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006
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009
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Official Correspondence relating to the late Provisional Cession of the Sandwich Islands. Series of 12 items in both English and Hawaiian dated from February 11, 1843 to March 3, 1843.
1. Feb. 11, 1843. George Paulet to Kekuanaoa. Paulet announcing his arrival on the ship Carysfort, an interest in protecting British subjects, and requesting direct communication with the King in regards to treatment of the British representative in Hawaii. A reply is requested for the King to see him directly and if not, Paulet will go directly to the King's residence.
2. Feb. 11, 1843. Kekuanaoa to George Paulet. Kekuanoa confirming receival of Paulet's request to see the King, but also informing him that the King is currently in Wailuku on Maui and will require roughly six days to return in order to see him.
3. Feb. 16, 1843. George Paulet to Kamehameha III: Paulet requesting a private interview with Kamehameha III.
4. Feb. 17, 1843. Kamehameha III and Kekauluohi to George Paulet. Kamehameha III and Kekauluohi declining Paulet's request for a private interview but are open to further written communication. They state that any private business can be directed towards Dr. Judd who will treat him fairly and respectfully.
5. February 17, 1843. George Paulet to Kamehameha III. Paulet declining to communicate with Judd and expressing mistrust in the King's advisers. Acknowledging the refusal of an interview, he encloses demands which constitute item 6 in the correspondence series.
6. February 17, 1843. Six demands made by George Paulet upon the King of the Sandwich Islands. First: Removing public notice of land transactions regarding Mr. Charlton's property, restoration of land taken by government to Mr. Charlton, and reparations to Mr. Charlton. Second: Recognition of British Consul and reparations for insult. Third: Legal position of British subjects in Hawaiʻi. Fourth: Promise for a new trial for British captain. Fifth: Address system of legal disputes between British citizens and Hawaiian citizens. Sixth: Direct communication between King and British Consul to address grievances of British citizens against Hawaiian Kingdom.
7. February 17, 1843. George Paulet to Captain Long. Paulet threatening to attack Honolulu at 4pm the following day (Saturday) should the King not comply with his demands.
8. February 18. Kamehameha III and Kekauluohi to George Paulet. Kamehameha III and Kekauluohi commissioning George Simpson and William Richards and Minister and Envoys to Great Britain to address dispute. Acknowledgment that Paulet's demands go against established law and practice in the Kingdom, but that the Kingdom will comply under duress. Statement that justification will be established once situation is more closely examined and better understood.
9. February 18, 1843. George Paulet to Kamehameha III w/ reply from Kamehameha III to George Paulet. Paulet acknowledging Kamehameha III's compliance and requesting a time to meet. Kamehameha III acknowledging Paulet's letter and confirming a meeting time on Monday, February 20 at 11AM.
10. February 25, 1843. Kamehameha III and Kekauluohi declaring their surrendering of the land under duress and the hope that it will be restored when their conduct has been justified.
11. February 25, 1843. Kamehameha III and Kekauluohi declaring the cession of the Hawaiian Islands to George Paulet representing Queen Victoria with the reservation that this act is subject to the decision of Queen Victoria in conference with representatives appointed by Kamehameha III and Kekauluohi or by the information provided by them.
12. February 25, 1843. George Paulet declaring the provisional cession of the Hawaiian Islands by Kamehameha III and Kekauluohi unto him along with announcing six proclamations. First: The British flag will be raised on all islands and natives are to receive protections and privileges of British subjects. Second: The government will continue operations via a commission comprising the King, Paulet, and specified individuals. Third: Existing and future laws are enacted in full force and form the basis of the justice system. Fourth: Collection of revenue and payment of salaries will continue but are subject to inspection by Commission. This applies to government vessels as well. Fifth: No land transactions are to occur between February 24 up until the notification of Great Britain of its arrangements regarding the situation. Sixth: All current engagements of the King and Premier are to continue as if the cession never occurred.
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Copy 6 of 6
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