Papers relating to foreign affairs.

GREAT BRITAIN.

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No. From Whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1865.
1092 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Nov. 22 Claims growing out of depredations on American commerce. The proposed joint commission declined. 1
1093 do Nov. 22 Claims growing out of the depredations On American commerce 1
1094 do Nov. 22 British domestic politics. Ministerial changes 8
1095 do Nov. 23 Case of the Shenandoah 9
1099 do Dec. 1 Same subject. Trial of P. S. Corbett before the Court of Queen’s Bench for a violation of the foreign enlistment act. 12
1101 do Dec. 1 Intrigues of disloyal citizens of the United States in Great Britain. 25
1104 do Dec. 6 Acknowledgment of expressions of sympathy and condolence with the United States in regard to the death of President Lincoln. 26
1105 do Dec. 6 Claims growing out of the depredations on American commerce. Closing of the correspondence. 28
1618 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Dec. 8 Controversy between Spain and Chili 29
1621 do Dec. 11 John Fanning, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Ireland 29
1625 do Dec. 14 Case of the Shenandoah to remain in statu quo 30
1626 do Dec. 14 Proposal of Great Britain for revision of neutrality laws declined by United States. 30
1106 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 14 Death of King Leopold of Belgium; its probable effect in Europe. 31
1107 do Dec. 14 Slave trade; its suppression in the island of Cuba. 31
1110 do Dec. 14 The Shenandoah; disposition of that vessel 32
1628 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Dec. 16 Condition of disloyal States. Our relations with Europe 33
1630 do Dec. 18 Trial of P. S. Corbett before the Court of Queen’s Bench for a violation of the foreign enlistment act. 33
1111 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 21 Rewards for arrest of conspirators. President’s message and report of Secretary of the Treasury; the effect in Europe; his approbation. 34
1112 do Dec. 21 Delivery of the Shenandoah and disposal made of her crew 34
1115 do Dec. 21 Case of the Tuscaloosa; her delivery. Claims on Great Britain for detention. 35
1638 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Dec. 28 Enclosing translation of a communication 35
1117 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 28 Restoration of the habeas corpus writ. Case of Captain Fanning; his release. Supposed Fenian organization. 36
1118 do Dec. 28 The Shenandoah; disposition of that vessel by him 37
1119 do Dec. 28 Claims growing out of the depredations on American commerce 37
1639 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Dec. 30 Case of the Shenandoah; her depredations. Letter of Sir James Elphinstone not in point. 38
1640 Dec. 30 Provisional governors appointed over southern States. Civil authority restored therein. 39
1865.
1644 Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams. Dec. 30 Return of the Shenandoah to the United States 40
Do Dec. 31 Memorandum; same subject 40
1866.
1646 do Jan. 4 Proposed recovery of gold held by insurgents in London 40
1124 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 4 Meeting of Parliament; its effect. High standing of the United States. Tone of public press in Great Britain. Report of Secretary of Treasury and its effect. 42
1125 do Jan. 4 Promotion of immigration to the southern States. Freed labor, and means to facilitate the same. 42
1126 do Jan. 4 The “Osborne flotilla;” conduct of Sir Frederick Bruce on the subject. 43
1127 do Jan. 4 Proposal of Great Britain for revision of neutrality laws declined by the United States. 44
1129 do Jan. 5 Case of the Shenandoah; further evidence submitted 44
1647 Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams. Jan. 6 Statement of public debt of the United States January 1,1866 56
1131 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 11 Financial condition of the United States as viewed in Great Britain. 57
1132 do Jan. 18 Abolition of slavery in the United States. Opening of Parliament. The ministry. Discontent in Ireland; Fenian organizations in that island. 58
1662 Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams. Jan. 23 Disposition of the Shenandoah 59
1137 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 25 Construction of war vessels in the ports of Great Britain 59
1138 do Jan. 26 Case of the Shenandoah 60
1667 Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams. Jan. 27 Expansion of British export trade to the United States; articles in the London Times thereon. 62
1669 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Jan. 29 Reported disposal of eighty steam vessels belonging to late insurgents. 62
1142 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Feb. 1 Opening of the new Parliament. The ministry and reform bill 63
1145 do Feb. 1 Case of the Shenandoah. Obligations of neutral nations 63
1680 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Feb. 6 Political situation in Great Britain. Agitation in Ireland—measures proposed. 63
1147 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Feb. 8 Opening of Parliament. Speech of the Queen. Changes in the ministry. 64
1684 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Feb. 12 The case of the Shenandoah 66
do Feb. 14 Attitude of the United States respecting “Alabama claims” 66
1150 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Feb. 15 Reported disposal of eighty steam vessels belonging to late insurgents. 66
1151 do Feb. 15 Case of the Shenandoah. British view of course of Lord Russell respecting claims of United States. 67
1687 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Feb. 17 Construction of war vessels in the ports of Great Britain 68
1690 do Feb. 20 Parliament. The press of Great Britain; its tone satisfactory. Financial and political position of the United States satisfactory. 68
1158 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Feb. 22 Suspension of the habeas corpus in Ireland. Its cause, Fenianism. It’s probable results. Measures suggested to meet the complications likely to arise. 69
1866.
1160 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, Mar. 1 Rumored ministerial changes. Reform bill extending franchise 70
1161 do Mar. 1 Foreign enlistment act. Position taken by Sir Roundell Palmer 71
1163 do Mar. 2 Fenian organizations in the United States. Allegiance claimed by Great Britain on part of naturalized citizens of the United States. 74
1700 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 5 Claims of the United States against Great Britain for depredations upon its commerce during the rebellion. 74
1164 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 8 Debate in the House of Commons on foreign enlistment act. Reform bill. 75
1165 do Mar. 8 Fenian movements in Ireland. Arrests of Americans and their protection. Attitude of Great Britain thereon. 75
1709 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 10 Suspension of the habeas corpus in Ireland. Alleged Fenianism in the United States. Position of the United States on the question. 77
1167 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 15 The reform bill in the House of Commons. Its result 79
1168 do Mar. 15 Foreign enlistment act. Position taken by Sir Roundell Palmer 79
1172 do Mar. 15 Fenian organizations in Ireland. Arrests of Americans and their protection. Attitude of Great Britain thereon. 83
1711 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 20 Fenianism in Ireland and the United States, Position of Great Britain on the same. 85
1712 do Mar. 20 Foreign enlistment act. Position taken by Sir Roundell Palmer 85
1714 do Mar. 20 Case of the Rappahannock 85
1717 do Mar. 22 Arrests of several American citizens—alleged Fenians—their protection. Position of Great Britain on the same. 86
1174 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 22 Adjournment of Parliament. The ministry and reform bill 89
1718 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 23 Depredations on American commerce during the rebellion. Cabinet members in Congress. Relations of the United States and Great Britain. 89
1719 do Mar. 23 Arrests of American citizens—alleged Fenians. Relations of the two countries. 90
1721 do Mar. 25 Slave trade in the island of Cuba 90
1723 do Mar. 26 John A. Commerford, an alleged Fenian—his arrest and detention. 91
Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. Mar. 29 Foreign enlistment act. Position taken by Sir Roundell Palmer 93
1728 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 31 The reform bill in Parliament. Its final result 94
1729 do Mar. 31 Foreign enlistment act. Position taken by Sir Roundell Palmer 94
1730 do Mar. 31 Fenian organizations. Arrests of American citizens and their protection. Attitude of the United States and Great Britain on the subject. 94
1731 do April 3 Cornelius Healy, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Ireland 95
1178 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 7 The Queen’s letter to Mr. Peabody. His munificence 97
1737 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 10 Termination of reciprocity treaty of 1854. The fishery limits under the same. 98
1179 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 12 Meeting of Parliament and reform bill. Political situation in Great Britain. 101
1181 April 12 Interview with Lord Clarendon on Fenian organizations. Case of J. A. Commerford, an alleged Fenian. 102
1866.
1182 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 14 John A. Commerford, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Ireland 104
1738 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 17 Termination of reciprocity treaty of 1854. Fishery limits under the same. 104
1183 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 19 Diplomatic correspondence. Slave trade in island of Cuba 105
1184 do April 19 Cornelius Healy, an alleged Fenian. Suspension of the habeas corpus act. 106
1186 do April 19 Suits against steamers Sumter and Rappahannock 106
1187 do April 19 Reform bill. The Parliament and the ministry. Politics 107
1740 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 21 Lieutenant Colonel Burke, an alleged Fenian 107
1742 do Apr. 21 The Queen’s letter to Mr. Peabody. His munificence 108
1743 do April 23 The Simonoseki indemnity fund 108
1746 do April 25 The slave trade. Mr. G. V. Fox’s visit to Europe 109
1747 do April 28 Michael Kirwan, an alleged Fenian 109
1189 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 28 The reform bill. Parliament and ministry. Political situation 112
1751 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 30 Fenian organizations. Suspension of the habeas corpus. Protection of American citizens. 113
1752 do May 1 Treaty of peace between Hayti and Dominica 114
1753 do May 1 James Smith, an alleged Fenian 116
1193 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. May 3 The reform bill in Parliament. The debt of Great Britain 117
1194 do May 3 The reciprocity treaty of 1854, and the fishery question 118
1195 do May 10 Colonel Burke, an alleged Fenian. Fenian organizations continued. 118
1196 do May 10 Report on reciprocity treaty and fishery question 119
1199 do May 17 Financial panic in Great Britain; its effect in Europe and the United States. 120
1204 do May 25 James Smith, an alleged Fenian 121
1205 do May 25 Colonel Burke, an alleged Fenian 121
1766 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. May 26 Same subject 122
1767 do May 26 Report on reciprocity treaty and fishery question 122
1769 Do May 29 J. H. Gleeson, an alleged Fenian 122
1207 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. June 1 The reform bill. Parliament and the ministry 123
1208 do June 1 Treaty of peace between Hayti and Dominica 124
1209 do June 1 The Simonoseki indemnity fund 124
1210 do June 1 Protection of Americans arrested for alleged Fenianism. Case of Colonel Burke. 124
1212 do June 2 The panic in Great Britain. The Danish question. Napoleon and the peace of Europe. 125
1772 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. June 4 Fenian movement against Canada 126
1213 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. June 7 Reform bill in Great Britain. The situation in Europe 127
1216 do June 7 Case of the Shenandoah 128
1779 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. June 9 Colonel Burke, an alleged Fenian 134
1780 do June 12 Fenian movement against Canada. Proclamation of the President. 135
1866.
1217 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. June 14 Relations of Austria and Prussia. Attitude of France and Great Britain. 135
1218 do June 14 Fenianism in Ireland. Protection of American citizens. Release of James Smith. 136
1788 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. June 16 Thomas E. Blackwell, an alleged Fenian 137
1789 do June 16 Thomas J. Hynes, an alleged Fenian 137
Mr. Seward’s circular. June 18 Honors to the memory of Hon. Lewis Cass 138
1219 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. June 21 Position of the United States in Europe. War of Prussia and Italy against Austria. The reform bill. The British cabinet. John Bright and American institutions. 139
1220 do June 22 Case of Captain Freeman, of the ship Kentuckian. Desertions of seamen and their treatment. 140
1792 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. June 26 The Simonoseki indemnity 141
1223 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. June 28 Reform bill in Parliament. Resignation of the ministry. Feeling towards the United States. 142
1224 do June 28 Neutrality of Great Britain in the war of Prussia and Italy against Austria. 142
1794 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. July 2 Dissolution of the German Bund. Position of Great Britain on the war of Prussia and Italy against Austria. 145
1796 do July 3 Reform bill in Parliament. Suffrage and representation 145
1227 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. July 5 Resignation of ministry; its effect. War between Prussia and Austria. Interposition of other great powers probable. 145
1229 do July 6 Thomas Hynes and Thomas J. Hynes, alleged Fenians, arrested in Ireland. 146
1230 do July 7 Colonel Burke and Daniel J. Mykins liberated. Thomas J. Hynes detained. 146
1232 do July 7 Venetia ceded to France by Austria. Proposed armistice between Prussia and Austria. 147
1235 do July 12 Interview with Lord Stanley, the new secretary for foreign affairs. 147
1238 do July 14 Colonel Burke, Daniel J. Mykins, Patrick J. Condon, Stephen Famell, Michael Kirwan, and James E. McDermot, alleged Fenians, released. 148
1239 do July 14 Mr. Fox arrives at Spithead in the Miantonomoh. Distinguished visitors. 149
1801 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. July 14 The change of ministry. Matters in Ireland 149
1805 do July 18 Thomas Hynes, alleged Fenian 149
1806 do July 18 The Simonoseki indemnity 150
1242 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. July 19 Organization of British ministry. Prorogation of Parliament. War between Prussia and Austria ended. 150
1243 do July 21 The Simonoseki indemnity 151
1809 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. July 23 Thomas O’Connell, an alleged Fenian 153
1812 do July 24 Patrick Hasson, an alleged Fenian 153
1244 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. July 26 Organization of British ministry. Claims of United States against Great Britain. Depredations on American commerce. 154
1246 do July 26 Public meeting. Gates of Hyde Park closed. Excitement on the reform bill. 155
1818 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. July 30 Report of General Banks on the neutral relations of the United States. 156
1866.
3819 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. July 30 Relations of the United States and Great Britain. Clains of the United States. 166
1820 do July 30 President’s message. Disposition of Fenian prisoners 166
1823 do Aug. 2 The peace between Prussia and Austria. Political combinations of European states and rivalries. 167
1248 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Aug. 2 Canadian affairs. Adjournment of Parliament. Cholera in London and Liverpool. 168
1249 do Aug. 2 T. E. Blackwell, an alleged Fenian. Policy respecting the habeas corpus. 168
1824 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Aug. 6 Consular convention. Protection of American seamen. Deserting. 169
3253 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Aug. 17 Arrests of naturalized American citizens In Ireland for alleged Fenianism. Release of Thomas Hynes and Thomas O’Connell. Patrick Hasson still detained; the reason why. 173
1258 do Aug. 23 Claims growing out of depredations on American commerce during the rebellion. 174
1259 do Aug. 23 No citizen of the United States now under arrest under the act suspending the habeas corpus. 175
1260 do Aug. 25 The Simonoseki indemnity 176
1835 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Aug. 27 Enclosing summary of claims of citizens of the United States against Great Britain for damages suffered by them during the rebellion and thereafter, by means of depredations upon our commercial marine, committed on the high seas by the Sumter, the Alabama, the Florida, the Shenandoah, and other ships of war, built, armed, equipped, and fitted out in British ports. 177
1269 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Sept. 14 Recovery of the Atlantic submarine telegraph cable. Communication between the two continents. 203
1270 do Sept. 21 Claims against Great Britain growing out of depredations on American commerce. 203
3 Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. Sept. 29 Release of Patrick Hasson, an alleged Fenian. Every American now released. 204
4 do Sept. 29 Important meeting of the Reform League at Manchester. Suffrage, &c. 205
7 do Oct. 6 The Atlantic telegraph cables. Claims of the United States growing out of depredations upon American commerce during the rebellion. Article in London Times, October 4, 1866. 205
1855 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Oct. 8 Claims against Great Britain growing out of depredations on American commerce. 208
8 Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. Oct. 13 Reform demonstration at Leeds. Foreign enlistment act. Respect for the United States. Claims growing out of depredations on American commerce. 208
17 do Oct. 27 Reform and representation questions in Great Britain 209
1868 Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams. Oct. 30 Trials of citizens of the United States in Canada engaged in Fenian demonstrations. 209
25 Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. Nov. 10 The Lord Mayor’s dinner at London. Claims against Great Britain growing out of depredations on American commerce. 210
28 do Nov. 16 The rebel loan in Great Britain an offset to claims growing out of depredations on American commerce. 210
1875 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Nov. 16 Withdrawal of the French expedition from Mexico 211
1876 do Nov. 17 Action of Canadian authorities in cases of Fenian prisoners 212
29 Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. Nov. 17 Claims against Great Britain growing out of depredations on American commerce. The British neutrality laws. 212
1866.
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Nov. 29 [Telegram.] Disavow and reject arrangement of Messrs. Morse & Gibbs with Fraser, Trenholm & Co. Mr. Morse to come home and make explanations at once. 212
british legation. 1865.
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. Dec. 15 Removal of restrictions on war vessels of the United States visiting British ports. 213
Do Dec. 22 Reciprocal relief and transportation of American and British seamen in distress. 213
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. Dec. 27 Multiplication of consular agents of the United States in British North American provinces. Consular agency needed at Hamilton. 213
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. Dec. 30 Reciprocal maintenance of British and American lunatics in asylums. 215
1866.
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Hunter. Jan. 5 Case of George Holmes, shot to death by a sentry on board the United States gunboat James Adger, at Colon, Nov. 10, 1865. 215
Lord Clarendon to Sir F. Bruce. Jan. 19 Protest against course pursued by British government in case of the Shenandoah. 218
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. Feb. 7 The Simonoseki indemnity 221
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. Feb. 7 Case of George Holmes, shot to death. Investigation ordered therein. 222
Do Feb. 9 Case of the Shenandoah. Claims growing out of depredations against American commerce. Further discussion unprofitable at the present time. 222
Do Feb. 10 The Simonoseki indemnity 222
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. Feb. 13 Construction of the extradition treaties by the United States. Their practical effect as to France and Great Britain. 223
Do Feb. 16 Expiration of the reciprocity treaty, (1854.) Its renewal desired by Great Britain. 224
Do Feb. 16 Suppression of piracy on the coast of China. United States requested to assist. 224
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. Feb. 16 Reciprocal maintenance of British and American lunatics in asylums. 225
Do Feb. 17 Renewal of the reciprocity treaty of 1854. The question now submitted to Congress. 226
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. Feb. 19 Same subject 226
Mr. F. W. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. Feb. 21 Suppression of piracy on the coast of China. The United States will co-operate therein. 227
Do Feb. 23 Construction of the extradition treaties between the United States, France, and Great Britain. 227
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. Mar. 6 Suppression of piracy on the coast of China. Co-operation of the United States therein. 228
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. Mar. 7 Mutinies on British ships in the waters of the United States. The jurisdiction in such cases. 228
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. Mar. 16 Same subject 231
Do Mar. 21 Case of George Holmes, shot to death at Colon, Nov. 10, 1865 232
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. Mar. 23 Appointment of a United States consular agent at Hamilton, Canada West. British government assents thereto. 233
1866.
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. Mar. 26 Case of the steamer General Rusk, alias Blanche. She is held to have been the property of the insurgent authorities. 234
Do May 25 Circulars to governors of States. Passports to citizens of the United States. 234
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. May 25 Case of the steamer General Rusk, alias Blanche. Desires to see the documents relative thereto. 235
Do May 31 Licenses to be issued to fishermen of the United States on coast of Canada. 235
Do June 21 Shot fired from her Majesty’s ship Fawn at St. Croix river. Explanations, &c. 236
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. June 4 Licenses to be issued to fishermen of the United States on coast of Canada. 237
Do June 11 Affairs on the Canada border. Fenian expedition at an end 237
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. June 11 Same subject 238
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. June 14 Shot fired from her Majesty’s ship Fawn at St. Croix river. Explanations satisfactory. 239
Do June 21 Patrick O’Malia, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada 239
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. June 23 Same subject 239
Do June 24 Licenses to be issued to fishermen of the United States to fish in the waters of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. 240
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Brace. June 25 Same subject 240
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. June 29 Appointment of United States consular agent at Hamilton, Canada West. British government assents thereto. 240
Do June 30 Patrick O’Malia, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada 241
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. June 30 Rev. John McMahon, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada 241
Do June 30 Appointment of United States consular agent at Hamilton, Canada West. 242
Sir F. Brace to Mr. Seward. July 5 Fishing licenses to be issued to citizens of the United States at Prince Edward Island and all colonial waters. 242
Do July 10 Rev. John McMahon, alleged Fenian, held for trial with others 242
Do July 10 Mediation of France, Great Britain, and the United States in affairs of Hayti and Dominica. 242
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. July 11 Same subject. United States declines for the present 243
Do July 12 John Chapell, deserter from the royal marines, forcibly taken within jurisdiction of the United States and conveyed to Canadian gunboat Michigan. 244
Sir F. Brace to Mr. Seward. July 13 Code of international marine signals 244
Do July 13 Affairs on the Canada border. Fenian organizations 245
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. July 16 James Diamond, alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada 246
Do July 16 Patrick O’Mally, alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada 246
Sir F. Brace to Mr. Seward. July 21 Fishing licenses for colonial waters, where issued 247
Do July 25 Contract with Cunard line of steamers. Post office convention of December 15, 1848. Proposal for a new convention. 248
1866.
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. July 26 Thomas Ellis, James Dillon, and Carney, alleged Fenians, arrested in Canada. 249
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. July 28 John Chapell, deserter from the Canadian gunboat Michigan. Regret at violation of United States jurisdiction. 251
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. Aug. 1 Same subject. Explanation satisfactory 252
Do Aug. 4 John Sheridan, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada 253
Do Aug. 6 James Diamond, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada 254
Do Aug. 9 Rev. John McMahon, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada 254
Do Aug. 24 Proposal for a new postal convention 256
Do Aug. 24 Rev. David F. Lumsden, an alleged Fenian spy, arrested in Canada. 257
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. Aug. 28 The Simonoseki indemnity 258
Do Sept. 3 Rev. David F. Lumsden, an allege d Fenian, held for trial 258
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. Oct. 22 Patrick O’Neill, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada 259
Do Oct. 22 John Sheridan, alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada 259
Do Oct. 27 Robert B. Lynch and John McMahon. Convicted and sentenced to death in Canada. Their pardon asked by the United States. 260
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Hunter. Nov. 3 Navigation of China seas. Need of light-houses, buoys, &c., therein. 261
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. Nov. 15 Robert B. Lynch and John McMahon. Their cases referred to British government. 262
Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. Nov. 15 Same subject 262
Do Nov. 20 Same subject. Testimony and records desired by the United States. 263
Do Nov. 26 Same subject 263
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. Nov. 27 Same subject 265

FRANCE.

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No. From Whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1865.
197 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. Nov. 20 R. Thomassy’s salt contract with the insurgent government 266
198 do Nov. 20 The war between Chili and Spain 267
326 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. Dec. 9 Same subject 268
213 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. Dec. 11 The American Emigrant Company 268
336 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. Dec. 18 Protection of mail steamers of the United States and France 269
232 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. Dec. 26 Payment of interest on bonds of the United States in Europe 270
1866.
234 do Jan. 4 Reception of the diplomatic corps by the Emperor. His speech and views of the assassination of President Lincoln. 271
238 do Jan. 10 Abolition of slavery in the United States 271
241 do Jan. 12 Same subject 272
244 do Jan. 19 The Simonoseki indemnity 273
1866.
375 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. Jan. 19 Rio Grande expedition and capture of Bagdad, Mexico 275
261 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. Feb. 7 Abolition of slavery in the United States, and French Emancipation Society. 277
265 do Feb. 9 Same subject 277
269 do Feb. 9 Rio Grande expedition and capture of Bagdad, Mexico 280
271 do Feb. 12 Decrees of Maximilian in Mexico. The blank flag 281
389 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. Feb. 12 The Simonoseki indemnity 282
391 do Feb. 14 French Emancipation Society and abolition of slavery in the United States. 282
273 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. Feb. 15 Decrees of Maximilian in Mexico. The blank flag. 282
276 do Feb. 15 Relations of France and the United States. Protection of mail steamers. Postal convention. French army in Mexico. 283
403 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. Mar. 2 Rio Grande expedition and capture of Bagdad, Mexico 284
281 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward Mar. 4 R. Thomassy’s salt contract with insurgent government 284
412 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. Mar. 5 French Emancipation Society and abolition of slavery in the United States. 284
423 do Mar. 17 Same subject 285
288 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward Mar. 22 Deposition of Prince Couza, of Romania, D. P. 285
427 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. Mar. 25 R. Thomassy’s salt contract with insurgent government 285
292 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward Mar. 26 The Simonoseki indemnity 286
299 do Apr. 10 Emigration from France to the United States 287
302 do Apr. 13 Liability of naturalized citizens of the United States to military duty in France. 291
303 do Apr. 14 Same subject 297
308 Do Apr. 23 Passports issued by governors of States of the United States 298
441 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. Apr. 23 The Simonoseki indemnity 298
311 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. Apr. 27 Liability of naturalized citizens of the United States to military duty in France. 299
312 Do Apr. 28 Same subject 301
445 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. May 1 Offer of French government to convey United States mails between New Orleans and Vora Cruz. 302
450 do May 4 Evacuation of Mexico by the French troops 303
452 do May 7 Emigration from France to the Unites States 303
453 do May 10 Liability of naturalized citizens of the United States to military duty in France. 304
316 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. May 10 Levying of re-enforcement for Mexico 305
459 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. May 12 Relations of United States and France with Mexico. Its evacuation by French troops. Re-enforcements sent. 306
320 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. May 16 Same subject 307
460 Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. May 18 Passports issued by governors of States of the United States 308
1866.
328 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. May 31 Relations of United States and France with Mexico. Its evacuation by French troops. 308
336 do June 14 Relations of Hayti and Dominica. Mediation of France therein 309
337 do June 14 Relations of United States and France with Mexico. Maximilian, Bazaine, and Santa Anna. 310
338 do June 14 Same subject. Debate in the corps legislatif 310
492 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. June 30 Same subject. Mexican affairs 331
493 do July 2 Relations of Hayti and Dominica 332
344 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward July 6 The war between Prussia and Austria. Cession of Venetia to France. Conference of belligerents at Paris. 332
349 do July 20 France. Conference of belligerents at Paris. War between Prussia and Austria, Cessation of hostilities. The 333
351 do Aug. 3 Same subject. Preliminary conditions of peace. Policy of Napoleon III. 334
352 do Aug. 3 Success of the Atlantic submarine telegraph cable 336
357 Mr. Hay to Mr. Seward. Aug. 10 Visit of the Princess Charlotte to France 336
358 do Aug. 17 Same subject 337
361 do Aug. 24 Same subject 338
516 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. Aug. 24 Blockade of Mexican ports declared null and void by President’s proclamation. 338
365 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward Sept. 7 Treaty of peace between Austria and Prussia, signed and ratified at Prague, August 23, 1866, The French cabinet. 339
366 do Sept. 7 Political and financial relations of France and Mexico 340
369 Do Sept. 14 Convention between France and Mexico. The relations of the two countries. 348
370 do Sept. 19 The situation in Europe. The German question 353
371 Mr. Hay to Mr. Seward Sept. 21 Mexican securities. Withdrawal of French troops from Mexico 356
372 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. Sept. 28 Same subject 357
529 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. Sept. 29 Resignation of Mr. Bigelow and appointment of General John A. Dix. 358
530 do Sept. 29 Relations of France and the United States with Mexico. Withdrawal of French troops. 358
535 do Oct. 8 Same subject 359
374 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward Oct. 12 Same subject 359
377 do Oct. 19 Case of the schooner William L. Richardson 360
378 do Oct. 19 Resignation of Mr. Bigelow and appointment of General John A. Dix. 362
539 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. Oct. 19 Situation in Europe and German question 362
382 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward Nov. 6 Marquis de Montholon to be replaced at Washington by Mr. Berthemy. 363
544 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. Nov. 6 Case of the schooner William L. Richardson 363
384 Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward Nov. 8 Relations of France and United States with Mexico. Withdrawal of French troops. 364
545 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow Nov. 9 Same subject 365
1866.
550 Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. Nov. 23 [Telegram.] Same subject 366
Do Nov. 30 [Telegram.] Occupation of Matamoras 367
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. Nov. 30 Relations of France and United States with Mexico. Occupation of Matamoras. 368
387 do Dec. 3 Same subject 368
french legation. 1865.
Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Seward. Sept. 30 French merchant ship Leverrier 369
1866.
Mr. Seward to Marquis de Montholon. Feb. 26 Same subject 370
Do Mar. 22 Mexican steamer Sehorita 378
Do April 25 Evacuation of Mexico by the French 378
Do June 7 French merchant ship Leverrier 379
Do Aug. 16 French Generals Osmont and Friant in the cabinet of Maximilian. 381
Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Seward. Sept. 28 International marine signals. A code for same 382
Do Oct. 3 Disposition of literary and artistic property. Law of July 14, 1866. 383
Do Oct. 13 Tonnage dues in France. Regulations respecting the same 385
Do Oct. 15 Abolition of tax on passports in France 386
Mr. Moustier to Marquis de Montholon. Oct. 16 Evacuation of Mexico by the French. Views of the Emperor Napoleon. 387
Mr. Seward to Marquis de Montholon. Oct. 27 Abolition of tax on passports in France 388
Do Nov. 12 Tonnage dues in France. Regulations respecting the same 388

RUSSIA.

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No. From Whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1865.
89 Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. Oct. 17 The cholera in Europe. The cattle plague 389
91 do Oct. 29 Suffrage and naturalization in the United States 390
92 do Oct. 29 The cattle plague 390
98 do Dec. 28 Situation of the United States, how viewed in Europe. Our foreign relations. Suffrage and naturalization. 391
1866.
187 Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. Jan. 31 Benjamin Goldberg, held to military service in Poland 391
99 Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. Feb. 6 Reception given to the United States legation by the mayor of Moscow. 392
100 do Feb. 7 Reconstruction of the Union 401
101 do Feb. 7 Finances of the United States 402
102 Do Feb. 22 Anniversary dinner of the Marine Assembly 402
104 do Feb. 28 Same subject 403
191 Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. Mar. 6 Reception given to the United States legation by the mayor of Moscow. 406
106 Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. Mar. 12 Anniversary of the coronation of the Emperor, festivities, &c 406
107 do Mar. 12 Politics at home. He stands by the President 412
201 Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. April 9 Anniversary of the coronation of the Emperor, festivities, &c 412
1866.
110 Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. April 22 Attempted assassination of the Emperor 412
208 Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. May 3 Same subject 413
211 Do May 28 Joint resolution of Congress relative to the attempted assassination of the Emperor of Russia. 413
112 Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. May 31 Attempted assassination of the Emperor. An audience granted 414
116 Do July 14 Stanislas Pongoski. The question of naturalization 416
The Emperor to the President. Aug. 17 Reply of the Emperor Alexander to the joint resolution of Congress. 416
219 Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. Aug. 24 Stanislas Pongoski. The question of naturalization 416
117 Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. Aug. 30 Mr. G. V. Fox presents the joint resolution of Congress to the Emperor. 417
120 Do Sept. 13 Grand dinner to the Americans by the Russian Club 418
222 Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. Sept. 24 Mr. Fox’s mission to Russia 422
121 Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. Oct. 8 Reception of Mr. Fox in Russia. Attentions paid to the United States squadron. 422
Mr. Fox to Mr. Seward. Sept. 30 Mr. Fox’s account of his reception in Russia 422
Russian account of Mr. Fox’s visit to Russia 429

THE NETHERLANDS.

No. From Whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1865.
182 Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. Dec. 6 The cattle plague 459
183 Do Dec. 13 Political and financial situation of Europe and Great Britain 460
1866.
3 Mr. Rhodes to Mr. Seward. Oct. 27 The Luxembourg question. Abolition of slavery in Java 461
5 Nov. 29 The Luxembourg question 462

CHINA.

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No. From Whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1865
6 Mr. Williams to Mr. Hunter. Sept. 5 Case of General Burgevine 462
8 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Oct. 5 Tonnage dues and trade 473
9 do Oct. 6 The rebellion in China. Apportionment of lands among the poor. The telegraph. 474
10 do Oct. 14 Employment of Americans and other foreigners in the customs service of China. 475
12 do Oct, 24 Need of American consulates in China; the consuls and other employés to acquire the language. Appropriations for consular clerks. 476
14 do Nov. 6 Edict respecting the propagation of Christianity by the government. Murder of Mr. Mabileau, a French priest, at Yuyanchau. The recent treaties with China. 484
1865.
16 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Nov. 23 Wheaton’s international law published and translated into the Chinese. Foreign intercourse. Geography and maps of Seniyu; his other works. 485
116 Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. Dec. 1 Pirates in the Chinese waters 486
156 Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. Dec. 15 A diplomatic representative from China to the United States 487
19 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 26 Relations of the United States and China. The Foreign Office. The distinguished geographer Senkiyu; his friendliness to Americans. 488
1866.
20 do Jan. 6 No American rebels in China. Municipal regulations of Peking. Policy of Great Britain in China. Co-operation of France and Great Britain with the United States in China. 489
159 Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. Jan. 29 The Osborne flotilla 490
23 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 31 Tonnage dues in Japan and Saigon extended to American vessels 490
23 Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Williams. Feb. 21 Pirates in the Chinese waters. Instructions to our naval officers 490
24 do Feb. 24 Relations of Portugal and China. 491
117 Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. Feb. 28 Suggestion relating to China. The college bill. A legation in China. A squadron in China seas. Chinese emigration. 492
25 Mr. Seward to Mr. Williams. Mar. 6 Wheaton’s international law reprinted in Japan. The distinguished geographer Senkiyu. 494
24 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 10 A Chinese agent sent to foreign powers having treaties with China; also to visit the United States. 494
27 do April 3 Regulations for the Coolie traffic. Treaty with Portugal and China. The consular system. Legislation. Convention to regulate the engagement of China emigrants by British and French subjects. 495
28 do April 6 The cases of General Burgevine and General Ward, Americans 503
31 Mr. Seward to Mr. Williams. April 7 Municipal regulations of Peking. Co-operation of Great Britain and France with the United States in China. 506
161 Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. April 9 The United States squadron in Chinese waters as large as convenient at this time. 506
162 do April 9 Regulations for the Coolie traffic 506
30 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. April 12 Desecration of the American cemetery at Tangchau 507
32 do May 12 Rights of foreigners, by treaty, to carry their steamers through the internal waters of China. Prince Kung on piracy. 510
33 do May 21 Attacks upon Mr. Knight at Niuchwang by armed ruffians. Protection of American citizens; action of the Chinese government thereon. 514
165 Mr. Seward to Mr. Williams. May 26 The Chinese agent sent to foreign powers 519
35 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. June 12 Pirates in the China seas. Instructions to our naval officers. Improper use of the United States flag on the river Yang-tse kiang 519
33 Mr. Seward to Mr. Williams. July 30 Desecration of the American cemetery at Tangchau 528
36 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Aug. 5 Municipal regulations at Shanghai. The réglements d’organisation; his views on the same. 528
1866.
34 Mr. Seward to Mr. Williams. Aug. 7 Rights of foreigners, by treaty, to carry their steamers through the internal waters of China. 536
37 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Aug. 8 Execution of two Roman Catholic bishops, nine priests, and native Christians at Corea; action of the French admiral. 536
38 do Aug. 10 Desecration of the American cemetery at Tangchau 537
39 do Aug. 15 Attacks upon Mr. Knight at Niuchwang by armed ruffians; their arrest and trial. Need of efficient interpreters in the consular service. 546
35 Mr. Seward to Mr. Williams. Aug. 15 Same subject, with instructions thereon 554
40 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Aug. 18 Same subject. The Wachusett at Niuchwang. 555
170 Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. Aug. 21 Regulations for the Coolie traffic. Instructions to United States consuls thereon. 557
119 Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. Sept. 19 Returns to his post. Trade. Visit to the Gorogio. The situation. The Foreign Office and its influence. Interview with the British and American admirals. 558
43 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Oct. 1 Light houses along the coast of China, customs reports, and tonnage dues. 558
120 Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. Oct. 6 The typhoon of September 15 on the coast of Japan; currents and winds. 561
173 Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. Oct. 8 Improper use of the United States flag 563
37 Mr. Seward, to Mr. Williams. Nov. 16 Execution of two Roman Catholic bishops, nine priests, and native Christians, at Corea; action of the French admiral. 563
38 Nov. 20 Desecration of the American cemetery at Tangchau 564

SPAIN.

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No. From Whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1865.
12 Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. Dec. 11 Relations of Spain to Chili. Desire of the United States for peace between them. 565
1866.
15 Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. Jan. 9 Insurrection in Spain under the lead of General Prim 566
16 do Jan. 18 Same subject 566
18 do Jan. 30 Same subject 567
21 do Jan. 30 Relations of Spain to Chili. The war between them 567
19 Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. Mar. 1 The war between Spain and Chili. Mediation tendered by the United States. 567
24 Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. Mar. 26 The war between Spain and Chili. Mediation of the United States. Views and policy of Spain. Session of the Cortes, March 9, 1866. 568
30 Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. May 23 Emancipation in Cuba and Porto Rico 574
Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. May 31 Political condition of Spain. The ministry affairs unsettled 575
34 do June 24 An insurrection in Madrid 576
33 Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. July 7 Action of Spain, supposing cholera to exist in the United States 577
1866.
40 Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. July 8 Insurrection in Madrid; its suppression after hard fighting 578
48 do Aug. 13 Action of Spain, supposing cholera to exist in the United States 578
49 do Aug. 20 Emancipation in Cuba and Porto Rico 578
58 do Sept. 15 Same subject 579
48 Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. Oct. 8 Same subject 580
62 Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. Oct. 23 Municipal corporations in Spain dissolved. Suppression of constitutional guarantees. Royal decree. 580
spanish legation. 1865.
Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. Dec. 14 Blockade of the ports of Chili by Spain 583
Do Dec. 16 The war with Chili. Circular of the Spanish government on the same. 584
Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. Dec. 19 Blockade of the ports of Chili by Spain 588
1866.
Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. Jan. 9 Neutrality of the United States in the war between Spain and Chili. 589
Mr. Tassara to Mr. Hunter. Jan. 24 Same subject 593
Do Jan. 25 Same subject 593
Mr. De Castro to Mr. Tassara. Jan. 27 The war between Spain and Chili. 596
Mr. Tassara to Mr. Hunter. Jan. 28 Neutrality of the United States in the war between Spain and Chili 598
Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. Feb. 7 Same subject 599
Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. Feb. 8 Indictment of Mr. V. McKenna, alleged Chilian agent 601
Do Feb. 8 Neutrality of the United States in the war between Spain and Chili 601
Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. Feb. 18 Same subject 602
Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. Feb. 20 Same subject 602
Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. Feb. 27 Indictment of Mr. V. McKenna 602
Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara Feb. 28 Neutrality of the United States in the war between Spain and Peru. 604
Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. Mar. 3 Same subject 605
Do Mar. 5 The war between Spain, Chili and Peru. Decree of the Peruvian government. 605
Do Mar. 9 Neutrality of the United States in the war between Spain, Chili, and Peru. 606
Do Mar. 10 Neutrality of the United States in the war of Spain with Chili and Peru. 606
Do. Mar. 29 Indictment of V. McKenna 606
Do Apr. 7 Neutrality of the United States in the war of Spain with Chili and Peru. 610
Do Apr. 10 Same subject 611
1866.
Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. Apr. 12 Neutrality of the United States in the war of Spain with Chili and Peru. 611
Do Apr. 21 Same subject 611
Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. May 3 Coal declared contraband of war by Chili 612
Do May 7 The despatch of Commodore Rogers relative to the bombardment of Valparaiso by Admiral Mendez. 612
Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. May 8 Slave trade between Florida and Cuba 615
Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. May 9 Same subject 616
Do May 9 Neutrality of the United States in the war of Spain with Chili and Peru. 616
Do May 26 Slave trade between Florida and Cuba 617
Do June 20 Neutrality of the United States in the war of Spain with Chili and Peru. 617
Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. June 22 Same subject 618
Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. July 4 Same subject 619
Do July 21 Same subject 620
Do July 24 Same subject 621
Do July 28 Same subject 622
Do Aug. 2 Same subject 622
Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. Aug. 2 Same subject 623
Do Aug. 4 Same subject 623
Do Aug. 7 Same subject 623
Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. Oct. 29 Slave trade in Cuba 624
Do Nov. 17 Neutrality of the United States in the war of Spain with Chili and Peru. 625
Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. Nov. 20 Same subject. 625

AUSTRIA.

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No. From Whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1865.
134 Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. Dec. 11 The situation in Austria. The Diet of Hungary. Lower Austria. 625
137 do Dec. 18 The Reichsrath statute. Speech of the Emperor on the opening of the Diet at Pesth. His remarks on the same. The situation in Austria. 629
1866.
141 do Jan. 8 Financial condition of Austria 632
145 do Feb. 13 Address of the Hungarian Diet to the Emperor. His views of the same. 635
146 Feb. 19 Same subject 636
149 do Feb. 27 Same subject 641
152 do Mar. 19 The royal rescript at Pesth and the address of the Diet to the Crown. Review of the situation of Austria. 642
157 do April 1 Same subject. War imminent between Prussia and Austria 650
160 do April 10 Austrian and Prussian affairs. Probability of a war 653
1866.
162 Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. April 17 Austria and Prussian affairs. Probability of a war 657
163 do April 18 Same subject 659
166 do April 25 Same subject 659
179 Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. April 30 Same subject 660
168 Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. May 1 Same subject 660
172 do May 9 Same subject 662
175 do May 16 Austrian and Prussian affairs. War imminent 663
179 do May 30 Same subject 664
182 do May 30 Austrian and Mexican affairs 664
184 do June 6 Austrian and Prussian affairs. War imminent 665
188 do June 19 The imperial Austrian manifesto. Declaration of war between Austria and Prussia. 667
189 do June 19 Mexican affairs 670
194 Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. July 2 Austrian and Prussian affairs 671
191 Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. July 3 Austrian and Mexican affairs 671
193 do July 3 The war between Austria and Prussia 671
195 Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. July 6 Same subject 673
193½ Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. July 11 Same subject. Defeat of Austria 673
198 do July 24 Same subject 676
201 do Aug. 1 Armistice between Austria and Prussia and Italy. The results, &c. 679
202 do Aug. 15 Same subject 682
208 do Oct. 17 Visit of Mr. G. V. Fox to Vienna 683
211 do Oct. 31 Attempt on the life of the Emperor 684
215 do Nov. 14 Present condition of affairs in Austria. Results of the war 685
207 Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. Nov. 16 Attempt on the life of the Emperor 687
211 do Nov. 20 Present condition of affairs in Austria. Results of the war 688
austrian legation. 1865.
Count Wydenbruck to Mr. Seward. Dec. 26 Exhibition in Vienna in 1866 688
1866.
Mr. Hunter to Count Wydenbruck. Jan. 11 Same subject 689
Count Wydenbruck to Mr. Seward. May 27 Austrian and Italian affairs 690
Mr. Seward to Count Wydenbruck. July 16 War between Austria and Prussia Manifesto of Austria 690
Count Wydenbruck to Mr. Seward. Nov. 16 Occupation of Matamoras by United States troops. Claims of Austrian subjects plundered there. 691
Mr. Seward to Count Wydenbruck. Nov. 28 Same subject 691
Count Wydenbruck to Mr. Seward. Dec. 5 Same subject 693