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VOYAGE TO THE 
May 7th. Early this morning Boki and Kuanoa came on 
board to conduct Lord Byron and his party to the regent's 
house. We proceeded accordingly in the barge and pinnace: 
his lordship, two lieutenants, the officer of marines, two 
midshipmen, the chaplain, naturalist, surveyor, draftsman, 
and botanist. We were all in uniform, of course, and the two 
chiefs wore the Windsor uniform in compliment to the King 
of England. The fort saluted his lordship on his landing, 
and we marched in formal procession to Karaimoku’s house. 
The captain marched first, supported by Bold and Mr. 
Charlton, then followed the officers, each led by a native 
chief in deep mourning, and after them the sailors carrying 
presents from the King of England to his youthful majesty 
Kiaukiauli, and the other chiefs. The road was tabooed on 
either side, so that there was ample space for our procession, 
though great crowds were assembled on either hand to look 
at us. The appearance of the royal guard is singular enough, 
their whole dress consisting of the native maro, and a dark 
company on shore to-morrow morning, as the present is a clay of great sympathy 
among the chiefs and people. Governor Bold will himseif come on board after 
breakfast, to conduct you to his brother’s residence, should it be your pleasure 
to accompany him. Allow me, my lord, the honour to be, 
Very respectfully and truly yours, 
The lit. Honourable Lord Byron, H. Bingham. 
Capt. II. B. M. S. Blonde. 
