See also: International Recognition of the Republic of Hawaii

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:

Secretary of Foreign Affairs letter:

English translation of Secretary’s letter: