King of Hawaii (1836–1891) who was elected to the vacant throne in 1874 by a legislature that had been convened for the purpose. Kalakaua almost single-handedly restored many of the nearly extinct cultural traditions of the Hawaiian people. ALS signed “Kalakaua,” one page, 5 x 7.75, Grand Hotel, San Fancisco letterhead, February 1, 1875. Letter to Mr. Gray. In part: “I must thank you for your kindness in sending me one of your pianos for my use while here and…appreciation of the superiority of tone and finish of the instrument so kindly offered.” Affixed to a slightly larger mount. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, paper loss to upper left, and toning to edges. Accompanied by an engraved portrait. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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