Lot 3016
Hawaii, King Kalakaua, Autograph Letter Signed "Kalakaua" on 7¾" x 4-7/8" Royal stationery (Medcalf #38) with gold "KK I" imprint, reading "Your Excellency, Mrs. Beckley has been to me, desiring to be the Keeper of the Government Dispensary at Molokai in Place of Mr. Newton resigned. As Mrs. Beckley is the Treasury of the ladies Benevolent Society on the Island of Molokai, I think it a good thing her to dispense of the Gov. Medicine. She is intelligent and will perform her duty well. Will you attend to the matter, Kalakaua", pencil "1878" dating at top right; vertical file fold affects imprint, Very Fine.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $1,050