See also: International Recognition of the Republic of Hawaii

King Leopold II of Belgium personally signed a letter to President Dole dated October 20, 1894, recognizing the Republic of Hawaii. His Minister of Foreign Affairs also wrote an accompanying cover letter to his Hawaiian counterpart. Both letters are in French and there is no translation.

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Letter by King Leopold II:

Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs cover letter:

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