Lot 1003
1838 and 1848 Missionary Sandwich Islands. Stampless Letter addressed to "Rev. Dwight Baldwin (Missionary) Sandwich Islands, 10 x 8 in., Otisco, 1838, Oct. 6, 2 pp. plus address leaf. In part: "The state of religion is low indeed in this region……as much heathen as the Sand. Isl…" Penciled 20¾ postage and a handstamped "Paid" in unusual and questionable violet ink and faint penciled "Honolulu Ap. 6/39 and Lahaina 19" on the front and upper right. Docket says "Recd at Oahu April 6/39 Lahaina 19". Possibly hand delivered all the way. Partial fold separation, and seal tear.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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