You may be intrigued by the following email correspondence between us and a resident of the island of Lanai, Hawaii:

'Hi – I'm not sure if we have the correct periodical, but I have recently come across a reference to The Friend, a protestant missionary journal founded in Honolulu in 1843. I wonder if this is you? And if so, is there a way to research old articles? I am particularly interested in a murder case reported on the island of Lanai here in Hawaii in 1892. Thank you for your help, Sally Kaye.'

'Doesn't sound like us, we're Quakers, although we did start in 1843. Sounds like someone has mixed up two publications. Murders in Hawaii not our thing. Good luck! Judy Kirby, editor of The Friend.'

'Actually the article I have about the crimes quoted the Friend on the art of 'kahunas', or witch doctors, with much opprobrium. It was in reference to a series of murders that occurred on my island in 1892, where nothing ever happens. The bulk of the reporting was in the Pacific Advertiser. You folks are wonderful to respond so quickly. I have uncovered a site in Honolulu where The Friend is archived, and will check to see if there is any Quaker connection. Thank you so much! '

Can any of you help Sally?