Lot 1871
Hawaii "Oahu, April 7, 1838", dateline on folded letter addressed to Bristol, R.I., sent via Vera Cruz, Mexico with "Franqueado Vera Cruz Julio 31" c.d.s. on reverse, address leaf with light strike of red "New Orleans Aug 28" c.d.s. with matching "SHIP" handstamp, manuscript "27" rating, minor internal fold splitting and edge wear, Very Fine, letter is rated 27 for the 25¢ rate for over 400 miles plus 2¢ ship letter captain's fee.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Interesting enclosure concerning ship arrivals and various problems. Letter reports various ships at Oahu, Maui and Lahaina Roads, and also mentions the scarcity of food on the Island of Hawaii due to drought. Letter notes the arrival of whaling ships and list by name a number of the ships anchored at Maui.
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