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Sale 65: The Gary Peters Collection of Hawaii

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Hawaiian Autographs and Historic Documents

Lot 504

Bernice Bishop, Autograph Letter Signed "Bernice Bishop" on black bordered mourning stationery reading "My Dear Mrs. Barnard……. has just handed me your note & I am very surprised to hear that poor Mr. Barnard is so ill. I had heard that he was pooly, but was not aware that he was as ill as he is. Give hime my love & tell him I shall come to see him this afternoon about 5 o'clock. With much love to you. Your friend, Bernice Bishop, Friday June 22nd", pencil 1883 notation; accompanied by original black border mourning envelope addressed in her hand to "Mrs. Barnard"; tiny edge tear, Very Fine.
Estimate    $1,500 - 2,000.

Bernice Pauahi Bishop (1831-84), born Bernice Pauahi Paki, was a philanthropist and ali'i. At her death, her estate was the largest private landownership in the Kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands, comprising approximately 9% of Hawaii's total area. The revenues from these lands are used to operate the Kamehameha Schools, which were established in 1887 according to Pauahi's will. Pauahi was married to businessman and philanthropist Charles Reed Bishop.

Realized: $1,000

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