Abner Pratt papers, 1848-1885, bulk 1855-1861.

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Abner Pratt papers, 1848-1885, bulk 1855-1861.

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Records of the Department of State relating to Pratt's service in Honolulu, including dispatches from U.S. Consuls in Honolulu (1855-1861), dispatches from U.S. Ministers to Hawaii (1856-1860), letters of consular instruction for Hawaii (1855-1860), and diplomatic instructions of the Department of State for Hawaii (1848-1885); also a letter to his family describing his voyage to Hawaii and his immediate impressions of Honolulu.

.2 linear ft. (1 item and 6 microfilm reels : positive)

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United States. Department of State

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The Department of Foreign Affairs was established by an act of July 27, 1789 (1 Stat. 28) and redesignated the Department of State by an act of September 15, 1789 (1 Stat. 68). It was the agency of the United States created by law to assist the President in the formulation and execution of the Nation's foreign policy, and in the conduct of foreign affairs and of certain domestic affairs. The Department made plans for peace and security among all nations, participated in the United Nations and o...

Pratt, Abner, 1801-1863.

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Michigan Democratic politician and U.S. Consul to Honolulu, Hawaii, 1857-1861. From the description of Abner Pratt papers, 1848-1885, bulk 1855-1861. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34419993 ...