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Sale 65: The Gary Peters Collection of Hawaii

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Hawaiian Autographs and Historic Documents

Lot 511

Walter M. Gibson, Autograph Letter Signed "Walter M. Gibson" as Minister of Foreign Affairs under King Kalakaua, datelined "Foreign Office, February. 19th. 83" to "Honorable E.O. Hall, Member of the Board of Education" reading "Sir, By command of the King, it is my duty to inform you, that it is His Majesty's pleasure that you resign the office of Member of the Board of Education. I have the honor to be Sir, your most obdt. servant, Walter M. Gibson, Premier"; some light toning, F.-V.F.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.

A RARE WALTER M. GIBSON AUTOGRAPH SIGNED LETTER.

Walter M. Gibson (1822-88) was an American adventurer and a government minister in the Kingdom of Hawaii prior to the Kingdom's 1887 constitution. Gibson's fortunes fell dramatically after being taken out of power in 1887, and he fled the islands for fear of losing his life. He died penniless in San Francisco on January 21, 1888.

Realized: $450

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