Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) [Authorization to affix the seal of the United States to the envelope of a letter addressed to Kamehameha V, King of the Hawaiian Islands]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02661 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 2 February 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 26 x 21 cm. Order a Copy
Partially printed document directs the Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States to a condolence letter addressed to Kamehameha V for the death of King Kamehameha IV, his brother. Kamehameha IV had sought closer ties with the United States. Kamehameha V was the last of the direct line of Hawaiian Kings, following his death the kingship became elective.
I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of the State to affix the Seal of the United States to the envelope of a letter addressed to His Majesty Kamehameha V, King of the Hawaiian Islands (condolence); dated this day, and signed by me and for so doing this shall be his warrant.
Abraham Lincoln
Washington, 2 February, 1864.
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