Captain James Makee

Object/Artifact

Hawaii's History, A Personal Collection

Author's Personal Collection

3c Dull Red, Ty. II (11A). Horizontal pair, large margins to in, tied by large "Paid" grid, red "Boston Aug. 19" circular datestamp on blue folded letter datelined "Boston Aug. 19th 1854" to Honolulu, Hawaii, addressed to James Makee, stamps pay the 6c rate rate to the west coast, recipient paid for Hawaiian postage in cash, contents discuss loss of a ship and insurance, also Makee's mother and her living arrangements, last part notes "the iron doors &c will go on board the 'Vancouver' next week", stamps with few faults, some expert restoration, Very Fine appearance Provenance - Robert Siegel Auction Dec 15-18, 2020 Sale 1230 Lot 1388

Name/Title

Captain James Makee

Description

2 Folded Covers (Letters) Captain James Makee (November 24, 1813 - September 16, 1879) was one of the pioneer planters of Hawaii[1] and the owner of the most productive sugar plantations on Maui.The ranch was originally named after the district it resided in, "Ulupalakua". Makee renamed it "Rose Ranch" after his wife's favorite flower.[6] The plantation consisted of fifteen thousand acres on the slopes of Haleakala on the island of Maui.[7] James Makee and Julius A. Anthon had been doing business as Makee, Anthon & Co until 1852. (Wikipedia reference nos).

Web Links and URLs

Wikipedia - James Makee, Wikimedia, MAKEE 'AILANA HISTORY

Created By

hawaiiancovers@gmail.com

Create Date

April 30, 2023

Update Date

September 11, 2025