ARTICLES: Ten articles relating to relations between the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi and Great Britain

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ARTICLES: Ten articles relating to relations between the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi and Great Britain
Reference
430-006-01-008
Description
  • Series # - 430
  • Box # - 006
  • Folder # - 01
  • Item # - 008
  • Description - July 31, 1843. A series of ten articles agreed to between Kamehameha III and Rear Admiral Thomas regarding relations between the Hawaiian Islands and Great Britain. First: King Kamehameha III is to grant British subjects living in Hawaiʻi all associated rights, privileges, and immunities associated with Great Britain. Second: King Kamehameha III and staff are to grant the captain of any visiting British vessel an audience if the captain wishes it. Third: King Kamehameha III is not to renew the land dispute with Mr. Charlton. Fourth: King Kamehameha III is not to confine British subjects in fetters unless they are "riotous" or dangerous. Fifth: Disputes between British subjects living in Hawaiʻi and others residing in the Kingdom is to be decided by a jury consisting of half British subjects and who declare impartiality to the case. Sixth: Regarding royal disposition. Seventh: Detailing the responsibilities and privileges granted to Foreign Consuls living in Hawaiʻi. Eighth: An agreement that any British grievances or claims not addressed in the articles is to be referred to the British justice system. Ninth: The British Consul or a substitute is to be present at any land disputes in Hawaiʻi that concern a British subject. Tenth: The preceding articles are subject to approval, ratification, or modification by the British Government and shouldn't infringe on standing arrangements.
  • Comments - Copy 3 of 3
ID
ark:70111/521B
Level
Record
Parent ID
ark:70111/51M7
Start Date
1843-07-31
End date
1843-07-31
Covering Dates
1843 July 31
Language
English, Hawaiian
Closure Type
Open
Open/Closed
true
Closure Status
Open document, open description