Lot 771
Hawaii, 1858-59 Fernando G. Westcott Correspondence, 4 letters written by a crew member aboard the whaling vessel Caroline to family back home; first 2 page letter datelined "At Sea, March 29, 1858" announcing his arrival in Oahu, mentions taking a whale of New Zealand and liberty in Otchita, second 4 page letter "Honolulu August 24, 1858" written on illustrated Sailor's Home view letterhead with interesting post script…This picture is a true likeness of the Sailors Home Honolula, one of the beat institutions for a seaman in the world. I am now in the office of the Sailors home writing this letter, third 3 page letter from Honolulu describes much of his season hunting whales, fourth 4 page letter "Honolulu, September 21st, 1859" on illustrated Sailor's Home letterhead regarding Cooks Inlet in Russian America (Alaska) where the ship was hit by a tornado and lost part of the mast, etc., Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $2,000
Lot 772
Hawaii, 1911 Honolulu Post Office Time Table for U.S. Mail Steamers, 8¼x14'' broadside giving arrival and departures of steamships from January to March; folds, Very Fine.Estimate $30 - 40.
Realized: $190
Lot 773
Hawaii, Government Bills and Receipts, 3 documents; including 1862 Hawaiian Treasury receipt, 1872 Honolulu "Hawaiian Government" bill and 1880 Interior Department bill for road & bridge appropriations, F.-V.F.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $80