Collection of Ali'i letters from 1820-1840 provided by Papakilo partner, Awaiaulu. These early letters written by ruling chiefs during the first two decades of literacy, prior to the establishment of the constitutional monarch, include personal and offical content along with insight into the non-government society of the early monarchy. Provided are annotations, historical contextualization, and translations of each letter, referencing individuals, places, and/or events, including the historical significance of the communications.
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