Kaiser Wilhelm, Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia, personally signed a two-page letter to President Sanford Dole, dated October 4, 1894, recognizing the Republic of Hawaii. There is a two-page English translation. The German foreign minister wrote a one-page cover letter to Hawaiian Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis M. Hatch.

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Original letter signed by Kaiser Wilhelm:

Recognition of the Republic of Hawaii – Germany Original letter signed by Kaiser Wilhelm

Recognition of the Republic of Hawaii – Germany Original letter signed by Kaiser Wilhelm

English translation of Kaiser Wilhelm’s letter:

English translation of Kaiser Wilhelm’s letter

English translation of Kaiser Wilhelm’s letter

Cover letter (English translation) announcing the delivery of Wilhelm letter:

Cover letter (English translation) announcing the delivery of Wilhelm letter

File cover:

Cover letter (English translation) announcing the delivery of Wilhelm letter Cover Letter

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