Lot 23
(Hawaii) King David Kalakaua (1836-1891) Last King of Hawaii (1871-1891), called "The Merry Monarch"; he was forced to sign the "Bayonet Constitution" of 1887, which severely restricted his powers and the rights of native Hawaiians. Autograph Note Signed "Kalakaua" as King of Hawaii, 1p, 8"x5", n.p., 1886, Nov. 5. Very good. A few small worm holes in the text, some creasing, light soiling, and one small closed tear behind the "K" in the signature. Written in pencil to Charles J. Fishel by the King just 11 days before his 50th burthday grand jubilee celebration. "Please furnish Hamauku complete young man suit, same as those you furnished yesterday. Coat, pants, vest, shirt, shoes, stocking, neck tie, collar, hat, gloves (cotton)." With an 1886 letter from Fred H. Hayselden, Secretary of the Board of Health, on "Office of the Board of Health" letterhead, thanking Fishel for "a case of forty trimmed hats for the female inmates of the Blanch Hospital." (2 pieces).
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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