Papers relating to foreign affairs
FRANCE.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| 262 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Nov. 30 | The depredations of the Alabama. | 707 |
| 264 | do | Dec. 1 | The progress of affairs in the United States. | 707 |
| 267 | do | Dec. 7 | The reinstatement of Mr. Canisius as consul at Vienna. | 708 |
| 278 | do | Dec. 29 | Public sentiment in the United States towards France. No party in the United States disposed to submit to dictation, or to accept mediation or intervention. | 708 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 287 | do | Jan. 14 | Instructions given to the French agents and to the United States military authorities at New Orleans. | 710 |
| 291 | do | Jan. 23 | The military situation | 711 |
| 269 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 13 | The alleged attempt of France to separate Texas. Schemes and efforts of insurgent emissaries in Europe. | 711 |
| 300 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Feb. 14 | Acknowledgment of information given by Mr. Dayton. | 712 |
| 302 | do | Feb. 16 | The French proposition of mediation | 712 |
| 304 | do | Feb. 20 | Authority conferred on the President to issue letters of marque. | 713 |
| 276 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 23 | The condition of affairs in Poland | 713 |
| 277 | do | Feb. 26 | The answer to the proposition of mediation. Reply of Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys. | 714 |
| 279 | do | Feb. 26 | Address of the Protestant clergy of France | 714 |
| 308 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | March 2 | The alleged design to separate Texas | 716 |
| 309 | do | March 2 | Close of the session of Congress. Its measures. | 716 |
| 282 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | March 5 | Colored emigrants to European colonies | 717 |
| 285 | do. | March 11 | The speech of M. Billault on the French invasion of Mexico. | 717 |
| 286 | do | March 13 | The £3,000,000 loan of the insurgents | 718 |
| 315 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | March 14 | Address of the Protestant clergy of France | 718 |
| 319 | do | March 16 | The French project of mediation | 718 |
| 287 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | March 20 | Letters of marque and reprisal. The unfounded allegations of alienation between Mr. Mercier and the United States government. | 719 |
| 289 | do | March 20 | The £3,000,000 loan of the insurgents. The appeal of the Protestant clergy of France. | 719 |
| 290 | do | March 21 | The purchase of cotton by neutrals in southern ports. | 721 |
| 322 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | March 26 | The condition of public affairs and public sentiment in the United States. The unfounded statements of differences with Mr. Mercier. | 721 |
| 292 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | March 27 | The congressional resolutions in regard to foreign intervention. | 722 |
| 293 | do | March 27 | The £3,000,000 loan of the insurgents | 723 |
| 325 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | April 7 | The state of public affairs in the United States. | 723 |
| 327 | do | April 8 | Foreign intervention. The government and people of the United States are and will remain steadfastly opposed to it. | 723 |
| 328 | do | April 8 | Affairs in Poland | 724 |
| 297 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | April 9 | Letters of marque and reprisal. The Polish and Mexican questions. | 724 |
| 331 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | April 15 | The loan of the insurgents | 726 |
| 299 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | April 15 | Alleged entrance of a piratical steamer into French waters. | 727 |
| 335 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | April 17 | Regulations in regard to the purchase of cotton, &c., by neutrals. | 727 |
| 300 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | April 20 | The alleged entrance of a piratical steamer into French waters. | 728 |
| 301 | do | April 24 | Complaint of the certificate given by Mr. Adams to Howell and Zerman. French purposes in Mexico. | 729 |
| 336 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | April 24 | Letters of marque and reprisal. The course of the French government in regard to the United States. Relations between the two countries as affected by Polish and Mexican affairs. | 732 |
| 302 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | April 27 | The certificate given by Mr. Adams. The course of France in regard to affairs in the United States. | 733 |
| 303 | do | May 1 | The postal convention at Paris. Arrival of Mr. Kasson, the United States commissioner. The alleged loan of 8,000,000 francs negotiated by the insurgents. Explanations referring to Mr. Adams. | 734 |
| 340 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | May 5 | The entrance of the Japan or Virginia into French waters. | 735 |
| 341 | do | May 8 | Relations between the United States and France as affected by questions arising out of French operations in Mexico. | 735 |
| 342 | do | May 11 | Reply to proposal of co-operation in the action of France with regard to affairs in Poland. | 737 |
| 343 | do | May 14 | The proceedings of the Japan or Virginia | 739 |
| 307 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | May 15 | Letters of marque and reprisal. French observance of the obligations of neutrality. | 739 |
| 345 | Mr. Seward to Mr Dayton. | May 18 | Relations with Great Britain | 740 |
| 346 | do | May 18 | Approval of proceedings of Mr. Dayton with regard to Mr. Adams. | 740 |
| 348 | do | May 23 | The blockade of Matamoras | 740 |
| 309 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | May 29 | Satisfactory result of explanations in regard to the certificate given Howell and Zerman | 741 |
| 310 | do | May 29 | The reply to the proposal of co-operation in regard to affairs in Poland. The elections in France. Movements of emissaries of the insurgents. | 741 |
| 311 | do | May 29 | The quotation of American stocks on the French Bourse. Endeavors to observe the obligations of neutrality, and at the same time not to neglect customary international courtesies. | 742 |
| 314 | do | June 11 | Movements of emissaries of the insurgents Affairs in Mexico. | 743 |
| 355 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | June 12 | Approval of proceedings of Mr. Dayton in regard to letters of marque. | 743 |
| 357 | do | June 12 | The observance of the obligations of neutrality, and the usages of international courtesy. | 743 |
| 358 | do | June 12 | The certificate given by Mr. Adams | 744 |
| 359 | do | June 12 | The Polish question. The military situation in the United States. | 744 |
| 316 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | June 17 | The Emperor’s letter to General Forey on the capture of Puebla. | 745 |
| 362 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | June 20 | Public sentiment in France | 745 |
| 320 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | June 26 | Refusal to permit the stocks of the United States to be quoted in the French Bourse. | 746 |
| 321 | do | June 26 | Efforts of emissaries of the insurgents | 746 |
| 322 | do | June 29 | The President’s proclamation in regard to claims for exemption from the draft on the ground of alienage. | 748 |
| 323 | do | July 2 | The statements of Messrs. Roebuck and Lindsay in regard to the recognition of the insurgents. | 749 |
| 368 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | July 8 | Rumored projects of intervention | 751 |
| 325 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | July 10 | The statements of Messrs. Roebuck and Lindsay, and the condition of public opinion in Europe in regard to affairs in the United States. | 752 |
| 370 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | July 11 | The rumored projects of intervention or recognition. | 752 |
| 371 | do | July 1 | The quotation of United States stocks on the French Bourse. | 753 |
| 372 | do | July 13 | The rumors of intervention and the declarations of the French government. | 753 |
| 326 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | July 17 | European opinions in regard to American affairs. The Polish question. | 753 |
| 374 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | July 17 | The statements of Messrs. Roebuck and Lindsay and the correction made by the Moniteur. | 754 |
| 376 | do | July 20 . | The President’s proclamation concerning the liability of emigrants to the United States to perform military service. | 755 |
| 377 | do | July 24 | Erroneous opinions in Europe respecting affairs in the United States. | 756 |
| 378 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | July 25 | Alleged design of the French upon the independence of Ecuador. | 756 |
| 329 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | July 30 | The conversation of the Emperor with Messrs. Roebuck and Lindsay in regard to recognition. | 757 |
| 331 | do | Aug. 4 | Alleged design to get out under French papers and flag the steam rams building at Liverpool for the insurgents. | 758 |
| 332 | do | Aug. 4 | Favorable change in public opinion in Europe. Hopes of the sympathizers with the insurgents based upon mob violence. | 758 |
| 333 | do | Aug. 5 | The statement of Mr. Roebuck in regard to his conversation with the Emperor. | 759 |
| 386 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Aug. 18 | The alleged design to get out under French papers and flag the steam rams building at Liverpool for the insurgents. | 759 |
| 336 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 21 | The alleged design of the French upon the independence of Ecuador. | 759 |
| 334 | do | Aug. 20 | The explanation of the Moniteur respecting the conversation of the Emperor with Messrs. Roebuck and Lindsay. | 760 |
| 337 | do | Aug. 25 | The pirate Florida at Brest | 761 |
| 338 | do | Aug. 27 | The steam rams building at Liverpool for the insurgents. | 762 |
| 339 | do | Aug. 27 | The pirate Florida at Brest | 763 |
| 390 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Aug. 31 | The course of events in Mexico | 764 |
| 391 | do | Sept. 1 | Proceedings of the United States minister in Salvador in regard to French and British interests there. | 764 |
| 340 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 1 | The statement of the crew of the Anglo-Saxon burned at sea by the Florida. | 764 |
| 341 | do | Sept. 3 | The conduct and prospects of the piratical steamer Florida. | 766 |
| 392 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Sept. 7 | The views of the Emperor’s government inregard to Central America and Mexico. | 768 |
| 393 | do | Sept. 8 | The explanation of the Moniteur concerning the Emperor’s conversation with Messrs. Roebuck and Lindsay. | 768 |
| 394 | do | Sept. 10 | The action of the French government in regard to the Florida. | 768 |
| 395 | do | Sept. 11 | The steam rams building at Liverpool for the insurgents. | 758 |
| Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 11 | The designs of the Florida | 769 | |
| 345 | do | Sept. 14 | Conversation with Mr. Drouyn de L’Huys in regard to rumors of recognition and of negotiation with the insurgents by the French government, and in regard to rumors of hostile purposes of the United States towards the French in Mexico. | 769 |
| 346 | do | Sept. 17 | The condition and designs of the Florida | 771 |
| 347 | do | Sept. 16 | The unfounded rumors concerning the respective designs of the French and United States governments. | 772 |
| 348 | do | Sept. 18 | The condition and designs of the Florida | 773 |
| 349 | do | Sept. 18 | War vessels building at Bordeaux and Nantes for the insurgents. | 773 |
| 399 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Sept. 19 | The Florida at Brest | 774 |
| 400 | do | Sept. 21 | The proceedings of the French in Mexico | 774 |
| 401 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Sept. 22 | Communications from agents of the regency and from disaffected Mexicans. | 775 |
| 404 | do | Sept. 23 | The Florida at Brest | 778 |
| 350 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 24 | The vessels building at Bordeaux and Nantes for the insurgents. | 778 |
| 351 | do | Sept. 24 | The piratical vessel Southerner at Malta | 780 |
| 352 | do | Sept. 25 | Proceedings of the minister of the United States in Salvador in reference to French interests. | 780 |
| 405 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Sept. 25 | Information obtained by the consul at Paris. | 781 |
| 406 | do | Sept. 26 | The attitude of France in regard to the civil war in the United States, and the relation of France towards Mexico. | 781 |
| 409 | do | Oct. 1 | The war vessels building in French ports for the insurgents. | 784 |
| 354 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 1 | The condition and prospects of the Florida | 784 |
| 353 | do | Oct. 1 | The same subject | 784 |
| 410 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Oct. 5 | The general state of the relations between France and the United States. | 785 |
| 357 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 6 | The piractical steamer Southerner | 786 |
| 359 | do | Oct. 8 | The Florida | 787 |
| 360 | do | Oct. 8 | The vessels building at Bordeaux and Nantes for the insurgents. | 788 |
| 361 | do | Oct. 9 | The policy of France in Mexico | 789 |
| 411 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Oct. 9 | The vessels building at Bordeaux and Nantes for the insurgents. | 790 |
| 412 | do | Oct. 10 | Proceedings of the minister of the United States in Salvador in reference to French interests. | 790 |
| 413 | do | Oct. 10 | The piratical steamer Southerner | 791 |
| 363 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 16 | The vessels building at Bordeaux and Nantes for the insurgents. | 791 |
| 364 | do | Oct. 16 | The vessels building at Bordeaux and Nantes for the insurgents. | 793 |
| 415 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Oct. 20 | The piractical steamer Southerner | 795 |
| 416 | do | Oct. 21 | The vessels building at Bordeaux and Nantes for the insurgents. | 795 |
| 365 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 21 | Proceedings of the French government in regard to the Florida and Kearsarge. | 795 |
| 366 | do | Oct. 21 | Bequest of the French government for permission to take the tobacco purchased by it in Virginia prior to the war. | 797 |
| 367 | do | Oct. 22 | The steamers building at Bordeaux and Nantes for the insurgents. | 797 |
| 417 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Oct. 23 | Mexican affairs | 798 |
| 418 | do | Oct. 23 | Approval of proceedings of Mr. Dayton | 799 |
| 368 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 23 | Orders given by the French government to stop the fitting out of the vessels for the insurgents at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 800 |
| 420 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Oct. 24 | The action of the French government in regard to the Florida. | 801 |
| 421 | do | Oct. 24 | The same subject | 801 |
| 422 | do | Oct. 24 | The vessels at Nantes and Bordeaux. Action of the United States government heretofore in reference to privateers in United States ports. | 802 |
| 370 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 27 | The same subject | 802 |
| 425 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Nov. 1 | The same subject | 803 |
| 372 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 6 | The action of the French government in regard to the Florida at Brest and the Georgia at Cherbourg. | 803 |
| 432 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Nov. 21 | The same subject | 807 |
| FRENCH LEGATION. | ||||
| 1862. | ||||
| Mr. Seward to Viscount Treilhard. | Oct. 13 | Proceedings of United States authorities in New Orleans in regard to property of French citizens. | 808 | |
| Do | Oct. 16 | The same subject | 808 | |
| Mr. Mercier to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 31 | Claims for exemption from military service on the ground of alienage. | 808 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Mercier. | Nov. 4 | The same subject | 811 | |
| Mr. Mercier to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 6 | The same subject | 812 | |
| Do | Nov. 6 | The case of François Bougére and his claim for 72 slaves. | 813 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Mercier. | Nov. 8 | The same subject | 816 | |
| Do | Nov. 10 | Claims for exemption from draft on the ground of alienage. | 818 | |
| Mr. Mercier to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 14 | Proceedings of the United States authorities at New Orleans in regard to property of French citizens. | 819 | |
| Do | Nov. 15 | The case of François Bougére | 820 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Mercier. | Dec. 16 | Imprisonment of alleged French subjects at New Orleans. | 820 | |
| 1863. | ||||
| Mr. Mercier to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 5 | The case of François Bougére | 821 | |
| Do | Jan. 17 | The case of Rochereau & Co., Jeannet, Questier & Co., and Levvis, French subjects at New Orleans. | 825 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Mercier. | Feb. 24 | The case of Charles Heidsick | 826 | |
| Do | Mar. 5 | The case of Rochereau & Co | 828 | |
| Mr. Mercier to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 7 | The case of François Bougére | 829 | |
| Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys to Mr. Mercier. | April 23 | Proposition of co-operation of the United States government in reference to affairs in Poland. | 829 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Mercier. | June 24 | The case of François Bougére | 831 | |
| Do | June 30 | Claims of French subjects of injuries to per son or property. | 835 | |
| Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys to Mr. Mercier. | Aug. 20 | The iron-clad vessels building at Liverpool | 836 | |
| Do | Sept. 15 | Unfounded reports in regard to the proposed action of the French and United States governments. | 836 | |
| Viscount Treilhard to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 17 | Proceedings of the military authorities in New Orleans. | 838 | |
| Mr. Seward to Viscount Treilhard. | Sept. 29 | The same subject | 838 | |
| SUPPLEMENT. | 1863. | |||
| 371 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 29 | The Georgia at Cherbourg, the Florida at Brest. | 1321 |
| 373 | do | Nov. 6 | The opening of the French Chambers; speech of the Emperor; the proposed European congress. | 1321 |
| 427 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Nov. 9 | Case of the Florida | 1325 |
| 428 | do | Nov. 10 | The exportation from Richmond of tobacco belonging to the French government. | 1325 |
| 429 | do | Nov. 10 | The withdrawal of the authorization for building iron-clad steamers at Bordeaux. | 1326 |
| 374 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 13 | The same subject. The proposed congress | 1326 |
| 430 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Nov. 14 | The exportation from Richmond of tobacco belonging to the French government. | 1327 |
| 431 | do | Nov. 16 | Correspondence during the Crimean war in regard to the equipment of privateers. Cases of the Florida and Georgia. | 1327 |
| 434 | do | Nov. 25 | The same subject | 1328 |
| 437 | do | Nov. 28 | Copy of instructions to Major General Banks in regard to proceedings on the Mexican frontiers. Copy of instructions to Mr. Corwin. | 1328 |
RUSSIA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| 16 | Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 29 | Conversation with Prince Gortchacow concerning American affairs. | 839 |
| 18 | do | Nov. 11 | The French proposition of intervention in American affairs. | 841 |
| 19 | do | Nov. 12 | The same subject | 843 |
| 20 | do | Nov. 15 | The same subject | 844 |
| 21 | do | Nov. 28 | The same subject | 846 |
| 9 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Taylor. | Dec. 7 | The same subject | 847 |
| 22 | Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 17 | Russian views of the American insurrection | 848 |
| 23 | do | Dec. 19 | The proposed telegraphic communication between the United States and the Russian dominions. | 850 |
| 10 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Taylor. | Dec. 23 | Progress of affairs in the United States, and European ideas concerning them. | 851 |
| 24 | Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 31 | The same subject | 852 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 13 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Taylor. | Jan. 14 | The proposed telegraphic communication between the United States and the Russian dominions. | 854 |
| 14 | do | Jan. 14 | The military situation | 855 |
| 27 | Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 21 | The policy of Russia in regard to the United States. | 855 |
| 15 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Taylor. | Jan. 23 | The military situation | 857 |
| 28 | Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 27 | The Russian opinion of the President’s proclamation of emancipation. | 858 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Taylor. | Feb. 18 | Diplomatic communications between France, Russia, and Great Britain, in regard to American affairs. | 860 | |
| 18 | do | Feb. 25 | Comments of the Russian press on the President’s proclamation. | 861 |
| 30 | Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. | March 3 | Intercepted despatch from J. P. Benjamin to L. Q. C. Lamar. | 861 |
| 34 | do | March 3 | The policy of Russia in regard to American affairs. | 864 |
| 2 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | March 31 | The intercepted despatch from J. P. Benjamin to L. Q. C. Lamar. | 865 |
| 35 | Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. | April 20 | Acknowledgment of despatches, congressional resolutions, medals, &c. Manifesto in relation to Poland. Increase of prestige of United States in Europe. | 865 |
| 3 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | May 7 | Reception by the Emperor and Prince Gortchacow. | 866 |
| 8 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | May 11 | The Polish question | 867 |
| 4 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | May 19 | The same subject | 867 |
| 5 | do | May 19 | The proposed telegraphic communication between the United States and the Russian dominions. | 868 |
| 8 | do | June 2 | The reply of the United States government to the French proposition of co-operation in regard to Polish affairs. | 870 |
| 15 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | June 6 | Approval of proceedings of Mr. Clay | 871 |
| 18 | do | June 12 | The Polish question | 872 |
| 19 | do | June 16 | The proposed telegraph | 872 |
| 10 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | June 17 | The reply to the French proposition in regard to the Polish question. The proposed telegraph. | 872 |
| 9 | do | June 7 | Response of the Russian government to the reply of the United States to France in regard to Poland. | 873 |
| 20 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | June 19 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 874 |
| 23 | do | June 29 | The same | 874 |
| 24 | do | June 30 | The same | 874 |
| 25 | do | July 2 | Acknowledgment of the response of Prince Gortchacow to the reply of the United States to France in regard to Poland. | 875 |
| 27 | do | July 13 | The same subject. The proposed telegraph | 875 |
| 31 | do | Aug. 12 | The Polish question | 875 |
| 19 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 2 | Russian military and naval preparations. The policy of the United States government in regard to the insurrection and the subject of slavery. | 875 |
| 34 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | Sept. 3 | Acknowledgement of despatches | 876 |
| 35 | do | Sept. 5 | The Polish question | 876 |
NETHERLANDS.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| 66 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 19 | The policy of the European powers in regard to American affairs. Condition of the Netherlands. | 877 |
| 80 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Dec. 6 | European projects of intervention | 877 |
| 68 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 17 | Financial measures of the United States government. | 878 |
| 81 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Dec. 23 | European projects of intervention | 878 |
| Circular | Dec. 24 | Information in regard to European systems of collecting revenues. | 878 | |
| 69 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 24 | Financial measures of the United States government. | 879 |
| 70 | do | Dec. 31 | European opinions in regard to American affairs. | 879 |
| 1863. | ||||
| Jan. 3 | The President’s proclamation of emancipation. | 880 | ||
| 84 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Jan. 5 | Acknowledgement of information | 882 |
| 86 | do | Jan. 14 | The same | 882 |
| 72 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 14 | European opinions of American affairs | 882 |
| 87 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Feb. 4 | Progress of affairs in the United States | 883 |
| 74 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 4 | Change in the cabinet of Holland. Opinions in Europe on American questions. | 883 |
| 75 | do | Feb. 11 | Information in regard to European systems of collecting revenue. Financial measures of the United States. | 884 |
| 76 | do | Feb. 18 | European interests as affected by the war. Consequent effects upon opinion. | 885 |
| 77 | do | Feb. 25 | Increasing confidence in American securities. Proposed financial measures. The employment of colored troops. | 886 |
| 89 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Feb. 28 | Close of the session of Congress | 887 |
| 90 | do | March 2 | Condition of affairs in the United States. Impossibility of conforming the policy of the government to views and wishes of European statesmen. | 887 |
| 78 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | March 4 | Financial measures of the United States government. | 888 |
| March 9 | Concurrent resolutions of Congress concerning foreign intervention. | 889 | ||
| 91 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | March 12 | The improbability of European intervention. | 890 |
| 94 | do | March 25 | Growth of popular confidence and favorable change in public opinion. | 891 |
| 82 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | April 8 | Investments in United States stocks by European capitalists. | 891 |
| 96 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | April 13 | Acknowledgement of information | 892 |
| 84 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | April 22 | The proposed postal convention at Paris. State of European opinion of affairs in the United States. | 892 |
| 85 | do | May 6 | The same subject. Acknowledgment of despatches, medal, &c. | 893 |
| 87 | do | May 20 | The Scheldt dues. The Polish question. The military movements in Louisiana. | 893 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 103 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | June 8 | The same subjects | 894 |
| 88 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | June 10 | Condition of Holland. European opinions of the probable result of the American contest. | 894 |
| Circular | June 16 | The military situation | 895 | |
| 89 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | June 25 | The interview of Messrs. Roebuck and Lindsay with the Emperor of the French. The Alexandra case. Opinions dependent on the success of military operations. | 895 |
| 106 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | June 30 | Acknowledgement of information | 896 |
| 109 | do | July 13 | The military situation | 896 |
| 93 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | July 15 | Fluctuations of opinion created by military events. Ministerial crisis in the Netherlands. | 897 |
| 94 | do | July 22 | The effect of the news of the successes at Gettysburg and Vicksburg. | 898 |
| 111 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | July 24 | The validity of rogatory commissions of foreign magistrates in the Netherlands. | 898 |
| 95 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | July 29 | The Polish question. Favorable change in opinion regarding American affairs. | 899 |
| 112 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | July 29 | Progress of affairs in the United States | 899 |
| 115 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Aug. 15 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 900 |
| 117 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Sept. 4 | European political affairs | 900 |
| 97 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 19 | Discouragement of sympathizers with the insurgents. The Mexican question. | 900 |
| 99 | do | Sept. 2 | The Frankfort conference. The Mexican question. | 901 |
| 118 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Sept. 5 | Progress of affairs in the United States. Condition of affairs in Mexico. | 902 |
| 121 | do | Sept. 19 | Acknowledgment of information | 903 |
| 125 | do | Oct. 10 | Foreign opinions concerning the insurrection | 903 |
CHINA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| 24 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 23 | Interview with Prince Kung. Conversation in regard to relations between the United States and China. State of Chinese affairs. | 904 |
| 26 | do | Oct. 25 | Correspondence with Prince Kung. The consulates of the United States at the treaty ports. | 905 |
| 28 | do | Oct. 27 | National flag adopted by the Chinese government. | 911 |
| 22 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | Dec 9 | Acknowledgement of despatches | 912 |
| 29 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | Dec 12 | Regulations for trade in the river Yangtsye | 912 |
| 30 | do | Dec 10 | Case of the American bark Agnes | 916 |
| 31 | do | Dec. 12 1863. | Correspondence with the Chinese government in regard to consuls in the treaty ports. | 918 |
| 32 | do | Jan. 12 | The case of the American bark Agnes | 920 |
| 33 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 29 | Letter of the Emperor of China to the President of the United States. | 922 |
| 24 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | Feb. 4 | The adoption of a national flag by the Chinese government | 924 |
| 25 | do | Feb. 4 | The consuls at the treaty ports | 924 |
| 26 | do | Feb. 4 | The death of General Ward | 925 |
| 27 | do | Feb. 28 | The organization of the legation, and the consular establishment in China. | 925 |
| 28 | do | Mar. 2 | Regulations for trade | 926 |
| 29 | do | Mar. 2 | The case of the bark Agnes | 926 |
| 30 | do | Mar. 3 | The consuls at the treaty ports | 926 |
| 31 | do | Mar. 30 | The case of the bark Agnes | 927 |
| 36 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | April 18 | Proposed cession of a portion of the city of Ningpo to the French. Opposed by the British and American representatives. | 927 |
| 37 | do | May 15 | The municipal government of Shanghai | 934 |
| 38 | do | May 16 | Arrival of Colonel Raasloff, the Danish chargé | 935 |
| 39 | do | May 18 | Recommendation of the appointment of a consul general at Shanghai. | 936 |
| 41 | do | June 11 | Denial by the Chinese government of the pretence that steamers building in England are intended for China. | 937 |
| 42 | do | June 20 | Co-operation of the representatives of the treaty Powers in China. | 937 |
| 43 | do | June 21 | Correspondence with the Russian minister on his departure from Peking. | 941 |
| 44 | do | June 23 | The case of General Burgevine | 942 |
| 45 | do | June 25 | The opening of a new gate in the walls of Shanghai, and the improvement of its sanitary condition. | 953 |
| 46 | do | June 26 | Extension of the time in which to re-export native produce. | 954 |
| 47 | do | July 2 | Correspondence with Prince Wittgenstein as to the waiver of the time within which a Prussian minister cannot by existing treaties reside in Peking. | 956 |
| 48 | do | July 10 | Conclusion of a treaty between China and Denmark. | 958 |
| 34 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | Sept. 2 | Approval of proceedings of Mr. Burlingame | 959 |
| 35 | do | Sept. 2 | The municipal arrangement for the government of Shanghai. | 959 |
| 36 | do | Sept. 2 | The mission of Colonel Raasloff, the Danish chargé d’affaires. | 960 |
| 38 | do | Sept. 4 | Modification of the treaty of June 18, 1858 | 960 |
| 39 | do | Sept. 8 | The steamers purchased in England for the Emperor of China. | 960 |
| 40 | do | Sept. 9 | The policy of co-operation between diplomatic representatives of western Powers in China. | 960 |
| 41 | do | Sept. 12 | Approval of proceedings of Mr. Burlingame | 961 |
| 42 | do | Sept. 18 | Acknowledgment of the autograph letter of the Emperor of China to the President of the United States. | 961 |
| 43 | do | Sept. 28 | Acknowledgment of despatches and approval of proceedings. | 961 |
| 44 | do | Sept. 28 | The same | 961 |
| 45 | do | Oct. 26 | The Danish treaty with China | 962 |
| 46 | do | Nov. 13 | The same subject. Thanks of the Danish government for the assistance rendered by Mr. Burlingame. | 962 |
SPAIN.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| 2 | Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 6 | Official reception by the Queen and the minister of foreign affairs. | 963 |
| 12 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. | Dec. 5 | Effects of the war upon slavery. Spanish interest in the question. | 965 |
| 16 | do | Dec. 8 | The prohibition of American vessels-of-war at Havana from communicating with the shore. | 966 |
| 20 | do | Dec. 18 | Proceedings of Spanish vessels-of-war at | 966 |
| 1863. | New Orleans. | |||
| 27 | do | Jan. 30 | The admission of the pirate Florida into the port of Havana. The stopping of the United States despatch-boat Reaney by a Spanish frigate. | 967 |
| 32 | do | Feb. 28 | Proceedings of Spanish vessels at New Orleans. Rescinding of the order forbidding United States ships-of-war to communicate with the port of Havana. | 970 |
| 26 | Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 1 | The admission of the pirate Florida into port at the Havana, and stoppage of the United States despatch-boat Reaney by a Spanish frigate. Change in the ministry in Spain. | 970 |
| 37 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. | Mar. 21 | The prohibition of United States vessels-of-war from communicating with Havana. | 971 |
| 32 | Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. | April 4 | The same subject, and the stoppage of the United States despatch-boat Reaney by a Spanish frigate. Correspondence with the Marquis of Miraflores. | 972 |
| 35 | do | April 11 | Conversation with the Marquis of Miraflores on the nature and objects of the insurrection. The new ministry in Spain. Note in regard to the admission of the Florida at Havana and the stopping of the Reaney. | 975 |
| 36 | do | April 11 | The prohibition of United States ships-of-war from communicating with Havana. The postal conference at Paris. Blockade runners at the Canary islands. | 978 |
| 44 | do | May 23 | The case of the Reaney. Address of citizens of Barcelona to the President in regard to the proclamation of emancipation. | 978 |
| Circular | June 16 | The military situation | 979 | |
| 93 | Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. | July 5 | A suspicious steamer under the Chinese flag at Teneriffe. | 979 |
| 1 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Perry. | July 24 | Acknowledgement of information | 981 |
| 103 | Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. | July 29 | The effect in Europe of news of military successes of the United States government. | 981 |
| 3 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Perry. | Aug. 10 | The intrigues of the insurgents for recognition by Spain. Question of maritime jurisdiction. | 982 |
| 4 | do | Aug. 10 | European discussions of projects of recognition. | 982 |
| 5 | do | Aug. 14 | Reported disavowal by the Spanish government of any design to recognize the insurgents. The question of maritime jurisdiction. | 983 |
| 50 | do | Aug. 31 | The military situation. The New York riot subdued. | 984 |
| 7 | do | Sept. 3 | The assurance given by the Spanish government of its adherence to the policy of withholding recognition from the insurgents. Relations of slavery to the insurrection. | 984 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 10 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Perry. | Sept. 21 | Events in Mexico | 985 |
| SPANISH LEGATION. | ||||
| 1862. | ||||
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 3 | Quarantine regulations at New Orleans | 985 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. | Sept. 10 | The same subject | 987 | |
| Do | Nov. 3 | Complaint of alleged proceedings of Spanish vessels-of-war at New Orleans. | 988 | |
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 5 | The same subject | 988 | |
| Do | Nov. 26 | The prohibition of Spanish vessels-of-war from passing above the forts at New Orleans. | 988 | |
| 1863. | ||||
| Do | Mar. 17 | Protest against censures of the action of the Spanish consul in regard to affairs at Charleston. | 990 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. | Mar. 20 | The same subject | 991 | |
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 27 | The prohibition of United States vessels-of-war from communicating with Havana. | 991 | |
| Do | June 5 | Explanations in reference to asylum given to political refugees on board Spanish vessels-of-war at New Orleans. | 992 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. | July 2 | The proceedings of the Spanish vessels-of-war at New Orleans. | 993 | |
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | July 9 | The same subject | 995 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. | July 18 | The same subject | 996 |
AUSTRIA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1863. | ||||
| 17 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 27 | Condition of political affairs in Europe | 997 |
| 30 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | Feb. 26 | Acknowledgment of preceding despatch | 1000 |
| Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | June 1 | Condition of political affairs in Europe | 1001 | |
| 37 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | July 14 | The Polish insurrection. The military situation in the United States. | 1004 |
| 38 | do | July 25 | The same subject | 1005 |
| 34 | do | June 20 | Progress of events in the United States | 1005 |
| 31 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 17 | The offer of the imperial crown of Mexico to the Archduke Maximilian. Conversation with Count Rechberg. | 1005 |
| 41 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | Sept. 11 | The position of the United States in regard to the Mexican question. | 1007 |
| 33 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 14 | The congress of German sovereigns at Frankfort. | 1008 |
| 42 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | Sept. 22 | The military situation | 1015 |
| 43 | do | Sept. 26 | Events in Mexico | 1015 |
| 44 | do | Oct. 5 | The congress of sovereigns at Frankfort | 1015 |
| 45 | do | Oct. 9 | Events in Mexico and position of the United States in regard to them. | 1016 |
PRUSSIA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| 1 | Mr. Kreismann to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 1 | The policy of emancipation and its effects upon European opinion. | 1019 |
| 44 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd. | Dec. 1 | The case of the Essex. Acknowledgment of manifestations of friendly feeling by the government of Prussia. | 1019 |
| 1863. | ||||
| Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 22 | The proclamation of emancipation | 1020 | |
| 49 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd. | March 7 | The cases of persons naturalized in the United States returning to Europe to avoid military duty, and then claiming the protection of the United States government. | 1020 |
| 41 | Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. | March 30 | The joint resolutions of Congress on the subject of foreign intervention. | 1021 |
| 54 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd. | June 6 | Claims of exemption from military service abroad by persons who are evading military service at home. | 1021 |
| 57 | do | July 14 | Political events in Prussia | 1021 |
| Mr. Kreismann to Mr. Seward. | July 20 | Military successes of the United States government. | 1022 | |
| 8 | do | July 25 | The same subject | 1022 |
| 9 | do | Aug. 5 | The outbreak in New York | 1023 |
| 2 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Kreismann. | Aug. 11 | Claimants for exemption from military service. | 1023 |
| 12 | Mr. Kreismann to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 22 | The congress of German sovereigns at Frankfort. | 1023 |
| 51 | Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 9 | The statistical congress. Arrival of Mr. Ruggles. The congress of sovereigns at Frankfort. | 1025 |
| 4 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Kreismann. | Sept. 13 | The congress of sovereigns at Frankfort | 1026 |
| Circular. | Sept. 28 | The military situation | 1026 |
JAPAN.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| 22 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | May 26 | A new minister of foreign affairs appointed. Hostility towards foreigners on the part of the people. | 1027 |
| 23 | do | June 9 | Correspondence with the British chargé d’affaires. | 1028 |
| 24 | do | June 9 | Cordial relations existing between the ministers of Great Britain, France and the United States, in Japan. Disaster to the French steamer Dordagne. | 1029 |
| 25 | do | June 21 | Proposals of the Japanese government to have persons instructed at the American legation in the English language, in order to facilitate diplomatic business. | 1032 |
| 31 | do | June 30 | Another attack on the British legation. Murder of two sentinels. Proceedings of the Japanese authorities. | 1033 |
| 35 | do | July 2 | Instruction of Japanese officials in the English language at the American legation. | 1038 |
| 36 | do | July 21 | Duties on articles used in the preparation of teas for export. | 1039 |
| 37 | do | July 8 | The murder of the guards of the British legation. | 1040 |
| 38 | do | July 5 | Withdrawal of the British charge d’affaires from Yedo to Yokohama. | 1042 |
| 13 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | Aug. 7 | Reception of Mr. Pruyn. Communication to the minister of foreign affairs. | 1042 |
| 41 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 27 | The postponement of the exercise of the treaty right of American citizens to reside in Yedo, and of the opening of certain ports. | 1042 |
| 45 | do | Sept. 1 | The return of a sword stolen from the Japanese envoys while in Baltimore. | 1043 |
| 47 | do | Sept. 10 | Result of the investigation made by the Japanese authorities in reference to the attack on the British legation. | 1045 |
| 14 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | Sept. 15 | The relations between the ministers of Great Britain, France, and the United States in Japan. | 1047 |
| 50 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 18 | Outrage by retainers of the Prince of Satsuma. Murder of Mr. Richardson. | 1048 |
| 19 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | Sept. 25 | The change in the Japanese department of foreign affairs. | 1052 |
| 20 I | do | Sept. 25 | The Japanese pupils at the legation of the United States. | 1052 |
| 21 | do | Sept. 25 | The withdrawal of diplomatic representatives of other powers from Yedo. | 1053 |
| 22 | do | Sept. 25 | Relations between the Japanese government and the legation of the United States. | 1053 |
| 24 | do | Sept. 25 | The attack on the British legation and murder of two sentinels. | 1053 |
| 26 | do | Dec. 2 | The postponement of the stipulated opening of additional ports. | 1054 |
| 29 | do | Dec. 13 | The outrage by the retainers of the Prince of Satsuma. | 1054 |
| 63 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 16 | Loss of the American bark. Chevalier on the coast of Japan; kindness of the Japanese to the officers and crew. Proffer of aid of a steamer by the French minister. | 1055 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 1 | do | Jan. 10 | Threatened attack on the foreign legations | 1062 |
| 2 | do | Jan. 14 | The murder of two British sailors. Demands of the British government. Murder of Mr. Richardson. | 1063 |
| 32 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | Jan. 20 | Approval of proceedings of Mr. Pruyn | 1064 |
| 8 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 27 | The attack on the British legation | 1064 |
| 33 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | Jan. 31 | Approval of the course of Mr. Pruyn | 1065 |
| 35 | do | Jan. 31 | The attack on the British legation | 1066 |
| 10 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 16 | Hostile feeling against foreigners. Removal of the legations proposed by the Japanese authorities. Letter from the Mikado to the Tycoon ordering the expulsion of foreigners. | 1066 |
| 38 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | April 4 | The loss of the American bark Chevalier | 1070 |
| 15 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | April 10 | Demands of the British government. The Tycoon summoned by the Mikado. Threatening aspect of affairs. | 1071 |
| 39 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | April 17 | The attack on the British legation | 1074 |
| 16 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | April 30 | The visit of the Tycoon to the Mikado | 1074 |
| 17 | do | May 1 | The punishment of the persons concerned in the attack on the British legation. | 1076 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 21 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | May 3 | The British demands, and the reply of the Japanese government. Interposition of the American minister invoked by the Japanese authorities. | 1076 |
| 22 | do | May 3 | The same subjects | 1079 |
| 24 | do | May 8 | Correspondence with the British and French ministers. Proffered aid to the Tycoon. Measures of coercion to be resorted to by the British and French fleets. | 1088 |
| 25 | do | May 8 | Negotiations between the British and French ministers and the Japanese ministers of foreign affairs. | 1094 |
| 26 | do | May 11 | The same subjects | 1095 |
| 27 | do | May 12 | Offer of England and France to assist the Tycoon against the daimios. Hostilities probable. The Wyoming at Kanagawa. | 1096 |
| 28 | do | May 12 | Tax on American citizens | 1096 |
| 29 | do | May 26 | Destruction of the United States legation by fire. | 1097 |
| 30 | do | May 26 | Expiration of the time fixed for the reply to the British and French proposals. | 1098 |
| 41 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Prayn. | June 6 | The proposed change in the location of the United States legation. Relations between the Mikado and Tycoon and between Japan and the treaty powers. | 1099 |
| 31 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | June 12 | Removal of Mr. Prayn to Yokohama. Death of one of the murderers of Mr. Heusken. | 1100 |
| 32 | do | June 15 | Correspondence with the British and French ministers in regard to the destruction of the United States legation by fire. | 1102 |
| 34 | do | June 16 | Promised compliance of the Japanese government with the British demands. | 1104 |
| 35 | do | June 17 | Friendly proffers of places of residence from representatives of France and Prussia. | 1107 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Prayn, (telegram.) | June 18 | Instructions to co-operate with representatives of other treaty powers. The Wyoming placed under the orders of Mr. Pruyn. | 1107 | |
| Mr. Prayn to Mr. Seward. | June 20 | Communications between the daimios and the Tycoon. Proclamations of Japanese authorities. | 1108 | |
| 38 | do | June 22 | Circumstances connected with the burning of the United States legation. | 1115 |
| 40 | do | June 24 | The British indemnity not paid as agreed upon. Intercourse suspended. Hostilities imminent. | 1117 |
| 41 | do, (teleg’m.) | June 24 | British indemnity paid. Foreign legations ordered by the Mikado to withdraw. | 1121 |
| 42 | do | June 24 | The orders of the Mikado and Tycoon for the closing of ports and removal of foreigners. Reply and protest of Mr. Pruyn. | 1121 |
| 43 | do | June 25 | The same subjects. The British and French replies. | 1122 |
| 44 | do | June 26 | The same subjects | 1125 |
| 45 | do | June 27 | Necessity of a ratification of the treaties by the Mikado. Suggestions in regard to military and naval movements. | 1125 |
| 42 | Mr. Seward to Mr Prayn. | June 29 | Insecurity of life and property of foreigners residing in Japan. Action of United States representatives in regard to proceedings of Great Britain. | 1126 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 43 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | July 7 | Instructions as to action in view of the critical state of affairs between treaty powers in Japan. | 1126 |
| 44 | do | July 9 | Testimonials from the President to Japanese authorities in recognition of their kindness to shipwrecked Americans. | 1128 |
| 45 | do | July 10 | The acts of violence towards American citizens. Co-operation of the treaty powers. | 1128 |
| 48 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | July 24 | Tax by the daimios on vessels of the United States, Holland, and France. Proceedings of the Japanese government and diplomatic representatives in relation thereto. | 1129 |
| 49 | do, (teleg’m.) | July 24 | The same subject | 1141 |
| 50 | do | July 25 | Measures for the re-opening of the inland sea by the naval force of the treaty powers. Claims of the respective governments. | 1141 |
| 56 | do | Aug. 14 | British demands for indemnity and for the surrender of the murderers of Mr. Richardson. The attack at and expedition to Simonoseki. | 1142 |
| 46 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | Sept. 1 | Instructions in view of the destruction of the American legation by fire and in regard to its removal to Yokohama. The differences between the British government and that of Japan. The order of the Tycoon requiring foreigners to leave the empire, and the questions between Japan and the United States resulting therefrom. | 1148 |
| 47 | do | Sept. 9 | The expediency of demanding a ratification of the treaties by the Mikado. | 1150 |
| 48 | do | Sept. 12 | Acknowledgment of despatch | 1150 |
| 50 | do | Oct. 3 | The attack on the American ship Pembroke. Proceedings of Mr. Pruyn and the United States ship-of-war Wyoming. | 1151 |
ROME.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| 1 | Mr. Blatchford to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 29 | Arrival in Rome. Official reception by Cardinal Antonelli and the Pope. | 1152 |
| 5 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Blatchford. | Dec. 23 | The same subject. Approval of proceedings of Mr. Blatchford. | 1153 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 13 | do | Mar. 30 | Report of the resignation of the cardinal secretary of state. | 1154 |
| Mr. Blatchford to Mr. Seward. | April 4 | The concurrent resolutions of Congress concerning foreign intervention. | 1154 |
ITALY.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| 59 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Marsh. | Nov. 18 | Proposal of Colonel Cattabene to furnish four battalions of Italian troops. | 1155 |
| 60 | do | Nov. 18 | The same subject | 1155 |
| 64 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Marsh. | Dec. 26 | The same subject. Offer of General Garibaldi. The political condition of the kingdom of Italy. | 1156 |
| 63 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 31 | The restoration of Mr. Canisius to the consulate at Vienna. The new ministry. | 1156 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 69 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Marsh. | Feb. 4 | The condition of Italy. The military situation in the United States. | 1157 |
| 74 | do | May 7 | Claims against foreign governments. The claim of Antonio Alajruo. | 1157 |
| 76 | do | June 29 | The military situation | 1158 |
| 73 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Seward. | July 6 | Official audience by the King. European opinion of affairs in the United States. Proposition from the British to the Italian government in reference to a declaration on the subject of the treatment of prisoners. | 1159 |
| 75 | do | July 11 | An emissary of the insurgents at Florence, with the design of using an Italian port for purposes hostile to the United States. | 1160 |
| 77 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Marsh. | July 25 | Expression of satisfaction with the reply of the Italian government to the proposition of Great Britain. European sentiment. | 1162 |
| 79 | do | July 29 | The designs of the emissaries of the insurgents discovered in Italy. Progress of military affairs in the United States. Foreign projects of intervention. | 1162 |
| 81 | do | Aug. 22 | Acknowledgment of expression of sympathy of the Italian government with the cause of the Union. | 1163 |
| Circular | Sept. 28 | The military situation | 1164 |
BELGIUM.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| 72 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 8 | Reception of the diplomatic corps by the King on his recovery. | 1165 |
| 75 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford. | Dec. 8 | Acknowledgement of information | 1166 |
| 76 | do | Dec. 8 | The same subject | 1166 |
| 88 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 25 | European opinion regarding American affairs and projects of intervention. Depredations of the Alabama. | 1166 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 84 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford. | Jan. 15 | The same subjects. The military situation | 1167 |
| 100 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | March 29 | The congressional resolutions concerning foreign intervention. | 1168 |
| 104 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford. | June 30 | The capitalization of the Scheldt dues | 1168 |
| 105 | do | July 9 | The progress of military operations and gradual decline of the power of the insurrection. | 1169 |
| 106 | do | July 13 | Projects of recognition and intervention | 1170 |
| 130 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | July 14 | Audience of the King to deliver the letter of the President in regard to the award in the case of the Macedonian. | 1170 |
| 112 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford. | Sept. 3. | Proceedings in regard to William Cornell Jewett. | 1171 |
| 145 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 4 | The progress of the war. Conversation with the King. | 1171 |
| 150 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 22 | The use of incendiary shells at Charleston | 1173 |
| 116 | do | Sept. 28 | Approval of proceedings of Mr. Sanford. Progress of the war. | 1173 |
TURKEY.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| DESPATCHES | 1862. | |||
| 35 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 11 | The case of the murder of American missionaries. Culture of cotton in the Turkish empire. Establishment of a censorship on books and newspapers. | 1174 |
| 36 | do | Nov. 27 | The censorship. The concession of the right of holding real estate to foreigners. Commercial regulations. The sentence of the assassins of the Rev. Mr. Meriam. | 1175 |
| 37 | do | Dec. 4 | Reply of the Turkish government in regard to the concession to foreigners of the right of holding real estate. Case of the American consulate at Beirüt. Proposed government bank in Turkey. Insecurity of life and property. | 1177 |
| 42 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris. | Dec. 8 | Sentence of the assassins of the Rev. Mr. Meriam. The Sultan’s health. Political affairs in Greece. | 1181 |
| 38 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 11 | Communication to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the President’s congratulations on the restoration of order in Turkish provinces. Friendly declarations of the Turkish government. The sentence of the assassins of the Rev. Mr. Meriam. | 1182 |
| 43 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris. | Dec. 13 | Fiscal condition of the Turkish empire. Culture of cotton. | 1182 |
| 44 | do | Dec. 31 | The concession to foreigners of the right to hold real estate. Sentence of the assassins of the Rev. Mr. Meriam. | 1183 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 45 | do | Jan. 5 | Sentence of the assassins of the Rev. Mr. Meriam. | 1183 |
| 47 | do | Jan. 6 | Concession to foreigners of the right to hold real estate. | 1183 |
| 48 | do | Jan. 17 | Prosecution of Turkish assassins of American missionaries. | 1184 |
| 50 | do | Jan. 26 | International postal regulations. Arrest of another assassin of the Rev. Mr. Meriam. | 1184 |
| 51 | do | Feb. 2 | Transmitting letter of the Secretary of the American Board of Foreign Missions in regard to the punishment of assassins of the Rev. Mr. Meriam. | 1184 |
| 52 | do | Feb. 13 | Execution of assassins of the Rev. Mr. Meriam. Ministerial changes in Turkey. | 1184 |
| 54 | do | March 16 | Ministerial changes in the Turkish government. | 1185 |
| 51 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | April 30 | Protection asked for American missionaries. The other assassins of the Rev. Mr. Meriam. | 1185 |
| 60 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris. | Sept. 8 | Customs reforms in Turkey. The political situation in Europe. | 1187 |
DENMARK.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| DESPATCHES. | 1862. | |||
| 44 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wood. | Nov. 17 | Presentation of American pistols to the King. | 1188 |
| 45 | do | Nov. 18 | Emissaries of the insurgents in Denmark and Sweden. | 1188 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 95 | Mr. Wood to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 5 | Audience with the King. Presentation of American pistols. | 1188 |
| 51 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wood. | Jan. 17 | Intercepted treasonable correspondence | 1189 |
| 98 | Mr. Wood to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 20 | The President’s proclamation of emancipation. | 1190 |
| 100 | do | Jan. 27 | The Hamburg International Exhibition. Imperfect information regarding the United States in Europe. | 1190 |
| 54 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wood. | Feb. 18 | Acknowledgment of despatches. The Hamburg Exhibition. | 1191 |
| 107 | Mr. Wood to Mr. Seward. | April 14 | Resolutions of Congress in regard to foreign intervention. | 1191 |
| 60 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wood. | June 13 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 1192 |
| 68 | do | Sept. 22 | The military situation | 1192 |
| 126 | Mr. Wood to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 20 | Falsehoods circulated in regard to affairs in the United States. | 1192 |
EGYPT.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| DESPATCHES. | 1862. | |||
| 23 | Mr. Thayer to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 5 | The cultivation of cotton in Egypt. Projected railway between Cairo and the Red Sea. Public sentiment in the east in regard to American affairs. | 1193 |
| 24 | do | Nov. 12 | The cotton crop. The Suez canal. Steamers building in England for the Viceroy. Foreign travel in Egypt. Death of Mohammed Habbat. | 1194 |
| 16 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Thayer. | Nov. 24 | The European press, and influences brought to bear upon it by emissaries of the insurgents. | 1197 |
| 25 | Mr. Thayer to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 28 | Celebration of the opening of the Isthmus canal. Steam communication with European ports. Proposed re-establishment of the port of Berenice, on the Red Sea. | 1197 |
| 17 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Thayer. | Dec. 2 | The cotton supply. The proposed railway from Cairo to the Red Sea. Reciprocal good wishes between the government of Egypt and of the United States. | 1198 |
| 17½ | do | Dec. 15 | The cotton supply. The Suez canal | 1199 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 28 |
Mr. Thayer to Mr. Seward. |
Jan. 27 | Reported transportation by the French government of blacks from Egpyt to Mexico for military service. Death of Said Pacha. Reception of the consular corps by the new Viceroy, Ismail Pacha. | 1199 |
| 30 | do | Feb. 17 | Disturbances between native and foreign-born residents of Egypt. Reception of a deputation of American clergymen and missionaries by the Pacha. Present condition and resources of Egypt. | 1202 |
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18 |
Mr. Seward to Mr. Thayer. | Feb. 19 | Acknowledgment of despatches and approval of proceedings. | 1204 |
| 19 | do | March 6 | The accession of Ismail Pacha | 1204 |
| 20 | do | March 23 | The reception of American clergymen and missionaries by the Viceroy. | 1204 |
| 32 | Mr. Thayer to Mr. Seward. | April 18 | Visit of Sultan Abdul Aziz to Egypt | 1205 |
| 33 | do | April 31 | Conventions made by the Viceroy with the Suez Canal Company. Prospects of the canal, and views of European governments in regard to it. | 1207 |
| 34 | do | May 8 | Arrival of Captains Speke and Grant from their expedition to discover the source of the Nile. The Suez canal. | 1209 |
| 21 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Thayer. | May 18 | The Sultan’s visit to Egypt | 1216 |
| 22 | do. | May 19 | The Suez canal | 1216 |
| 35 | Mr. Thayer to Mr. Seward. | June 9 | The expedition to the sources of the Nile and the results of the discovery. | 1217 |
| 36 | do | June 18 | Destructive murrain among Egyptian cattle. Visit of Prince Napoleon to Egypt. | 1218 |
| 24 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Thayer. | July 17 | Cotton culture in Egypt | 1219 |
MOROCCO.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| DESPATCHES. | 1863. | |||
| 9 | Mr. McMath to Mr. Seward. | April 12 | Conversation with the Moorish minister of foreign affairs in regard to intervention. Hostilities between Moorish tribes at Casablanca. | 1220 |
| 13 | do | Sept. 30 | Friendly declarations of the Moorish government. Order prohibiting the entrance of vessels of the insurgents into ports of Morocco. | 1223 |
| 9 | Mr. Seward to Mr. McMath. | Nov. 13 | Acknowledgment of preceding despatch and approval of proceedings. | 1228 |
MEXICO.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| DESPATCHES. | 1862. | |||
| 34 | Mr. Corwin to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 27 | The military situation. The opening of Congress. Arrests of foreigners. | 1229 |
| 36 | do | Nov. 19 | Military operations. Suspension of intercourse between the city of Mexico and the Gulf. | 1231 |
| 61 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Corwin. | Nov. 26 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 1232 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 64 | do | Jan. 2 | The military situation in the United States. The President’s proclamation of emancipation. | 1232 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Jan. 7 | The exportation of munitions of war and of mules and wagons from the United States. | 1233 | |
| 1862. | ||||
| 37 | Mr. Corwin to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 8 | The military situation in Mexico | 1233 |
| 38 | do | Jan. 27 | The siege of Puebla. Purchase of mules and wagons by the French. | 1234 |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 23 | The case of the Noe-Daquy | 1234 | |
| 68 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Corwin. | Feb. 25 | The purchase in the United States of munitions of war by the belligerents in Mexico. | 1235 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Feb. 25 | Case of the Noe-Daquy | 1235 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 26 | Complaints in regard to Mexican citizens resident in Texas and New Mexico. | 1236 | |
| Do | Mar. 6 | Case of the Noe-Daquy | 1136 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Mar. 6 | The same subject | 1137 | |
| 39 | Mr. Corwin to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 11 | The exportation of arms, mules, and wagons from the United States to Mexico. Communications with the diplomatic corps in Mexico in regard to protection of foreign subjects resident in Mexico. | 1237 |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 19 | European intervention in American affairs. The neutrality of the Isthmus of Panama. | 1246 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Mar. 20 | The same subjects | 1247 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | March 21 | The same subjects | 1248 | |
| Do | April 15 | Case of the Noe-Daquy | 1249 | |
| 40 | Mr. Corwin to Mr. Seward. | April 16 | Exportation of arms, munitions of war, and mules and wagons from the United States to Mexico. Siege of Puebla. | 1253 |
| 72 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Corwin. | April 18 | Exportations to Mexico. The protection of foreign subjects by diplomatic representatives. | 1253 |
| 41 | Mr. Corwin to Mr. Seward. | May 1 | The military situation in Mexico | 1254 |
| 74 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Corwin. | May 12 | Alleged impressments of Mexican citizens into the military service of the United States. | 1255 |
| 77 | do | May 22 | Illicit traffic across the Mexican frontier | 1255 |
| 78 | do | June 8 | The surrender of Puebla. Military operations. | 1255 |
| 82 | do | Aug. 8 | The position of the American legation in Mexico. | 1256 |
BRAZIL.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Webb. | Oct. 21 | Relations between British and European powers. Insurgent vessels in Rio de Janeiro. | 1257 | |
| Do | Oct. 21 | Progress of affairs in the United States | 1257 | |
| 48 | do | Dec. 26 | The President’s proclamation of emancipation. | 1258 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 42 | Mr. Webb to Mr. Seward. | March 9 | The same subject | 1258 |
| Mr. Webb to Mr. Seward. | May 7 | Correspondence with the Marquis d’Abrantes, in reference to the proceeding’s of the Alabama at Fernando de Noronha, and the action of the Brazilian local authorities. | 1260 | |
| 47 | do | May 23 | Piratical depredations and movements of the Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, and their visits to Brazilian ports. | 1265 |
| 50 | do | June 7 | The same subject | 1275 |
| 66 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Webb. | June 19 | The same subject. The interruption of diplomatic intercourse between Brazil and Great Britain. | 1277 |
| 51 | Mr. Webb to Mr. Seward. | June 23 | Movements and depredations of the pirates Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. | 1278 |
| 69 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Webb. | July 13 | The same subject | 1278 |
| 71 | do | July 25 | The same subject | 1279 |
CHILI.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| 14 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Nelson. | June 19 | Mutual relations of the United States and other American republics. | 1280 |
| 48 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 1 | The same subject | 1281 |
| 51 | do | Sept. 17 | The same subject | 1283 |
| 1863. | ||||
| Do | Jan. 15 | The same subject | 1285 |
PORTUGAL.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| 162 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 11 | Movements of piratical vessels and American cruisers. | 1288 |
| 171 | do | Nov. 5 | The same subject | 1288 |
| 173 | do | Nov. 6 | The same subject | 1291 |
| 175 | do | Nov. 8 | The same subject | 1292 |
| 176 | do | Nov. 10 | Conversation with the Duke de Soule in reference to the events and outrages at the Azores. Movements of American cruisers. | 1294 |
| 181 | do | Nov. 19 | Depredations of the Alabama. Stoppage of American merchant vessels. Efforts to counteract the pirates. | 1296 |
| 91 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey. | Dec. 24 | The same subjects | 1297 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 96 | do | Jan. 14 | The same subjects | 1297 |
| 198 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 27 | Additional vessels building for the insurgents. Portugese islands used to cover violations of the blockade. Suggested naval movements to counteract them. | 1298 |
| 199 | do | Jan. 29 | Depredations of the Alabama and her mode of obtaining supplies. | 1299 |
| 206 | do | Feb. 27 | Audience of the King to deliver the President’s congratulations on the royal marriage. | 1300 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 107 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey. | April 1 | Approval of proceedings of Mr. Harvey. Peace only possible through the restoration of the national authority throughout the republic. | 1301 |
| 211 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | April 4 | The facilities and inducements offered to settlers on public lands. | 1301 |
| 214 | do | April 9 | Congressional resolutions in regard to foreign intervention. | 1302 |
| 218 | do | April 19 | The same subject | 1303 |
| 110 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey. | April 24 | Affairs in Poland | 1304 |
| 223 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | May 2 | European projects of mediation and intervention. | 1304 |
| 237 | do | Oct. 29 | Depredations of the Georgia. Movements of American cruisers. | 1305 |
SWITZERLAND.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| DESPATCHES. | 1862. | |||
| 23 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Fogg. | Aug. 14 | Count Gasparin’s work on American affairs. | 1307 |
| 25 | do | Sept. 19 | The condition of Switzerland | 1307 |
| 26 | do | Sept. 26 | Information in Europe in regard to the United States. Immigration. | 1307 |
| 27 | do | Nov. 10 | Opinions in Switzerland in regard to affairs in the United States. | 1308 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 30 | Mr. Fogg to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 24 | The President’s proclamation of emancipation. Foreign intervention. | 1308 |
| 32 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Fogg. | Feb. 26 | Foreign projects of intervention | 1309 |
| 36 | Mr. Fogg to Mr. Seward. | April 4 | The congressional resolutions concerning foreign intervention. | 1310 |
| 47 | do | Sept. 4 | Progress of the war | 1310 |
SWEDEN AND NORWAY.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| DESPATCHES. | 1862. | |||
| 23 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Haldeman. | Nov. 18 | Insurgent emissaries in Sweden | 1312 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 26 | do | Jan. 24 | Presentation of American pistols to the King of Sweden and Norway. | 1312 |
| 28 | Mr. Haldeman to Mr. Seward. | April 24 | The congressional resolutions in regard to foreign intervention. Conversation with the minister of foreign affairs. Case of the Tordenskiold. The international postal conference. The American pistols presented to the King. The homestead law. The alleged emissaries of the insurgents in Sweden. Condition of political affairs in Europe. | 1312 |
| 28 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Haldeman. | May 16 | Acknowledgment of preceding despatch | 1314 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 31 | Mr. Haldeman to Mr. Seward. | June 20 | The President’s proclamation in regard to claims for exemption from draft on the ground of alienage. Case of the Ward Jackson. Expeditions in aid of the Polish insurrection. | 1314 |
| 29 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Haldeman. | June 22 | Approval of proceedings of Mr. Haldeman. | 1315 |
| 30 | do | June 26 | Emissaries of the insurgents in Sweden | 1316 |
| Mr. Haldeman to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 9 | The news of the victory at Gettysburg. The alleged emissaries of the insurgents in Sweden. | 1316 |
TUNIS.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| DESPATCHES. | 1863. | |||
| Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 21 | Sentiments of the Tunisian government in regard to the United States. Taxation of foreign residents. | 1318 | |
| do | May 2 | Opinions in Tunis in regard to the American war. | 1319 | |
| 11 | do | April 10 | Congressional resolutions in regard to foreign intervention. Development of the power and resources of Tunis. | 1319 |