October 25, 1819
We have today fresh gales, a heavy swell of the sea, the Brig rolling very deep and leaking; most of the family very seasick, but generally patient under this trial which we confidently expected. These are but the beginnings of our hardships and we hope not to be wearied by running with footmen, but to acquire strength to contend with horses.
Lat. 42, 22. Lon. 62, 24 (Thaddeus Journal)

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Lords Day, Oct. 24 – This morning in a comfortable health offered the morning sacrifice, and lifted up a song of praise. “Welcome sweet day of rest.”

While lying at ancher 10 miles from Boston, the Treas. of the A.B.C.F.M. came on board with an additional supply of provisions and stores for our voyage, for which we had found occasion to send back. The promtitude with which our wants are supplied, calls forth our gratitude and encourages us to go forward to our work with more cordial reliance on the providence of God, and on the affectionate, seasonable and efficient aid of our patrons.

Having again taken an affectionate leave of the treasurer and some other friends, weighed anchor at one o’clock P.M. and at 2 sent letters ashore by the pilot – before evening most of the mission family began to be seriously seasick. (Thaddeus Journal)

October 24, 1819
(O)n the passengers examining their stores, they found a short supply of that article at day light Capt. Blanchard went up to Boston at 11 am (October 24, 1819). Captain Blanchard returned from town with a supply of bread & spirits for the missionaries. (James Hunnewell Log)

October 24, 1819
To you my dear Parents, I cheerfully dedicate these pages: whatever may be interesting, or afford you comfort at some future period, I shall record with pleasure. Yesterday I left my native land, and have now gazed upon it for the last time. While receding from my sight I could not but exclaim, farewell beloved country, and thrice beloved friends. I bid you all adieu!

Home, that dearest sweetest spot,” where I have spent so many happy hours, the remembrance of which will ever afford me much pleasure; I cheerfully bid you adieu. Yes, dear as is that humble mansion and those beloved friends, whom I shall ever love with the strongest ties of natural affection, I can willingly part with you all, if I may but bear a humble part in promoting the glory of God, and be used as an instrument in carrying the glad tidings of salvation to the perishing heathen.

Many and great as are the sacrifices which I have made, I do not regret my undertaking. The souls of the heathen appear precious, infinitely more so than all this world’s good. O that Christians possessed more of a spirit of disinterested benevolence. Were this the case, they would pray with more fervency that Christ’s Kingdom may come; and while their souls were listed to God in prayer for the destitute and needy, their hands would be contributing for their relief. Such must, and will be the case, before the whole world will be filled with the knowledge and glory of God.” (Mercy Partridge Whitney Journal)

24 Sabbath. – This morning we were under the necessity of sending on shore for some provisions left by mistake. Captain B and Esq. Evarts came off and brought a supply, Sent a letter on shore by Esq. E for B Smith. Weighed anchor at 12 oclock and at 4 the shores of my beloved country sunk in the western horizon. Were it not for the prospect of doing my Father’s will, this would be an overwhelming crisis. Owing to much confusion we have had no service today. (Samuel Whitney Journal)

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October 23, 1819 – Mr. Evarts, the treasurer, having engaged a passage for the mission on board the brig Thaddeus, Captain Blanchard, for $2,500, exclusive of provisions for a long voyage, she was made ready for sea, by the 23d of October. In the forenoon of that day, Mr. Thurston gave the parting address of the mission to its friends, at Park St. Church, that monthly concert temple dear to many a missionary heart.

They repaired together to the wharf, where they united in a parting hymn, pledging a close and permanent union though far and long separated;-

‘When shall we all meet again?
When shall we all meet again?
Oft shall wearied love retire;
Oft shall glowing hope expire;
Oft shall death and sorrow reign,
Ere we all shall meet again.

‘Though in distant lands we sigh,
Parched beneath a hostile sky;
Though the deep between us rolls,
Friendship shall unite our souls;
And in fancy’s wide domain,
We shall often meet again.

‘When the dreams of life have fled;
When its wasted lamps are dead;
When in cold oblivion’s shade,
Beauty, power, and fame are laid’
Where immortal spirits reign,
There may we all meet again.

Oct. 23, 1819 – This day in the good providence of God, we have been allowed to leave our dear native shores on an embassy of mercy, having been set apart to the work of propagating the gospel in the Sandwich Isles. Having been commended to God and to the word of his grace by the Rev. Dr. Worcester, and attended on board by many dear friends to whom with tears we gave the parting hand, we left Boston harbor with a prosperous gale, and with peculiar smiles of heaven. The little mission family containing 22 souls attended by G.P. Tamoree is this evening blessed with universal health.

He who has called us is faithful, and though we go out to a foreign land not knowing the things that shall befal us there, we cheerfully commit ourselves to his guidance and protection and endeavor to give up ourselves and all we have, to be forever employed in his service. (Thaddeus Journal)

Oct. 23, 1819. – This day by the good providence of God, I have embarked on board the brig Thaddeus (Blanchard master) for the Sandwich Islands to spread the gospel of Christ among the heathens. At 8 oclock took breakfast with the good Mr. Homer; at 11, gave the parting hand toward our dear friends on shore, & came on board accompanied by the Prudential Com. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight and some others. At 1 the sails were hoisted & we soon left sight of a multitude of friends who were lifting up holy hands in their behalf. This evening we came to anchor off Boston light. (Samuel Whitney Journal)

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Tomorrow, a new page will start that chronicles the voyage of the Thaddeus – a map noting its daily progress, and text from journals of the passengers. The image here shops the overall route (deciphered from daily entries from the journals).

“We know of no Mission that has hitherto left this country, which has excited such general interest and prompted so many prayers as that to the Sandwich Islands.”

“It owes its origin to the fact that two lads, natives of Owhyhee, about 9 years since were providentially brought to our shores, by Capt. Brintnall, of New-Haven, and that in that town two young gentlemen faithfully instructed them in the great truths of the Christian religion.”

“One of the lads, Henry Obookiah, early became a convert to Christianity, and gave the most satisfactory evidence of personal piety. He and one of his teachers, the much lamented Mills, who, if he had lived, was to have led the Mission to Owhyhee, have been summoned to a nobler service.”

“The other, Thomas Hopoo, has been a member of the church of Christ about five years. In his whole deportment, the observer discovers evidence of piety, which leaves the mind at rest. His other teacher, Rev. Edwin W. Dwight, of Richmond, the author of the ” Life of Obookiah,” has a right to rejoice in witnessing tire fruit of his labours.”

“He and his friend continued their benevolent exertions towards the two youths from time to time, until they were placed at “The Foreign Mission School” in Cornwall. There Mr. Dwight was their official instructor until a short time before the death of Obookiah.”

“What encouragement is here given to the Christian to obey every impulse of benevolent feeling, and to ‘do good unto all men as he has opportunity.’”

“The individuals connected with the Mission assembled in this town during the last week. They consist of nineteen natives of America; seven gentlemen with their wives, and five children; and four natives of the Sandwich Islands. Their names, places of residence, and occupations, are as follows:

Rev. Hiram Bingham, Bennington, Vt. Missionary.
Rev. Asa Thurston, Fitchburg, Mass. Missionary.
Daniel Chamberlain, Brookfield, Mass. Farmer.
Thomas Holman, Cooperstown, N.Y. Physician.
Samuel Whitney, Branford, Connecticut, Teacher.
Samuel Ruggles, Brookfield, Con. Teacher.
Elisha Loomis, Utica, N. Y. Printer
John Honoree, Owhyhee, Teacher.
Thomas Hopoo, Owhyhee, Teacher.
William Tennooe, Woalioo, Teacher.
George Tamoree, Atooi.”

“Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain take out with them a family of five children, three sons and two daughters. Most of the gentlemen have learned some one of the mechanic arts.”

“On Friday afternoon of last week, the Missionaries to the number of seventeen, the seven gentlemen and ladies, with Honoree, Hopoo, and Tennooe, were formed into a church of Christ. The religious solemnities on that occasion were performed in the Vestry of Park-street Church, by Rev. Drs. Morse and Worcester, and the Pastor.”

“On the same evening, Rev. Mr. Bingham preached in that church to a very numerous and attentive audience, from 2 Tim. iii. 16, 17. The doctrine derived from the text, and supported in a very ingenious and convincing manner by the preacher, was, ‘It is the great end of the Bible to promote benevolent action.’ After the sermon a Charge was delivered to all the members of the Mission, by Rev. Dr. Worcester.”

“On Saturday morning, at 10 o’clock, the same church was again opened. After a prayer by Mr. Bingham, Rev. Mr. Thurston delivered, to a crowded house, the farewell of the Missionaries to their friends and brethren in this country. When this was concluded, Thomas Hopoo addressed the audience.”

“The address was extemporaneous only because he had had no time to write one. He appeared throughout calm and self-possessed, and did not hesitate, except when owlng to his imperfect utterance of our language. His delivery was manly and impressive. The thoughts were striking and solemn. It was a most affecting spectacle to see a native of Owhyhee preaching the gospel to the citizens of Boston, and calling on them to repent and believe in Jesus Christ.”

“At the close of his address to the audience, Hopoo in a very happy manner begged leave to say a few words to five of his countrymen just arrived from Owhyhee, who were sitting in one of the pews immediately below him. The address was in the language of his country, and occupied 10 or 12 minutes. It was delivered with great freedom and energy.”

“After a prayer by the Rev. Mr. Fisk, (one of the Missionaries to Jerusalem,) the exercises were concluded with the Anthem entitled Melton Mowbray, performed in a superior style. The contributions on Friday evening and Saturday morning amounted to upwards of two hundred dollars.”

“On the Sabbath, at 4 P. M. after the close of Divine service, at the request of the newly constituted Church, the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper was administered in Park-street Church.”

“The members of that Church, of the Old South Church, of the Church in Essex street, and many members of other Churches in and out of town, united with their brethren and sisters of the Missionary Church in commemorating the dying love of their common Lord and Saviour, for the last time on this side of the grave.”

“The number of communicants was thought to be between five and six hundred. Rev. Dr. Worcester led in the services, and was assisted by Rev. Messrs. Jenks, Sabine, Bingham and Dwight, and Rev. Professor Porter.”

The occasion was peculiarly interesting and solemn; and will be long remembered with gratitude and joy by those who were present.”

”The Mission Family expected to have embarked in the brig Thaddeus, Capt. Blanchard, on Saturday last; but the arrangements of the vessel not being completed, departure has been delayed to the present time. They expect to sail in the course of this day, (Saturday.)” (Religious Intelligencer, October 30, 1819)

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