The Invitation from King Kalakaua

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　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Iolani Palace
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　September 25th 1886
To the Commodore
of the Pacifc Yacht Club
San Francisco

Sir：

His Majesty, the King of Hawaii, desiring to show his appreciation for the friendly
feelings which have always been shown him by the officers and members of the Pacific
Yacht Club, has commanded me to extend an invitation to your club to be present at
the festivities to be held at Iolani Palace in Honolulu, on the occasion of His Majesty's
fiftieth birthday, the 16th of November next.
　His Majesty desires me further to add that by way of inducing the owners of yachts
to visit the islands, he will offer prizes for an ocean race from San Francisco to Honolulu,
such race to take place so as to admit of the yachts arriving here on or about the16th
of November next, or a few days later. The first prize will be a trophy valued at one
thousand dollars, the second valued at five hundred dollars, and the third a cup to be
presented by the Hawaiian Boating Association. The race to be under the auspices of
the Pacifc Yacht Club．
I will also beg leave to add that a residence will be placed at the disposal of the officers
and guests coming with any of the yachts under this invitation.
　With the assurances of my highest regard and esteem, I have the honor to be, Sir.

Your very obdt. Servant,
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Curtis P. Iaukia
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 H. Ms Chamberlain ＆ Private Secy.

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