Letterbook of William B. Rice, 1852-1856.

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Letterbook of William B. Rice, 1852-1856.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/762956710

This letterbook contains about 75 letters written by William B. Rice while doing business in Hawaii. He makes references to various aspects of Hawaiian life; an outbreak of smallpox; possible annexation by the United States; Hawaiian royalty; Judge William Little Lee; whaling; finances; ships arriving in Honolulu; and business and commerce in the islands. Note: Many of the letters are almost illegible; much of the ink has faded, and the volume is in fragile condition.

1 volume, 31 cm., 191 pages.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 8152507

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Lee, William L. (William Little), 1821-1857

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Chief justice of Hawaii. From the description of Letter, 1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122497424 ...

Rice, William B.

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William B. Rice was an early merchant in Hawaii. From the description of Letterbook of William B. Rice, 1852-1856. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 762956710 ...