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David A. McKinley correspondence, 1888-1891.
BANC MSS 94/213 cLOCAL
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Title:
David A. McKinley correspondence, 1888-1891Creator/Contributor:
McKinley, D. A., creatorCreator/Contributor:
Kapiolani, Queen of Hawaii, 1834-1899Creator/Contributor:
McKinley, William, 1843-1901Creator/Contributor:
Kalakaua, David, King of Hawaii, 1836-1891Abstract:
Correspondence received by David A. Mckinley when he was Consul General in San Francisco for the Hawaiian Islands. Includes
letters from his father William, Sr. and brother his James, regarding the presidential candidacy of brother William, Jr. Letters
from King Kalakaua mention his signing Hawaii's new constitution, the death of Prince Edward Keluahonui, requests for both
custom inspection courtesies and consular attention for family members on route to England. There is also a request to forward
a fossil tooth on to the Smithsonian Museum in order to obtain information. The letter from Queen Kapiolani refers briefly
to Prince Jonah's health and school plans. The collection also contains an earlier document appointing W.B. Crandall the surgeon
of 33rd Regiment of Colored Troops in 1864.
Date:
1888 (issued)Subject:
n-us-hiDiplomatic and consular service
Diplomatic documents
Presidential candidates
United States -- Armed Forces -- African Americans
Hawaii
Hawaii -- Royal Family
Type:
Regimental histories.Physical Description:
print
1 portfolio and 1 oversize folder (.15 linear ft.)
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 94/213 cLOCAL