President Porfirio Diaz of Mexico personally signed a one-page letter in Spanish to President Sanford B. Dole on August 8, 1894, recognizing the Republic of Hawaii. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico sent an accompanying one-page letter in Spanish. The Secretary’s letter was accompanied by an English translation.

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President Diaz letter:

Recognition of the Republic of Hawaii – Mexico President Diaz Letter

Secretary of Foreign Affairs letter:

Recognition of the Republic of Hawaii – Mexico Secretary of Foreign Affairs Letter

English translation of the Secretary’s letter:

Recognition of the Republic of Hawaii – Mexico Secretary of Foreign Affairs Letter English Translation

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See the original article at:   https://historymystery.kenconklin.org/2008/04/06/recognition-of-the-republic-of-hawaii-mexico/