Papers relating to foreign affairs.

GREAT BRITAIN.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1867. President’s message 1
1485 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Nov. 29 American citizens imprisoned in Great Britain and Ireland for alleged complicity in 21
Fenian movements. Cases of Warren, Nagle, and Doyle.
1488 do Dec. 4 Parliamentary document concerning American and British claims. 27
1489 do Dec. 6 Interview with Lord Stanley concerning the naturalization question. Suspension of the habeas corpus in Ireland. 30
1490 do Dec. 7 Arrest of Ricord O. S. Burke in London, charged with complicity in the Fenian conspiracy. 31
21 06 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Dec. 9 Cases of the Manchester prisoners 37
1492 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 11 Historicus on the naturalization question, and the London Times on the law of expatriation. 38
1495 do Dec. 14 Case of William J. Nagle. Attempt to blow up the Clerkenwell prison for the purpose of liberating prisoners charged with Fenianism. 44
2108 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Dec. 14 Rights of American citizens in Great Brit-tain and Ireland. Cases of Nagle, War ren, and Costello. 49
1499 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 21 Tenders his resignation as minister to England. 50
1500 do Dec. 21 Trial of John Warren for treason-felony 50
2114 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Dec. 23 Rights of American citizens in Great Britain and Ireland. 129
Tel. do Dec. 24 Counsel to be employed for Burke 130
1502 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 24 Cases of the Manchester prisoners 130
1503 do Dec. 24 Claims growing out of the late civil war in the United States. 131
2115 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Dec. 25 Arrest in London of Ricord O. S. Burke, charged with complicity in the Fenian conspiracy 132
1504 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 26 Same subject 133
2116 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Dec. 27 In view of the unsatisfactory condition of the claims controversy and the treatment of naturalized American citizens by Great Britain, the United States are not in a position to change their naturalization laws. 133
1868.
Do Jan. 6 Resignation of Mr. Adams as minister to England. 134
1513 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 8 Fenian projects in England and Ireland 134
1516 do Jan. 8 London Times on the law of allegiance 135
1517 do Jan. 11 Case of Ricord O. S. Burke, arrested in London on the charge of complicity with the Fenian conspiracy. 136
1518 do Jan. 11 Historicus on the law of allegiance 137
2118 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Jan. 13 Alabama claims, San Juan boundary, naturalization, fishery, and extradition questions, all sources of controversy between the two countries. 141
2119 do Jan. 13 Strong feeling in the United States against Great Britain, growing out of the treatment of naturalized American citizens in the latter country. 142
1521 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 15 Naturalization question. Trial of Ricord O. S. Burke. 143
2123 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Jan. 20 The question between Nicaragua and Great Britain concerning the Mosquito territory. 149
1522 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 21 Arrest of George Francis Train at Queens-town for alleged complicity in the Fenian conspiracy. 149
1525 do Jan. 25 Action of the British government in relation to the Fenian conspiracy. 150
1530 do Feb. 5 The question between Nicaragua and Great Britain concerning the Mosquito territory. 151
1531 do Feb. 5 Arrest and discharge of Michael McKeen, at Queenstown, charged with complicity in the Fenian conspiracy. 151
1535 do Feb. 11 Cases of Burke and Nagle, charged with complicity in the Fenian conspiracy. 152
1538 do Feb. 14 Ministerial crisis in Great Britain 153
2131 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Feb. 14 Inclosing correspondence with Mr. Bancroft concerning the negotiation of a naturalization treaty between Prussia and the United States. 153
Tel. do Feb. 17 Employment of counsel for Nagle 154
Tel. Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Feb. 18 Same subject 154
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Feb. 18 Questions of controversy between Great Britain and the United States. 155
1539 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Feb. 18 Questions of controversy between Great Britain and the United States. 155
1540 do Feb. 19 Employment of counsel for Nagle 156
1543 do Feb. 26 Ministerial changes in Great Britain 156
1546 do Mar. 3 Trial of William J. Nagle and others in Ireland. 157
2139 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 6 Case of Michael McKeen, arrested at Queenstown. Executive order concerning passports. 158
2141 do Mar. 7 Naturalization question. Clemency re quested in behalf of Lynch, McMahon, Warren, and Nagle. Alabama and other questions to be reserved until a conclusion is come to in regard to the naturalization question. 158
1549 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 7 Debate in the House of Commons on the Alabama question. 159
1551 do Mar. 11 Debate in the House of Commons upon the state of Ireland. 173
1552 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 11 Assistance rendered by the United States government to American citizens charged with participation in Fenian schemes in Ireland. 174
1556 do Mar. 20 Presentation to him of an address from the International League for Peace. 174
1557 do Mar. 21 Debate in the House of Commons on the question of citizenship and naturalization. 175
2144 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 23 Mode of settling the naturalization question and the San Juan boundary question When these are arranged the Alabama claims can be taken into consideration. 183
1558 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 24 Anticipated release of Nagle and others connected with the Jacmel expedition. Discharge of Stephen J. Meany 183
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 25 Naturalization question 184
Tel. Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 26 Same subject 184
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 26 Same subject 184
1562 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 28 Same subject 185
1565 do April 1 Same subject. Clemency to be shown to persons imprisoned for complicity in Fenian conspiracy. British domestic politics. 185
2151 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 4 Retirement of Mr. Adams from the mission to England. 186
Tel. Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 6 Payment of expenses of the return to the United States of liberated Fenian prisoners. 186
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 6 Same subject 186
Tel. Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 7 Same subject 187
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 7 Same subject 187
1568 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 8 The result of the debate on the Irish church bill may cause some delay in the negotiations between the two countries. 187
1569 do April 8 The result of the debate on the Irish church bill may cause some delay in the negotiations between the two countries. 188
2154 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 10 Delay of the British government on the naturalization question regretted. 188
2156 do April 13 Reforms in the system of judicial procedure affecting foreigners in Egypt. 189
1571 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 14 Case of William J. Nagle 190
1575 do April 22 American citizens imprisoned in Ireland 191
2165 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 24 Naturalization question 191
1583 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. May 2 Reforms in the system of judicial procedure affecting foreigners in Egypt. 192
1584 do May 2 Trial of Ricord O. S. Burke. Release of the Fenian prisoners. 192
1587 do May 9 Release of William J. Nagle 201
1590 do May 13 His audience with the Queen for the purpose of presenting his letter of recall. 201
33 Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. May 19 Same subject—Mr. Adams recalled 201
35 do May 22 Release of Denis O’Conner from imprisonment in Ireland. 203
5 Mr. Seward to Mr. Moran. May 27 The British government again urged to negotiate a naturalization treaty. 203
38 Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. May 29 Political situation in England 203
42 do June 3 Report of the royal commissioners concerning the working of the foreign enlistment act. 208
43 do June 5 Case of John Warren, imprisoned, charged with complicity in the Fenian conspiracy. 309
50 do June 12 Naturalization question 310
53 do June 16 Same subject. Interview with Lord Stanley. 311
12 Mr. Seward to Mr. Moran. June 16 Distribution of the “Tributes of the Nations to Abraham Lincoln.” 313
56 Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. June 20 Appointment of Mr. Reverdy Johnson as minister to England. 313
57 do June 20 Reforms in the system of judicial procedure affecting foreigners in Egypt. 314
14 Mr. Seward to Mr. Moran. June 22 Resolution of the House of Representatives regarding the release of Warren and Costello. 318
60 Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. June 27 Parliamentary debates on British affairs 319
66 do July 4 Same subject 320
70 do July 8 Distribution of the “Tributes of the Nations to Abraham Lincoln.” 320
72 do July 11 Resolution of the House of Representatives regarding the release of Messrs. Warren and Costello. Interview with Lord Stanley. 322
21 Mr. Seward to Mr. Moran. July 16 Case of William G. Halpin, charged with complicity in the Fenian conspiracy. 323
75 Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. July 18 Parliamentary debates on the subject of naturalization and expatriation. 327
2 Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. July 20 In regard to the negotiation—first, of a naturalization treaty, to be followed by one for the settlement of the San Juan boundary question; and then one concerning claims of the two governments against each other, 328
78 Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. July 25 Case of John Warren 332
80 do July 29 Parliamentary debates regarding the relations between Great Britain and Mexico. 332
82 do July 29 Comments of the British press on Mr. Banks’s bill for the protection of American citizens abroad. 333
84 do Aug. 1 Prorogation of the British Parliament 336
88 do Aug. 4 Detention of the United States steamer Wasp by the allies in the war with Paraguay. 338
89 do Aug. 5 Distribution of the “Tributes of the Nations to Abraham Lincoln.” 339
90 do Aug. 5 Cases of Halpin, Warren and Costello 341
93 do Aug. 8 Distribution of the “Tributes of the Nations to Abraham Lincoln.” 344
98 do Aug. 12 Same subject 345
100 Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. Aug. 17 Same subject 346
6 Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Aug. 25 Detention of the United States steamer Wasp by the allies in the war with Paraguay. 347
1 Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Aug. 29 Presentation of his credentials 347
4 do Aug. 29 Parliamentary document concerning the cases of Messrs. Warren and Costello. 348
12 Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Sept. 3 Civil war in Japan. Neutrality of the United States and Great Britain. 349
14 Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Sept. 12 Interview with Lord Stanley concerning the naturalization, San Juan boundary, and claims controversy. 350
15 Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Sept. 14 Presentation of Mr. Johnson’s credentials 350
16 do Sept. 14 Cases of Messrs. Warren and Costello 351
15 Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Sept. 15 Presentation of his credentials 351
18 Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Sept. 17 Commercial treaty with China 352
19 do Sept. 23 Case of William G. Halpin, charged with complicity in the Fenian conspiracy. 352
20 do Sept. 23 The San Juan boundary and the claims conventions not to be negotiated until after the naturalization question is settled. Release of Messrs. Warren and Costello. 354
20 Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Sept. 25 Same subject 356
28 do Oct. 7 Naturalization question 356
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Oct. 7 Directing that instruction No. 20 be adhered to. 357
Tel. Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Oct. 9 Naturalization protocol sent by mail 357
29 do Oct. 9 Naturalization question 357
30 do Oct. 9 Naturalization protocol inclosed. Comments 358
32 do Oct. 14 Distribution of the “Tributes of the Nations to Abraham Lincoln.” 360
35 do Oct. 17 San Juan boundary protocol inclosed. Remarks. 361
Tel. do Oct. 20 Can he sign claims convention on basis of treaty of 1853. 363
Tel. do Oct. 20 As to naming King of Prussia arbitrator in the claims convention. 364
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Oct. 24 Same subject 364
Tel. do Oct. 25 Approving naturalization protocol. Instructing Mr. Johnson to hasten claims. Claims convention. 364
31 do Oct. 26 Same subject 364
Tel. Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Oct. 27 Will try to hasten claims convention 365
40 do Oct. 28 Interview with Lord Stanley concerning the claims convention. 365
Tel. do Oct. 29 Expects to sign claims convention next week. 366
42 do Oct. 31 Same subject 366
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Nov. 7 San Juan protocol right, except President of the Swiss Confederation must be named arbitrator. Claims protocol will meet opposition. 366
36 do Nov. 7 Same subject 367
47 Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Nov. 7 Thinks claims convention will be concluded in the course of a week. 368
48 do Nov. 10 Supplementary San Juan protocol, naming President of the Swiss Confederation as arbitrator inclosed. 369
49 do Nov. 10 Claims convention assigned inclosed. Remarks. 369
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Nov. 11 Claims convention not received. Commission must sit in Washington. 374
Tel. Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Nov. 12 Same subject 374
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Nov. 12 Same subject 374
53 Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Nov. 14 Same subject 375
Tel. do Nov. 16 Same subject 376
61 do Nov. 23 Same subject. Inclosing additional article to claims convention, substituting Washington for London. 376
Tel. do Nov. 24 Same subject 377
Tel. do Nov. 24 In regard to changing San Juan boundary protocol into a convention. 377
Tel. do Nov. 26 Same subject 377
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Nov. 26 Same subject. Claims convention useless unless amended. 377
Tel. do Nov. 27 Amending claims convention of November 10. 377
47 do Nov. 27 Same subject 378
65 Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Nov. 28 Same subject 387
70 do Dec. 4 Case of Augustine E. Costello, charged with complicity in the Fenian conspiracy. 388
72 do Dec. 5 In regard to amending claims convention of November 10. 389
49 Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Dec. 7 Same subject 390
52 do Dec. 14 Same subject 391
80 Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Dec. 16 Same subject 391
Tel. do Dec. 18 Same subject 391
82 do Dec. 19 Same subject 392
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Dec. 20 Same subject 392
86 Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Dec. 23 Same subject 393
87 do Dec. 24 Same subject 394
56 Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Dec. 31 Same subject 395
1869.
58 do Jan. 2 Same subject 395
96 Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Jan. 9 Same subject 396
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Jan. 11 Same subject 396
59 do Jan. 12 Same subject 397
Tel. Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Jan. 12 Same subject 399
98 do Jan. 13 Same subject 399
Tel. do Jan. 14 Claims and San Juan boundary conventions signed as instructed. 399
Tel. Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Jan. 14 Requesting date of the signing of conventions. 399
Tel. Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Jan. 15 Reply to the latter 400
100 do Jan. 15 San Juan boundary and claims conventions assigned inclosed. Remarks. 400
64 Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Jan. 20 Extending the thanks of the President to Mr. Johnson for the able manner in which he has conducted the negotiations. 406
104 Mr. Johnson to Mr. Seward. Jan. 22 Distribution of the “Tributes of the Nations to Abraham Lincoln.” 406
106 do Jan. 30 Decision of the Paris conference rests upon the same ground that the United States has placed the Alabama claims. 406
110 do Feb. 6 Case of Augustine E. Costello. His trial in Dublin. 407
111 do Feb. 15 Diplomatic uniforms 409
112 do Feb. 17 Vindication of the negotiations concluded by him upon the subjects of naturalization, of the San Juan boundary, and of the claims convention. 411
119 do Feb. 20 Same subject 419
81 Mr. Seward to Mr. Johnson. Mar. 3 Same subject 422
BRITISH LEGATION.
1867.
Mr. Seward to Mr. Ford. Dec. 4 Case of Robert B. Lynch, imprisoned in Canada, charged with participation in the Fenian raid in that country. Clem ency requested. 422
1868.
Mr. Ford to Mr. Seward. Jan. 20 Relating to a mutual arrangement providing for relief of destitute seamen of both countries. 423
Do Jan. 20 Massacre of the crew of the bark Rover by the inhabitants of Formosa. 424
Mr. Seward to Mr. Ford. Jan. 23 Same subject 424
Mr. Ford to Mr. Seward. Jan. 31 Case of Robert B. Lynch. The British government refuse to pardon him. 425
Mr. Seward to Mr. Ford. Feb. 4 Same subject 425
Lord Stanley to Mr. Thornton. Mar. 21 Naturalization question. The British government, while willing to negotiate upon the subject, desire time to investigate their laws in order that a just and liberal treaty may be concluded. 426
Mr. Thornton to Mr. Seward. Mar. 23 Thanks of the British government for the friendly conduct of the United States consul at Lambayeque, in extending his good offices to two British subjects whose property was destroyed by the insurgents in Peru. 427
Do Mar. 23 Anticipated raid into Canada by the Fenians. 429
Mr. Seward to Mr. Thornton. April 17 Friendly conduct of the United States con sul at Lambayeque towards two British subjects. 429
Do April. 17 Arrest of foreigners in Mexico 429
1868.
Mr. Thornton to Mr. Seward. May 9 Release of Fenians, prisoners in Ireland; cases of Nagle, Nugent, Leonard, Lee, and Fitzgibbon. 430
Mr. Seward to Mr. Thornton. May 28 Fenian schemes against Canada due to the omission of Great Britain to negotiate a naturalization convention. 430
Viscount Monk to Mr. Thornton. May 31 Anticipated raid into Canada by the Fenians. 430
Mr. Seward to Mr. Thornton. July 23 Japanese affairs 431
Lord Stanley to Mr. Thornton. July 28 Resolution of the House of Representatives regarding the release of Messrs. Warren and Costello. 431
Mr. Seward to Mr. Thornton. Aug. 24 Case of Robert B. Lynch, charged with complicity in the Fenian raid into Canada. 432
Mr. Thornton to Mr. Seward. Sept. 24 Persecution of native Christians in Japan. 432
Mr. Seward to Mr. Thornton. Oct. 12 Same subject 433
Mr. Thornton to Mr. Seward. Oct. 14 Case of Robert B. Lynch, charged with complicity in the Fenian raid into Canada. 434
Mr. Seward to Mr. Thornton. Dec. 4 Same subject 434
Mr. Thornton to Mr. Seward. Dec. 5 Same subject 435
Lord Clarendon to Mr. Thornton. Dec. 24 British protocol concerning the settlement of all outstanding claims. 435

FRANCE.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1867.
157 Mr. Dix to Mr. Seward. Nov. 22 Rumor that the United States had protested against being excluded from the conference upon the Roman question. 442
158 do Nov. 26 Paragraph relating to the United States contained in the annual account of the empire. 442
160 do Nov. 29 French diplomatic papers on commercial relations with the United States. 443
173 do Dec. 31 Liability of Frenchmen naturalized under the laws of the United States to perform military service in France. 443
1868.
175 do Jan. 1 Emperor’s New Year’s day reception of the diplomatic body. 445
194 do Feb. 8 Political revolution in Japan. Japanese view of the situation. 445
152 Mr. Seward to Mr. Dix. Feb. 27 Same subject 448
231 Mr. Dix to Mr. Seward. May 26 Liability of naturalized citizens of the United States to perform military duty in France. 449
188 Mr. Seward to Mr. Dix. July 3 Same subject. A naturalization treaty between France and the United States proposed. 449
249 Mr. Dix to Mr. Seward. July 30 Same subject 450
254 do Aug. 7 Same subject 451
195 Mr. Seward to Mr. Dix. Aug. 20 Same subject 451
1868.
205 Mr. Seward to Mr. Dix. Oct. 5 Case of Philip Brailiy, a naturalized citizen of the United States, compelled to perform military service in France. 451
274 Mr. Dix to Mr. Seward. Oct. 9 Non-intervention of France in Spanish affairs. 452
279 do Oct. 19 Case of Philip Brailiy, a naturalized citizen of the United States, compelled to perform military service in France. His discharge. 453
282 do Nov. 4 Anticipated disarmament of European governments. 454
286 do Nov. 13 Distribution of the “Tributes of the Nations to Abraham Lincoln.” 455
FRENCH LEGATION.
Mr. Berthemy to Mr. Seward. Mar. 14 Relative to concluding a treaty for the amelioration of the condition of the soldiers wounded in battle. 455
Mr. Seward to Mr. Berthemy. Mar. 31 Same subject 456
Do June 10 Reception of the Chinese embassy in the United States. 456
Mr. Berthemy to Mr. Seward. Sept. 25 Disagreement on the subject of precedence among the diplomatic and consular body at Tangier. 457
Mr. Seward to Mr. Berthemy. Sept. 30 Same subject 459

RUSSIA.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1867
165 Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. Dec. 2 Case of Adolphus Portugalski, a naturalized citizen of the United States, banished from Russia because of his expatriation. 460
167 do Dec. 13 Appointment by the Chinese government of Mr. Anson Burlingame as their envoy to the treaty powers. 461
272 Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. Dec. 23 Case of Adolphus Portugalski 461
273 do Dec. 23 Hostile demonstrations of a Russian armed vessel against a United States whaling vessel in the sea of Okhotsk. 462
1868.
171 Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. Jan. 3 Schools in Russia 462
175 do Jan. 18 Hostile demonstrations of a Russian armed vessel against United States whaling vessels in the sea of Okhotsk. 465
176 do Jan. 18. Death of Prince Bazil Dolgorouky 466
278 Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. Feb. 24 Hostile demonstrations of a Russian armed vessel against United States whaling vessels in the sea of Okhotsk. 467
183 Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. Mar. 20 Same subject 469
187 do April 17 Commerce of Russia with Asia, eastern question. 469
199 do Aug. 14 Hostile demonstrations of a Russian armed vessel against United States whaling vessels in the sea of Okhotsk. 470
1868.
295 Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. Aug. 31 Same subject 472
213 Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. Oct. 19 Distribution of the “Tribute of the Nations to Abraham Lincoln.” 473
RUSSIAN LEGATION.
1867
Mr. Seward to Mr. de Stoeckl. Dec. 23 Hostile demonstrations of a Russian armed vessel against United States whaling vessels in the sea of Okhotsk. 474
Mr. de Stoeckl to Mr. Seward. Dec. 16–28 Same subject 474
1868.
Mr. Seward to Mr. de Stoeckl. Jan. 24 Proceedings attending the transfer of Alaska. 475
Mr. de Stoeckl to Mr. Seward. Feb. 5–17 Relative to the purchase of certain buildings upon property reserved by the United States government at New Archangel. 484
Do Feb. 8–20 Hostile demonstrations of a Russian armed vessel against United States whaling vessels in the sea of Okhotsk. 485
Mr. Seward to Mr. de Stoeckl. Mar. 3 In regard to the purchase of certain buildings upon property reserved by the United States government at New Archangel. 485
Mr. de Stoeckl to Mr. Seward. May 29 to June 10 Articles of the Russian code of commerce transmitted. 486
Mr. Seward to Mr. de Stoeckl. June 24 Hostile demonstrations of a Russian armed vessel against United States whaling vessels in the sea of Okhotsk. 486
Mr. Hunter to Mr. de Stoeckl. Aug. 3 Japanese affairs 486
Mr. de Stoeckl to Mr. Seward.

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Proceedings attending the transfer of Alaska. 487
Mr. Seward to Mr. de Stoeckl. Oct. 8 Same subject 488

THE NETHERLANDS.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1867.
23 Mr. Ewing to Mr. Seward. Nov. 30 Opening of the Dutch Chambers. Relations between Holland and Belgium in regard to the barrage of the Scheldt. 489
25 do Dec. 29 Probabilities of the continuance of peace in Europe. 490
1868
37 do July 15 Distribution of the “Tributes of the Nations to Abraham Lincoln.” 491
38 do Sept. 12 Same subject 491

CHINA.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1867.
1 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Nov. 28 Resignation of Mr. Burlingame as minister to China. 493
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. Dec. 14 His appointment by the Chinese government to the position of envoy to the treaty powers. 494
2 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 3 Same subject 495
1868.
3 do Jan. 11 Modification made in the duty on tea dust 500
5 do Jan. 25 Relative to Mr. Burlingame’s mission to the treaty powers. 502
8 do Mar. 13 Massacre of the crew of the bark Rover by the inhabitants of Formosa. 503
11 do April 20 Chinese indemnity fund 510
12 do May 26 Contemplated revision of the tariff and commercial articles of the treaty of 1858 between Great Britain and China. 511
13 do June 8 Modification made in the duty on tea dust 514
16 do July – Chinese opinion concerning intercourse with foreign powers. Opening up of inland waters to commerce. Working of mines by foreigners. 516
17 do July 2 Rules agreed to between the Chinese government and the foreign ministers for the conduct of the joint tribunal in cases of confiscation and fines for breach of revenue laws. 521
Mr. Browne to Mr. Seward. July 24 Scheme of the Lower California Company in relation to the proposed colonization by Chinese of the company’s grants in Sonora and Lower California. 528
Do July 24 Chinese labor on the Pacific coast and its effect upon the development of our resources. 530
18 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. July 31 Murder of the crew of the “General Sherman” by the Coreans. 544
19 do Aug. 1 Trial of F. H. B. Jenkins for setting on foot an expedition to Corea having for its object to exhume the remains of a dead sovereign, and to hold the bones for profit. 547
20 do Aug. 3 Objections of the Chinese government to having a gold mine near Chifu worked. 557
21 do Aug. 4 Relative to the granting judicial powers to all consular officers in China. 559
Mr. Seward to Mr. Browne. Aug. 17 Scheme of the Lower California Company in relation to the proposed colonization by Chinese of the company’s grants in Sonora and Lower California. 565
25 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Aug. 22 Closing of the Straw Shoe Channel in the Yangtsze River. Regulations adopted by the foreign representatives concerning the same. 565
3 Mr. Seward to Mr. Browne. Sept. 7 Rules agreed to between the Chinese government and the foreign ministers for the conduct of the joint tribunal in cases of confiscation and fines for breach of the revenue laws. 571
4 do Sept. 7 Chinese views concerning intercourse with foreign powers. Opening up of inland waters to commerce. Working of mines by foreigners. 572
6 do Sept. 8 Contemplated revision of the tariff and commercial articles of the treaty of 1858 between Great Britain and China. 572
28 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Sept. 14 Revised land regulations for the foreign settlement at Shanghai. 574
33 Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. Sept. 26 Contemplated revision of the tariff and commercial articles of the treaty of 1858 between Great Britain and China. 575
CHINESE LEGATION.
The Chinese embassy to Mr. Seward. June 2 Presentation of their letter of credence. 601
Mr. Seward to the Chinese embassy. June 3 Same subject 603

JAPAN.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1867.
70 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. Dec. 4 Opening of Neegata and Ebisuminato to foreign trade. 605
74 do Dec. 13 Brief history of the principal events which have transpired in Japan during the last 2,000 years. 606
1868
1 do Jan. 2 Opening of the ports of Hiogo and Osaka to foreign trade. 609
2 do Jan. 14 Death of Rear-Admiral Bell, Lieutenant Commander Reid, and thirteen men, by drowning off Osaka. 612
3 do Jan. 16 Political changes in Japan. Abolition of the office of Tycoon by the Mikado. 618
Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. Jan. 18 Seizure by the Japanese crew of the pilot boat of George Lewis Squire, an American citizen off Yokohama. 625
Do Jan. 23 Civil war in Japan. Ronin movement against the Tycoon. 628
Do Jan. 25 Same subject 633
42 Mr. Seward to Mr. VanValkenburgh. Jan. 27 Resignation of the powers of the Tycoon into the hands of the Mikado. 634
43 do Jan. 27 Japanese embassy to Corea in behalf of the United States. 634
7 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. Feb. 3 Commencement of the war between the Tycoon and Mikado. 635
8 do Feb. 7 Unprovoked attack by an armed party of Japanese upon the foreigners in the foreign concession at Hiogo. 641
Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. Feb. 15 Notification that any hostile encounter on sea or land within a certain limit of Kanagawa, by either party to the civil war, will be considered an infringement of the treaty between the United States and Japan. 646
9 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. Feb. 15 Particulars of the attack by the Bizen party upon the foreigners in the foreign concession at Hiogo. 649
10 do Feb. 17 Same subject. Satisfactory action on the part of the Mikado’s government in relation thereto. 656
1868.
11 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. Feb. 18 Opinion of the French minister concerning the relations of the foreign representatives with the two contending parties in Japan. 664
12 do Feb. 24 Neutrality to be observed by the foreign representatives in the civil war. 671
45 Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh Feb. 27 Political changes which have taken place in Japan. 677
13 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. Feb. 28 Action of the foreign representatives concerning the delivery of the Stonewall by the government of the United States to that of the Japanese. Return of the French minister. Position of Japanese affairs. Action of the Mikado’s government in relation to the punishment of the officers who made the attack upon the foreign settlement at Hiogo. 677
14 do March 1 Interview between the French minister and the Tycoon concerning the abdication of the latter. 679
Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. March 2 Progress of the war. Neutrality of the United States. 681
24 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. March 4 Punishment of the persons who made the attack upon the foreign settlement at Hiogo. 688
Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. March 6 Progress of the war 696
25 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. March 11 Condition of affairs at Osaka. Attack by the Japanese at Sakai upon a boat’s crew of the French ship Dupleix. 697
27 do March 23 Visit of Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Yokohama and Yedo. 704
47 Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh March 24 War in Japan 705
31 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. April 2 Postponement of the opening of Yedo and Neegata, on account of the unsettled condition of affairs. 706
32 do April 3 Arrangements made by the foreign representatives to restrict the Japanese from entering Yokohama. 706
33 do April 30 Attack by the Japanese at Kioto upon the British minister and guard. 708
35 do April 8 Punishment of the Japanese who made the attack upon the boat’s crew of the French ship Dupleix at Sakai. 711
36 do April 8 Proclamation of the Mikado’s government declaring the Tycoon and his adherents in rebellion and depriving them of their rank, and another one respecting the infliction of penalties on persons guilty of violence towards foreigners. 713
37 do April 10 Notice regarding circulation of Mexican dollars at Hiogo, and also one conceding to foreign merchants the privilege to lease or erect buildings in Hiogo. 718
38 do April 14 Progress of the war in Japan 719
39 do April 18 Arrangements made by the foreign representatives to restrict Japanese from entering Yokohama. 721
40 do April 19 Relative to the appointment by the Mi kado’s government of responsible agents to conduct the business of the port of Yokohama. 722
41 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. April 23 Political changes in Japan 724
43 do April 27 Necessity for a marine hospital at Yokohama. 728
44 do April 27 Arrival of the Stonewall at Yokohama. She is to remain under the American flag until further instructed. 730
46 do April 27 Attempt by Japanese officials to overhaul the cargo of the American ship Despatch, under the plea that smuggling of tea was attempted. 732
47 do April 28 Affairs in Japan. Arrival of the Stonewall. 733
51 Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh. April 30 Political and military events in Japan. Relative to the delivery of the Stonewall. 733
52 do May 20 Relative to the delivery of the Stonewall to the Japanese government. 734
50 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. May 25 Political and military events in Japan 735
52 do May 26 Canonization of the persons who were punished for the murder of the boat’s crew of the French ship Dupleix at Sakai. 743
53 do May 26 Attempt by Japanese officials to overhaul the cargo of the American ship Despatch, under the plea that smuggling of tea was attempted. 744
54 do May 29 Shipment of Japanese to the Hawaiian Islands as coolies. 746
55 do May 30 Proclamation by the Mikado prohibiting Christianity in Japan. 749
57 do June 4 Political and military events in Japan 751
53 Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh. June 8 Same subject. Case of the Stonewall. Mr. Van Valkenburgh instructed to recognize the government approved by the Japanese people. 755
54 do June 14 Próclamation by the Mikado prohibiting Christianity in Japan. 757
59 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. June 14 Political and military events in Japan. Neutrality of Great Britain and the United States in the war. 758
61 do June 26 Political and military events in Japan 762
65 do July 3 Refusal of the United States to deliver the Stonewall to the Japanese authorities until peace shall have been restored in Japan. 763
66 do July 6 Election of Mr. Benson as municipal director for Yokohama. 765
67 do July 8 Persecution of native Christians in Japan. 766
68 do July 13 Political and military events in Japan 772
69 do July 13 Relating to the opening up to trade of the port of Neegata. 776
55 Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh. July 15 Shipment of Japanese to the Hawaiian Islands as coolies. 778
56 do July 15 Canonization of the persons who were punished for the murder of the boat’s crew of the French ship Dupleix at Sakai. 779
57 do July 18 Political and military events in Japan 779
74 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. July 21 Measure adopted by the foreign representatives for the safety of Yokohama. 780
75 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. July 22 Opening of the port of Neegata to trade. Declaration of the Mikado’s government to make Osaka a port of entry and Yedo an open city only. 781
76 do July 25 Political and military events in Japan 783
78 do Aug. 3 Osaka to be opened as a port of entry 785
79 do Aug. 10 Arrangement for the sale of leases of ground at Hiogo and Osaka. 786
80 do Aug. 13 Political and military events in Japan 788
83 do Aug. 15 Persecution of native Christians in Japan. 796
84 do Aug. 19 Desire of the Japanese government to revise the duty on tea and silk. 804
85 do Aug. 20 Political and military events in Japan 805
86 do Aug. 24 Same subject 807
87 do Aug. 24 Indemnity for the murder of the men of the French ship Dupleix. 808
89 do Aug. 26 Invitation of the local Japanese authorities to the foreign representatives to remove their legation to Osaka. 809
62 Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh. Sept. 3 Political and military events in Japan 809
63 do Sept. 3 Same subject 810
66 do Sept. 4 Relative to the transfer of the Stonewall to the Japanese authorities. 811
69 do Sept. 5 Persecution of native Christians in Japan. 811
71 do Sept. 7 Measures adopted by the foreign representatives for the safety of Yokohama. 813
72 do Sept. 7 Opening of the port of Neegata to trade. Osaka to be made a port of entry, and Yedo an open city only. 813
75 do Sept. 7 Same subject 813
91 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. Sept. 9 Arrangement adopted for the transportation of rice from Osaka and Hiogo to other open ports in Japan. 814
92 do Sept. 11 Insult offered to the Prussian chargé d’affaires by retainers of the representatives of the Mikado. 815
93 do Sept. 12 Political and military events in Japan 817
94 do Sept. 17 Same subject 819
95 do Sept. 17 Intention of the Mikado to reside at Yedo, and to change the name of that capital to East Kioto. 820
97 do Sept. 18 Relative to the transfer of the Stonewall to the Japanese authorities. 821
98 do Sept. 19 Same subject 823
99 do Sept. 25 Political and military events in Japan 823
100 do Sept. 27 Same subject 826
101 do Sept. 27 Same subject 826
79 Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh. Oct. 5 Same subject 827
83 do Oct. 5 Persecution of native Christians in Japan 827
85 do Oct. 5 Political and military events in Japan 828
108 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. Oct. 23 Same subject 829
110 do Oct. 26 Same subject 832
112 do Nov. 4 Canonization of the persons who were punished for the murder of the boat’s crew of the French ship Dupleix at Sakai. 833
114 do Nov. 7 Political and military events in Japan 833
115 do Nov. 11 Treaty between Sweden and Norway, and Japan, signed by the Mikado. 837
90 Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh Nov. 12 Political and military events in Japan 838
92 do Nov. 12 Relative to the transfer of the Stonewall to the Japanese authorities. 838
117 Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. Nov. 17 Financial affairs in Japan 838
119 do Nov. 20 Political and military events in Japan 839
120 do Nov. 23 Same subject 842
122 do Nov. 24 Same subject 843
124 do Nov. 24 Same subject 844
125 do Nov. 25 Journey of the Mikado to Yedo. Description of the procession. 844