Lot 19
(Hawaii) Frear, Walter F (1863-1948) 3rd governor of Hawaii (1907-13); served on the Supreme Court of the Republic and was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Territory of Hawaii (1900-07); named governor by President Theodore Roosevelt. Autograph Letter Signed "W.F. Frear" as Governor, on Executive Chamber stationery, 2pp (front & back of 1p), 7¾"x5¾", Honolulu, 1913 Dec. 11. Fine; one strip of dark toning at left margin. To acting-governor Thayer, in part: "…the new Governor [Lucius Eugene Pinkham] has been confirmed and has qualified….I am rejoicing in freedom….The new Governor will arrive the day before Xmas…."
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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