Hawaiian feverA Closer LookIn December, 1862, Mary wrote to her “dear little sister:” “George still has the Hawaiian fever. He wrote a year ago, asking an appointment as missionary in his diocese. But the Bishop was delayed and did not leave England until last August. So he has scarcely more than reached there, as he went by way of San Francisco. George has a friend of semi-public influence in the Island of Kawai (Sheriff of the Island) and he is anxious for George’s return there and will see the Bishop immediately upon his arrival. Should we ever go there, and you have no more urgent claims, will you come with us? ” |
