrived this forenoon, and we soon obtained the
information that she was last from Mazatlan, that the former Consul J.

c. Jones had come down in her; and

what was of more importance to us, we received several packages of letters from the Missionary House; by
which we learn that the Brig Globe sailed from Boston on the 4th Decr. to stop at the Soc. Islands. We
learn also the names of the Missionaries who have embarked in her for this field; namely, Mr. & Mrs. Hunt,
Mr. & Mrs. Whittlesey, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Pogue & Miss Whitney. Mr. & Mrs. Ladd & child are also
passengers. By being destined for Tahiti the Globe will probably be detained a month, which well cause a
delay in our Gen. Meeting about that length of time.
We hear from Tahiti that affairs in respect to the French and the natives are in a very unpleasant state.
The natives are not pleased with their new masters, and have placed themselves in an attitude of war, and
it is said that a fight has taken place but which was the victorious party was not known: some twenty or
more natives had brought in and surrendered their arms. This was probably of natives near where the
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French have established themselves. The fighting occurred at a place called the peninsula, and on hearing
of it a steamer was sent thither by the French.
Tues1ay ApL 23rd. Mrs. Chamberlain was called up just before 3 o'ck this morning to go to Punahou an
account of Mr~. pple who was about being confined. She went up with Mrs. Castle. In the course of the
morning Mrs. Castl~ retllrned and reported Mrs. Dole as having a son, but as being herself in rather a
critical state. ¥r~. Qhamberlain continued during the day but returned home at night; and Mr. Armstrong
went up and spent the night.
Wednesday April 24th 1844. The ship Lausanne Cap. Spaulding arrived this day. By her many letters
have been received. She brings stores for our Government vessels and a Navy Agent, Mr. E. S. Benson.
Saturday April 27th. Since the confinement of Mrs. Dole, some solicitude has been felt on her account,
but it was hoped after she had survived the very critical period of delivery that she would get along
particularly as she seem on the 2nd & 3rd day in a more favorable state than during the same days on the

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occasion of her first child. Yesterday Mrs. Chamberlain spent the day at Punahou and staid all night. This
morning I went up and carried Mrs. Castle leaving her there and bringing home Mrs. Chamberlain. Mrs. D.
when we came away was suffering a most agonizing pain in the head and I was the bearer of a note to Dr.
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Judd, which I sent without delay. He sent some medicine ~ and at nine o'clock he went himself and
administered an anodyne, & then returned. Mrs. D. appearing to be in a peculiarly alarming condition Dr.
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J. was sent for again and went up immediately with the purpose of remaining with her until some change
should take place. About two he returned, and gave us the unexpected and very distressing notice that Mrs.
Dole was dead! It appears that she died about one o'clock ~ That after administering the anodyne to relieve
the pain in her head she had not been lucid in her mind ~ indeed she was not perfectly so even before that:
tho. in the morning she was so and said once to Miss Smith that she was going to die ~ that the pain or
distress she felt was so great that it seemed to her that she could not live. Tho. this did not seem very
greatly to alarm Miss S. yet it has proved true ~ She is no more.
As soon as practicable after we learned the overwhelming intelligence Mrs. C. accompanied by Mrs.
Hall rode to Punahou ~ and tendered her assistance in any way she could render it. It was thought best that
she should take the infant for the present; which she did, and we brought it down with us, and secured a
temporary nurse.

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Sabbath April 28 1844. The coffin for Mrs. Dole being completed it was placed in my wagon & carried
to Punahou. I followed soon after on horse~back. When I arrived I found that the corpse had very much
changed; and it was concluded to have it removed to Honolulu without delay and interred without the
ceremony of a funeral: and that the funeral services be conducted at 4 o'ck P.M. in the native meeting
house in accordance with previous arrangements.
Notice was given at the Seamen's Chapel that the funeral services for Mrs. Dole would be conducted in
the native meeting house, and at 4 o'ck the members of the families and various friends & acquaintances of
the village came together; and a sermon was preached by Mr. Damon.
The Rev. Geo. Gary preached in the Chapel in the evening ~ a very interesting sermon. Mr. G. is
destined for the CoL River as superintendent of the Methodist Mission, appointed to supersede Mr. Jason
Lee. Mr. G. was passenger in the Lausanne which arrived on the 24th and he expects to take passage soon
in the Brothers for CoL River.

Wednesday May 1st 1844. Mr. & Mrs. Bishop arrived from Ewa. At our evening meeting Mr. G. was
present and made some remarks, being ready to embark on the morrow.

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Friday May 3rd. We had the following persons to dine with us to day Mr. & Mrs. Burnham, Miss
Goodale, Mrs. Dr. Smith & Mrs. Dole.
The Clarion sailed to day for Maui & Kawaiahae. The Pilot sailed yesterday for Maui.
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Saturday May 4th. The infant of Mr. Dole was brought down to day & put for the present under the
care of Mrs. C. We have obtained the wife of Mailou for a nurse, to whom we are to give one dollar per
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week wages one half cash. The child weighs 8 lb.
Thursday May 9th. Having chartered the Brigatme Lafayette to bring the missionaries of the windward
stations to Gen. Meeting, she sailed this afternoon. We give $275 for doing our business. She goes first to
Hilo, thence to Kailua & returns by way of Lahaina.
A Brig arrived this afternoon from the Soc. Islds. She brings notice of the difficulties between the
natives and the French authorities. Several districts had revolted and most of the inhabitants had joined
that party, and had retired into the mountains. A battle had been fought in which two frenchmen had been
slain & five or six wounded: and five Tahitians slain and twenty or more wounded.
The Hazard had been there. Lt. Rose had been arrested for a breach of etiquette but upon an apology
having been made he was released, The Dublin had arrived off Huahine. Americans were doing business
without molestation: They acknowledge the French authorities.

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Sabbath May 11th 1844. Mr. Armstrong preached a funeral sermon on occasion of the death of
Punihaole one of our most stable church members, who died last week.
Monday May 20th. Mr. & Mrs. Whitney arrived this morning from Waimea in Schr. Paalua. The are
accommodated with Mr. Armstrong.
Tuesday May 21. Mr. Lyman arrived this day in the Clarion from Lahaina Mr. Lyons & family were
prevented from embarking by the state of Mr. L.s health. He having had a fall from a horse a little time
previous pnd s1..j.stained some injury in his arm.
Wednesday May 22. The infant ofMr. Dole was removed to Ewa accompanied by Mr. Dole who takes it
to the ccp:e of Mrs. Bishop.
Mr. Lyman started to go round the island.
Friday May 24 1844. Victoria's birth day < a salute of 21 guns at noon from the Modeste and a dinner
made by Gen. Miller in the afternoon.
Sabbath 26th. Mr. Coan & family & Mr. Paris arrived from Hilo in the Victoria. They came in the
night Saturday and they have put up with Mr. Castle.

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Monday 27. Mr. Lyman returned from his tour around this island.
Had a call this day from Major Low.
Tuesday 28th. Mr. & Mrs. Smith arrived about noon from Waialua having stopped at Ewa overnight.
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The three children of Mr. Locke are with them and they are all accommodated with us.
Wednesday 29th. Messrs. Rowell & Johnson and families arrived from Waioli on board the Paalua. Mr.
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R. with their child are accommodated at Mr. Knapp. Mr. Johnson occupies the house owned by N amakua
Kane.
Thursday 30th. The Lafayette employed by us to bring the families of the windward stations to Gen.
Meeting made her appearance about 10 o'ck: the wind was light and she did not get into the harbor till
afternoon.
The passengers on board were, from Hawaii Messrs. Thurston & Ives & families; from Maui Messrs.
Dibble & Bailey & families, Messrs. Emerson, Alexander & Coan, also Miss Brown ~ Messrs. Clark &
Baldwin expect to come down hereafter.
Friday May 31st 1844. The brethren met this morning to organize.
Mr. Lyman was chosen Moderator and myself Scribe.
Saturday June 1st. Took tea this evening at Gen. Miller's with several of the mission families.

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Sabbath June 2nd. The only child of Mr. & Mrs. Damon died this morning of Cholera infantum after
an illness of about 4 days ~ aged 10 mo. 23 days. his funeral was attend this afternoon at their house, and
the rem~ins were interred in their own yard.
Tuesday June 4th. The Clarion arrived from the windward bringing from Hawaii Mr. Lyons & family,
and Dr. Smith who has been attendmg upon the family ofMr. Bond. Mrs. B. was confined 10 days before
he left say 12 days ago or 24th ulto .... Messrs. Baldwin & Rice arrived from Lahaina.
Hooikaika arrived from Mazatlan 36 days passage, by which reed. letters and news respecting Globe.
Had been disabled by a gale and had gone into Fayal.
Friday June 7th. All the families invited to tea at Dr. Judd's.
Sabbath June 9. U. S. Sloop of War Levant arrived fm. Tahiti. She brings news of another battle
between the natives & the French in which a considerable slaughter was made of the Tahitians and also of
the French.
Thursday June 13 1844. Mr. Clark arrived from Lahaina having left his family there.
Friday 14. This day by appointment of Gen. Meeting was devoted to religious exercises. At 3 o'ck P.M.

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a meeting was convened for the administrating of the ordinance of the Lord's Supper on which occasion
the infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Dimond was baptised.
Saturday 15. The business of General meeting is so nearly closed that it is not probable we shall not
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have another Session. Should any thing special call for attention the brethren may be called together.
Tuesday 18. Brethren Alexander, Emerson, Baldwin & Rice took passage in the Barque Honolulu for
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MauL Mrs. Hall also and two children took passage.
The families of the mission at this station visited Mr. Brown, Commissioner of the U. States. This was
by special invitation and we were attended by all our children. The interview was an agreeable one. Cap.
Page, of the Levant, was present.
Thursday 20th. Mr. A. B. Smith and family set out for Waialua. They stop at Ewa tonight.
Honolulu Friday June 21st 1844. Brethren Clark, Lyman & Conde & Mr. Lyons & family embarked in
the Clarion for Maui & Kawai{a}hae. They pay the usual passage & freight.
Saturday June 22. Schr. Paalua sailed for Lahaina, Mr. Dibble & family went passengers.
Tuesday 25th. Miss Marshall died this day. The Clementine was expected to sail to the windward with
several of the families for Hawaii: but owing to the wish of Mr. Marshall to have Mr. Damon remain in
order to conduct the funeral services the vessel was detained. This however puts us to inconvenience.
Wednesday 26th. The funeral of Miss Marshall was attended at the house of Mr. Brewer. Mr. Damon
conducted the services by reading the 39 Psalm making a few remarks & offering a prayer. The remains

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were then removed and taken to Nuuanu to be deposited in a tomb.
At about half past 2 o'ck after having assembled at my house for prayer, the passengers for the windward
embarked in the Clementine. Those of our number consist of Mr. & Mrs. Coan & three children. Mr. &
Mrs. Ives & two children, Mr. & Mrs. Thurston & two children, Mr. Paris & Mrs. Chamber lain. Mr. &
Mrs. Damon, Mr. Boardman & Miss Goodale are also passengers.
The Ship Akbar William Ackers (English.) arrived from Mazatlan 26 days passage. Mr. Talbot
supercargo.
Received letters from Mr. Hill dated March 22nd & 29. Learn that the Globe was to sail from Fayal Jan.
15 ~ probably sailed that day.
It is reported that Texas is received into the Union. If true probably this act is an entering wedge to the
dissolution of the Union!!
Friday June 28th 1844. Mr. Whitney arrived from Lahaina in the Paalua and was accompanied by the

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two sons of Mr. Alexander who have come down to resume their place in the Punahou SchooL
Sabbath June 30. There has been no meeting at the Chapel some alterations are being made there
which renders the house unfit to be occupied at present. Mr. Armstrong preached on board the Levant.
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Monday July 1st. Mr. Bailey and family & Miss Brown took passage for Maui on board the Paalua. The

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were all ready to leave on Saturday and expected to get off, but the vessel was detained on account of sails:
They went down to embark but returned.
Tuesday 2nd. The Lafayette arrived from Hilo; and the Clarion from Hawaii & Lahaina; by the former a
letter was reed. from Mr. Lyman dated in Hilo Bay going in and expecting to be at home in about 3 hours ~
His letter was the 29th ulto.
By the Clarion reed. a letter from Mrs. C. She arrived at Lahaina on the 29th and was to sail the same
day for Kailua. The vessel had a passage of about 63 hours to Lahaina ~ not a very comfortable passage, as
might well be supposed in a vessel so full of passengers. They leave horses and native passengers at Lahaina
and expect to be more comfortable to Kailua. I hope they are at Kailua this night.
Wednesday, July 3,1844. The Hooikaika arrived this morning from Lahaina. Mr. Gulick & children for
Punahou school nine in number came down in her. Mr. Dole went to Ewa today.
The Paalua sailed for Waioli. Messrs. Rowell & Johnson and families went as passengers.

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Thursday July 4. Salutes were fired from the U. S. Sloop of War Levant in honor of Am. Independence
at Sunrise Noon & Sun Set, and business was pretty generally suspended most of the day.
Friday July 5. Auhea sailed in Schr. Hooikaika for Lahaina. A Swedish Brig, by the name of Bull

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arrived from Tahiti ~ 19 days passage. She reports the Globe at that place and soon to saiL Maria Whitney
wrote to her parents under date of the 12th of May. The U. S. Sloop of War Warren was at that place &
was expected to leave at the same time with the Globe.
The Levant sailed this day. We sent upwards of Twenty letters in all by "we", I mean, different members
of the mission to their friends. Were not able to get off the Gen. letter it not being copied.
Sabbath July 7 1844. An alteration has been made in the Chapel ~ the stair way has been carried up out
side of the building, and the old stair way has been added to the length of the house: so that the number of
pews has been increased.
Mr. Dole preached in the middle of the day and Mr. Lowell Smith in the evening. The Lords Supper
was administered at the native church this afternoon. Mr. Whitney & Mr. Parker assisted Mr. Armstrong.
Monday July 8th. School at Punahou commenced this morning. The vacation commenced on the 8th
of March: so that 1/3 of a year has passed away without SchooL But the death of Mrs. Dole and the
interruption of Gen. Meeting have been the cause of adding one month to the vacation.
One of the cows of the herd got her leg broken to day which rendered it necessary to kill her.
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Tuesday July 9. The Lafayette sailed at 3 o'ck this EM. for Lahaina and Hilo. wrote to Mrs.
Chamberlain, expected she will take passage in this vessel when she returns on the present trip.
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Thursday July 11th 1844. The English Frigate Thalia, Cap. Hope arrived 21 days from the Socy Islands.
He left Tahiti on the 16th & Eimeo on the 20th. He did not anchor at any of the ports. The Warren was at
Tahiti expected to sail soon.
Friday 12. Made a call on Capt. Hope at the house of Gen. Miller. He spoke of the conduct of the
French in terms of high disapprobation and of deep sympathy from the natives.
The Clementine arrived yesterday from the windward and just at evening this day the native captain
called with letters. I reed. one from Mrs. Chamberlain & one also from Mr. Forbes. The company divided
into two parties. Mr. Coan & family, Mrs. Chamberlain & Miss Goodale, started on Thursday in Mr. Forbes
double canoe for Kau: and the other party consisting of Mr. & Mrs. Damon Mr. Boardman & Mr. Whistle
were to wait for the return of canoe & then set out for Kau.
Saturday July 13. Cap. Hope of the H.B.M. Frigate Thalia, made a return call upon us this afternoon.

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We find him a very pleasant man ~ easy & accessible in his manners.
Monday July 15th. The Brig Globe arrived this day. When she first made her appearance which was
about noon we judged it to be the long looked for vesseL Mr. Castle & Dr. Smith went off as soon as she
reached the anchorage, and Mr. C. returned with the Captain to obtain a permit for the landing of the
passengers and Dr. Smith remained on board. It was not until the Captain had returned to the vessel that
the boats set off from the vessel with the passengers. I was at the landing with a wagon when the boat
reached the wharf and was introduced to the Revd. Messrs. Hunt & Whittlesey and their wives & Miss
Whitney. I took Mr. Whittlesey & wife & Miss Whitney into my wagon and brought them to my house.
We arranged that Mr. & Mrs. Whitney should have their first interview with their daughter, separately
from the company, and I waited upon her into our bed room and then called her parents who were waiting
in the house :in the yard.
The members of the different families convened in my front room where we united in offering up our
tribute of praise & thanksgiving: by song and prayer ~ Mr. Armstrong lead. The Br. Andrews & Pogue did
not come on shore with the first company and were not present: but they arrived afterwards and were

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introduced to most of the families before they retired to their homes .
The new missionaries are lodged as follows, Messrs. Pogue & Andrews at the house of Mr. Dimond, Mr.
& Mrs. Hunt with Mr. Hall; Mr. & Mrs. Whittlesey with Mr. Castle and Miss Whitney at my house.
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Wednesday July 17, 1844. This day is the anniversary of the birth of our eldest son. He is this day 15
years old! His mother is absent at Hila, but I trust she does not forget the day. May the new year on which
he enters be the best year of his life: ~ a blessed year.
The Clarion arrived from Maui and brought down passengers as follows: Mrs. Hall & two children; Mr.
& Mrs. Rice & two children & Miss Ogden. ~ the latter comes to our house.

Mrs. Hall is so feeble that she could not be brought up except in the most careful manner: She suffered
a miscarriage on Saturday at the house of Mr. Baldwin; but she was so anxious to return home that she
chose to take passage at the present time rather than to delay until her strength should be restored.
We learn from Mr. Lyons that his eldest daughter Fidelia was ill of a fever; and he has but little hope of
her recovery: she was so low at one time that he thought her to be dying: but she had revived a little.
Mr. Gulick took passage to day in the Clementine for Lahaina: we committed to his care all the Am.
letters on hand to carry to Maui, as we learn that a ship is at Lahaina bound in a few days direct to New
Bedford. I closed the gen. letter and forwd. it with the other letters for the u.S.
Saturday July 20th 1844. This being the birth day of Moses Kekuaiwa, he celebrated it with an

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entertainment to which he invited Mr. Whitney & family.
Yesterday Cap. Doane commences landing our supplies from Brig Globe. We find some articles
damaged; but it is doubtful whether there will be sufficient to gain the insurance, as the goods must be sold
at auction and a loss of 4 pret on the whole invoice must be lost in order to gain any compensation.
The Clementine which sailed on Wednesday for Lahaina, having Mr. Gulick on board came back &
anchored at the mouth of the harbor just before evening not being able to stem the strong current & head
wind. Mr. G. came on shore.
Wednesday July 24th. Mr. & Mrs. Whitney with their daughter ~ Dr. & Mrs. Smith & Mr. Pogue saild
in the Hawaii for Kauai.
It should have been noted that the locating Comee. met yesterday and commenced their duty by
choosing a moderator & Scribe and discussing the subject assigned to them by the Gen. Meeting. A Sub
Comee was appointed who brought in a report: as follows.

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Mr. & Mrs. Whittlesey ~

Hana

Mr. & Mrs. Hunt

Kau

Mr. Pogue

Koloa

Mr. Andrews

Molokai
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The adoption of the report was deferred until this morning: and was adopted. It was on account of the
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designation of Mr. Hunt to Kau that the delay took place. 6 of the Come. were in favor of Koloa for Mr.
Hunt: 8 thought Kau had the predominant claim to a female; and the vote for Kau prevailed.
Friday July 26th 1844. The Keoua sailed for the windward carrying freight for Maui & Kona Hawaii.
Mr. Andrews took passage for his station.
Tuesday 30th. The King & Premier and their trains arrived from Lahaina. He was received with
customary testimony of joy & respect.
Wednesday 31st. The day was celebrated with great festivity. The King and all the grandees assembled
at this place met in the 1st Church to celebrate the Temperance cause. The King, Premier, Gov. Kekuanaoa
& Dr. Judd addressed the audience. Mr. Bishop ~ade the introductory address & prayer. The house was well

filled & a number of foreigners were present.
In the afternoon a dinner was attended at the King's new house by the missionaries & their wives and
all the respectable foreign residents & ladies in the place. The number of guests exceeded 200. The King of
the Sandwich Islands, the Sovereigns of France & England and the President of the U. States were
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severally toasted and national salutes fired for each from the Fort in the rear of Honolulu.
Thursday Augt. 1st. The Youths temprance celebration occurred this day, and it was more fully attended
to day than that of the adults yesterday ~ the King premier Kekuanaoa, & John Ii severally addressed the
Audience, also Dr. Winslow recently arrived from the U. States made an address in Eng. interpreted by Dr.
Judd.
Sabbath August 4th 1844. The King and suit attended worship both parts of the day and listened with
much apparent interest to the sermons of Mr. Armstrong. In the morning the subject was the unsatisfying
nature of all earthly pursuit and pleasure founded on the words of the Preacher ~ Vanity of vanity, vanity of
vanities saith the preacher ~ all is vanity.
Mr. Dole preached at the chapel in the morng. and Mr. Hunt in the evening: the day was very
uncomfortable on account of the wind and dust.
Tuesday Aug. 6th. The Clarion arrived from the windward this morning, Mr. & Mrs. Damon & Mr.

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Boardman came in her from Mahukona. They left.Hilo about a fortnight ago visited Waimea & Kohala .
Mrs. Chamberlain & Miss Goodale staid at Hilo, the Lafayette being then expected: had it not been their
expectation to reach Honolulu sooner by the Lafayette than by a journey overland to Kohala, they would
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have gone on with Mr. & Mrs. D. By staying at Hilo they are likely to prolong some days their return to
this place. It is thought that Lafayette has not much more than arrived at Hilo at the present time. I hope
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however she arrived at Hilo in about 10 days from Lahaina if not in less: in which case she will probably
leave the last of this week.
The Victoria has been chartered by us at $12 pr. day to go to Hana for the purpose of carrying on Mr. &
Mrs. Whittlesey & their effects and bringing do"wn the effects of Mr. Rice. He goes first to Lahaina and will
take in some things there for Mr. Conde & thence will proceed to Hana. Miss Ogden took passage for
Lahaina.
We have occasion to notice the protecting hand of God this day. In going out of the yard this morning
with the children to go to school, the wagon was met by the ox cart. just by the comer of the wall, the
passage between the cart & the wall was scarcely sufficient to pass: the horse being afraid of the horns of
the cattle went so near the wall that the wheel struck ~ at the same moment the oxen that at first stood
began to pass on ~ the natives being careless and not stepping forward to stop them, the ox cart came
against the wheel of the wagon & after drawing it back a few paces, the wagon upset and threw the

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childrep upon the ground among the wheels of the two vehicles: but by the kind protection of providence
none of the children were seriously hurt: some of them received several slight contusions ~ all however
were thoroughly frightened: and for a moment nothing was heard but the screeches of the children.
The Victoria sailed between 3 & 4 o'ck P.M. the wind strong.
Friday August 9th 1844. Several opportunities have occurred of sending supplies to the stations which
has kept all hands busy packing and shipping. The Clarion sails for Molokai, Lahaina & Kawai{a}hae, The
Hooikaika for Waioli; The Star for Waialua; the Clementine for Maui, Kailua & Kealakekua. By all of
these vessels we send more or less.
The Warren sailed yesterday also the Magnolia, Cap. Simmons a whaling ship belonging to New
Bedford, to stop at Rio and will sell her cargo, if an opportunity shd. offer.
Sabbath Aug. 11th 1844. The Lafayette arrived this moming from Hilo, having passengers: Mrs.
Chamberlain, who returns after an absence of nearly seven weeks, the family of Mr. Wilcox who come
down with all their effects to go to Waialua to take charge of the Boarding School for boys formerly under

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the direction of Mr. Locke, in accordance with the vote of the General Meeting.
Dr. Andrews also came down for a short stay, purposing to return again by the earliest opportunity
having left his family at Hilo. Mr. Brown, U. St. Commissioner & Mr. Whistler a gentleman traveling for
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his health ~ also Mr. Dwight a traveler.
The vessel arrived just before the close of native service, and Mrs. C. and those of the mission who
came with her, were landed during the time of the service at the Chapel. They all took dinner & supper
with us & Mr. W & family will be our guests until they can remove to Waialua.
Monday Aug. 12th. Mrs. Armstrong was confined this day with a daughter. Dr. Andrews came very
opportunely & officiated on the occasion.
Tuesday 13. By a Brig from the Soc. Islands we learn that Lord George Paulet was there and had taken
the Queen to Raiatea. We learn also that Mr. McKeen one of the missionaries had been accidentally shot
dead. He was standing in the verhana of his house witnessing a skirmish between the French & Tahitians
when a ball struck & entered his forehead killing him instantly ~ he had a wife and two children and is said
to have been one of the most intelligent of the missionaries.
Friday August 16th 1844. H. B. Carysfort Cap. Lord Geo. Paulet arrived this morning last from the Soc.
Islands. Salutes were exchgd. promptly, indicating a good state of feeling on part of the Captain.
Saturday 17th. Auction of damgd. goods.
Tuesday 20th. An operation was performed on the tendons of the infant of Mr. Wilcox it having club

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feet. Drs. Judd, Wood & Andrews were present. Dr. A. had cut one of the feet some days previous: but as
there was some doubt whether the tendon was entirely severed Dr. W operated again. Dr. J. operated on
the other foot.
Chartered the Schr. Hooikaika to carry Mr. Wilcox's effects to Waialua.
The goods have been shipped but as they are not well stowed and must be changed so as to get all the
articles below that would damage by getting wet, the vessel delays till tomorrow.
Learn today that the Victoria had a bad time in getting towards Hana, which at the latest notice from
her she had not reached. She arrived at Lahaina on the 9th and sailed again the same day by the S. side of
the after being out 4 days she returned and staid 24 hours at Lahaina and started again by the N. side of
MauL On the 15th she was seen off Wailuku beating against a strong wind & making slow head~way.
Wednesday Aug. 21st 1844. The Victoria arrived this morning with Mr. Rice and his effects.
Tuesday Aug. 27th. Dined on board the Globe.

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Thursday 29th. The Clarion sailed this morning for Kawai{a}hae Dr. Andrews took passage. We have
heard that all the members of Mr. Lyons family are afflicted with sickness including himself. This
information was communicated by Mr. Bond who had gone to Waimea to afford assistance in their distress.
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Friday Aug. 30. Mr. Hall set out to make the tour of this island by the way of Ewa & Waianae expecting
to be absent about two weeks.
Saturday Aug. 31. Mrs. Chamberlain rode to and returned from Ewa to day being attended by Mr. Dole.
Their object was to visit the child of Mr. Dole who is under the care of Mrs. Bishop.
I should have mentioned under date of Thursday that we had to tea Dr. & Mrs. Judd their three
daughters, Mr. Ricord & Mr. Jarves.
Monday Sep. 2. A Brig of War bearing Sardinian colors arrived this morning. In the course of the
forenoon salutes were exchanged with the Government. The commander is a Count. The object of the
visit does not yet appear.
Tuesday Septr. 3 1844. The lumber from the Columbia river, shipped by Dr. Babcock in the Chenamus,
having been all landed, & the measuring of it commences yesterday and finished this morning, has been
drawn up & stored in our lumber shed.
This evening had the company of Mr. Whistler & Mr. Benson to tea.
By the Delaware which arrived on Sabbath we learn that Com Dallas died at Calao early in the month
of June. An account of his being ill was recd. some time ago.

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Wednesday Sep. 25. The U. S. Frigate, commanded by Cap .Armstrong arrived this day, having stopped
at Hilo where she spent about a fortnight. The U. S. Consul repaired on board immediately, who received a
salute; but no salute has been fired to the Govt. as a misunderstanding exists and diplomatic
correspondence has & perhaps is being carried on between the For. Sec. & the commissioner of the U.
States Govt.
Mr. Wilcox & family left between 2 & 3 dck this afternoon for Ewa on their way to Waialua to enter
upon the duties of their new station.
Mrs. Baldwin & Emerson arrived in the ship Com. Preble, from Lahaina. Each of them is accompanied
with two children. Mr. Dimond who sailed for Lahaina came down in the same vesseL Mr. Cheever who
has been more than a year at the islands living & visiting among the missionaries takes passage in the
vessel for the U. States.
Thursday Sep. 26 1844. Visited U. S. Frigate Savannah in company with several of the brethren. We

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were very politely recd. and we were much pleased with Lt. Hitchcock who is a pious man. Several of the
residents had preceded us and the French Consul followed to whom a salute was given as a matter of course.
In the afternoon we visited with other families the Sch. at Punahou, a vacation of one week being about to
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commence.
Friday Sep. 27. The Band from the U. States Frigate performed this evening at the residence of Mr.
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Brown and the families being by him invited to be present, most of the brethren and sisters of the station
went down & spent the evening in listening to the performancej and they felt much gratified. After
performing a number of pieces, the band went to Mr. Hooper to whose residence part of the company
repaired: at a late hour the players attended by Mr. Brown & others came into our neighborhood and
seronaded some of us.
Saturday Sep. 28th. Cap. Armstrong attended by Mr. Brown called on the families of the mission at this
station.
This evening Mrs. Chamberlain was stung by a scorpion. She had been to the pump with a bason for
water and was passing along near the platform when she felt a sudden strong pressure of something sharp
upon the side of her foot above the shoe, which caused her to screach out. The pain was severe and pretty
soon became intense on coming to the light a small puncture was visible which became more distinct and

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marked & though she did not see the creature who inflicted the wound, not doubt existed that it was the
sting of a ·scorpion. She applied salt & water and one of our native females applied her mouth to the wound
to extract the poison. She applied also a mixture of hartshorn and oil. The foot swelled somewhat & much
pain was felt in the region of the anclej which gradually subsided, but the pain did entirely leave her for the
night.
Thursday Octr. 3rd 1844. Early this morning U. States Frigate, Cap. Armstrong got under way and
directed her course from the islands. She goes first to Monterey as we learn afterwards to St. Francisco and
thence proceeds down the coast again to Mazat1an.
It is VACATI ON this week commencing on Saturday last; and the School will begin again on Monday
next.
I should have noted that the Band from the Frigate preformed in the native Meeting house of Monday

afternoon. A concourse of natives were present and most of the foreign ladies of the vilage ~ Americans it
should be stated.
We invited Cap. Armstrong, Mr. Brown & others for Tuesday evening: but as Mr. Brown had a dinner
party and Cap. Armstrong found it necessary to leave for his ship at evening, our invitation was declined.
Sabbath Octr. 6th. The Lord's Supper was administered in the native Chapel this afternoon ~ about 50
were previously admitted by baptism. Several native children were baptised ~ also the infant children of Mr.
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Armstrong & Mr. Rice.
In the evening the Supper was administered at the Seamen's chapel by Mr. Damon.
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Monday Octr. 7th 1844. Mrs. Parker and her daughter arrived from Kaneohe this evening.
School commenced at Punahou.
Thursday 10th. Mrs. Parker returned to Kaneohe.
Friday 11th. We learn from Lahaina that Mr. Dibble has had another attack of bleeding from the lungs,
by which he was much reduced ~ and it was feared that the attack might terminate fatally.
Saturday 12th. Mr. & Mrs. Hitchcock and Mrs. Gulick arrived from Maui in a whaling ship this
morning, and Mr. Rogers & Mrs. Baldwin & Mrs. Emerson left in a whaling ship commanded by Cap.
Brown for Lahaina. The Ship got under way about 4 o'clock. David Baldwin returned with his mother on
account of ill health and Abbey remained and will attend schooL
Mrs. Gulick stops with us.
Monday Octr. 28th. U. S. Sloop of War Warren, Cap. Hull arrived, brought letters from Mr. Greene &
Mr. Hill, latest date July 3d. Mr. Anderson arrived same day from his visit to the Mediterranean left

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Liverpool 19 June.
Mr. Hall wife & son accompanied by Mrs. Dimond set out for Ewa and a tour around the island.
Tuesday October 29th 1844. Started early this morng. for Waialua having been invited by Mr. Bishop to
accompany him from Ewa to attend a meeting of the Trustees of the Boarding School at Waialua. I arrived
at Ewa between 8 & 9 o'ck and found Mr. & Mrs. Hall & Mrs. Dimond there. I remained till after one o'ck

& the!). set out with Mr. Bishop in company with Mrs. Dimond for Waialua, where we arrived about sun~
down. Mrs. D. and myself put up with Mr. Wilcox: Mr. B. with Mr. Smith.
Wednesday 30th. Messrs. Smith & Bishop came over to the house of Mr. Wilcox after breakfast ~ and
we had conversation in regard to the Boarding SchooL No formal resolutions were adopted; but Mr. W.
recommended to commence on a small scale a Bordg. School; but not precisely on the plan of Mr. Locke: ~
To begin with a few scholars and advance as he found himself able: to take up the work as it should present
itself and perform that which should seem most to demand his attention.
Spent this night at the house of Mr. Smith.
Thursday 31st. Set out in company with Mr. Bishop for Ewa and arrived there about 2 o'ck ~ got dinner
and left about three o'ck for Honolulu, where I arrived after a ride of 21/2 hours much fatigued, and found
all well ~ Mr. Forbes wife & three children arrived yesterday from Lahaina were with us also the two
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Friday Novr. 1st. Attachment made on the property of Ladd & Co.
Tuesday Novr. 5th. 1844. A social party at the house ofMr. Armstrong consisting of the families of the
station and Mr. & Mrs. Colcord.
Wednesda y 6th. Mr. & Mrs. Hitchcock, one of their sons and a son of Mr. Rogers together with Mrs.
Gulick took passage in the Keoua for Lahaina.
Sabbath 10th. The families of the mission including the teachers & scholars of Punahou school
together with the scholars of Mr. Cookes school assembled in the native school house to attend service,
with a view to leave more room in the Chapel for seamen. Mr. Forbes conducted the service.
Friday 15th. The United States Sloop of War Warren sailed this forenoon. Her destination is California

& Mazatlan. I sent letters to Mr. Greene & Mr. HilL
During the night firing was heard from a ship outside.
Saturday 16th. As soon as it was light it was discovered that a whaling ship was fast on the reef. It
proves to be the Ship Wilmington & Liverpool Packet which in coming in from ~ cruize ~ full ~ having

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about 3000 barrels of oil on board ~ got on the reef ~ it is said that the man in throwing the lead gave by a

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mistake a wrong report of the depth of the water calling out 17 fathoms of water when it was 17 feet She
is unmoveable and must be lightened before she can be got off ~ if she should not bilge of which there is
danger; but it is very smoothe and she may be got off.
Sabbath Novr. 17th 1844. A meeting was held in the school house for the families of the station ~ it was
attended by the scholars of the two schools as last Sabbath.
At the native meeting from Kekuanaoa that in consequence of the situation of the ship on the reef: he
left it necessary to go out and afford relief.
Monday 18th. The ship by the assistance of Kekuanaoa and the natives under his command has been
got off and was towed during the night into the harbor. We understand that he has 1/4 of all that is saved as
his part of salvage. But for the activity and energy of the natives the loss would have been greater. The
extent of injury to the vessel is not known.
Wednesday 20th. The Brig Globe and Ship Congaree sailed about 1 o'ck both leaving about the same

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time bound to Boston. The latter takes as passengers Mr. & Mrs. Colcord and child and Mr. Ely Jones wife
& children. We sent some frt. in the Globe and in both many letters. The majority of our letters &

publications went in the Congaree as she may be expected to arrive first.
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Last evening Mr. C. B. Andrews arrived from Molokai having come down with a native in a canoe. We
should not recommend a missionary to hazard his life in a canoe unless it were an urgent case: he however

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came with perfect safety.
Saturday Novr. 23 rd. 1844. The Hooikaika arrived from Kauai and brought back Dr. Judd ~ Dr. Smith
came up also Miss Maria Whitney who enters into Mr. Cooke's School to assist Mrs. Cooke in the
department of teaching. Messrs. Burnham & John Ladd were passengers I learn in the Hooikaika.
Since Thursday a kona has been blowing which has been attended with heavy showers.
Tuesday Novr. 26. Miss Smith with Geo. Dole accompanied by Dr. Smith went to Ewa. Dr. Smith
proceeds to Waialua.
Wednesday Novr. 27. Ship Mariposa Cap. Parsons arrived from New York. Sailed June 24 ~ passage 157
days. Had a favorable passage round the Cape, having passed through the Straits of La Mair.
We have in this vessel $3,000 specie.
Friday Novr. 29th. Reed. a call from Cap. Baillie ofH.B.M. Sloop of War Modeste which arrived on the

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25th inst. CoL River via St. Francisco and Monterey, California ~ Mr. Johnstone of O. Charity SchL came
passenger from the latter place.
Saturday Novr. 30. Mr. & Mrs. Forbes and their youngest child took passage in the Paalua for
Kealakekua. They have been here one month ~ and have left their two oldest children in the school at
Punahou.
Tuesday Deer. 3rd. A Sheriffs sale at the store of Ladd & Co. for the disposal of goods laid under
attachment to satisfy a demand of the Treasury Board.
Sabbath Deer. 8th. Mr. Armstrong being absent at Waialua whither he went on Friday paha with a view
to spend the Sabbath and preach, the services here were conducted by John Ii. It being a stormy day the
Congregation was smalL
Tuesday Deer. 10th 1844. Mr. Brown the Commissioner introduced the subject of our having refused to
allow the Friend, if printed at our press to be changed to an advertising paper. He expressed himself very
freely on the subject and allowed himself to use epithets in regard to the Printing Committee which I

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regarded not decorous. This however was in perfect good humor: but the terms boys play applied to the
decision of the Pr. Commee. foolish &c. I thought were not becoming expressions for one holding so high a
station.
W ednesday Deer. 11 th. The armed Brig Perry of the U.S. East India Squadron arrived last evening from
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Ma'latlan, having carried from China the U.S. Embassador Cushing and landed him. at Mazatlan Mr.

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Cushing having effected a treaty with the Chinese Govt. he thought it expedient to return to the U. S. Via
Mexico and the Perry was despatched for the purpose. We reed. a semi annual letter from the China
Mission dated July 10th. No letters to the mission came to hand from the U. S. via Mexico: but we learn
from letters to residents in this place, that a vessel commanded by Cap. Snow was to sail from Boston early
in N ovr. and Mr. & Mrs. Bingham were coming passengers.

It is stated also that Messrs. Richards and Haalilio were expected to take passage about the 2nd Octr. for
Panama and that they were to come to the islands in a vessel which Mr. Brinsmade had induced the
Belgium Compo to cause to touch in on the West Coast in order to receive them on board.
Mr. Jackson who has long been a neighbor to the mission at this place died yesterday and was removed
today for interment in a house erected for a family vault where some months ago his wife was deposited.
Thursday Deer. 12th 1844. The Commander of the Perry having withheld the customary salute due to
the flag of the country, Kekuanaoa addressed a note to the commander stating that he should refrain from
visiting his vessel until such time as the salute was rendered.
Friday 13th. By the arrival of the Paalua from Hawaii we have reed. the notice of the death of Govr.
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Adams. I have as yet gained no particulars.
The Hooikaika and Paalua both sail for the windward ~ The Hooikaika goes to Kailua.
Saturday Deer. 21st. A vessel arrived from Tahiti in a passage of 26 days, by which we gain information
that the Inez arrived four days before she left, and was ready to commence landing her freight, and would
be ready of sea in about one week: so that she may be expected here in about one week: but as delays often
attend sailing it is safe to give her two weeks from this time to arrive at this port.
I should have mentioned under date of 16th that the'Mariposa sailed this day for China ~ that a son was
born to Mr. Castle ~ and that Dr. Smith who attended on the occasion sailed the same afternoon in the
Schr. Hawaii for KauaL
Thursday Deer. 26th 1844. A good deal of feeling exists in the community on account of an
unwillingness on the part of the Govt. printing office that the Friend should open its columns to
advertisements. Dr. Wood called to see whether the mission would not sell a press in order that the editor

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of the Friend might conduct the work independently. It is said that Messrs. C. Brewer & Co. have ordered a
press from home, but in the mean time the opposition party would prefer to purchase at once the means to
carryon printing rather than to be denyed what they consider a right ~ that of advertising independently of
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the pages of the Polynesian.
CaIIed this evening on Dr. Judd and advised him to consent to Mr. Damon's wish in respect to
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advertisements. We had a long conversation and I am of opinion that he will not continue to oppose the
object.
Friday Deer. 27th. This being the last day of School for the present term the children brought home
their books. The vacation is to continue two weeks from Monday next.
Visited this evening at Mr. Lowell Smith's ~ with Messrs. Brewer & Peck & their ladies, also Dr. Miller
surgeon of Brig. Perry.
Peter Anderson was buried this afternoon.
Saturday Deer. 28 1844. Mr. Parker who came after his two children returned this day to Kaneohe and
Mr. & Mrs. Rice who have been making a visit at Kaneohe with their children returned to Punahou.
The Paalua sailed for Lahaina & Kailua this afternoon.
Wednesday Jany 1st. This evening discovered a comet a short distance above the horizon in a S. W
direction at about 7 o'ck in the evening.
Sabbath 5th. The Lord's Supper was observed in the native chapel this afternoon. A protracted meeting

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was observed of two days preceding Thursday & Friday. The attendance at the Communion was fulL
Several of the ships company of the Uncas with Cap. Gillett the commander were addmitted to the
church of the Seamen's ChapeL Part of the number were baptised by emersion & two by sprinkling.
The Sacrament was celebrated in the evening.
Tuesday 7th. Mr. Armstrong took passage in the Hooikaika for Maui this afternoon. He goes to attend
the meeting of the Directors of the Semminaries to be held at Lahaina1una on the 14th.
Friday 10th. Mr. Whitney arrived from Kauai. He knocked at our door at about 1/2 past 10 o'clock this
evening. We were in bed but had not got to sleep.
Saturday Jany 11 th 1845. Mr .Parker came from Kaneohe with his two children with a view to spend
the Sabbath and preach in Mr. Armstrong's pulpit. As Mr. Whitney will not be able to leave for Maui
whither he is destined till after the Sabbath he will preach one part of the day for Mr. Armstrong and the
other in the 2nd church, Mr. Smith having gone to Waialua in company with Mr. Dole. The[y] left

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Monday Jany 13th. School commences at Punahou.
Mr. Whitney took passage in the Paa1ua for Maui and Mr. Parker returned to Koo1au.
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Friday 17th. The Hooikaika arrived from Maui, and brought br. Armstrong & Whitney. They inform
that Mr. Dibble is very low and think he will not continue much longer. He has a diarrhoea which is held
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in check only by constant & powerful laudanum injections. He has an instinctive desire for life and is very
anxious that something should be done for its preservation: and at the same time is resigned and enjoys the
comfort of the Savior's presence.
Sabbath 19th. The Inez arrived 25 days from Tahiti, having been just eight months from Boston.
Mr. Perkins preached at the Seamen's Chapel in the moming and Mr. Damon in the evening.
Wednesday 22nd. We had an unusual number of persons present at our weekly meeting. Mr. Perkins
from Oregon conducted the exercises. Three other clergymen were present Messrs. Armstrong, Dole &
Whitney.
Friday Jany 24th 1845. By an arrival from Lahaina we leam that bro. Dibble died on the 22nd inst. at 3
o'ck A.M. The Brethren say his death was uncommonly calm and peaceful ~ It was without a struggle or a
groan.

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Sabbath Jany 26th. The United States Frigate Brandywine arrived 58 days from China. It is
commanded by Comde. Parker. She has no exchange with the shore.
Monday Jany 27th. Visited U. S. Frigate Brandywine lying in the roads. Mr. Hooper preceded us, and
just before we left a salute was fired to the Eng. Consul who visited the vesseL Messrs. Smith, Whitney,
Armstrong & Castle & myself went off. The Commodore is rather a portly man said to be a tototaller: his
looks were a recommendation to him. The vessel is broad & roommy ~ We were received very politely by
the officers several of whom have been at this port before.
Soon after our retum on shore a national salute was fired which was retumed by the Fort. We were glad
that the ~ourtesy passed: as the difficulty between the Commissioner and the govemment is not of a
national character any farther than a single principle is concemed and that having now been referred to
the U. States Govt. and as Mr. Brown acts in all respects in the character of Commissioner, our Govt.
officers have nothing to do with that case ~ and should not allow it to stand in the way of the exchange of
national civilities.
The Inez was warped into the harbor and is moored alongside Ladd & Co's wharf.

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Sabbath. Feby 2nd 1845 .
Mr. Jones chaplain of the Brandywine preached in the Chapel this evening. The services were
conducted according to the Episcopal form. The sermon was from the text "Except a man be born again he
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cannot see the kingdom of God": and it was an evangelical sermon.
Tuesday Feby 4th. Had to tea this evening by invitation Com. Parker & son, Mr. Brown Commissioner
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' and Mr. Bogadus Secretary of Com. Parker. Mr. Whitney & Mrs. Knapp, Armstrong & Hall were also of
our company. All the children sat at the table and the evening was pleasantly spent.
Thursday Feby 6th. Mr. Whitney sailed for Kauai in the Victoria this afternoon. He has been from his
station about 5 weeks.
The King arrived from Lahaina on Tuesday with his suit, and was received with due honor both from
his own people and by Com. Parker.
This evening his majesty gave a "soiree" at his palace which was brilliantly illuminated throughout for
the occasion. It was more of a formal display, after civilized fashion, than I have ever before witnessed. Mrs.

e. and myself were present, other members of the station also the respectable foreign community male &
female comprising American, English & French headed by their respective consuls or official agents of
governments. Also Com. Parker & officers of the U. S. Frigate Brandywine in full uniform.
Sabbath Feby 9 1845. The King, Queen and several of his suit attended meeting in the morning. Com.
Parker and several of his officers also were present.
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The Rev. Mr. Jones, Chaplain of the Brandywine conducted the forenoon service at the Seamen's
Chapel after the Episcopal form.
Tuesday Feb.y 11th. The H. T. A. Society had a meeting at the Chapel before the members of which
and the persons assembled on the occasion an address was delivered by Mr. Jones chaplain ofU.S.E
Brandywine, The occasion was an interesting one made so not only by the nature of the address but by the
music.
Tuesday Feby 18th. A party this day on board the Brandywine: of our families went, Mr. Dole, Mr. &
Mrs. Rice, Mr. & Mrs. Castle, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Hall, Mr. & Mrs. Cooke, and myself & was
accompanied by Levi. There were several other ladies of the village. We started at about 2 o'ck and
returned about 4 o'ck. In the evening attended a party at Mr. Armstrong's at which were present, the
Commodore, Mr. Brown & several officers of the Brandywine.
Saturday Feby 22. A large party was assembled this evening at Mr. Brown's U. S. Commissioner

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consisting of all the principal residents & missionaries, this was in commemoration of Washington's birth.
Tuesday Feby 25th. A temperance meeting at the Chapel: a familiar address from Mr. Jones chaplain of
the Brandywine. The band was expected to be present and aid the exercises but owing to some difficulties
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which occurred in reference to some men from the Brandywine the men were ordered on board.
Tuesday Feby 26th 1845. The Ship Nepau15 mo. from England arrived and brought a Belgian
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gentleman who is agent of the company which has been formed in Belgium in reference to agricultural
operations in these islands. A young man by the name of Hopkins has arrived who it is said comes out by
arrangement with Mr. Richards. He is spoken of as being a lawyer: he is quite young and cannot have had
much experience whatever may be his qualifications and ability.
Thursday Feby 27. We had a very large party at our house this evening ~ The company including
ourselves & children amounted to 32 persons. All the officers of the Ward Room were invited but only four
were present.
Friday 28th. By request of Mr. Brown I attended at the Fort to act as interpreter on a trial conducted by
him or rather on a trial in which he was counsel for the prisoner ~ a sailor belonging to the Brandywine.
As far as we have gone on with the business it has been a very unpleasant one to me, and one which I
would have avoided. The trial not being completed it was adjourned till tomorrow at 10 o'ck.
Saturday March 1st 1845. The adjourned trial was again posponed in consequence of the necessary

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absence of one of the jurors ~ Monday 10 o'ck A.M. was the hour which the adjournment was made.
Sabbath March 23rd. The Ship Montreal, Cap. Snow arrived 125 days from Boston. Mr. Richards was a
passenger. Haalilio died on the 3rd Decr. 15 days from Boston. He had been ill sometime before he left of a
disease of the lungs (rapid consumption) and when he embarked which was on the 18th of Novr. there
seemed very little probability of his ever being any better. The first notice which was recd. of his death was
intimated by the King's flag being settled to half mast. This was about 8 o'ck in the morning. The King &
Mr. Richards attended divine service. At the close of the morng. services Mr. Richards occupied the desk a
short time and gave an account of the sickness and death of Haalilio.
Monday March 24th. This evening the Hooikaika sailed for Maui with Mr. Richards.
Thursday March 27. Mr. rves arrived in a whaling ship from Lahaina.
Friday March 28 1845. This evening the families were called together at the house ofMr. Knapp in
consequence of an evident change in his appearance. We found him rapidly failing and approaching his

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end. He was calm & his mind as it had been all along tranquiL The prospect of dissolution instead of bemg
a cause of terror was that of joy: he seemed animated with the prospect of a speedy discharge from the
body. We sung and prayed, three hymns were sung & three prayers were offered. At half past eleven o'clock
he breathed his last.
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Saturday March 29. A post mortem examination was had on the body of Mr. Knapp. his lungs were
found very much diseased as was also the rectum. His distress during the latter period of his life was extreme
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from this cause. His funeral took place at 4 o'ck P.M. Mr. Armstrong preached and his remains were
interred beside those of Mr. & Mrs. Locke and their child.
Monday March 31st. Mr. Armstrong set off this afternoon to visit Waialua in consequence of an
invitation from Mr. Smith: a misunderstanding having taken place between him and Mr. Wilcox. The
object of the visit is to attempt to bring about a reconciliation.
Tuesday April 1st. The vacation at Punahou commenced to day and will continue perhaps for two
months.
Friday April 4th 1845. The Hooikaika sailed for Mo10kai and Lahaina. She has been employed to carry
up the scholars of Punahou School and Mr. Dole together with such freight as we have for Maui &
Mo10kai.
Saturday April 5th. The ship Inez sailed this afternoon. Dr. Babcock & Mr. Perkins of the Methodist
Mission Oregon with their families took passage in her: also Miss Goodale ~ sister of Mrs. Ladd.
The influenza is prevalent at Lahaina and this place. The number at both places who are affected is

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very great. At Lahaina or rather Maui there is a greater number suffering under its effects than has been
recollected to be the case before. Most of the family here are affected. Mrs. Chamberlain has been confined
with it most of the day.
Sabbath ApI. 6th. Mr. Richards & family arrived from Lahaina and came to our house where the[y} will
remain until they are able to get accommodations elsewhere.
Monday May 5. Mr. Richards and family having been with us four weeks take their departure now. They
will spend a few days at Punahou after which they will take up their accommodations at the house of Mrs.
Knapp to board in her family.
During most of the period that Mr. Richards was with us I was confined to my room by influenza. My
illness resembled more nearly that with which I was afflicted in the fall of 1840 than any illness I have had
since up to the present time.
Monday June 2nd 1845. It is so long since I have made any note of incidents that I am at a loss for
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An arrival from Mazatlan occurred in May and on the 21st of the month the vessel sailed on its return
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The Brig Chenamus arrived on the 25th ulto. from Columbia River, by which I recd. a letter from Mr.
Walker and another from Mr. Leslie together with 6 barrels flour one of which was for Mr. Rogers.
On Monday the 26th ulto. we invited Mr. Abernethey to lodge at our house, which invitation he
accepted. He obtains his dinner and supper at the hotel: but lodges and takes his breakfast with us.
The Influenza is again passing through the community. It is not so severe as the former visitation. Most
of the members of this family are afflicted including our domestics.
Tuesday June 3rd. The following brethren met by previous invitation at 9 o'ck at the Depository Viz.
Messrs. Armstrong, Castle, Chamberlain, Cooke, Dimond, Dole, Gulick, Hall, Rice, Rogers, L. Smith &
Wilcox, to take into consideration an application from Messrs. Alexander & Emerson to the Rev. John E
Pogue to remove from Koloa to Lahainaluna in order to assist in the labors of that institution: after some
discussion the following resolution was unanimously adopted: "Whereas a letter has been addressed by the
teachers of the Mission Seminary to the Rev. John E Pogue, of Koloa, inviting him to remove to
Lahainaluna to take part in the labors of that Institution, and whereas the brethren on Oahu have been
requested to take the plan into consideration and if possible bring about its accomplishment therefore

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Resolved that we view the proposition with favor, and recommend the same to the attention of Bro. Pogue;
and in case of his approval together with that of the brethren on Kauai, we would urge to a removal as soon
as providence shall open the way for it and in this event with the approval of the parties particularly
interested and in accordance with the suggestion of the br. of the Miss. Semny. we would further
recommend that brother Hunt be requested to supply the place of bro. Pougue at Koloa, the whole being
subject to the approval of the Mission.
Voted that Levi Chamberlain be requested to communicate the views of the brethren of Oahu to the
Rev. Mr. Pogue.
Saturday June 7 1845. Wailing at the house of the Premier Kekouluohi announced her death. This was
about 6 o'ck this morng. In the afternoon I walked over with Mrs. Chamberlain and the children to view
her remains laid out. Her countenance was very placid and natural and its appearance was that of peaceful
sleep rather than of death. She is the last of those that were of the councils of the nation on our arrivaL

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Only one high Chief remains of the first class that were so numbered on our arrival this is Kekauonohi.
Sabbath June 8th 1845. The Congregation unusually small owing to the sickness prevailing among the
people by the second course of the influenza. My Sabbath School numbered less than 100. Mr. Richards
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Tuesday June 10th. Mr. Johnson arrived from Waioli and took up his accommodations at Mr. Dimonds.
Wednesday June 11th. Mr. & Mrs. Hunt arrived in the Hooikaika from Lahaina. The[y] are
accommodated at Mr. Castle's.
Thursday June 12th. We learn that there is quite an excitement among the members of the Cabinet in
consequence of some measures adopted by the people at Lahaina. They have been holding political
meetings the object of which is to petition the King to dispense with the services of foreigners in the
councils of the nation. They (the people) have also appointed a day of fasting to pray that the nation may
be delivered from the influence of foreigners. In a letter from Mr. Baldwin reed. to day, giving an account of
the meeting he says, "It was affecting to hear the simple & fervent prayers of the natives for deliverance. A
great burden of their prayers was, that God would not suffer those to prevail who were building themselves
up on the ruin of the natives."
"This", he says, "never came from missionaries."
The King has appointed Commissioners to go to Lahaina and investigate the causes of the disaffection
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understand is appointed Premier in the room of Kekauluohi ; deceased;
They sailed in the Hooikaika this afternoon.
The Chenamus sailed this afternoon for Columbia River. Mr. Abernethy whom we invited to lodge
with us on his arrival on the 25th ulto. left us to return to his family & residence at Willamett Falls. We
have been pleased with him as a sensible and amiable man.
Monday June 16th 1845. The Hooikaika arrived yesterday morning from Lahaina bringing back the
King's Commissioners: but without having obtained any substantial evidence of interference on the part of
any in the production of the excitement at Lahaina. Mr. Baldwin and others were examined. It is
considered that the fast was properly appointed and properly attended and the memorializing of the King by
the natives was a rightful exercise of privilege granted by the constitution.
The Hooikaika sailed again for the windward. Mr. Rogers & family as passengers.
The Haalilio sailed for Hanalei; Mr. Johnson & Mrs. Knapp and two of Mr. Gulick's sons also Mr.

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Damon took passage.
The Allioth, Cap. Spring 159 days from New York. By her we reed. various communications & some
publications; but the principal part of our publications are behind and will probably come by the Toulon

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Mr. Ha11left for Waialua to stop atEwa at night. His object is to put a part of the herd into the care of
John Meek ~ our herd is too large for the convenience of pasturage in their present range at Waialua.
Wednesday June 25th 1845. By the Haalilio which sailed for Koloa Messrs. Hall and Hunt took passage.
Sabbath, June 29. Mr. Damon returned from Kauai in Schr. Amilia. Miss Whitney came up also as
passenger.
Monday June 30th. School commenced at Punahou, the vacation having commenced Tuesday April 1st
has been three months in duration. It has extended one month beyond the time contemplated in
consequence of the work of lathing and plastering the rooms wh. was not completed in time.
Mr. Parker arrived with his children from Kaneohe.
I should have noted that Mr. A. B. Smith arrived from Waialua on Saturday and remained with us over
the Sabbath. They have this day taken possession of a hired house formerly occupied by Mr. Johnstone.
They will remain here and wait an opportunity of a passage to the U. States.
Tuesday July 1st 1845. Mr. Alexander arrived from Maui with the Scholars for the School at Punahou.
Miss Brown has come for a short visit.
Wednesday Sep. 10th 1485. On the 2nd ofJuly I took passage in the native schooner Amelia for Hilo.
The object of the trip was the improvement of my health which has become considerably impaired. The
influenza of which I had a severe attack in April had left my system considerably debilitated, and successive
colds to which I had become particularly susceptible kept me in rather a feeble state of health, though I did
not withdraw myself from business. For about a fortnight previous to my undertaking the trip my health had
been growing worse ~ I had considerable cough ~ my appetite was poor and my pulse upon an average not
far from 100. I set out unaccompanied by any attendant. The passage to Lahaina was favorable though we
were delayed several hours by the current after we had got in sight of the port Lahaina. The length of our
passage from Honolulu to the time of anchorage was about 43 hours. This was Friday: we left Honolulu on
Wednesday. I went first to the house of bro. Baldwin, the family were at dinner. Here I found bro. Conde &
family who had recently arrived from Kailua.
Thursday, Octr. 9, 1845. Mr. Hines and family came to board with us. On their arrival from Columbia

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River in the Brig. Chenamus they went by invitation of Mr. Rogers to his house. But Mr. Hitchcock and
family having yesterday arrived from Molokai it became inconvenient for Mr. R. to lodge both families and
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Friday 10th. A kona is now blowing: the Collingwood English ~ 80 guns, and the Savannah U. States
Frigate are lying in the roads. The Sloop of War Warren came into the harbor.
Wednesday Octr. 15th. Rev. A. B. Smith & family left this afternoon in the ship Leland for the United
States by the way of China. We pay for their passage to New York $800, and grant him the balance of his
salary for the year amounting to $112.50. As he will be detained in China about 2 months the balance of
his salary will be required for his support.
Mrs. Hooper and her two children & Mr. Hines & family go in the same vesseL Mr. Hines pays the
same for his passage as Mr. Smith.
The Montreal sailed also to day. Mr. Brewer & family take passage in this vesseL
Quite a number of vessels left to day as the wind has come round after the Kona. This being first day of
the wind's blowing out of the harbor for more than a week.
Friday 17th. Mr. Baldwin arrived from Lahaina with his daughter Abby who comes down to go to
schooL Took dinner with Mrs. C. at Mr. Damon's.
Saturday 18th. Removed the piano forte from the house of Mr. Castle to our house.

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Monday October 20th 1845. Sometime ago Mr. Hall contracted for a native house and cattle yard at
Waialua to be built on land leased for a pasture. These were constructed in one of the Kahawai in which we
had the privilege of water for the herd. Soon after the work was completed a man residing upon the
Kahawai or near it, entered a complaint to the Govr. that we had been trespassing. The Govr. wrote up a
note of inquiry. I went to him with the lease and read to him the portion which referred to our privilege of
the water: The govr. was satisfied and said it was pono. The native man on his return to Waialua
represented to the Kahu pipi employed to take care of the herd in the upper pasture & who occupies the
house, that the Govr. decided that the land did not belong to the portion leased; and he took the liberty to
drive the herd makai thus freeing the upper land of the herd. The Kahu pipi informed Mr. Wilcox of what
had been done, & the man came over here directly to have the business settled. I called upon the Govr.
this morning and he immediately caused the matter to be set straight, by writing to the native to desist, and
saying to him that our herd had the privilege of the water: and he wrote also to Laanui telling him to see
that no further trouble was given to us in respect to the matter.

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Thursday Octr. 23rd 1845. Mr. Hunt and family left in the Clarion for Lahaina. He goes to try his hand
in the labors of the Seminary until GenL Meeting.
Friday 24th. By the Haali1io from Koloa Mr. & Mrs. Whitney, Dr. Smith & Mrs. Knapp came up. Mr.
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Whitney is much out of health having had a diarrhea for some time and is quite reduced in strength. Mr. &

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Mrs. W. take up their accommodations with us.
Thursday 30th. Have raised some blood this afternoon, the cause of which I do not certainly know: but
have some reason to think it is to be referred to effort in removing a stone of some considerable weight.
Having gone out to the ground beyond Mr. Bingham's study with the view of marking boundaries for a wall
of an inclusure, I stooped down a {&} turned over a stone which I found to be quite an effort. An hour or
two after I raised the blood, as I was on my way in the wagon to Punahou.
Friday 31st. I raised blood again in small quantity and sought the advice of Dr. Smith, who is now at
this station. He gave me nitre & digitalis of the latter 15 drops and enjoined quietness.
Saturday Novr. 1st. Mrs. Armstrong was confined with a daughter ~ her tenth child ~ is comfortable.
Thursday Novr. 6th. Find myself able to take my seat at the table again. The health also of Mr.
Whitney is much improved.
Friday Novr. 7. Dr. Smith leaves this afternoon for Kauai on board a whaling ship. His health is not
very good & should it not improve he will ere long come up with his family to this place & obtain a sea
voyage, if possible.

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Friday Novr. 21st. 1845. Had a call this evening from a nephew of my friend Mary Dexter Brown of
Boston ~ the son of her brother Dr. John Brown whose name is Arnold Wells Brown who came with a letter
of introduction from his aunt. He was accompanied by a young man by the name of Peck. They took tea
and stopped to attend family prayers.
Wednesday Novr. 26. This afternoon just after dining I had a turn of raising blood. It came without any
admonition & all together unexpected, except the general liability which I have felt to exist of a return of
the disorder. I sent for Dr. Wood who advised me to keep quiet and to be somewhat particular in regard to
diet.
Monday Deer. 1st 1845. Mr. Whitney & family left this afternoon in the Hooikaika for Maui. His
daughter Maria accompanied them.
Mr. Hitchcock & family took passage at the same time.
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Honolulu May 3rd 1847. Returend from a voyage round the world commenced Deer. 13th 1845. Left in
ship Congaree and came back in ship Montreal having been absent sixteen months and twenty days.
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Health still feeble ~ not materially improved by the voyage. Could not recommend such a voyage to a case
such as my own, though it may be my life will have been prolonged by it.
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Monday June 7th 1847. Mr. Castle sailed with his wife and two children in schr. Tamehameha III for
Lahaina. We take Alfred who will be in our care till their return.
Tuesday June 8th. James sailed this day in a small schooner called the Chili an for MauL He goes under
the care of Mr. Bond ~ Miss Smith & Samuel Emerson.
Monday June 14th. Martha Ann sailed for Lahaina in company with Mr. & Mrs. Damon & Miss Mills,
on board the schooner Kamehameha III. She goes for a visit of a few weeks to be under the care of Mr. &
Mrs. Damon.
Friday July 9th. Martha Ann returned in company with the king guardians in whose care she was
placed, and with whom she has been voyaging & journeying on Maui & MolokaL They were all with us to
breakfast.
Friday August 13th. Mr. & Mrs. Castle and James returned this morning in the Schooner Kamehameha
III having visited all the stations at the windward ~ in the following order. From Honolulu to Lahaina &
Lahainaluna ~ then to Hawaii ~ 1st ~ Kohala, Waimea, Hilo thence by the volcano to Waiohinu ~

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thence to Kaluaaha on Molokai & back to Lahaina.
James returns with an affection of the eyes which will prevent his attention for some time I fear, to his
studies. They have been prospered in their journey and return improved in health. Mary T. Castle went
with their parents to Lahaina where she stopped in the family of Mr. Hunt. Alfred stopped with us. SamL
Emerson & Anderson Forbes journey with them till their return to Lahaina.
Friday, August 27th 1847. We have had quite an arrival from Lahaina this morning, of persons from this
place who have been on a visit to Maui: Namely, Mr. Armstrong & Mr. Rogers. Mr. Geddie wife &

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children & Mr. & Mrs. Archibald ~ Rev. Mr. Geddie & Mr. Archibald are missionaries who arrived in the
Brig Eveline from Newburyport. They are missionaries from Nova Scotia supported by christians of the
Presbyterian church there and are on their way to New Caledonia for the purpose of establishing a mission
there. They came introduced to our attentions by Dr. Anderson, and we have given them the use of some

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of our accommodation houses, having made a short visit to Maui, they returned this morning.
Wednesday, Sept. 1st. Mr. Richards family have removed into the house of Rev. Lowell Smith, the
house being vacated by their living in the valley of Nuuanu. Mr. Richards is in a very critical state, having
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premonitory symptoms of apoplexy. He was taken while sitting in privy council with the other members. It
was a suspension of the powers of the mind. The attack was instantaneous but did not prostrate the body.
Since that time he has had several attacks and these have produced ravages of the mind: so that now he is
entirely prostrate and the remedies employed to operate upon the head have so weakened him that he is
wholly confined to his bed. And his intellectual powers are waning. It is feared he will not recover or
should his bodily powers revive his mind will continue a wreck.
Thursday Sep. 2nd 1847. A wedding has taken place this evening at the apartment of Mr. Cooke. John
R. Jasper, Esqr. and Jane Loheau one of the scholars of the school were united in marriage: the ceremony
was performed at 8 o'ck this evening by the Rev. Richard Armstrong in the presence of a select company
comprising the King, Queen, Premier and other Ministers of His Majesty's Govt. For. officers ~ except the
Eng. & Com U. S. A. ~ officers of the U. S. S. Cyane, Cap. Du Pont and others were present and the
missionaries of this station & many of their children. All passed off well and was very creditable to the
parties. Mr. Jasper and his Lady after the company had retired walked to their own apartments which they
have taken in the house owned by the Oahu Charity schooL
Wednesday Sep. 8th. The Rev. John Geddie, Miss.y and Mr. Isaac A. Archibald, assistant who have
been at this place since the 17th of July, when they arrived in the Eveline, took passage in the ship
Crescent, Cap. Westfall, bound to the Navigator's Islands. They give for passage for themselves & families
and freight of their baggage, two hundred dollars. The passage will occupy at least 20 days ~ A parting
meeting was conducted at the house of Mr. Hall, at 9 o'ck ~ From thence they were conducted in wagons by
Mr. Castle & Emerson with several of our ladies, to the landing and they embarked in the boat of the ship
which was in waiting ~ The ship left the harbor about noon.
Thursday Sep. 9th. The families of this station united with a portion of the two native churches in the
celebration of the Lord's Supper, this being the day on which the Board celebrate the same service at their
annual meeting, held this year at Buffalo. The meeting has been held on consequence of the
recommendation of the Board, that the different missions should notice the day by some religious and
appropriate service. Notice had been given last Sabbath and those whose business would admit of it were
invited to join with the mission families in observing the Lord's supper. Some three of four hundred were

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present, Mr. Damon Seamen's chaplain united with us .
In the afternoon a meeting was held for the families and children at our house, Mr. Dole preached and
Mr. Armstrong made further remarks. In the evening two prayer meetings of the children were conducted,
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for the boys at the house of Mr. Dimond, directed by Mrs. Dimond and for the girls at the house of Mr.
Armstrong directed by Mrs. Armstrong.
Friday Sep. 101847. I rode with Mrs. Chamberlain to the house of Mr. L Smith, and.left her there to
attend on Mr. Richards during the day ~ after leaving there I made a few calls in the village ~ I learn thro.
Mrs. Hooper that Mr. H. M. Hill had arrived at Norfolk in the U.S.S. Levant. She saw the notice in some
paper recently receive{d} via Panama.
Mrs. Parker arrived yesterday from Kaneohe spent the night with Mrs. L Smith at Nuuanu. This
afternoon she was at Mrs. Damon's after calling on Mrs. Richards. I took her home with Mrs. Chamberlain.
She will make our house her home while she remains at Honolulu.
Saturday Sep. 11th. James road [sic] to the house of Mr. Richards and brought up the two daughters
who went with ours to make a call on Mrs. Jasper.
Mrs. Chamberlain spent the afternoon with Mrs. Castle ~ the family took tea there. We stopped for
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Sabbath Sep. 12th 1847. Attended native service twice in the morning Mr. Armstrong preached: in
the afternoon Mr. Andrews. Mrs. Chamberlain, with Martha Ann, James and Mrs. Parker attended at the
Seamen's chapeL Mrs. Parker & James attended into evening. Mr. P. stopped the night at Mrs. Dimond's,
he having watched with Mr. Richards.
Monday Sep. 13th. James drove the girls to school this morning; and the horse and wagon will remain
until eveg. when he will drive them down again.
Sabbath Octr. 3rd. The Quarterly celebration of the Lord's Supper took place today. The two remote
apana observed the institution ordinanc.e in the morning and the three near ones in the afternoon. The
invitation to unite with the native chh. was extended to Rev. Mr. Damon of the Seamen's Chapel and to
members of churches residing or sojourning here, in regular standing. Quite a number of foreigners were
present ~ several ship captains & ladies soujourning ~ Mr. Damon took part in the exercises, offering a

prayer in English and making a short address.
Thursday Octr. 7th. Mrs. Chamberlain and her three daughters took tea at Mr. & Mrs. Tibbies in
company with Judge Andrews' family. Not being well myself I did not attend, and the boys staid at home
with me. I have been more ill for some 10 days past than usuaL I seem to be suffering the effects of a
prevailing cold. My cough is quite severe: but I have had no other physician than Mr. Armstrong.
Saturday Octr. 9th. Mr. Forbes & family arrived this morning 36 hours from Lahaina in ship Cortez. He
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comes down to take passage in ship Abm. Howland, Cap. Walker with whom a passage has been engaged.
We pay for building a house on deck which will cost not less than 500. This will be received in
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consideration of passage. The Cap. is willing also to take as passengers also Mrs. Dibble & family & SamL
Emerson for whom we had procured passage in the Ship Brutus at $1000 & for the release of whom from
that engagement we must pay $250, as the amount of damages to the owners as estimated by Cap. Adams.
MI. Emerson who came up on Tuesday with his son returns to Waialua this day.
MI. Bishop has come up from Ewa & MI. Armstrong exchanges with him, going to Ewa.
Had some of the Punahou boys to dinner.
Sabbath, Octr. 17 1847. The Ships Minstrel & Angola arrived this day.
Tuesday OctI. 19. The Ship Medora arrived. Supplies have come in this vessel also in the Minstrel
The Minstrel sailed June 16th, and has been 123 days: the Medora sailed May.
Saturday, Octr. 23rd. The Ship Abraham H. Howland, Cap. Walker, sailed this afternoon for New
Bedford. Passengers Mr. Forbes & family & Mrs. Dibble and family & SamL Emerson. The ship got off just

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before evening.
Wednesday Novr. 3rd. The ship Brutus was expected to sail this day; but the wind having changed and
blowing from the sea she could not get out. The Sloop of War Juno was towed out; but the other vessels

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that were ready for sea are detained.
Took tea with us this evening, Cap. Gillett & wife and Iv1r. [Mrs.?] Knapp. [Mr. Knapp died Mar 28,
1845] Had a pretty fully attended meeting this evening.
Saturday NovI. 6th 1847. Sent our horse to Pauoa to Nahemolele to take care of. We are to pay 25
cents pro week. It is expensive keeping a horse at the house. We must purchase food at the rate of 121/2 cts.
pI. day.
Sabbath NovI. 7th. Before light this morning we were awaked by a knocking at our door, which proved
to be Cap. Gillett who had watched with Mr. Richards last night and 'we called to inform us that he is
thought to be dying. As soon as it was convenient Mrs. Chamberlain went down to the house of Mr. Lowell
Smith where he is with his family. He continued until 15 m. past 10 o'clock when he breathed his last. And
soon after the flags were hoisted at half mast. The flag at the palace was raised first ~ and afterwards the flag

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at the fort. Mrs. Chamberlain staid through the day, which has been one of an unusual amount of rain. A
post mortem examination was performed on Mr. Richards ~ The disease was found in the left side of the
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Monday Novr. 8th. Mrs. Chamberlain having stopped all night returned this morning. I afterwards

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walked down with our three daughters, and called on Mrs. Richards; On my way home I stopped at the
house of Mr. Thompson and at the store of S. H. Williams & Co. and saw Mr. Marshall to whom I
committed a letter for Mrs. Anderson Boston written by Mrs. Chamberlain.
Saturday Novr. 13th. The funeral of Mr. Richards took place. The procession was formed at the house
ofMr. Lowell Smith and moved at about 1/4 past 10 clock to the Meeting House of the 1st Chh. where a
sermon was preached by Mr. Armstrong. The procession was performed and the remains were conducted to
the royal cemetery & deposited with the chiefs.
Sabbath, Novr. 14. 1847. The Chapel is now undergoing alteration and the usual English Services of
the Sabbath are performed in the Meeting House of the Rev. Lowell Smith.
A sermon was preached today appropriate to the death of Mr. Richards, by Rev. Mr. Dole.
Monday, Novr. 22nd. Mrs. Richards has moved into the house recently occupied by Mrs. Dibble, which
she will occupy for the present.
Tuesday, Novr. 23rd. Company this evening present; Mrs. Jarves, Mrs. Hooper, Mr. S. H. Williams &

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Brother, Mr. & Mrs. Dole.
Wednesday, Novr. 24th. The ship Atlantic, of New Bedford, sailed this day. Dr. Winslow & family are
passengers. Mr. Arnold Welles Brown son of Dr. Brown of Boston has changed his relations with ship Wm.

& Eliza and gone on board this ship having recd. his discharge.
Thursday Novr. 25. Company this evening Mr. Ten Eyce, the two Mr. Johnson's, Mr. Chs. Brewer &
wife, Mr. & Mrs. John Ladd, Mr. & Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Dominis, Mrs. Abell & Mrs. Stephens, Mrs.
Hooper, Miss Johnson.
Decr. 25th. Saturday Decr. 25 1847.
All the parents & children of this station met at Punahou and joined with the parents children scholars
& teachers there in the celebration of Christmas; All the scholars of Mr. Cooke's school together with Mr.
& Mrs. Damon & Mr. Hitchcock of the Polynesian were guests also; The families contributed each a

portion towards the entertainment which was served at a long [table] in the dining room. The younger
scholars of the Punahou School & of Mr. Cookes School sat down at the second table. The interview was
closed by a social meeting with remarks appropriate to the occasion; both by Mr. Damon & Mr.
Armstrong.
Sabbath Decr. 26th 1847. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed this day; and ninety seven
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new communicants or about that number were reed. to the church making the whole number reed. to the
church during the year 141. The number of communicants of the 5 apana, two of which partook in the
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morning and three in the afternoon was about 250.
Tuesday Deer. 28th. Mr. Armstrong left to day in the Kamehameha III for Molokai. He goes with a view
to visit schools ~ enquire into their state and correct abuses ~ He expects to go round Maui, & perhaps he
may visit Hawaii ~ He probably is clothed with authority as the assistant in the department of Minister of
Instruction the office now devolving on the Minister of the Interior ~ John Young ~ to assist whom Mr.
Armstrong has consented to undertake this visit.
Sabbath Jany 15th 1848. A much larger congregation than usual owing to an interest on the subject of
religion being awakened by special efforts on the part of church members. For some time past the elder
female members of the church have held a morning prayer meeting in the meeting house at an early hour.
This seems to be the origin of this more than usual attention ~ The[reJ is some excitement at Waikiki
also.
Friday Jan. 21st 1848. Towards evening the Kamehameha III arrived on board which was Mr. Alexander
who comes down to accompany his children and other scholars of the school to Lahaina, a vacation now

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commencing in our School at Punahou.
In the Kamehameha also Mr. Baldwin & family have come down on account of ill health of Mrs.
Baldwin ~ Their family consist of the following Mr. & Mrs. B. Abbey, Charles, Henry, Emily Sophronia and
Harriet an infant born Feby 16 1847. Dwight was already at this place as a scholar in the Punahou schooL
He spends his vacation at Waialua, I believe. Mr. Baldwin will stop with us for the present.
Saturday Jany 221848. On Saturday 15th inst. Mr. Brown an assistant in the store ofE. C. Webster
came to my house and brought money for the payment of a note of May 11 th 1848, given in favor of S. M.
Castle, by said Webster, having become due of the 11 th inst. In counting the money I observed an unusual
number of Bolivian half dollars. These having been rejected of late I remarked it to Mr. Brown, who said
they were now passing again that Mr. Webster took them and that other merchants took them. I remarked
that I would lay aside these and count them separately and if they should prove not to be current I should
expect him to exchange them. This he said he would do. After counting them all, I directed the attention

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of Mr. Brown to the piles, and requested him to examine them which he did, and wrote down the amount
of $139.50 ~ I said again if these are not good I shall return them ~ He said they certainly good ~ and would
give other money if they were not.
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The day following Mr. Hall having to pay a bill of $19 at the store ofMr. Waldo presented the pay in
these Bolivian half dollars and was informed they were at a discount of 12 1/2 pct.
On the 15th inst. I carried the bag with the memorandum attached to it in Mr. Brown's hand writing to
the store of Mr. Webster ~ Mr. Brown not being in I delived. the bag to the native attending behind the
counter informing him of the kind and amt. of money in the bag. Kekahuaina a native of Honolulu aina
being present and seeing me deliver the bag and hearing my remarks upon the subject ~ and seeming fully
to understand that the kind of money was at a discount.
I went out intending to call again before my return home. On my way back after having walked to the
seaside ~ I met Mr. Brown coming out of a yard near the store and I informed him of what I had done. He
said he had not been at the store and seemed not well pleased that the money should be returned; made
some severe remarks in regard to the Custom House refusing to receive this species of money. Said however
he would speak to Mr. Webster on the subject. I returned home. The business rested till today. This
morning I called down again. I found Mr. Brown behind the counter. I said I have called down about the
money. His reply was that he had spoken to Mr. Webster, who saw no reason for exchanging the money and

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chose not to do it ~ after making a few remarks upon what I regarded the umeasonableness of refusing to do
what he had promised ~ and forcing upon me money passing at a discount ~ I asked him to be kind enough
to give me a memorandum stating that I had returned the sum of $139.50/100 in Bolivian Half dollars &c.
He consented to do it and stepped into the counting room: but soon returned declining to give a
memorandum as he did not wish to do what Mr. Webster would not approve. Mr. Barker of\Vailua being in
the store I called his att.ention and requested rum to be able to testify that I had delivered the bag
containing the said money ~ Viz $139.50/100 in Bolivian Half dollars ~ and that I requested a memo. ofMr.
Brown that I had returned this sum &c. and that he refused to give a memo. that he had received the
amount. Mr. Brown began an explanation ~ affirming that the coin was silver and that in making the
payment of a sum so large as that was for the note ofMr. Webster I ought not to object to receive it and
that Mr. Webster refused to receive the money back ~ or to give me any other for it. He tried hard to make
out that it was unbusinesslike to refuse the money &c. &c. finding that I could do nothing without Mr.
Webster ~ and as Mr. Webster was sick I that. it not expedient to call at his lodging I returned home leaving

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the money still in the possession of Mr. Webster.
Sabbath} any 23rd.. Mr. Alexander preached in the morning and Mr. Baldwin in the afternoon. Mr.
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Monday, Jan.y 24th. The Kamehameha III sailed for Lahaina ~ Mr. Alexander & the Maui & Molokai
scholars returned with them and Frederick Lyman to spend the vacation.
Miss Ogden having been here since the time of her coming down to attend upon Mr. Richards took
passage with the others for Lahaina
Tuesday Feby 8,1848. Term commenced at Punahou. The scholars from the other stations have not yet
arrd.
Sabbath Feby 12th. The Scholars from Maui & Molokai arrived to day. Those from Waialua on the 9th
inst.
Monday Feby 21st 1848. Mr. & Mrs. Baldwin their two youngest children and domestics took passage
on board ship Saratoga, Cap. Smith for KauaL Mrs. Baldwin continues in the same state of health with
which she came to this place. Her symptoms are premonitory it is feared of palsy, but it is hoped that proper
measures will avert an attack of the disease. There four eldest children are at Punahou.
Maria Jane goes up to room with Abba, and will continue about half the term as a boarding scholar.

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Saturday Feby. 26 ~ Samoset arrived 125 days from Boston brot. Mr. & Mrs. Kinney & Mr. Dwight.
Wednesday March 1st 1848. This long boat of the ship Maria Helena which had been decked over to
bring the mate and several of the crew of that vessel from Christmas island, where it had been wrecked on
the 4th of Jany arrived here to day. (See Particulars in Polynesian No. 42 March 4th).
The Hawaiian Schooner Carlota sailed this day for Mazatlan. James N. Lindsey who has resided at
Koloa many years takes passage in her destined for the U.S.A. I gave him a letter of introduction to Dr.
Anderson.
Thursday March 2nd. The Hawaiian schooner Haalilio, Jamison, sailed for Christmas Island to carry
relief to the passengers & crew of the ship Maria Helena and to take away the effects that may have been
saved from the wreck.
Saturday March the 4th. The French Corvette Sarcelle Cap. De Borgne, sailed this morng. for
Christmas island, and Mr. Ten Eyck goes in her to the relief of the passengers of the wreck Maria Helena.
Miss Johnson & the young daughter of Mr. Ten Eyck are among the persons wrecked.

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Tuesday March 7th 1848. The new brethren were introduced to the King at the Palace, with other
passengers which came in the Bark Samoset.
The ship Charles, Cap. Andrews sailed for China ~ forwarded letters by her for the U.S.A.
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Wednesday 8th. The King & Queen sailed in the Kamehameha for Lahaina ~ He will remain until after

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his birth day.
Saturday 11 th. Bark Samoset sailed for China ~ sent letters by her for the U.S.A. to go by ship ~ also
letters to be forwd. by the India Overland MaiL Had the new missionaries to take tea this evening.
Sabbath 12th. Some rain to day ~ the most of it was during the time of Eng. service at the Chapel,
where Mr. Atkinson preached ~ Mrs. Chamberlain the two girls & Levi attended.
In the afternoon J o'ck a serivce in the School House by the Rev. Mr. Dwight ~ the Service was
introductory to a series which he proposes to deliver to children & youth. The discourse this afternoon was
addressed to parents.
In the evening Mr. Kinney preached in the ChapeL
Monday 13th. A very high wind & rain today ~ the children did not go to schooL
Tuesday 15th. the wind continues but it is not attended with rain. The children attended schooL Maria
Jane who came down on Thursday evening returned to Punahou.
Wednesday March 15th 1848. At our usual Meeting Mr. Kinney presided. Mr. Tibby & part of his

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family attended also Mr. & Mrs. Andrews.

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Thursday March 16. A large ball at the house of Mr. Shillaber All the fashionable people of the place
assemble to engage in the amusement of the occasion. I am told it is to be a splendid party.
Friday March 17th. The King's birth day is celebrated to day. A salute was fired at 12 o'ck from the fort.
The Govr. has a party. The King is absent at MauL Dr. Judd and family are at Kaneohe.
Learn that some persons drank to intoxication last night at the party at Shillaber's. Some who have
taken the pledge.
Saturday March 18th. The strong wind continues to blow. It has been blowing with but little cessation
since Monday. Some of the girls of the neighborhood took tea with the children this evening. Sarah
Andrews & her little sister were of the company.
Mrs. Chamberlain rode to Punahou with Mrs. Wm. Ladd, driven by James.
Sabbath, March 19th. Mr. Dwight preached this afternoon to the children ~ services in the native
school house attended by scholars from Punahou, & some of the parents of this station.

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Mr. Dwight preached again in the evening at the Seamen's ChapeL
Monday March 20th 1848. Mr. & Mrs. Atkinson will take meals with us for a season. They commenced
with taking breakfast this morning.
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Wednesday March 22nd. Mr. & Mrs. Gulick arrived from Kaneohe with their little daught having come
from Waialua by the way ofMr. Parker's where they spent the Sabbath. The[y} have come to our house:
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but will visit Punahou during the time of remaining at Honolulu.
Thursday March 23rd. The King returned from Lahaina yesterday morning in the Kamehameha. At
least. I think it was yesterday that he returned.
Friday, March 24. Mr. Atkinson went to Kaneohe this day. Was accompanied by Mrs. Hall.
Saturday, March 25th. Mr. Gulick, wife &c. left for Ewa on their return home.
Mr. Atkinson returned from Kaneohe. Mrs. Hall remained.
The three Miss Motts took tea at our house with Mr. & Mrs. Atkinson & Mr. & Mrs. Kinney Mr. Baker
& Mr. John Dominis came in the evening and accompanied the young ladies home.
Thursday, March 30th. A protracted meeting of two days commenced in Mr. Armstrong's congregation.
Mr. Smith preached in the morning & Mr. Armstrong in the afternoon & evening. I attended in the
morning only: the house was quite fulL
Mr. Atkinson left on Monday for Lahaina in the Schr. Kamehameha.
Friday March 31 st 1848. This being the anniversary of the intercourse first held by the Missionaries

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with the islands on the arrival of the Brig. Thaddeus at Hawaii in 1820 it had been proposed that a meeting
of the families & children of the Station should be held in the afternoon in commemoration of the event.
Mr. Dwight took lead the exercises.
Some remarks were made by individuals appropriate to the occasion, Twenty,eight years have elapsed
since the first contact of the missionaries with these shores. The landing of the missionaries as a body did
not take place until the 4th of ApriL But Mr. Ruggles and two of the natives of these islands who had come
from the U.S. with the mission families landed on the 31 st of March, and two of the native cruefs came on
board the vesseL
Mr. & Mrs. Damon and a few others not of the mission were present. The occasion was an interesting
one and the events of the last 28 years could they all have been presented and the changes here wrought
would lead us to exclaim, What hath God wrought!!
The Teachers from Punahou and the scholars were present.

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The protracted meeting is continued, but closes this evening. Mr. Parker from Kaneohe here .
The house in Mr. Hall's yard formerly Mr. Bingham's study, now occupied by Mr. & Mrs. Atkinson was
entered some time to day by a native or natives as appearances indicate, and the draws of a bureau rumaged
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also a trunk forced by the prying off of the lock. It was quite a bold affair, the house was entered by breaking
a square of glass and getting in the hand so as to press the spring and shove up the window. Mrs. Atkinson
after returning from dinner found to her great surprise various articles strewed about the room and her
trunk & drawers in the state described: it is evident that the thieves were in pursuit of money for she find
anything missing but a silver pencil case. This is the second attempt of robbery which has been made on
persons residing in our premises.
Saturday April 1st 1848. Dr. Andrews arrived in the Kamehameha from Lahaina. I should have noticed
under date of yesterday the arrival ofMr. & Mrs. Ives & family from Hawaii. Mr. Ives is in a poor state of
health. They go to Mr. Castle's for the present.
Sabbath Apl. 2nd. The Lord's Supper has been administered to the native congregation to day. A larger
number of communicants than usual attended. The two largest apana partook in the morning and the other
three in the afternoon the latter are the divisions including Honolulu & Pauoa.
Quite a number of delinquents were restored among them the Queen Kalama and Kaeo ~ also
Kaumahaole & Pohakahi our native woman who has been suspended some six or eight months for the sin
of the land her husband had been suspended for several years. The name of Kekauonohi & KelHahonui

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were mentioned with others as persons desirous to return and the Church was called upon to reflect and
look at their case.
Mr. Dwight preached again to the children at the native school house < This is the third Sabbath of
his preaching in the same place. The first Sabbath he addressed the parents: the two last Sabbaths the
children.
Mr. Dwight preached again this evening in the Seamen's Chapel. The Congo I understand was small.
Monday April3rd 1848. Mr. Cooke and the male members of this school or part of them, sailed this
morning in the Schr. Kamehameha for Lahaina.
Mr. Emerson arrived here, having come by the way or Kaneohe, and was attended by Mrs. Gillett &
Miss Mills, who have been making a visit to his station.
Wednesday ApI. 5th. Mr. Emerson returned to Waialua and was accompanied by Mr. Armstrong.
The King & Dr. Judd set our yesterday, as I am informed, to take make a tour of the island by the way of

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Waialua .
Thursday ApI. 6th. Attended Probate Court in reference to the will of Peter Anderson as
Administrator in connection with Mr. John Munn, the wife Mainunu who was associated in the charge of
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Executor having died and appointed a son of Capt. Adams as guardian of the two children Elias & Peter. I
declined acting as administrator on the ground of ill health as did also Mr. Munn, and we were excused by

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the court over which Judge Lee presides.
The Judge will appoint another person to act in the case.
Saturday April 8th 1848. Mr. Bishop came up last evening from Ewa. Stopped at Mr. Castle's took
dinner with us & returns this afternoon to his station.
Mrs. Parker also came up from Koolau. She will stop till after the Sabbath and is guest with Mrs.
Richards.
Mr. & Mrs. Kinney came here on Monday last: but they have been with us only part of the time this
week. The rest of the time they have been at Mrs. Cooke's. They will probably be steady borders after this.
Mrs. Atkinson has also been irregular in taking her meals here since her husband has been gone. She
has been expecting his return today.
Maria Jane has been kept home from school all this week; her eyes being in a weak state & her mother
needing her help.
Mr. Armstrong returned from his visit to Waialua, having come round by the way of Kaneohe. He was

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attended part of the way by the King & Premier. The King several times addressed the people who had
been assembled for religious purposed. The Premier also in some instances made an address. The speeches
of both are said to have been appropriate and would of course be very gratifying to the audiences.
Sabbath April 9th. I do not think the audience in the house of God to day was so great as for some
Sabbaths back. It is a time of colds, & there is a good deal of coughing, perhaps the congregation was less
on acct. of indisposition of body rather than indisposition of mind or heart.
Monday April 10th 1848. Mr. Atkinson arrived from Lahaina. He left there on Friday evening in a
whaling ship. It was moderate most of the time. Yesterday the wind was ahead & the ship was beating in
sight of the port. Sarcelle arrived from Christmas Island.
Tuesday ApI. 11th. Had company to tea this evening. Mr. & Mrs. Castle & children, Mrs. Gillett, Mr.

& Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. Richards and her two daughters. Mr. & Mrs. Kinney being our guests these with our
own family made the company at the table including the infant of Mrs. Castle 20, or 19 capable of holding

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a knife & eating at the table .
After tea singing & prayer by Mr. Atkinson ~ In the evening playing on the piano & singing.
Wednesday April 12. Mr. & Mrs. Kinney ride to Ewa to day, and are followed by Mr. Rice.
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Mr. Dwight conducted the Wednesday evening meeting. The Rev. Mr. Damon & Atkinson were
present.
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Thursday April 13th. Rode to Punahou with Maria Jane ~ the first time for nearly two weeks thatI have
rode out~ the cause is the state of the wagon & not my own health. Had I the means I should be glad to ride
every day when the weather would admit of it.
Mr. Armstrong showed me a table of the schools and the number of teachers & scholars. He reports
Catholics 15 Priests, 10 assistants, 129 schools, 3116 scholars. In all the schools including Protestants &
catholics the number of scholars in round numbers may be stated at 20,000.
Sabbath April 16th 1848. It has been unusually rainy to day. The rain has decended moderately more
hours during the day than I have known it to do for many years: it is not often that we have what may be
called a rainy day, but this has been such a one. None of our family attended meeting ~ not even the
children attended the Sabbath school at Mr. Castle's. There was no native service at the meeting house in
the afternoon. Mr. Dwight walked to the school house where the children have usually convened but none
assembled for worship.
Monday April 17th. I walked to the house of Mrs. Dominis to call on Mr. Ten Eyck; but he had gone

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out. I left my card and then made a call upon Consul GenL Miller who I found at home and he reed. me
politely: but during conversation he got on political subjects which were not pleasant to me. He made
some allusion to Kalaimoku & the grant of land to Mr. Charlton ~ the right of Kalaimoku to make the grant
&c. I said I wished to be on friendly terms with him and as there was a difference of opinion on this subject
I would prefer not to make it a subject of discussion. His mind had got a little excited and he launched out
against Dr. Judd & other Government officers and he reflected also on missionaries by insinuations not to
their ad-yantage. I got off as soon as I could: he saw probably that I felt uncomfortably and he very politely
accompanied me to the gate as an.offsett to remarks which could not he see affected my mind unpleasantly.
Took tea this evening with the family ofMr. John Ladd. We were guests with Mr. & Mrs. Atkinson, Mr.
& Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Dimond, Miss Mills, Mrs. Cooke & Mr. Dwight. After tea, Mr. Damon came in we

stopped till 9 o'ck and then had prayers. Maria Jane was also of the company. The evening was very
pleasant ~ We had the horse and wagon to wait upon us.

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Tuesday April 18th 1848. Mrs. John Paty & two children also Mrs. Stevens & child took dinner and
spent part of the day. Mr. Atkinson also dined with us. In the evening or near evening Mr. Stevens came up
and took tea. Mr. & Mrs. Kinney arrived from Ewa and they were also at tea. So it has been a day of much
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company. Maria Jane & Martha Ann and Isabella staid at home from schooL
The providence of God is to be noticed in the wreck of the ship Maria Helena and the rescue of the
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passengers & crew. One man only was lost ~ He was drowned by the upsetting of the boat which had been
fitted up to carry some of the crew to seek rilief for the company on the island. The boat was overturned in
the surff as they were trying to get her though the breakers.
Wednesday April 19th. A full attendance at our weekly social meeting ~ Mr. Atkinson presided.
A ball got up in honor of the officers of the Sarcelle ~ French Corvette which went to Christmas island
to bring away the passengers and crew of the Chilean bark Maria Helena wrecked at that island.
Friday April 21st. A call this forenoon from Mr. Ten Eyck, U.S. Commissioner: and this afternoon also
from Consul General Miller.
Saturday ApI. 22. Elizabeth, Hellen, & Laura Judd took dinner with our family to day.
A call towards from Mrs. Hooper.
Sabbath ApL 23rd. Mr. Damon preached this morning on the subject of the rescue of the passengers &
crew of the Maria Helena wrecked on Christmas island. I was not present, but I understand there was a very
good attendance at the ChapeL

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Mr. Dwight continues his meeting for addressing the children: he is still lecturing on the story of
Joseph.
I attended native service in the morning: the congregation was large. I have learned through Mr.
Armstrong that the King is indulging the hope that he has become a Christian. The Lord grant he may be
one truly, and with hold him from making a profession until he is an undoubted child of God. For it would
not only be very embarrassing to the church to have in its bosom so high a personage not a true convert,
but his profession in such a case would be a reproach. It will be no easy thing for the King to resist the
temptations that will be throvVIl in his way. If he does come out on the Lord's side and declare himself a
follower of Christ it is our prayer he may stand firm and be a strength and ornament to the cause of the
Redeemer ~ And may it be fulfilled in him as one instance that kings shall be nursing father to the Church.
Monday April 24th 1848. Took tea by invitation at GenL Miller's ~ invited Mrs. C. also & daughter ~
but they did not attend. Mr. & Mrs. Hall, Mr. & Mrs. Atkinson & Mr. L. Smith ~ were present also ~ Mr.

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Janion, Mr. &

Mrs. Hooper & Mr. French. The evening passed off very welL

Thursday ApL 27th. The National legislature was convened this morning in the Native Church ~ as the
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not undertake to describe it ~ I attended with Maria Jane & Mr. & Mrs. Kinney.
Friday April 28th 1848. Have been tearing down the battlement of the depos.y to day & fitting the roof
to be slated. The end toward the north has been for sometime settling & we thought it necessary to
diminish the weight. Messrs. Bent & Co. are the carpenters.
Arrived from Kauai this morning ~ Mr. & Mrs. Baldwin & their two children ~ also the families of
Messrs. Johnson & Wilcox.
From Maui ~ say Hana. The family ofMr. Conde.
The above come for Gen. Meeting.
Mr. Conde will occupy the VanDuzee & Bishop house
Mr. Johnson the house of Kamahiainui
Mr. Wilcox the house of Makahelei.
Monday May 1st. The French Consul and Lady have a splendid Soiree this evening & ball all the
families of the mission at this station are invited without exclusion ~ the King also and scholars of Mr.
Cookes School ~ As the King has some scruples in regard to attending on account of its being a ball, Mr.
Dillon has assured Mr. Armstrong that in respect to these scruples and those of the missionaries that

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dancing shall be delayed as long as the King & the missionaries shall be disposed to remain, and that no
amusement shall take place while they are present which will be offensive to them. Most of the families
think it would not be consistent to attend not withstanding the exception, while some of the brethren have
thought they might conscientiously pay their respects to the King of France, as the soiree is professedly got
up in his honor ~ Mr. Armstrong & Mr. & Mrs. Cooke however were the only persons of our number that
were present. Mr. & Mrs. Cooke attending on acct. of their scholars only.
By an arrival from Mazatlan (the Isabella) very late news has been reed. from the U.S. latest date
March 5th. The death of]. Q. Adams is announced which took place at the Capitol at Washington on the
23rd of Feby.
Thursday, May 4th 1848. Towards evening the Schr. Kamehameha which had been employed by the
Depository to bring the families from the leward of Hawaii ~ and windward of Maui, came to anchor having
on board the following: Mr. & Messrs. Thurston & two children, Dr. Andrews & son, Mr. & Mrs. Lyons &

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three children, Mr. & Mrs. Whittlesey, Mr. & Mrs. Clark & six children, Mr. & Mrs. Bailey & four children
~ in all 27 persons of the mission family also Mr. Goodale nephew of Mrs. Thurston who stopped from the

Minstrel & has been making a visit to his relatives at Kailua.
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We entertain Mr. & Mrs. Whittlesey during the time of Gen. Meeting and Mr. Clark's family will stop

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with us until they can go to keeping house in the house of Waiakea which has been obtained for their
accommodation during Gen. Meeting. They are with us tonight.
Friday May 5th. The Annual Examination takes place at Punahou to~day. The missionaries attend &
dine together at the establishment.
I rode up with Mrs. Chamberlain & Mrs. Clark.
Afternoon arrived Messrs. Coan, Lyman & Paris from Hawaii & Mr. Hunt from Lahaina. Also in a boat
from Mo10kai Mr. & Mrs. Hitchcock & family & Miss Brown ~ also Mr. C. B. Andrews. The boat in which
they came down is one which they have recently built ~ and this is her first trip. She has been built at their
mvn expense & expressly for their mvn use.
(Mr. Lyman takes lodgings with us.)
Saturday May 6th 1848. By the Haalilio from Kauai the family of Dr. Smith, also Mrs. Whitney &
Maria and Mr. Pogue came as passengers.
Mr. Clark & family take possession of their accommodations in Ana Waiakea's house.
Our yard lies open at the present time as we have taken down an opening in the Makai wall of the yard

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in order to have the entrance from that quarter: and the old entrance is not yet closed ~ We have been
having a new back house made: it is designed to accommodate the Depos.y as well as our family.
The battlements or gable ends of the Depsy. building have been taken down & the ends boarded up.
It has been a busy week especially to Mr. Castle who has had the superintendence of the work.
By an arrival from Columbia River we have intelligence that Mr. Spalding who had been taken captive
by the Cayuse indians with others in all 60 had been redeemed at a great price. Had a letter from Mr. Eels
in which he states that the existence of the mission is seriously threatened.
He says also ~ "Danger threatens our families."
Mr. P. J. Gulick arrived from Waialua for the Gen. Meeting. They and their youngest child stop with us
till after the Sabbath.
Monday May 8th 1848. Mr. Parker and family arrived from Kaneohe and take the house manai of Mr.
Castle's.

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Mr. Bishop arrived from Ewa .
Tuesday May 9th. Mr. Emerson & family arrived from Waialua. TIle[y] are furnished with
accommodations in the house vacated by Mr. Jasper.
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Wednesday May 10th. The General Meeting was organized to day. Mr. Coan, Moderator. Levi
Chamberlain Scribe, A. S. Cooke asst. Scribe ~ also C. B. Andrews to act if there should be occasion.
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Thursday May 11 th. The day has been occupied with Reports of Stations the reading of which was the
order of the day for yesterday afternoon. The brethren being at liberty to invite whom the[y] pleased to be
present at the reading of reports quite a number of persons not of the mission have been present. ~ among
them the American Commissioner Mr. Ten Eyck.
Friday May 12th. This day has been by the arrangement of Gen. Meeting devoted to religious purposes ~
a prayer meeting was attended at sun rise ~ at 8 o'ck a meeting for the children was held in the school house
which was fully attended by parents & children and conducted by Mr. Kinney. At 10 o'ck a general
convocation of parents & children which lasted two hours and the time was taken up in exhortations
singing & prayers; and was an interesting season.
After the close of the meeting the mission church had a meeting to consult in regard to the expediency
of its continuance and it was voted that its continuance was expedient and that an associate pastor should
be chosen. Mr. Dole was spoken of as a candidate and Mr. Thurston & myself appointed a Comee. to
converse with him in regard to his views.

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Sabbath May 14th 1848. Attended native service. A new pew constructed for my family & occupying
the place where our settee had stood was ready for our accommodation. Mrs. C. & I took our seats: but
some ladies of the mission coming in I arose & introduced them to my seat & sought accommodation else
where.
Mr. Clark preached from 2 Sam. 23: 3 & 4. "He that ruleth over men must be just" &c. He dwelt much
on the character of the opposite ~ viz. the sons of Belial ~ 6 & 7 the verses ~ "all to them as thorns thrust
away, because they cannot be taken with the hand."
Saturday, May 20th. After several days discussion of the case of Mr. Armstrong which had been before
the meeting, the whole subject was indefinitely postponed, by the declaration on his part of having
accepted the appointment of the Hawaiian Govt. of the Office of Minister of instruction and of his purpose
to leave the Mission. He was considerably affected at making the declaration and there was a short
suspension of business and a prayer was offered by request of the Moderator by Mr. Damon.

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Not having been well last night, I found it necessary to give up the "Minutes" of the meeting to Mr.
Cooke, and before the close of the session I left the meeting and came home to my couch. Received visit
from Drs. Andrews & Smith, who gave medicine ~ Dr. Andrews boarding at Mr. Castle's being nearer than
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Dr. S. who with his family is at Punahou prescribes for me. I have a severe cough seeming to be the effect of
a cold like the common influenza of this place; but it is rather an aggravation of dis6ase than a new disease.
Sabbath. May 21st. Mrs. C. attended on Mrs. Damon, at the birth of a son.

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Saturday, May 27 1848. I have been confined to my room all this week ~ Early part of the week I invited
Dr. Wood to a consultation in my case with Drs. Andrews & Smith. They are of opinion that my present
disease will yield to remedies and that I may again be about.
Mr. Bond arrived from Kohala and takes up his lodgings with us. He has come without his family.
Sabbath May 28th. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper has been observed this afternoon by the
Mission Church, and the following children of the missionaries were received to the Church. Wm. D. Witt
Alexander, Mary Jane Armstrong, David Baldwin, Alvah Clark Ann Eliza Clark, M. A. J. Chamberlain,
Mary Dimond, Henry Dimond, Oromel Gulick, Sophia Hall, Hemy Lyman, Hellen Richards, Julia Maria
Richards, May How Thurston ~ These fourteen took the vows of God upon them in the presence of their
parents & of the families & children of the missionaries & sat down with their parents to commemorate
the dying love of the Lord Jesus Christ ~ The season was a most interesting one. A settee was carried to the
school house and I was drawn in a small hand wagon to the house.

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ordination. Sermon by Mr. Thurston, ordaining prayer by Mr. Coan, Charge by Mr. Alexander, Fellowship
of the Churches by Mr. Bishop.
At the close of the ordination services followed the marriage ceremony of uniting Rev. John F. Pogue &
Miss Maria K. Whitney, performed by Mr. Alexander.
Had company in the evening ~ Mr. Charles Brewer 1st, Miss Pratt & three Miss Motfs.
Tuesday May 30th 1848. Mrs. Chamberlain invited the newly wedded pair to take tea with all the
members of the reenforcement of which they formed a part ~ passengers in the Brig Globe: Viz. Mr. Hunt,
Mr. Pogue, Mr. & Mrs. Whittlesey, Miss Whitney ~ and Mr. & Mrs. John Ladd.
Wednesday May 31 st. A pic nic at Mr. Hall's this afternoon ~ contributions made by all the families and
all the families & children present ~ except Mrs. Whitney & Mrs. Chamberlain. Mrs. Whitney is not fully
reconciled to her daughter'S marriage.

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Thursday June 1st. Rode out to the School House where the general meeting is still in session. Mr.
Brewer of the Methodist Mission late from Oregon was introduced to the meeting and requested to make
statements respecting the movements of the indians the escape of Mr. Spalding ~ the massacre of Dr.
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Whitman &c. and the represent state of affairs.
The account of the murder had been circumstantially detailed to us before ~ The sufferings & escapes of
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Mr. Spalding were new. For 6 days while pursuing his way from a position on the river Utilla not far from
\Vaiiletpu and just after the massacre of Dr. Whitman, he experienced great sufferings, & privations and
several escapes. He got home & found that his wife & family were in possession of the indians and had
been removed 10 miles from their homes: he joined them and was with much difficulty redeemed by the
Hudson's Bay Comy.
I should have noticed that on Monday May 22nd Mr. & Mrs. Atkinson with John Gulick embarked in
the Cowlitz for Columbia River.

It may be stated farther in regard to the violence offered to Dr. Whitman that after he was dead and his
wreaking corse lay extended before Mrs. Whitman who wounded herself by a ball fired into her breast, and
had been called from the garret to which she had fled, with the promise of her life, a Cayuse who had often
received benefits from Dr. W. came up and cut several gashes in his face saying Dr. W. was a bad medicine
man, it was good to kill him. Notwithstanding the promise of life to Mrs. W. she was inhumanly butchered.
One man escaped by taking up a board and getting under the floor where he lay until the work of death &
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pillage was over. In his concealment he continued to hear groans from the dying until midnight, indicating
that some continued to suffer a long time before death came to their relief.
Friday June 2nd 1848. Walked to the Gen. Meeting where I spent an hour. I had occasion to make some
remarks in regard to a resolution on the avails of herds. The resolution referred to assigned all the real gains
of Herds to the Board, as so much paid the Mission on acct. of grants. The brethren were asking permission
to apply sums, as avails of these very herds to other objects: being inconsistent with each other I said to the
Meeting they were voting inconsistently with a former vote; that they must rescind the first vote if they
would make the grants requested. I then left the house. I believe the request were afterwards with drawn.
Saturday June 3rd. The business of Gen. Meeting is now completed and the meeting adjourned for tvvo
years, unless new business should come up before and opportunity is afforded for the brethren to get away to
their stations.
Important intelligence has been reed. by way of Mazatlan: A revolution in France. Louis Phillip has

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abdicated and left France ~ probably gone to the U.S.A. A Republican government formed after the pattern
of the U.S.A. ~ War between France & Austria ~ also between Austria & Italy, The tranquility of Europe
greatly threatened.
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Monday June 5th 1848. I walked to the Depos. this morning, and got the minutes of Gen. Meeting

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brot. them into the house and read them. Afterwards I walked back & returned them to the Chest where
our Records are kept.
The brethren are occupied in getting ready their effects so as to return as soon as opportunities offer for
returning.
Mr. Hitchcock & the brethren of Mo10kai expect to leave to day.
Find by being weighed in the balance at the Depository that I have lost 8 lb. of flesh in the course of
three or four weeks. This is calculated to make me feel that I am failing and that I cannot long sustain such
a ratio of waste.
Tuesday June 6th. Rode out in the wagon this afternoon with Mrs. Chamberlain. Mr. Emerson & family
left this day for Waialua to stop at Ewa on their way.
Wednesday 7th. Yesterday and today have been very busy days at the Depository all hands are employed
in packing and shipping supplies for the families & individuals about to return to their stations, & expected
to embark this afternoon.
At three o'clock the families about to leave with the families of this station and other stations now

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here, met at the house of Mr. Armstrong to hold a parting meeting. A hymn was sung & a prayer offered by
Mr. Thurston. After which parting salutations were given to those about to embark ~ Viz. Mr. & Mrs.
Johnson & family, Mr. & Mrs. Wilcox & family, Mr. Pogue & Dr. Andrews for Kauai: Mr. & Mrs. Lyons &
family & Mr. Bond for Kawaihae, Mr. Lyman & son & Mr. Coan & son for Hi10: also Mr. & Mrs. Rice &
Miss Brown going on a visit to Hi10.
The vessels left the harbor in good season & were well on their way before dark.
Thursday June 8th 1848. My health is, I think, mending. I rode out in the wagon twice this day, and
this evening the first time since the 20th ultimo. took my seat at the table.
Saturday, June 10th. Her Britannic Majesty's Ship of War Constance of Guns arrived this day and
salutes were exchanged this afternoon.
The families of Mr. Clark & Bailey took passage this afternoon in the Schr. Honolulu bound for
Maa1aea Bay.
Sabbath June 11. Mrs. Hall had a fall down the stairs of their house an injured her spine, so that she is

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at present quite in a helpless state.
Monday June 12th. By an arrival from Lahaina we recd. a letter from Bro. Lyman. The Amelia arrived
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that morning and was to sail in the afternoon for Hawaii.
He states that an attempt had been made to set fire to the buildings of the Boys School at Hilo by the
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hand of an incendiary.
Tuesday June 13th. By the Schr. Kahalaea which sailed this afternoon for Maui the following families
took passage ~ Mr. Baldwin's consisting of Mr. & Mrs. B. and five children; Mr. & Mrs. Whittlesey; Mrs.
Richards and two daughters. They met at our house with other families at the station, where prayer was
offered by Mr. Dole.
Mrs. Chamberlain had an invitation to attend upon Mrs. Abell now near confinement; but as her
engagements required her presence at home she was obliged to decline.
Entertained Mr. & Mrs. Thurston & family, Mr. Goodale & Mrs. Gillett at tea.
Wednesday June 14th 1848. The family of Mr. Parker designing to return to day to their station, by
invitation Mrs. Chamberlain to breakfast with us this morning. The cares of entertaining company are now
I trust pretty much got through with, as most of the families have returned to their station ~ Mr. & Mrs.
Kinney still remain our guests.
Yesterday the Schr. Haalilio arrived from Kauai and has brought back Mr. Pogue & his effects; whose

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location is transferred to Kealakekua.
Mrs. Abell we hear has been confined with a daughter.
Thursday June 15th. Dr. Smith & family and Mrs. Whitney left this afternoon for Kauai. Mrs.
Chamberlain had made preparations to give them tea before leaving; but they had taken a late dinner and
declined remaining to tea.
Mr. & Mrs. Ives and children took tea after the departure of our friends.
Friday June 16th. Miss Pratt & Miss Johnson dined with the family and spent the afternoon but left at
an earlier hour than our usual tea, they having an invitation to a party at General Millers this evening.
Bya letter from Bro. Alexander we are informed that he is stirring up the people of Wailuku to oppose
Mr. Conde's settlement at that station: it is supposed that he desires the field for himself.
Friday 17th Mary 180 days from Boston.
Sabbath June 18th. A French Corvette bearing the Admiral's pennant came to anchor this afternoon.

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Salutes were exchanged with the Eng. Frigate the Constance in the roads .
Monday June 19th 1848. We have a small shipment on board the Mary, and they have landed some of
the goods to day.
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Mr. Pogue recently arrived with his effects from Kauai left this afternoon with wife & outfit for
Kealakekua to which station he was appointed by the Gen. Meeting.
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Tuesday June 20th. The King & suit left in the Eng.Frigate Constance for Kauai. Much saluting
attended the embarkation both from the Eng. & French men of war.
By the Brig Eagle we sent the GenL letter of the mission to China to be forwarded thence by the
overland India Mail. I wrote on sheet to Dr. Anderson enclosed with the genL letter.
Friday June 23. The Constance arrived from Kauai having landed the King at Hanalei ~ the passage
back has been unusually short.
Sabbath June 25th. I attended meeting at the native meeting house, the first time since my present
illness. Mr. Thurston preached.
Tuesday June 27th. Returning from Punahou this morning having rode up in our wagon drawn by ((old
~" ~ the poor animal fell in the harness and broke the shafts of the wagon so that I was obliged to loose

the horse and send him back by Levi to Punahou and walk down home accompanied by Isabella. Levi
however having taken the horse back hastened home and arrived in season to sent the hand wagon to meet
me at the cross road, by Mr. Johnstones house.
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Mr. & Mrs. Kinney have left< they embarked in the Amelia which takes the family of Mr. Conde to
Hana. Mr. Hall goes in the vessel and I believe Dr. Andrews also. The vessel will go first to Lahaina, next
to Hana and thence to Kealakekua where Mr. Kinney will stop and send on notice to Mr. Paris, who will
make arrangements to take him and wife from Kapua to which place they will go in canoe, and conduct
them to their station at Kau.
Wednesday June 28th 1848. The ship Matilda of New York having passengers the seamens chaplain for
Lahaina & his lady ~ The Rev. Mr. Taylor, his wife the former Miss Perses Thurston ~ arrived this day. The
passengers came on shore and were brought up by Mr. Damond [Damon] to the house of Mr. Castle ~ where
the parents are with the other members of the family. Mrs. Taylor has not been in a state of health to
receive company: so none of us have made calls.
Mr. Taylor & Mr. Damon attended our usual Wednesday evening prayer meeting.
Saturday July 1st. By letters from Lahaina we learn that the Amelia had a passage of 26 hours only to

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Lahaina. The vessel left next day for Hana & to prosecute the rest of her voyage .
The Matilda has a quantity of boxes for Oregon consigned to Mr. Hall.
Sabbath July 2. The Lord's Supper was commemorated by the 1st church. Two of the distant apana
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partook in the morning and the three near apana in the afternoon.
Monday July 3. Made a call on Mrs. Taylor the first owing to her ill health since her arrivaL
Tuesday, July 4th 1848. Rode with Mrs. Chamberlain to Punahou to take dinner ~ We started about 9
o'clock ~ Martha Ann & Isabella riding with us and Maria Jane & Levi walking. James remained at the
Depository. We returned at 4 o'clk.
There has been no special demonstration for celebrating the 4th ofJuly ~ Different national Flags have
been displayed and some drinking and riding of the lower sort.
Wednesday July 5th. Feel quite languid to day and have spent much time in reclining.
Saturday July 8th. The Amelia which took Mr. & Mrs. Kinney & others to Hawaii returned by the way
of Lahaina and brought down Mr. & Mrs. Hunt who come to reside permanently disconnected from the
Board. They board at present with us and occupy the house in the yard.
Sabbath July 9th. The Brig Euphemia arrived from St. Francisco; and a Spanish Brig from St. Barbara.
The latter brought the mail, transferred from the Matilda. The former broughtMr. Grimes & family
passengers ~ also ~ Mr. Abell ~ whose arrival we are glad has taken place as it will relieve Mrs. Chamberlain

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of an embarrassment she has felt since the time that Mrs. Abell applied to her for board.
Monday July 10th. As Mr. Armstrong is about to leave our neighborhood to take possession of their
new habitation ~ the house commenced by Mr. Richards on the premises of the King next yard beyond the
house of Mrs. Dominis, Mrs. Chamberlain invited the family to tea.
Tuesday July 11th 1848. Had the company to tea ofMr. & Mrs. Skinner & family including Mrs. Taylor.
Hada number of calls in the evening Viz. Mr. Hitchcock & Mrs. Newell, Judge Turill & lady, Judge Lee
& Mr. Bishop.

Wednesday July 12 1848. We learn that several accidents took place yesterday. A youth who was
connected with Cap. Hunt, formerly of the Basalisk, in the capacity of gardner, was found drowned in the
water called Kapena at Nuuanu.
Three men were killed at the New Custom House by the falling of the staging.
A young ~an yesterday it is said won a wager by riding the distance of 50 miles in the time of 2 hours
and 30 minutes. He bet that he could ride that distance in three hours ~ and he did it in the space of 30

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min. less than the time .
Mr. Thurston & family and his daughter Mrs. Taylor sailed in the Amelia for Kailua ~ The vessel is to
stop at Lahaina and Mr. Taylor and effects while his wife goes on to spend some time with her parents at
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the place where her early years were passed.

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Mr. Hunt conducted our customary Wednesday evening meeting ~ a full attendance.
Sabbath, July 16th 1848. Mr. Hunt commenced his labors of preaching to the foreign community of this
place ~ services in the morning commencing at 9 o'ck, A.M. & 4 o'ck P.M.
Monday, July 17. U. S. Sloop of War Preble arrived yesterday ~ Commodore Gesinger of the East India
Squadron ~ The ship arrived from Mazatlan on her way to her station ~ Stopped sometime at Hilo & is last
from Kealakekua. She exchanged salutes with the Fort this forenoon.
This is the birth day of our son Warren he is this nineteen years of age.
Called this afternoon on Commodore Geisinger at the house of the Harbor master ~ Cap. Penhallow ~
met there Cap. Glynn of the U.S.S. Preble, also another officer of the same vesseL
Tuesday 18th. By invitation Mrs. Chamberlain had to dine with us Mrs. Jarves, Mrs. Thompson (RW.)
and Mrs. Wm. Paty & their children. ~ we had also Mr. & Mrs. Hunt who are our boarders, up to this time:
but expect to leave us tomorrow.
Wednesday 19 ~ Mr. Hunt & family who have been with us since the 8th go this day to board with Mr.

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Castle. Mr. Hunt not being able to obtain a house to his mind has accepted of an offer from Mr. C. to board
at $6 pr. week for the family, consisting of two adults & two children ~ the eldest not quite three years old.
M. Hunt conducted the usual evening meeting.
Thursday July 20th 1848. Mr. Armstrong having completed his work of moving and last night for the
first time took up their abode in their new habitation, gave up the keys this day of the mission premise,
leaving them for the occupancy of his successor ~ the Rev. Mr. Clark.
Commodore Geisinger made a call this afternoon in company with Mr. Williams.
Mrs. Chamberlain having concluded to take the infant of Mrs. Abell for the present, the child was
brought up and put under her care. She chose not to have the natives who have heretofore had the care of
it, as the presence of these in the house and the care of them would be an increase rather than a diminution
of responsibility. A woman had been employed at $3 pr. week and two others were connected with this
person.
Saturday July 22nd. Have been occupied in writing to China & the United States to send by the U.S.

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Ship Preble ~ Wrote under date of the 22nd to Dr. Anderson ~ I wrote also to William L Richards, and to
Wm. A. Macy. Felt very much exhausted when I had completed the communications.
Sabbath 23rd. Mr. Armstrong having left to examine the schools on this islands, the care of the
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congregation devolved upon Mr. Andrews.

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Mr. Hunt preached in the school house twice as he did on last Sabbath.
The youngest child of Mr. Castle seemed to be near to death by the loss of its breath. Mr. Castle had her
in his arms and wishing to give some directions to the native female of the kitchen, he set her down with
which she seemed displeased & cried. The father give her a gentle slap pretty soon she fell over having held
her breath till she became perfectly powerless and her appearance livid as though life was extinct ~ The
alarmed father had recourse to cold water as the only thing at hand. By applying this very copiously to the
face and body life was revived & breath restored; though it was a good while before she recovered from the
exhausting effect of having lost her breath. She wanted to sleep after she came to and was allowed to do so
as soon as her wet clothes were substituted for dry ones.
The first intelligence was startling: it was communicated by our native woman by saying "ua ma:ke ke
keiki a Kakela." I walked over immediately and found the true state of the case ~ the father very much
alarmed ~ the rest of the family gone to meeting.
Monday July 24th 1848. Sent Kanakaole ~ our man ~ to Ewa for figs ~ by invitation of Mr. Bishop ~ ours
being the first of the series of sending this season.
Soon after he left a heavy shower of rain began to fall. It had lightened during the latter part of the
night and in the morning heavy clouds hung over the sea which came in gradually, thickning & darknill.g
the sky ~ at length the storm burst upon us attended with sharp lightning and heavy thunder with torrents
of rain ~ which however did not last very long in its power, though the rain continued most of the day to
fall moderately. The heavy drenching showers were confined to the forenoon.
Thursday July 25th 1848. Mr. Hall arrived from Maui. A call from Mr. Abell ~ Mrs. Bishop has returned
her answer that she does not feel it to be her duty to take the infant of Mrs. Abell ~ and we do not know
who can take it, if we discard it.
A call from Cap. Glynn in company with Mr. Williams.
Wednesday July 26. Meeting this evening conducted by Mr. Andrews. Mr. Hunt not present.
Thursday 27. Have received an invitation including all the missionaries to attend the Govr's. levee on
Monday 31st at Maunakilika from hours 10 to 1 o'ck

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Rode with James, Levi & Isabella to Punahou.
Friday 28th. Mrs. Chamberlain and all the children went to spend the day with Mrs. William Paty at
Nuuanu. The girls & their mother rode in the wagon driven by James. The infant was left in the care of
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Mrs. lves and I staid at home alone, Had a call from Mrs. Dillon & Mrs. Taylor the call was of course

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intended for Mrs. Chambn.

Mr. Rice and family & Miss Smith have arrived from the windward, Miss Smith being from Maui &
Mr. & Mrs. Rice from Kohalaj the son of Mr. Lyons (Curtis) has come down to attend school, The term to
commence on Tuesday August 1st.
Saturday 29th. Mrs. Chamberlain visited Mrs. Abell this morning & took down the infant. Mrs. Jasper
has offered to take the child & we think it will be expedient for Mrs. Chamberlain to give it up, though
Maria Jane has a strong wish to retain it.
The U.S.S. Preble which sailed two days ago has returned. The sailing was a feint in order to recover
some men who had deserted. The Cap. & Commodore remained on shore, Keeping out of sight in order to
secure the deserters, which they effected as I understand.
Sabbath, July 30th. Mr. Armstrong having returned from his visitation of schools in Waialua & Koolau,

& other parts of the islands, occupied the pulpit this forenoon. I attended meeting in the morning.
Monday July 31st 1848. The fifth anniversary of the restoration of the Hawaiian flag has been noticed
to day. The Governor held a levee at the place near the fort called Maunakilika, the rooms which were
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occupied by Admiral Thomas during his stay at the islands subsequent to the restoration. A general
invitation to the foreign community was given and accepted, among them the missionaries. All the
principal merchants and strangers among them Commodore Geisinger, Cap. Glynn & other officers of the
U.S.S. PreeHe [Preble']. The English, French & American Consuls and many ladies.
The interview was a pleasant one and seemed to be attended with exceeding good feeling. A salute of
21 guns was fired at the fort at 12 o'ck.
The day is observed by the natives as a festivaL During the afternoon companies of natives males &
females have been seen riding out in their gayest clothing and with great hilarity enjoying themselves in
the wind & dust.
I rode out with Mrs. Chamberlain & several of the children, an accident befaling the wagon on the
way I got out & walked home r Mrs. Jasper has taken the infant child of Mrs. Abell, which has been in our
care for the last 10 days.

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