>
> Still searching for reference material concerning the arrival of 
> honeybee
> in the states mentioned at the start of this thread.  I’ve taken to
> writing the historical societies of each state to see what they may 
> have
> that can assist me.

Aloha Joe,

Glad you could use the information.  Molokai is so little known now for 
its honey when it used to be the top.  May I also suggest you contact 
the state beekeepers associations in the states you are still looking 
for information in?  This is where I found the Hawaii history.

Molokai Meli
www.realhawaiihoney.com

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