This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
GREAT ANNEXATION DEBATE IN BOSTON FORUM STIRS TWO EX-LEADERS
In Boston at Young's Hotel the Hawaiian question drew ex Governor Boutwell and Rear Admiral Belknap as eminent discussers with Consul Gilman at the table. Boutwell argued against annexation citing continental policy and the risks of insular expansion, while Belknap defended annexation as essential to national interests and warned against neutralization. The lively exchange touched on treaties, Pearl Harbor, and the future strategic value of the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
George S. Boutwell
George K. Belknap
Boot and Shoe Club
Young's Hotel
Charles P. Shillaber
Gorham Dpd
Gilman
New England
Sal Moorfield Story
Boutwell
St.Thomas
San Doings
Webster
Great Britain
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Pearl River Arbor
Islands
Tey
E Islands
Midean
Belgium
Switzerad
Belknap
Island Republic
Washington
Secrey
Honolulu
Res of
Hawaii
Grarugaly
China