List of papers, with their contents.

Circulars from the Department of State.

		Page.
Proclamation of Feb. 25, 1871	Mutual abolition of discriminating duties between the United States and Portugal	911
Mr. Fish’s circular of December 12, 1870	As to the transmission of private letters in the Government dispatch bags	23
Mr. Fish’s circular of March 13, 1871	Same subject	23
Mr. Fish’s circular of May 1, 1871	As to the abuses of United States protection in eastern countries	24
Mr. Fish’s circular of May 2, 1871	The laws of various countries as to military service; and the effect of naturalization	24
Mr. Fish’s circular of June 16, 1871	Extending the protection of the United States, at the request of the Swiss government, to Swiss citizens; and defining the relations of the consular and diplomatic officers of the United States to that government	28

AUSTRIA.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
1	Mr. Jay to Mr. Davis.	Sept. 6	The church question. The relations of Austria and Germany. The political condition of Europe.	29
2	Mr. Jay to Mr. Fish.	Sept. 10	Same general subjects. Incloses translations of documents from the minister of worship, in Bavaria, against the dogma of infallibility.	31
3	do	Sept. 18	Result of the elections. Internal polity of the empire. Incloses: 1. The imperial message to the Diet of Prague, (translation.) 2. An article on the Austrian election, translated from the Berlin Zeitung.	34

BOLIVIA.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
4	Mr. Markbreit to Mr. Fish.	April 11	Projects for the navigation of the Amazon, and the construction of a railroad round the Madeira Rapids.	38
5	do	May 15	Inclosing a decree of the Bolivian government regarding the diplomatic prosecution of claims.	39
6	do	Aug. 28	The plans for the navigation of the Amazon, and the construction of the railroad round the Madeira Rapids, promise to be successful.	41

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BRAZIL.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1870.
7	Mr. Blow to Mr. Fish.	Nov. 5	American emigrants in Brazil	43
		1871.
8	Mr. Fish to Mr. Wright.	Jan. 31	Relative to the property placed in Mr. Washburn’s hands in Paraguay.	43
9	Mr. Fish to Mr. Blow.	Feb. 22	The views of the Department as to the action of legations upon private claims founded on contracts made out of the United States.	44
10	Mr. Wright to Mr. Fish.	Mar. 20	The property placed under Mr. Washburn’s protection in Paraguay.	45
11	do	Mar. 24	Same subject	45
12	do	May 22	Same subject. Inclosing a note from Mr. Wright to Mr. Correia.	45
13	Mr. Fish to Mr. Wright.	May 25	Same subject	47
14	Mr. Fish to Mr. Partridge.	June 10	Navigation of the Madeira River	47
45	Mr. Wright to Mr. Fish.	June 10	Inclosing a note from Mr. Correia concerning the invasion of the United States legation, at Asuncion, by Brazilian soldiers.	48
16	do	July 13	Inclosing a memorandum from Mr. Correia to the Italian minister, at Rio, on the same subject.	52
17	Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish.	Aug. 26	Same subject. Inclosing the official report of the Brazilian commander-in-chief and other documents.	60
18	do	Sept. 8	The emigrants from the United States to Brazil.	64

CHILI.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
19	Mr. Root to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 15	A trip across the Andes	65

CHINA.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1870.
20	Mr. Low to Mr. Fish.	Oct. 25	Inclosing, with comments, a correspondence between the foreign representatives and the Chinese government, regarding the punishment of the Tien-tsin rioters.	68
21	do	Nov. 22	Preparations for the proposed expedition to Corea.	73
22	do	Dec. 15	Settlement of claims for damages by the Tien-tsin riots.	75
23	do	Dec. 27	His proceedings to prevent a popular demonstration at the execution and burial of the Tien-tsin rioters.	76
		1871.
24	do	Jan. 10	China; its social and political organization, its relations with the people and governments of other nations, and its possible future.	77
		1871.
25	Mr. Low to Mr. Fish.	Jan. 15	Return of the missionaries to Fung-Chow. Assurances that they will be protected in the future.	87
26	do	Feb. 10	The changes proposed in the revision of the French treaty reviewed. The United States little interest in them.	89
27	Mr. Fish to Mr. Low.	Mar. 20	Calling attention to the necessity of a better light-house system on the coast of China: and asking his views thereon.	95
28	Mr. Low to Mr. Fish.	Mar. 20	The missionary question. Inclosing a memorandum of the Chinese government thereupon, and regulations proposed by that government regarding Christians. Also inclosing Mr. Low’s reply thereto, and a note from Wan-tsiang to Sir Rutherford Alcock. Mr. Low’s views touching the regulations.	97
29	do	April 3	Inclosing a note from the Chinese government regarding a letter from Mr. Low to the King of Corea.	111
30	do	May 13	Inclosing a memorandum from Chinese laborers in Peru to the Emperor, which Mr. Low has forwarded to the government.	112
31	do	May 13	Is on his way to Corea	115
32	do	May 31	Proceedings in the Corean expedition to date. Inclosing correspondence with Corean officials and instructions to surveying party.	116
33	do	June 2	Attack upon the surveying party of the expedition. Transmitting report thereof.	121
34	do	June 15	Further account of the Corean expedition. Interviews with native Christians.	124
35	do	June 20	Giving an account of the capture of the forts, and inclosing long correspondence with Corean officials.	126
36	do	July 6	Review of the Corean question and of the operations; transmitting a communication from Mr. Drew to the guardian general Foo-Ping, prefecture.	142
37	Mr. Williams, to Mr. Fish.	July 26	Transmitting the answer of Prince Kung to the memorial of the Chinese laborers in Peru.	149
38	Mr. Low to Mr. Fish.	Aug. 5	The Tien-tsin riots. The Russian consul allowed to take part in. the examination of persons charged with the murder of Russian subjects.	152
39	Mr. Fish to Mr. Low.	Sept. 20	Refers to his communication of June 20. Disapproves of a portion of Mr. Drew’s correspondence with the Corean officials.	153
40	Mr. Davis to Mr. Low.	Oct. 19	The missionary question. Mr. Low’s course approved. The United States insist upon treaty rights, but make no further demands. Incloses a draft of an instruction from the British, government on the same subject. Also, an English translation from a French translation of the note of the Yamên, and of the regulations which were sent by Mr. Low March 20, 1871.	153
41	Mr. Geo. F. Seward to Mr. Davis.	Aug. 22.	Elaborate review of the causes of the Tien-tsin riots.	165

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Consular correspondence.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
42	Mr. Bailey to Mr. Davis.	April 7	The coolie trade. Decision of the supreme court of the colony of Hong-Kong.	194
43	do	April 25	The coolie trade	207
44	do	May 12	The coolie trade with Peru. Correspondence with the governor of Macao.	210
45	do	June 10	Same subjects	212
46	do	June 10	Inclosing decision of the supreme court on the coolie trade.	215
47	do	Sept. 12	Inclosing a correspondence with the local authorities on the subject of the coolie trade.	219
48	Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis.	Oct. 27	Chinese emigration to Cuba. Official report of the authorities in Havana on that subject.	221
49	Mr. Low to Mr. Fish.	Sept. 7	Recommending establishment of a school at Peking, and appropriation of Chinese indemnity fund for its support.	226
50	do	Sept. 9	Recommending that a salaried consul be appointed at Tientsin.	227

COLOMBIA.

Correspondence between the Department of State and the legation of the United Stales at Bogota.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1870.
51	Mr. Fish to Mr. Hurlbut.	Dec. 14	As to the interference by local authorities with the estate of a deceased citizen of the United States.	229
		1871.
52	do	April 10	As to arrears due the United States under the awards of the joint commission of September, 1857.	229
53	do	June 21	The seizure of the steamer Montijo	230
54	Mr. Hurlbut to Mr. Fish.	July 3.	The application of the Colombian government for an extension of time of payment.	238
55	do	Aug. 5	Seizure of the Montijo	238
56	do	Aug. 17	Same subject. Inclosing note from Mr. Zapata to Mr. Hurlbut.	239
57	do	Aug. 27	Same subject. Inclosing Mr. Hurlbut’s reply	240
58	Mr. Fish to Mr. Hurlbut.	Oct. 11	The steamer Montijo	241
59	do	Oct. 24	Reasons why proceedings against Panama Railroad Company should not be pressed.	242

Correspondence between the Department of State and the Colombian legation at Washington.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
60	Mr. Perez to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 7	As to the rights of Colombian vessels under the treaty of December, 1846.	242
61	Mr. Fish to Mr. Perez.	Feb. 8	In reply to the foregoing. Remarks as to the supposed termination of the treaty of 1846.	243
		1871.
62	Mr. Perez to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 13	Same subject	244
63	Mr. Fish to Mr. Perez.	Feb. 16	Same subject	246
64	Mr. Perez to Mr. Fish.	April 27	Same subject. The treaty appears to be still in force.	246
65	Mr. Fish to Mr. Perez.	May 27	Same subject. Review of the correspondence.	247
66	Mr. Perez to Mr. Fish.	May 3	Asking for reply	248
67	Mr. Fish to Mr. Perez.	May 11	The United States cannot subsidize steamships without the previous assent of Congress.	249

COSTA RICA.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
68	Mr. Fish to Mr. Blair.	Jan. 21	As to the survey of a route for a wagon-road or railway across the continent.	249
69	Mr. Blair to Mr. Fish.	Mar. 10	The same subject	250
70	do	June 25	Proposed payment of the Costa Rican debt to the United States.	250
71	do	July 13	Observances on the 4th of July	252
72	Mr. Hunter to Mr. Blair.	July 15	As to the proposed payment of the Costa Rican debt.	252
73	Mr. Blair to Mr. Fish.	Sept. 13	A contract concluded for the construction of a railroad.	252

ECUADOR.

Correspondence between the Department of State and the legation of the United States at Quito.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1870.
74	Mr. Fish to Mr. Wing.	Dec. 15 1871.	Measure of protection to be given to natives of Ecuador, naturalized as citizens of the United States, and returning to Ecuador to reside.	253
75	Mr. Wing to Mr. Fish.	Jan. 5	Concerning cundurango	254
76	do	Jan. 25	Same subject	256
77	do	Jan. 30	The regulations of the fire department at Guyaquil as affecting citizens of the United States.	257
78	do	Feb. 15	The same subject	259
79	Mr. Fish to Mr. Wing.	March 3	Approval of his course	260
80	Mr. Wing to Mr. Fish.	July 3	Armistice between Spain and the allied republics.	260
81	do	Aug. 26	Cundurango	261
82	do	Sept. 14	Same subject	263

Correspondence between the Department of State and the legation of Ecuador in Washington.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
83	Mr. Flores to Mr. Fish.	Mar. 14	Concerning cundurango	264

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FRANCE.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1870.
84	Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish.	Nov. 18	Protection of Germans in France; difficulties attending it.	266
85	do	Nov. 21	Condition of Paris	270
86	do	Dec. 3	Reasons for remaining in Paris	270
87	do	Dec. 5	Military condition of Paris	271
88	Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne.	Dec. 6	Violation of Consul Montagnie’s dwelling by French authorities.	272
89	Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 12	French account of the battle of Velliers	273
90	do	Dec. 12	Condition of Paris	275
91	do	Dec. 19	Same subject	275
92	do	Dec. 26 1871.	Unsuccessful sortie. Condition of Paris	276
93	do	Jan. 2	Military condition. Protection to Germans	277
94	do	Jan. 9	Consul Montagnie’s claim	278
95	do	Jan. 9	Bombardment of Paris. Condition of the city. Lack of fuel.	278
96	do	Jan. 16	Bombardment of Paris. Action of the diplomatic corps. Condition of the city.	280
97	do	Jan. 16	Protection of Germans. Expense of it	282
98	do	Jan. 23	Transmitting correspondence with Prince Bismarck and others relative to the legation dispatch-hag between London and Paris.	283
99	do	Jan. 25	Condition of Paris. Military operations; beginning of the insurrection.	288
100	Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne.	Jan. 24	Approves his course as to taxing apartments of American citizens.	290
101	Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish.	Jan. 30	Transmitting letter from Count Bismarck, regarding the dispatch-hag.	290
102	do	Jan. 30	Surrender of Paris	291
103	do	Jan. 30	Inclosing correspondence between Count Bismarck and the diplomatic corps on the bombardment of Paris.	292
104	do	Feb. 4	Further correspondence as to the dispatch-bag.	295
105	do	Feb. 5	Revictualling Paris; general resumé of the siege.	296
106	do	Feb. 18	Transmitting correspondence with M. Favre on the New York remittance for the poor of France.	298
107	do	Feb. 21	Political situation of France	298
108	Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne.	Feb. 24	His course as to the dispatch-bag approved.	299
109	Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 28	The treaty of peace; its provisions; and bow received.	301
110	do	Mar. 1	Entry of the Germans into Paris	302
111	do	Mar. 2	Ratification of the treaty	305
112	do	Mar. 8	Departure of the Germans from Paris	305
113	do	Mar. 15	Steps taken for the protection of American property in Paris.	306
114	Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish.	Mar. 17	Political condition of France Spread of the insurrection in Paris.	309
115	Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish.	Mar. 19	Rapid spread of the insurrection	310
116	do	Mar. 20	Departure of members of M. Thier’s government for Versailles. Insurgents in possession of Paris.	311
117	Mr. Fish to M r. Washburne.	Mar. 21	Cordial approval of his course and Colonel Hoffman’s. Notifies him that Congress has made appropriation for extra expenses, &c.	312
		1870.
118	Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish.	Mar. 23	Spread of the insurrection	312
119	do	Mar. 27	Communist elections. Condition of affairs	316
120	do	Mar. 30	Provisions sent from Boston for the sufferers by the war.	317
121	do	Mar. 30	Proclamation of communist elections. Installation of communist government. Condition of Paris	318
122	do	April 1	General condition of affairs	320
123	do	April 2	Condition of Paris. Engagement at Neuilly.	321
124	Mr. Fish to Mr. Washhurne.	April 3	His course in protecting the property of Americans approved.	322
125	Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish.	April 4	A battle between the insurgents and the Versailles troops. Condition of Paris.	323
126	do	April 6	Continued fighting. Imprisonment of the archbishop of Paris. Spread of communism. Condition of Paris.	324
127	do	April 8	Thanks for the approval of his conduct	326
128	do	April 9	Continued fighting. Condition of Paris	326
129	do	April 13	Condition of affairs	327
130	do	April 14	Spread of communism. Decree for destruction of column in Place Vendôme.	328
131	do	April 18	General alarm. Vigor of the commune. Invasion of legations. Communists not disposed to treat.	329
132	do	April 20	Condition of Paris. Devastation and ruin everywhere.	330
133	do	April 23	His efforts to secure the release of the archbishop of Paris. His interview with the archbishop in prison.	332
134	do	April 25	The same subject	333
135	do	April 25	Further efforts to protect the property and persons of American citizens.	334
136	Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne.	April 28	The claim of Albert C. Fougen	335
137	Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish.	April 28	General condition of affairs	336
138	do	May 2	Arrest of Cluseret. Military condition. Dangerous condition of the archbishop of Paris.	336
139	do	May 5	Military condition. Germans in Paris	338
140	do	May 11	Military condition. Wrangles in the commune, and demoralization thereof.	339
141	do	May 16	Destruction of M. Thiers’s house. General condition of affairs. Outrages of the commune.	341
142	do	May 19	General condition of affairs. Protection of Germans by Mr. Washburne.	344
143	do	May 22	The Versailles troops enter Paris. Fighting all day.	345
144	do	May 24	Narration of events taking place in Paris; fighting in the streets; the Tuilleries and other buildings burned; arrests of innocent, persons.	347
145	Mr. Hoffman to Mr. Fish.	May 26	General condition of affairs	351
146	Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish.	June 15	Arrival of German chargé d’affaires at Paris.	352
147	do	June 29	Relative to the imprisonment and death of the archbishop of Paris.	352
		1870.
148	Mr. Hoffman to Mr. Fish.	Aug. 18	Conveying thanks for aid sent from the United States.	357

GERMANY.

Correspondence between the Department of State and the legation of the United States at Berlin.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1870
149	Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish.	Nov. 29	The union of Germany complete	358
150	Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft.	Dec. 6	Instructions as to a tradesmark convention	359
151	do	Dec. 16	Acknowledgment of his dispatch of November 29.	360
152	Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 17	French efforts to acquire German territory previous to the war.	361
153	do	Dec. 17	The right of the neutral powers to communicate with their diplomatic agents in Paris during the siege; inclosing correspondence between the diplomatic corps and Count Bismarck, and also other correspondence.	362
		1871.
154	do	Jan. 7	The new empire; its relations with Austria. The Black Sea question.	365
155	do	Jan. 9	The tradesmark convention	370
156	Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft.	Jan. 16	[Telegram.] Detention of dispatch-bags at Paris	370
157	do	Jan. 17	Inclosing correspondence with Baron Gerolt about exemption of private property from capture at sea.	371
158	Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish.	Jan. 18	Detention of dispatch-bags at Paris	371
159	do	Jan. 21	The same subject; inclosing Count Bismarck’s reply.	372
160	do	Feb. 1	Probable terms of peace. Good feeling between Germany and America.	373
161	do	Feb. 6	Transmission of the Paris dispatch-bags	374
162	do	Feb. 6	Exemption of private property from capture at sea.	375
163	do	Feb. 23	French losses in the war	376
164	Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft.	Feb. 24	The neutral’s right of communication with its agents through the belligerent’s lines.	377
165	Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 10	Terms of peace	378
166	do	Mar. 22	Reception of the President’s message in Europe. Liberal character of the Diet.	379
167	do	April 8	Delivers to the Emperor the President’s letter of congratulation.	380
168	Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft.	April 17	Acknowledging his dispatch of March 22	380
169	Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish.	April 10	Relations of Germany to the Papacy	381
170	do	April 25	Constitution of the upper house in the German Parliament.	382
171	do	May 6	Inclosing copy of the constitution of the empire.	383
		1871.
172	Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish.	May 29	Uncertain when diplomatic relations will be renewed with France.	394
173	do	May 30	The treaty of Washington	394
174	do	June 5	Still uncertain when diplomatic relations will be renewed with France. Political condition of Alsace and Lorraine.	395
175	do	June 12	Preparations for the fête. Extension of diplomatic relations in the east; probable speedy renewal of same with France.	396
176	do	June 20	Triumphal entry of the army into Berlin. Account of the fêtes.	397
177	Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft.	July 18	Instructing him to request the Emperor to act as arbitrator under the treaty of Washington.	399
178	Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish.	July 29	Bequests the Emperor to act as arbitrator.	400
179	do	Aug. 21	The Emperor consents to act as arbitrator.	411

Correspondence between the Department of State and the German legation at Washington.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1870.
180	Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt.	Nov. 21	The tight of the United States to communicate with their diplomatic representative at Paris during the siege.	401
		1871.
181	Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish.	Jan. 14	Transmitting telegram from Count Bismarck revoking declaration as to exemption of private property from capture at sea.	403
182	Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt.	Jan. 14	Inquiring whether the revocation affected vessels of the United States.	403
183	Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish.	Jan. 16	Answer to Mr. Fish’s note of January 14	404
184	Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt.	Jan. 19	Inquires again, Baron Gerolt having misapprehended the purport of his note.	405
185	Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish.	Jan. 20	Refers to Berlin for information	406
186	do	Feb. 9	Incloses telegram from Count Bismarck on the same subject.	407
187	do	Feb. 16	Incloses a correspondence between the diplomatic corps and Count Bismarck on permission to foreigners to leave Paris.	407
188	Count Bismarck to Baron Gerolt.	Feb. 28	[Delivered by Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish personally.] In acknowledgment of the receipt of the President’s congratulations.	410
189	Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish.	Mar. 1	Inclosing a note from Count Bismarck on the effect of the revocation of the declaration as to exemption of private property from capture.	411
190	Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt.	Mar. 9	Acknowledging the preceding note	412
191	Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish.	June 23	Announcing his departure	412
192	Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt.	June 26	Expressing the regret of the President and of Mr. Fish at the baron’s departure.	413
193	Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish.	June 26	Transmitting a communication from Count Bismarck on certain conduct of the French navy toward a German corvette.	413

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GREAT BRITAIN.

1. Correspondence between the Department of State and the United States Legation at London.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1870.
194	Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 7	Enters on the discharge of his duties as charge d’affaires.	415
195	do	Dec. 8	The Russian question	415
196	do	Dec. 30	Foreign enlistment act of 1870. Case of the international.	417
		1871.
197	do	Jan. 5	Appointment of General Schenck well received in England.	418
198	do	Jan. 15	[Telegram.] Departure of Fenians	420
199	do	Jan. 19	Transmits a note to Mr. Jules Favre from Lord Granville, inviting him to the London conference.	420
200	do	Jan. 19	Proceedings in the case of the international.	423
201	Mr. Fish to Mr. Moran.	Jan. 21	[Telegram.] Direction to tell Mr. Washburne that Shenandoah is at his disposal at Havre.	430
202	Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish.	Jan. 26	Has complied with, instructions regarding Shenandoah.	431
203	Mr. Fish to General Schenck.	Feb. 3	Detains him in Washington to act on the Joint High Commission.	432
204	Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 4	Concerning French affairs. Inclosing text of convention for the German occupation of the forts of Paris.	433
205	do	March 8	Transmitting British Blue Book on the departure of Lord Lyons from Paris.	436
206	Mr. Fish to General Schenck.	May 25	Transmitting copy of the ratification of the treaty for exchange.	446
207	Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish.	June 5	Reports arrival of General Schenck	447
209	General Schenck to Mr. Fish.	June 22	Exchange of ratifications of the treaty of Washington.	448
210	Mr. Fish to General Schenck.	June 20	Consular convention; authority to consuls to administer oaths.	449
211	General Schenck to Mr. Fish.	June 29	Successes in Corea	449
212	Mr. Fish to General Schenck.	July 18	Joint notes under the treaty of Washington.	450
213	General Schenck to Mr. Fish.	Aug. 8	Debate on the treaty in the House of Commons.	452
214	do	Aug. 9	Same subject	471
215	Mr. Fish to General Schenck.	Aug. 11	Joint notes under the treaty of Washington.	479
216	Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish.	Aug. 17	Appointment of arbitrator	480
217	do	Aug. 17	Appointments for the claims commission at Washington.	481
218	do	Sept. 14	Appointments under the treaty	483

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2. Correspondence with the British legation at Washington.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
219	Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton.	April 29	A part of the wagon-road between Fort Garry and the Lake of the Woods, said to be in United States territory.	485
220	Sir Edw’d Thornton to Mr. Fish.	May 1	Acknowledging the foregoing	485
221	Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton.	May 8	Proposing an arrangement for the fisheries for the coming season.	485
222	Sir Edw’d Thornton to Mr. Fish.	May 9	An acknowledgment of the foregoing	486
223	do	May 24	Asking this Government to name an arbitrator to decide the disputed boundary between Liberia and the British possessions. Inclosing a copy of instructions from Lord Granville, dated October 31, 1870.	487
224	Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton.	June 24	Urging an arrangement about the fisheries during the present season.	489
225	Sir Edw’d Thornton to Mr. Fish.	June 26	Answer to the foregoing	490
226	Sir Edw’d Thornton to Mr. Davis.	July 11	The alleged encroachments of the Canadian wagon-road on the territory of the United States.	490
227	Mr. Davis to Sir Edward Thornton.	July 14	Answer to the foregoing	492
228	Mr. Pakenham to Mr. Davis.	July 26	Fishing laws not to be enforced this season in Prince Edward’s Island.	492
229	Mr. Pakenham to Mr. Fish.	July 27	Appointment of Mr. Russell Gurney	492
230	Mr. Davis to Mr. Pakenham.	Aug. 9	Enforcement of fishing laws in Newfoundland.	493
231	Mr. Pakenham to Mr. Davis.	Aug. 15	Appointment of British arbitrator	493
232.	Mr. Davis to Mr. Pakenham.	Aug. 19	Acknowledges foregoing, and informs him of the American appointments.	494
233	Mr. Pakenham to Mr. Davis.	Sept. 18	American fishermen will be allowed to take seals within territorial jurisdiction of Newfoundland, on condition of admission into United States, free of duty, of produce of Newfoundland seal fisheries.	494
234	Mr. Davis to Mr. Pakenham.	Sept. 23	Acknowledges above. Promises consideration. The proposal is one requiring congressional approval.	494

3. The Treaty of Washington.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
235			Protocols of conferences between the high commissioners on the part of the United States of America, and the high commissioners on the part of Great Britain.	495
236			Treaty between the United States and Great Britain concluded May 8, 1871.	516

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4. Payment to Great Britain under the treaty of July 1, 1863.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
237	The President to the governor of New York.	Nov. 29	Recommends legislation extending to British subjects the use of certain canals within the State, on terms of equality with citizens of the United States, in accordance with the treaty of May 8, 1871.	531
238	Mr. Fish to Mr. Akerman.	Aug. 1	Inclosing a memorandum from Sir Edward Thornton, in regard to the deduction of taxes due Pierce County, Washington Territory; also a letter from Messrs. Garfield and Poland to the Secretary of State, transmitting a statement of the taxes claimed to be due. Mr. Fish asks the opinion of the Attorney General.	532
239	Mr. Akerman to Mr. Fish.	Aug. 7	Gives an opinion that the taxes referred to should not be withheld.	538
240	Mr. Hartley to Mr. Fish.	Sept. 2	Inclosing a letter from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and saying there is no unpaid tax due the United States assessed against the property of the Puget’s Sound Agricultural Company.	539

GREECE.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
241	Mr. Tuckerman to Mr. Fish.	Jan. 14	Review of the political events of the year.	540

GUATEMALA.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
242	Mr. Hudson to Mr. Fish.	July 31	Has extended the protection of the legation to foreigners.	542
243	Mr. Davis to Mr. Hudson.	Sept. 6	Such protection should be limited to good offices.	542
244	Mr. Fish to Mr. Hudson.	Oct. 9	Afore extended instructions on the same subject.	543

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1870.
245	Mr. Pierce to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 27 1871.	The loss of the Saginaw	543
246	do	Jan. 18	Same subject. The rescue of the survivors	549
247	do	Jan. 23	Urging the establishment of a monthly line of mail-steamers between San Francisco and Australia.	551
248	do	Mar. 29	Has conveyed the thanks of the United States to the Hawaiian government for the aid rendered to the officers and crew of the Saginaw.	565

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HAYTI.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
249	Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett.	Feb. 9	Interference of Hayti with the republic of Santo Domingo. The United States look with disfavor upon it.	566
250	do	May 27	A change in the ministry in Hayti	567
251	Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett.	June 24	The interference of Hayti with the affairs of Santo Domingo still continues.	568
252	Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bassett.	Sept. 11	Same subject. Mr. Bassett instructed to keep vigilant watch.	568
253	Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish.	Oct. 3	Same subject. Incloses the correspondence between Mr. Bassett and the Haytian government on the subject.	569

HONDURAS.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
254	Mr. Baxter to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 7	Probable war between San Salvador and Honduras, and causes thereof.	572
255	do	Feb. 13	Same subject. The United States guarantee of the neutrality of the Honduras railroad. Inclosing correspondence.	574
256	Mr. Fish to Mr. Baxter.	Mar. 20	The true construction of the guarantee	577
257	Mr. Baxter to Mr. Fish.	April 1	The progress of the war. Correspondence as to the treaty of guarantee.	577
258	Mr. Fish to Mr. Baxter.	May 12	Instructions as to the obligation of the United States to maintain the neutrality of the railroad.	581

JAPAN.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
259	Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish.	Jan. 20	Assassination of British subjects at Yedo. Joint diplomatic representation relating thereto.	582
260	Mr. Fish to Mr. De Long.	Jan. 21	Not desirable to urge private claims without previous reference to the Department.	584
261	Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 16	Japanese reply to joint representation regarding the assassination of British subjects.	585
262	do	Mar. 8	Correspondence relating to regulations for preventing use of fire-arms, &c.	586
263	do	Mar. 14	The Japanese calendar. Christianity in Japan; transmits a memoir relating thereto.	589
264	do	June 17	Suggesting amendments of laws regulating judicial proceedings.	590
266	do	July 2	Reciprocal notices that a revision of the treaties will be claimed in 1872.	595
267	do	July 15	Japanese government ask the United States to procure a competent legal adviser for them.	595
268	do	Sept. 4	Political changes in Japan. Centralization. Abolition of feudality. The daimios.	597
		1871.
269	Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish.	Sept. 4	Arrival of General Capron and assistants. Restrictions as to recommendation by United States diplomatic and consular agents of citizens of United States for positions under governments to which they are accredited.	604
270	Mr. Davis to Mr. De Long.	Oct. 17	Acknowledging above. Proceedings approved. Subject will be brought to attention of Congress.	605
271	Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish.	Oct. 8	Necessity of reforms in legislation affecting legation.	606

MEXICO.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1870.
272	Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson.	Nov. 16,	Responsibility of Mexico for the robberies at Guayamas.	607
273	do	Dec. 12	Instructs him to ask co-operation of Mexican government to prevent depredations by Indians on the Rio Grande.	607
274	Mr Nelson to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 22 1871	Transmitting correspondence relating to the free zone.	608
275	do	Jan. 10,	Mexico is disposed to co-operate with the United States to prevent the depredations of Indians. Inclosing correspondence. Suggestions as to the removal of Indians.	610
276	do	Jan. 23	Commencement of Tehuantepec Railway	612
277	do	Jan. 23	Inclosing correspondence relating to the steamer Forward.	613
278	Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson.	Feb. 7	The assent of the Mexican Congress necessary to the entrance of United States troops into the Republic to act against Indians.	618
279	Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 10	Excesses in consequence of German celebration of the capture of Paris.	619
280	Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson.	Feb. 25	As to complaints made by the Lower California Company.	624
281	Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 27	In regard to an anonymous proclamation at Tehuantepec.	627
282	do	Feb. 27	Inclosing a copy of a note to the Mexican government, asking for the surrender of certain fugitives from justice, who were Mexicans.	628
283	do	Mar. 23	The Mexican government declines to surrender the fugitives from justice.	629
284	do	Mar. 29	Mexican report of the survey of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.	630
285	do	Mar. 29	Lawless state of things on the Isthmus	631
286	do	April 12	The railroad between Mexico and Vera Cruz.	631
287	do	April 29	The Mexican government decline to permit troops of the United States to pass through Mexican Territory in pursuit of Indians.	634
288	do	April 29 May 22	The spread of Protestantism	637
289	do		Foreign citizenship in Mexico. Project of a proposed law relating thereto.	639
290	do	June 2	Inclosing report of commercial agent at Piedras Negras on Indian depredations.	643
291	Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson.	June 26	Indian depredations	644
		1871.
292	Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish.	July 20	Alleged illegal collection of light-house dues on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Correspondence relating thereto.	645
293	Mr. Davis to Mr. Nelson.	Aug. 7	Instructing him to obtain assent to the removal of Indians, if possible.	647
294	Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish.	Aug. 10	Transmitting Mexican circular relating to foreign citizenship in Mexico.	650
295	do	Aug. 24	The relation between the Mexican government and the Lower California Colonization Company.	652
296	do	Aug. 30	Receipt of instructions as to removal of Indians; interview with Mr. Mariscal; favorable action probable. Correspondence enclosed.	655
297	Mr Davis to Mr. Nelson.	Sept. 6	Instructions as to the stealing of cattle from Texas by Mexicans with the connivance of the Mexican military authorities.	657
298	Mr. Hunter to Mr. Nelson.	Sept. 16	Approving his course	660
299	Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish.	Sept. 26	Closing of the port of Magdalena Bay	660
300	do	Sept. 29	Cattle-stealing on the frontier. Inclosing correspondence relating thereto.	661

NICARAGUA.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
301	Mr. Riotte to Mr. Hunter.	Mar. 8	Political change in the government. Mr. Riotte’s views thereon.	666
302	Mr. Riotte to Mr. Fish.	May 22	Political; inclosing a note relating to an interoceanic canal.	670
303	do	June 15	Inclosing a correspondence and report concerning the route for an interoceanic canal.	672
304	do	July 3	Regarding the participation of the government in the celebration of the 4th of July.	678
305	do	Aug. 16	Political. Proposed union of the states of Central America.	680
306	Mr. Fish to Mr. Riotte.	Oct. 7	This Government would be pleased to see a reunion of the Central American States.	683
307	do	Oct. 7	Concerning a claims commission. The United States cannot refer claims growing out of the bombardment of Grey-town.	683

SAN SALVADOR.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
308	Mr. Torbert to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 20	The United States guarantee of the neutrality of the Honduras Railroad.	684
309	do	Feb. 23	Same subject	685
310	do	Mar. 6	Same subject—the neutrality invaded; inclosing correspondence relating thereto.	686
311	do	Mar. 7	Same subject	689
312	Mr. Fish to Mr. Torbert.	Mar. 20	Same subject. The guarantee does not take effect before completion of the road.	691
		1871.
313	Mr. Torbert to Mr. Fish.	April 7	Same subject; inclosing correspondence relating thereto.	691
314	Mr. Fish to Mr. Torbert.	April 10	Same subject	692
315	Mr. Torbert to Mr. Fish.	April 21	Relative to an asylum granted to Señor Dueñas.	693
316	do	May 4	Concerning the United States guarantee of the neutrality of the Honduras Railroad.	694
317	Mr. Fish to Mr. Torbert.	May 18	Instructions as to the asylum granted to Señor Dueñar, inclosing copy of instructions to Minister Bassett in a similar case.	695
318	do	June 2	The course of the government of Honduras as to the alleged guarantee by the United States is ridiculous.	696

SPAIN.

Correspondence between the Department of State and the legation, of the United States at Madrid.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1870.
319	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	June 24	Instructing him to urge the settlement of claims for injuries received from Spanish authorities in Cuba.	697
320	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	July 26	Inclosing his note to the minister for foreign affairs on that subject.	701
321	do	Aug. 3	An interview with the minister on the same subject.	705
322	do	Aug. 12	Another interview. An early reply promised.	706
323	do	Sept. 30	[Telegram.] Transmitting the Spanish proposals on the same subject.	707
324	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	Oct. 3	[Telegram.] Asking for repetition of telegram of September 30.	707
325	do	Oct 10	[Telegram.] Spanish proposals inadmissible.	707
326	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	Oct. 14	Transmitting Mr. Sagasta’s reply to his note of July 26; also of his rejoinder.	708
327	do	Nov. 12	An interview with Mr. Sagasta on the same subject.	729
328	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	Nov. 18	Approving his course. Further instructions urging a decision.	730
329	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	Nov. 19	The election of the Duke of Aosta as king	731
330	Mr. Fish to Mr. Motley.	Nov. 17	Instructing him to telegraph General Sickles to insist firmly and vigorously on the American plan of adjustment.	732
331	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	Nov. 24	Reporting compliance with the instructions received through Motley.	732
332	do	Nov. 25	Reporting an interview with Mr. Sagasta on the subject. An early answer promised.	732
333	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	Nov. 25	Instructing kim to call attention to the military decree of confiscation and condemnation to death in Cuba.	733
334	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 3	Progress of negotiations	735
335	do	Dec. 8	An interview with the minister of state. Progress of negotiations.	735
		1870.
336	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 10	Transmitting comments of the press on the part of the President’s message relating to the reclamations against Spain.	737
337	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	Dec. 12	Inclosing full powers to conclude a convention. General instructions concerning the same.	740
338	do	Dec. 13	Two commissions are not necessary	741
339	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 16	Progress of negotiations	741
340	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	Dec. 16	Hopes that an arrangement will soon he made.	741
341	do	Dec. 16	Recognition of the Duke of Aosta as king	743
342	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 19	[Telegram.] Substance of the Spanish reply.
343	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	Dec. 20	A telegram, sent through Motley, directing him to act as if his powers were received.	743
344	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 20	Transmitting the text of the Spanish reply to his note of October 14.	743
345	do	Dec. 22	Transmitting copy of note to Mr. Sagasta on the failure to emancipate slaves.	745
346	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	Dec. 23	[Telegram.] The Spanish bases entirely inadmissible.	748
347	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 23	An interview with Mr. Sagasta on the subject of the reclamations.	748
348	do	Dec. 27	[Telegram.] Suggesting a modified proposal to the Spanish government.	750
349	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	Dec. 27	Will await dispatch before answering telegram.	750
350	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 28	Assassination of General Prim	750
351	do	Dec. 31	Death of General Prim	751
		1871.
352	do	Jan. 5	Arrival of the Duke of Aosta at Madrid	752
353	do	Jan. 10	Transmitting a copy of his reply to Mr. Sagasta’s note regarding the reclamations.	754
354	do	Jan. 13	The reply of Mr. Martos to General Sickles’s note of condolence on the death of General Prim.	757
355	Mr. Fish to Mr. Moran.	Jan. 18	Telegraph Sickles that the President wishes to know the probabilities of concluding claims convention.	758
356	Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish.	Jan. 19	Reporting his proceedings under those instructions.	758
357	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	Jan. 17	Acknowledging receipt of various telegrams. Awaits written dispatches before replying.	758
358	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	Jan. 19	Transmitting Spanish note explaining delay in enforcing the decree of emancipation.	759
359	do	Jan. 23	An interview with the minister on the subject of reclamations. An early reply promised.	760
360	do	Jan. 26	Interview with Mr. Martos. Progress of the negotiations.	761
361	do	Jan. 27	Another interview with Mr. Martos. Spanish proposals.	762
362	do	Jan. 31	Stating that he had, on the previous day, transmitted, by telegraph, the Spanish proposals. Text of that telegram.	763
		1871.
363	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	Jan. 31	The Spanish proposals transmitted on the 26th instant accepted as understood in Washington.	764
364	do	Feb. 1	[Telegram.] The first point in the proposals of January 30 inadmissible. Objections as to the other points.	764
365	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 3	Inclosing the text of Mr. Martos’s reply to his note of January 8.	765
366	do	Feb. 4	Progress of negotiations. Further proposals from Spain.	768
367	do	Feb. 9	Transmitting a copy of his draguht of the basis of settlement, as submitted to the minister of state.	768
368	do	Feb. 10	An interview with the minister. He will propose slight modifications in General Sickles’s basis.	776
369	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	Feb. 10	Expressing a high appreciation of his course.	770
370	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 12	Transmitting the amendments proposed by the Spanish government to the basis for a settlement proposed by General Sickles. They are accepted by General Sickles.	771
371	do	Feb. 12	Transmitting the agreement for arbitration and correspondence relating thereto.	772
372	do	Feb. 13	Favorable action of Spanish government upon representations with reference to oppressive regulations enforced against foreign vessels in Cuban ports.	774
373	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	May 4	Transmitting a copy of the protocol of conferences and the armistice between Spain and the allied South American republics.	775
374	General Sickles to Mr. Fish.	May 30	Cost of carrying on the contest in Cuba	777
375	do	June 17	Acknowledging the receipt of the protocol of conferences and armistice, and conveying thanks of the Spanish government for the great service rendered.	777
376	Mr. Fish to General Sickles.	June 20	The new Spanish prize law	778

Correspondence between the Department of State and the Spanish legation at Washington.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1870.
377	Mr. Lopez Roberts to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 17	Transmitting a correspondence between the Spanish consul-general and the United States district attorney at New York, regarding the Hornet, and complaining of the release of that vessel.	778
378	do	Dec. 17	Complaining of the leniency of the United States toward the George B. Upton, the Perit, the Catharine Whiting, the H. M. Cool, the Jonathan Chase, and the Hornet, and toward several persons named.	782
379	Mr. Fish to Mr. Lopez Roberts.	Dec. 28	In reply to the above notes justifying the course of the United States toward the Hornet and the other vessels.	785
380	Mr. Lopez Roberts to Mr. Fish.	May 5	The appointment of commissioners and counsel under the agreement made by General Sickles and Mr. Martos.	791

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Consular Correspondence.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
381	Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis.	Oct. 13	Continued state of insurrection in Cuba	792

SWEDEN AND NORWAY.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
382	Mr. Andrews to Mr. Fish.	Mar. 3	Report of Count Lewenhaupt on the subject of emigration to the United States.	793
332	Mr. Fish to Mr. Andrews.	Mar. 13	Mr. Fish’s comments upon that report. Representation to be made to minister for foreign affairs.	802
383	Mr. Andrews to Mr. Fish.	Mar. 18	Count Lewenhaupt’s report	803
384	do	Mar. 20	Emigration to the United States	803
385	do	June 10	Finances of Sweden	806
386	do	July 24	Emigration to the United States	818
387	do	Nov. 16	Incloses copies of constitutions of Sweden and Norway.	821

SWITZERLAND.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
388	Mr. Rublee to Mr. Fish.	Feb. 1	Surrender of the French Army of the East. The war.	870
389	do	May 25	Transmitting the answer of the Swiss government to the circular regarding an international gold coinage.	872
390	do	May 31	The Swiss government has determined not to surrender political prisoners to France.	876
391	do	July 5	Protection of Swiss citizens by diplomatic and consular officers of the United States.	878
392	Mr. Fish to Mr. Rublee.	July 13	Instructs him to ask the President of the Swiss Republic to appoint an arbitrator to act at Geneva.	878
393	Mr. Rublee to Mr. Fish.	July 3	Proposed revision of the constitution of the Confederation.	879
394	do	July 24	Miscellaneous; adjournment of Diet; arming of Switzerland; duties and rights of neutrals.	882
395	do	Aug. 3	The President of the Confederation will name an arbitrator.	883
396	do	Aug. 10	France repays to Switzerland expenses incurred during war; extradition of a member of the commune.	884
397	do	Aug. 12	Transmitting official notice that the President will name an arbitrator.	885
398	do	Aug. 16	Mr. Jacob Stämpfli named as arbitrator by the President.	886

TURKEY.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1870.
399	Mr. McVeagh to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 6	The Pontus question. Probabilities of peace.	887
400	Mr. Fish to Mr. McVeagh.	Dec. 13	Case of Orlich. General principles of protection to naturalized citizens.	887
		1871.
401	Mr. McVeagh to Mr. Fish.	Dec. 31	The Pontus question. The London conference. General uneasiness.	888
402	Mr. Fish to Mr. McVeagh.	Jan. 5	The restriction upon the passage of the Straits.	890
403	Mr. McVeagh to Mr. Fish.	Jan. 19	His instructions to consuls as to interfering in behalf of Turkish subjects.	890
404	do	Jan. 24	Treaties regulating the navigation of the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles. Restrictions upon the same.	892
405	do	Feb. 16	Affairs in Roumania	896
406	do	Mar. 27	Closing the Straits to the passage of vessels of war.	897
407	Mr. Fish to Mr. McVeagh.	April 18	American protections to be limited to persons having a right thereto.	900
408	Mr. McVeagh to Mr. Fish.	April 25	Christians in the Turkish empire; their relations to the government, to each other, and to the embassies.	901
409	Mr. Fish to Mr. McVeagh.	May 5	The closing of the Straits not recognized as a right by the United States.	902
410	Mr. McVeagh to Mr. Fish.	May 8	Brigandage in Greece	903
411	do	May 15	Relations of the empire with its provinces.	904
412	do	May 26	The internal condition of the empire	906

VENEZUELA.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1871.
413	Mr. Pile to Mr. Fish.	Oct. 5	Seizure of the vessels of the Venezuelan Steam Navigation Company.	909