On Hawaiian Provisional Government Service

Object/Artifact

Hawaii's History, A Personal Collection

Author's Personal Collection

Cover is imprinted "On Hawaiian Provisional Government Service". "Interior Department" Postmarked Honolulu Aug 29, 1893. Addressee is E. Strehz Esq, Koloa Kauai.

Name/Title

On Hawaiian Provisional Government Service

Description

Provisional Hawaiian Government service envelopes, used between 1893 and 1894, are postal items from the interim regime following the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. They often feature official "Provisional Government" markings, "Government Service" stamps, or imprinted stationery, reflecting the transition period before the Republic of Hawaii and subsequent US annexation. Addressee: Based on 1890s historical records, Edward Strehz was a figure in Koloa, Kauai, serving as postmaster and collector of customs.

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Create Date

April 29, 2026

Update Date

April 29, 2026