Lot 16
(Hawaii) Dole, Sanford B (1844-1926) Politician and jurist of Hawaii as a kingdom, protectorate, republic, and territory. Elected president of the Provisional Government after the monarchy was overturned in 1893; appointed first governor of the Territory of Hawaii by President McKinley in 1900 when Hawaii was annexed by the U.S.; named U.S. district judge (1903-16). Two Autograph Letters Signed "Sanford" to his mother and father, 6 pp, 8"x5", Honolulu, 1873 Jan. 18 & 31. Fine. Chatty letters about events in Honolulu: his law practice, real estate, the celebration of the King's birthday, the arrival of warships, Parliament, recreational activities, etc. With President Dole's 1896 Certificate of Registration to vote, bearing his thumb print and noting his occupation as "Government Civil Service." Also, an 1884 ballot in Hawaiian, and a letter to Mrs. Dole from a lady declining a dinner invitation.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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