Emma, Queen Regent of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, personally signed a two-page letter dated November 2, 1894 to President Sanford B. Dole, recognizing the Republic of Hawaii. A two-page translation into English was certified as accurate by the Netherlands local consul in Honolulu, John Paty, who also sent a cover letter to Hawaiian Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis M. Hatch.

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Original letter signed by Queen Emma:

Recognition of the Republic of Hawaii – Netherlands Queen Emma

Recognition of the Republic of Hawaii – Netherlands Queen Emma 2

English translation certified as accurate by Honolulu Netherlands consul:

Recognition of the Republic of Hawaii – Netherlands Queen English Translation

Recognition of the Republic of Hawaii – Netherlands Queen English Translation

Honolulu consul for Netherlands cover letter accompanying Queen’s letter:

Recognition of the Republic of Hawaii – Netherlands Queen Cover Letter

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