No. 8.
Mr. Stevens to Mr. Parker.

Sir: Yours of yesterday in regard to the landing of the United States naval forces in Honolulu duly received and its import considered. In whatever the United States diplomatic and naval representatives have done or may do at this critical hour of Hawaiian affairs, we will be guided by the kindest views and feelings for all the parties concerned and by the warmest sentiments for the Hawaiian people and the persons of all nationalities.

Most sincerely, yours,

John L. Stevens.

Hon. Samuel Parker,
Minister of Foreign Affairs.