Lot 471
King Kalakaua, Autograph Letter Signed "Kalakaua", on official Royal 8-5/8" x 5½" stationery (Medcalf #6), letter reads "To W.C. Parke K.C., Marshall., Sir, Mr. Aloe informs me that quite a quantity of Opium may be found on the Kilauea and Schooners going up to the other Islands and wants an authority from you to arrest or to inform when discovered. Kalakaua", non-contemporary pencil "1875" at top right; light file folds, F.-V.F.Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
Realized: $4,250
Lot 472
King Kalakaua, Autograph Letter Signed "Kalakaua" datelined Honolulu December 11, 1884 to R.M. Fuller, Harbour Master reading in part "The bearer of this note is Kaaahu (io) and is the wife of one John Adams Kamauna alias Keoni Ailama, and is reported to have died in the Hospital at San Francisco after his last season from Whaling, North, and is said to have possessed of property or monies, the proceeds of the catch of the season. The object of writing you this note, is for the relief of the widow and to save the trouble of unnecessary cost, which such cases after entails in the identification of the proper heirs to the estate of deceased person dying abroad, before the Courts of this Kingdom. My personal knowledge of this woman is that she is the married wife of John Adams Kamauna, having lived with my parents when young and an attendant nurse. She has been married to three husbands. The first Naalele, the Second Poka and the third John Adams Kamauna alias Keoni Ailama married in 1856 by the Reverend Lowell Smith… Will you therefore be kind enough to attend to this matter and direct her the proper course to pursue so that she may be able to procure her rights in the property of her husband…Yours Truly, Kalakaua"; accompanied by photo of the King, Very Fine.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $2,200
Lot 473
King Kalakaua, Autograph Letter Signed "Kalakaua" on 8¾" x 5-3/8" Royal stationery (Medcalf #66) with embossed "KK" monogram with gold crown and green garter imprint, Honolulu, July 12, 1888, written in Hawaiian to John Ena reading "Dear Sir, With this letter I am sending you a letter of appointment as Konohiki and overseer for the ponds of Kaihikapu and Lelpaua for the time being until there is a change in the circumstances, at which time the situation will change. Whereas, upon our inspection of the lease, those said properties cannot be sub-let, demise, etc. (*). But this small attest to your sincere intention, in consideration of the monies you had expended previously for the leases of Ananoho, the fishery of Mokauea and the Kona district properties. As for the pond, while it is now in my possession at this time, I told Piehu to add it to all my other properties in the Kona district and he shall draw up all the documents for us to sign. I gave Mahelona a document yesterday to show you before taking it to Lokana. However, he did not return to report that you saw it. With Regards, Kalakaua"; some folds, otherwise Very Fine.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
John Kauluhinano Ena (1845-1906) was a wealthy Hawaiian planter and capitalist. He was a native of Hilo, on the Island of Hawaii, but nearly all of his life was spent in Honolulu, where he had extensive business Interests including President of the Interisland Steamship company. As a young man Ena entered the employ of this corporation as a bookkeeper.
Realized: $2,000
Lot 474
King Kalakaua, Document Signed "Kalakaua K." as King and the Minister of the Interior "Saml G. Wilder", June 6, 1879 Royal appointment of F.S. Lyman as Commissioner of Boundaries for the Island of Hawaii; file folds, aging, Fine.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Samuel Gardner Wilder (1831-88) was an American shipping magnate and politician who developed a major transportation company in the Kingdom of Hawaii, the later incorporated in 1883 as Wilder's Steamship Co. In 1868, Wilder was elected to the House of Representatives of the legislature of the Hawaiian Kingdom. In 1874, King Lunalilo appointed him to the upper House of Nobles of the legislature. Lunalilo died after reigning only one year, so the first job of the 1874 legislature was to elect a new king; Wilder was selected to count and announce the votes. Wilder used his steamer to campaign for David Kalakaua, who won the election in the Legislative Assembly (and subsequently rewarded Wilder with honors), even though Queen Emma was more popular with the people. In 1878, Wilder established the first telephone line on Oahu, from his government office to his lumber business. Wilder was awarded the Royal Order of Kalakaua and Royal Order of the Crown of Hawaii. On July 3, 1878, Kalakaua appointed him minister of the Interior. He was considered the most powerful member of what was then called the "Wilder Cabinet".
Realized: $2,500
Lot 475
King Kalakaua, balance group of four Royal stationery items comprising "Kalakaua" signed 3½" x 4½" card with silver "KIK" crown monogram, reading "Authur Richardson, Please send me by bearer ½ dozen silk under sheets & draws. Size 40 to 42 & 43 Shirts & draws, Kalakaua"; aging; 3¾" x 8½" envelope (Medcalf #52) of Royal "KIK" monogram imprint with gold crown and green garter, faults; 3¾" x 8½" envelope (Medcalf #47) with Royal "KIK" monogram imprint of gold crown and blue garter, stain spots; and 10-7/8" x 8" lettersheet (Medcalf #79 var.) with Royal "KIK" monogram imprint of gold crown and purple garter, some staining, F.-V.F.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,100
Lot
476 
King Kalakaua, Medcalf #15, unused 3-5/8" x 4-5/8" envelope with silver embossed royal monogram on flap, A.L. Bancroft & Co. embossed imprint, Very Fine and rare, Medcalf $350. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $325
Lot
477
King Kalakaua, Medcalf #7, unused 2½" x 7" envelope with black embossed Royal monogram imprint on flap; slight toning and minor abrasion spot on front, otherwise Very Fine, Medcalf $700. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $250
Lot
478
King Kalakaua, Medcalf #21, unused 2-7/8" x 6" gray envelope with lavender embossed Royal monogram imprint on flap, Very Fine, Medcalf $300. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $300
Lot
479
King Kalakaua, Medcalf #62, unused 3¼" x 5¾" envelope with large embossed bronze and gold Royal emblem imprint on flap; light stain mostly on front, minor edge erosion and flap sealed, Very Fine, Medcalf $350. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $280
Lot
480
King Kalakaua, Medcalf #61, unused 3¾" x 8½" envelope with large embossed Royal emblem imprint with silver crown and gold garter on flap, embossed A.L. Bancroft & Co., San Francisco stationer's imprint; some light age speckling, F.-V.F., Medcalf $350. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160