Paulet sent Simpson to Britain to explain events since Charlton's departure, while Judd chose the merchant James F. B. Marshall to present Hawaii's case abroad. Marshall left aboard the British ship Albert, although accounts differ over whether he declared only a business journey or whether his diplomatic purpose was understood. He carried his case to Boston and then London, approaching newspapers and contacts who could support Hawaiian representations. Lord Aberdeen had already stated on 1 April 1843 that Britain was willing and determined to recognize the Sandwich Islands' independence under their existing sovereign. Simpson reached Britain in late May or early June, and Marshall arrived on 30 June. Their accounts therefore arrived after that policy decision. The remaining task was to settle the grievances without humiliating either government.
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Hawaiian and British envoys carried rival accounts abroad
Simpson sailed for Britain while James F. B. Marshall sought American and Hawaiian diplomatic support, but London had already chosen to recognize Hawaiian independence.