Papers relating to foreign affairs.

GREAT BRITAIN.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
DESPATCHES. 1862.
259 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Nov. 13 The French proposition to Russia and England of intervention in the civil war in the United States. The policy of European powers. 3
414 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Nov. 30 The same subject 4
260 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Nov. 13 Piratical depredations of the gunboat 290 4
261 do Nov. 15 The French proposition of intervention. The English and Russian replies to it. 5
262 do Nov. 20 The construction of war vessels for the insurgents in British ports. Depredations on American commerce. 6
265 do Nov. 27 The same subject 10
266 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Nov. 27 Correspondence with Earl Russell in relation to supposed attempts to enlist recruits in Great Britain for the United States army. 11
415 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Nov. 30 Situation of military and naval affairs. Meeting of Congress. The President’s message. 13
268 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 4 Effects of the continuance of the insurrection upon commerce and public opinion in Europe. 13
418 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Dec. 8 The French proposition of intervention. Relations with Great Britain. 14
421 do Dec. 8 The depredations upon American commerce. 16
271 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 11 Tone of public sentiment and parliamentary debates. 17
423 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Dec. 13 The alleged enlistments in Great Britain for the United States army. 19
425 do Dec. 15 Military and naval operations 19
275 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 18 Reaction in popular sentiment in Great Britain. Efforts of the emissaries and friends of the insurgents. War vessels building for them. 20
1862.
278 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 19 Transmitting a note of Earl Russell conceding that the reports of recruiting in Great Britain for the United States army were without foundation. 29
429 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Dec. 20 Claims of American ship-owners, based on depredations of the Alabama. 29
431 do Dec. 21 Relations with Great Britain; evidences of friendship and causes of alienation. 30
280 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Dec. 24 Transmitting communications to and from the consul at Gibraltar in regard to attempts to sell the Sumter. 30
281 do Dec. 25 The depredations of the Alabama. Correspondence with Earl Russell. 38
435 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Dec. 29 Public sentiment in the United States and Great Britain towards each other. 43
1863.
286 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 1 Continuation of correspondence with Earl Russell in reference to the Alabama. 43
287 do Jan. 1 The sale of the Sumter 53
440 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Jan. 5 Situation of military and naval affairs 53
443 do Jan. 5 The case of the Emily St. Pierre 54
292 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 8 The sale of the Sumter 55
293 do Jan. 8 The depredations of the Alabama 56
Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. Jan. 9 Execution of the assassins of Mr. Meriam at Adrianople in Turkey. 56
448 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Jan. 13 Progress of military and naval affairs. Measures for emancipation. 57
450 do Jan. 14 The depredations of the Alabama 58
296 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 15 The question of the Scheldt dues. Effect of the proclamation of emancipation and of military events upon public opinion. 58
451 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Jan. 16 The case of the Sumter. 59
298 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 16 Transmitting address to the President, and resolutions of a public meeting at Sheffield. Formation of an emancipation society at Manchester. 59
299 do Jan. 16 Transmitting resolutions of the executive committee of the London Emancipation Society. 62
Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. Jan. 17 Transmitting a report of the reception by Mr. Adams of a deputation of the London Emancipation Society. 63
454 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Jan. 19 The case of the Alabama. Intercepted correspondence of the insurgents with their agents abroad. 67
455 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Jan. 19 Military success in Arkansas 92
300 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 22 Effect of current events upon opinions in England. Addresses to the President from Salford, Chesterfield, and Cobham, and resolutions from Cross Hills. 92
301 do Jan. 22 Case of the steamer Georgiana; investigation of her character and destination. Correspondence with Earl Russell. 96
304 do Jan. 23 Case of the Dutch vessel captured for violating the blockade in the Crimean war, similar to the case of the Emily St. Pierre. 100
1863.
305 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 23 The sale of the Sumter 101
307 do Jan. 23 Speeches of Mr. Milner Gibson and the Duke of Argyle. 102
460 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Jan. 26 The address of the workingmen of London to the President. The military situation. 103
310 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Jan. 29 Further correspondence with Earl Russell in reference to the Alabama. 103
311 do Jan. 29 Further correspondence in reference to the steamer Georgiana. 107
313 do Jan. 30 Meetings at Exeter Hall, at Bradford in Yorkshire, at Strand in Gloucestershire, and at Bristol. 112
462 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Jan. 30 Schemes of the insurgents for transmitting gold to Great Britain to buy and fit out ships-of-war. 113
466 do Feb. 2 Memorial from the New York Mutual Insurance Company relative to losses by depredations of the Alabama. 114
467 do Feb. 3 Acknowledgment of resolutions of the London Emancipation Society. 114
468 do Feb. 3 Acknowledgment of proceedings of the Emancipation Society at Manchester. 114
469 do Feb. 4 The military situation and state of public sentiment. 115
315 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Feb. 5 Proceedings of meetings at Glasgow, London and Liverpool, and of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society. 115
316 do Feb. 6 The Queen’s speech and debates in Parliament upon American affairs. 123
472 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Feb. 10 Military and naval affairs 127
319 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Feb. 12 The President’s reply to the Manchester address. The capitalization of the Scheldt dues. 127
320 do Feb. 12 Addresses and resolutions of meetings held at Leeds, at Galashiels, at Bath, at Bromley, and at South London. 128
321 do Feb. 13 The enlistment law admitted by the cabinet to be sufficiently effective. 131
322 do Feb. 13 Remonstrance against the building and fitting out of ships-of-war for the insurgents in British ports. 132
324 do Feb. 13 Departure of the Sumter from Gibraltar. 133
475 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Feb. 13 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meetings at Chesterfield, Salsford, and Cross Hills. 134
476 do Feb. 14 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meeting at Cobham. 134
478 do Feb. 14 The case of the Emily St. Pierre. 134
479 do Feb. 14 The case of the Georgiana 135
483 do Feb. 19 The case of the Alabama. Case of the Sunbeam. The subject of letters of marque and reprisal. 135
327 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Feb. 19 Proceedings of meetings in Lancashire and South Wales. 136
328 do Feb. 19 Alleged transport of money for the insurgents in her Britannic Majesty’s steamer Vesuvius. 137
331 do Feb. 19 The resolutions of the New York Mutual Insurance Company 138
1863.
333 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Feb. 20 Arrival of the Sumter at Liverpool 139
485 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Feb. 24 State of affairs and opinion 140
486 do Feb. 25 Acknowledgment of the proceedings of meeting in the Tower Hamlets. 140
487 do Feb. 26 Improvement in public feeling between Great Britain and the United States. 140
334 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Feb. 26 Proceedings of meetings at Aberdane, Oldham, Rawtenstall, in Lancashire, Luddenden Foot, Yorkshire, Paisley, Edinburgh, and Carlisle. 141
335 do Feb. 26 Case of the Emily St. Pierre 147
337 do Feb. 26 European policy in reference to Poland, Mexico, and the United States. 148
338 do Feb. 27 Action of the British government in regard to the shipment of money in her Britannic Majesty’s ship Vesuvius for the insurgents. Dismissal of Acting Consul Magee. Orders given to forbid any similar shipment. 149
488 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 2 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meeting at Stroud. 149
489 do Mar. 2 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meeting at Glasgow. 150
490 do Mar. 2 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meeting of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society. 150
491 do Mar. 2 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meeting at Bradford. 151
492 do Mar. 2 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meeting at Galashiels. 151
493 do Mar. 2 The British foreign enlistment law, and its enforcement. 151
494 do Mar. 2 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meeting at Bath. 152
495 do Mar. 2 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meeting at South London. 152
496 do Mar. 2 The President’s reply to the workingmen of Manchester. 153
497 do Mar. 2 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meeting at Leeds. 153
498 do Mar. 2 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meetings. 153
500 do Mar. 2 Approval of remonstrance based on intercepted correspondence of the insurgents. 154
339 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 5 Addresses and resolutions from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Huddersfield, Ashford, Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester, Marsley, and Leeds. 154
343 do Mar. 6 Acknowledgment of the prompt action of the British government in the case of Acting Consul Magee. 162
344 do Mar. 6 Mexican and Polish affairs 162
505 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 9 Destruction of the Jacob Bell by the pirate Florida. Necessity of adopting the policy of issuing letters of marque if hostile vessels are permitted to be despatched from British ports. 163
507 do Mar. 11 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meetings in England and Wales. 164
1863.
509 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 11 Approval of proceedings relative to resolutions of New York Mutual Insurance Company. 164
510 do Mar. 11 Approval of proceedings in relation to the Sumter. 165
349 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 13 Correspondence with Earl Russell in regard to despatch of hostile vessels from British ports. 165
350 do Mar. 13 Proceedings of meetings in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, and Lancashire. 167
511 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 14 Proceedings of New York Chamber of Commerce in reference to the piratical depredations on American commerce. 168
512 do Mar. 16 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meeting at Birmingham. 168
513 do Mar. 16 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meetings at Edinburgh, Paisley, Luddenden Foot, Halifax, Aberdane, Oldham, Merthyr-Tydvil, Carlisle, and Rawtenstall. 169
514 do Mar. 16 European opinion; Mr. Mercier’s visit to Richmond. 171
515 do Mar. 16 Acknowledgment of action of British government in the case of Acting Consul Magee. 171
351 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 19 Proceedings of meetings at Southampton and Newark-upon-Trent. 172
352 do Mar. 19 Correspondence with Earl Russell in regard to the Sumter, the loan of the insurgents, and the building of war ships for their use. 173
353 do Mar. 21 Documents relating to American affairs furnished to Parliament. 176
521 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 23 Remonstrance occasioned by the hospitalities of the British local authorities at Barbadoes to the piratical steamer Florida. 177
522 do Mar. 24 Condition of affairs 178
523 do Mar. 24 The reputed owners of the Sumter agents of the insurgents. 178
528 do Mar. 26 The dismissal of the British acting consul at Mobile. 178
354 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 26 The cotton loan of the insurgents negotiated in England. 179
355 do Mar. 26 Debate in Parliament on American affairs; satisfactory remarks of Earl Russell. 180
356 do Mar. 27 Conference with Earl Russell on the building and sending out from British ports of ships-of-war for the insurgents. 180
357 do Mar. 27 Correspondence with Earl Russell in reference to the fitting out of an armed vessel at Glasgow for the insurgents. 183
358 do Mar. 27 Proceedings of the meeting of the London Trades Union; also of meetings at Bradford and Great Horton. 185
531 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 28 The case of the piratical steamer Georgiana. 187
532 do Mar. 28 The reception of the Florida at Nassau 188
359 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Mar. 28 Debate in the House of Commons on American affairs. 188
534 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Mar. 31 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meetings at Cirencester and Bolton. 213
536 do Mar. 31 The marriage of the Prince of Wales 213
1863.
538 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 2 The building and fitting out in British ports of armed vessels for the destruction of American commerce. 213
360 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 2 Proceedings of meetings at Woolwich and Bingley. 214
362 do April 3 Further correspondence with Earl Russell in reference to armed ships building and fitting out for the insurgents. State of the public feeling. 216
363 do April 3 The same subject 220
364 do April 3 Deposition of Clarence R. Yonge, paymaster of the Alabama. 221
366 do April 7 The Alexandra taken possession of and detained by the British government. Cases of the Peterhoff and Magicienne. 228
540 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 7 State of public feeling 231
367 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 8 The sailing of the Virginia for Alderney 231
542 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 8 Destruction of the bark Golden Rule by the Alabama. 232
368 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 9 The case of the Alexandra. 233
369 do April 9 Correspondence with Earl Russell in regard to the intercepted despatches of the insurgents. 237
370 do April 9 Further correspondence with Earl Russell in regard to the Phantom, the Southerner, and the Alexandra. 242
545 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 10 The building and fitting out of hostile vessels in British ports. 243
547 do April 10 Foreign projects of intervention in American affairs. 244
548 do April 13 Legal questions arising in reference to the execution of the British foreign enrolment act. Mr. Evarts instructed to proceed to London. 245
549 do April 13 Military and naval affairs. 246
374 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 16 Case of the Georgiana 246
375 do April 16 Proceedings of meetings at Leicester and Preston. 248
376 do April 17 Further correspondence with Earl Russell in reference to the Alexandra. 249
378 do April 17 The allegations of enlistments of recruits in Great Britain for the United States service formally denied. 251
379 do April 17 The sailing of the Virginia. Further correspondence with Earl Russell in regard to it. 252
554 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. April 20 The statements of Clarence R. Yonge, pretended paymaster of the Alabama. 254
560 do April 21 The mail of the Peterhoff forwarded to its destination unopened. The vessel left to the action of the courts. 255
562 do April 22 Expression of satisfaction at the proceedings of Earl Russell in regard to the Alexandra, and approval of the course of Mr. Adams. 255
563 do April 22 Approval of Mr. Adams’s proceedings in the case of the Virginia, (or Japan.) 255
1863.
385 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. April 23 The agents of the insurgents purchasing vessels for the purpose of running the blockade. 256
386 do April 23 Further correspondence with Earl Russell in regard to the fitting out of hostile vessels in British ports. 256
389 do April 24 Further correspondence with Earl Russell in regard to the Sumter. 257
391 do April 24 The departure of the Virginia, (or Japan) 258
392 do April 24 Further correspondence with Earl Russell in reference to the supposed enlistments of men in Great Britain for the United States service. 259
565 Mr. Seward to Mr Adams. April 24 Approval of proceedings of Mr. Adams in reference to the fitting out of vessels in British ports. 261
566 do April 24 Approval of proceedings of Mr. Adams in reference to the intercepted despatches of the insurgents. 261
568 do April 25 Acknowledgment of resolutions, addresses, and proceedings of meetings in Great Britain. 262
569 do April 25 Acknowledgment of the proceedings of the meeting in Exeter Hall. 263
395 Mr. Adams to Mr Seward. April 30 The fitting out of hostile vessels in British ports. Legal proceedings in the courts. 264
396 do April 30 Correspondence submitted to Parliament in reference to the intercepted despatches and agents of the insurgents in England. 266
397 do April 30 The memorial of the Panama Railroad Company in reference to the destruction of a vessel by the Alabama. 271
398 do April 30 Papers submitted to Parliament in reference to the alleged enlistments of men in Great Britain for the United States service. 272
400 do May 1 Note to Earl Russell in reference to the loan for the insurgents. 274
401 do May 1 Debates in Parliament on American affairs 275
403 do May 1 Projects for smuggling by way of the Rio Grande. 276
575 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. May 4 The case of the Virginia 276
576 do May 4 The death of Sir G. C. Lewis. 276
577 do May 5 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meetings at Leicester, Preston, and Coventry. 276
578 do May 5 Approval of correspondence with Earl Russell in reference to judicial proceedings. 277
579 do May 5 Military movements 277
580 do May 5 Approval of proceedings in reference to the allegations of enlistments for the United States service in Great Britain. 277
581 do May 5 Case of the Georgiana 278
586 do May 7 Case of the Sumter 278
405 Mr. Adams to Mr Seward. May 7 The proceedings of the Trades Union meeting. Favorable change of tone of public sentiment in regard to the United States. 278
406 do May 7 Further correspondence with Earl Russell in regard to the alleged enlistments. 286
407 do May 7 The destruction of the bark Golden Rule by the Alabama. 287
408 do May 7 Note to Earl Russell in regard to measures for facilitating the taking of testimony. 288
1863.
409 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. May 8 The loan for the insurgents and the action taken, in consequence, by the President in regard to the shipment of cotton. 289
410 do May 8 Correspondence with Earl Russell respecting emigration to the United States, 289
411 do May 8 Arrival of Mr. Evarts. Case of the Alexandra; purchases of steamers by the agents of the insurgents. 290
588 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams May 9 The blockade and the efforts to violate it 291
589 do May 9 Emigration from Great Britain, and Ireland, and the alleged enlistments. 291
590 do May 9 The intercepted correspondence of the insurgents. 292
414 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. May 14 Further correspondence with Earl Russell in regard to the Sumter. 292
593 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. May 18 Answer to complaint of Earl Russell in relation to a letter to Admiral DuPont. 293
597 do May 18 The alleged enlistments 293
599 do May 18 Legal proceedings against persons building, arming, and equipping war vessels for the insurgents in British ports. 294
601 do May 19 British trade with Matamoras 294
602 do May 19 The military situation. Growth of public confidence. 294
604 do May 23 Acknowledgment of the address of the Trades Union meeting. 295
417 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. May 21 Resolutions of the city of York 295
605 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. May 23 The blockade and attempted violations of it 296
607 do May 24 Military successes obtained by General Grant and General Banks. 297
425 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. June 5 Cases of the Alexandra, the Phantom, the Southerner, and the Sumter. 297
427 do June 5 Debates in Parliament on American affairs 311
620 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. June 5 The improved tone of public opinion in Great Britain respecting the United States. 312
622 do June 10 The resolutions of the citizens of York 312
428 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. June 11 Growing indisposition to interfere in American affairs. 312
629 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. June 17 The fitting out of hostile vessels in British ports. 314
630 do June 18 The destruction of the ship Golden Eagle by the Alabama. 315
631 do June 18 The interruption of diplomatic intercourse between Great Britain and Brazil. 315
632 do June 18 Lord Palmerston’s exposition of the amended slave-trade treaty. 316
432 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. June 18 The fitting out of hostile vessels in British ports. 316
434 do June 19 Debate in Parliament respecting the action of United States vessels on the ocean. 317
634 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. June 22 Military and naval operations 318
437 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, June 25 Correspondence between M.D. Conway and Mr. Mason. 318
438 do June 26 Case of the Alexandra 319
635 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. June 29 The military and naval situation. 347
1863.
636 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. June 29 False clearances said to be granted at Nassau in aid of attempts to violate the blockade. 348
441 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. July 1 Proceedings in the House of Commons on Mr. Roebuck’s motion. 348
445 do July 2 Proceedings of meetings at Bolton and Dolgelly. Efforts of sympathizers with the insurgents to create popular action in their behalf. 348
446 do July 3 Parliamentary proceedings on Mr. Roebuck’s motion. 349
447 do July 3 Mr. Evarts’s return. Case of the Alexandra. 350
644 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. July 6 Military operations 351
448 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. July 9 Parliamentary debates on American affairs 351
449 do July 10 Armed vessels for the insurgents fitting out in British ports. 352
651 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. July 11 The policy to be pursued in regard to maritime questions in view of the result in the case of the Alexandra. 354
652 do July 13 The proposed telegraph from St. Petersburgh to San Francisco by way of Behring’s Straits. 358
653 do July 13 Approval of proceedings of Mr. Adams 358
654 do July 13 The correspondence of Mr. Conway with James M. Mason. 358
655 do July 14 Progress of military and naval operations 359
do July 15 Surrender of Port Hudson and retreat of Lee from the Potomac. 359
452 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. July 16 Withdrawal of Mr. Roebuck’s motion 360
453 do July 16 The iron-clad vessels fitting out for the insurgents. 360
454 do July 16 Claims in the cases of the Golden Eagle and the Henrietta. The outfit of the Japan. 363
656 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. July 18 Mr. Roebuck’s proposition. Correction of misstatement in reference to a communication of Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys. 364
657 do July 20 The military situation. The New York riot 365
660 do July 23 Acknowledgment of proceedings of meetings. 365
661 do July 23 Acknowledgment of despatches 366
662 do July 23 The same 366
456 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. July 23 Effect in England of the news of the fall of Vicksburg and defeat of Lee. European complications. 366
459 do July 24 The iron-clad vessels fitting out for the insurgents. 367
663 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. July 24 Preparations to resist the attack of the vessels fitting out in British ports 369
664 do July 24 The intercepted insurrectionary correspondence. 369
665 do July 28 The military situation 370
666 do July 28 Reply to communication from meeting in Manchester. 370
667 do July 29 Approval of remonstrance in regard to the preparation of the steam rams. The insurrection must fail if it does not receive new and extensive foreign aid. 371
668 do July 29 Approval of proceedings of Mr. Adams in regard to claims in the cases of vessels destroyed by the Alabama. 371
1863.
669 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. July 30 The crisis of the war. Waning power of the insurgents. Indications that Great Britain and the United States are drifting towards hostilities. The consequences of such a conflict. The means of averting it. 372
461 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. July 30 Effect of the fall of Vicksburg and Port Hudson upon the loan for the insurgents, and upon public feeling. Parliament prorogued. The Queen’s speech. 376
463 do July 31 The iron-clad vessels fitting out for the insurgents at Liverpool. 377
672 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Aug. 7 Silver captured from American vessels by the Florida taken to Bermuda, and thence to Liverpool. 385
673 do Aug. 7 Case of the ship Nora, burned by the Alabama. 385
466 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Aug. 7 Loss of confidence in England in the prospects of the insurgents. The emancipation question. 386
674 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Aug. 8 Approval of proceedings in regard to the steam rams. 386
39 Circular Aug. 12 Review of the operations of the war on sea and land during the past year. 386
677 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Aug. 13 Case of the Alexandra 394
471 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Aug. 20 The iron-clad vessels building for the insurgents. 395
472 do Aug. 20 The same subject 395
473 do Aug. 21 The same subject 396
477 do Aug. 21 The same subject 397
478 do Aug. 21 Resolutions of the Union and Emancipation Society of Manchester. 400
479 do Aug. 21 The fitting out of the Alabama. Denial of Mr. Welsman that he was on board during the trial trip. 402
480 do Aug. 21 Acknowledgment of the fair and impartial conduct of the British authorities in enforcing the law against the repacking of gunpowder at Belize. 402
684 Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Adams. Aug. 22 The capture and destination of the ship Red Gauntlet. 403
687 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Aug. 25 The reduction of Fort Sumter to ruins. 404
481 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Aug. 27 The Florida off Queenstown. The bar silver brought to Liverpool. 404
483 do Aug. 27 Note to Earl Russell in reference to French mediation. 405
688 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Aug. 31 Progress of military affairs. Failure of expectations of the insurgents based on the New York riots. 406
689 do Sept. 2 Acknowledgment of friendly action of Rear Admiral Jones at Queenstown. 406
486 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Sept. 3 The iron-clad vessels building for the insurgents. 407
487 do Sept. 3 Earl Russell’s acknowledgment of copy of note to Mr. Dayton. 411
488 do Sept. 4 Further correspondence in reference to the detention of iron-clad rams building for the insurgents. 412
490 do Sept. 4 The same subject 413
491 do Sept. 5 The same subject 415
1863
695 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Sept. 5 Acknowledgment of the proceedings of the Union and Emancipation Society of Manchester. 415
696 do Sept. 5 The statement in regard to Mr. Welsman 415
697 do Sept. 5 The iron-clad rams fitting out for the insurgents. 416
700 do Sept. 5 The same subject 416
701 do Sept. 7 Military and naval operations 417
492 Mr. Adams to Mr., Seward. Sept. 8 The iron-clad rams detained by order of the British government. 417
704 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Sept. 9 Expediency of requiring of the Mikado a ratification of the treaties between Japan and the western powers. 420
705 do Sept. 10 Approval of proceedings of Mr. Adams 420
493 Mr. Adams to Mr. Sewards. Sept. 10 The decision of the British government to detain the rams. 420
710 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Sept. 17 Additional cases of American vessels destroyed by the Alabama. 421
497 Mr. Adams to Mr. Sewards. Sept. 17 Further correspondence with Earl Russell in reference to the detention of the iron-clad rams. 422
499 do Sept. 17 The regulations in regard to the exportation of gunpowder from British Honduras. 430
500 do Sept. 18 The claims for damages based on the depredations of the Alabama. 430
714 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Sept. 19 Approval of proceedings of Mr. Adams 432
715 do Sept. 19 The same 432
716 do Sept. 19 The same 432
720 do Sept. 22 The military situation 433
723 do Sept. 26 Claims for damages on account of the destruction of American vessels by the Florida. 433
724 do Sept. 28 The military situation 433
725 do Sept. 28 The decision of the British government in regard to the detention of the iron-clads. 434
504 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Oct. 1 The same subject. 434
505 do Oct. 1 The Alabama at the Cape of Good Hope. Proceedings of the American consul and the colonial authorities. 436
728 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Oct. 5 Claim based on the destruction of the American ship Brilliant. 445
729 do Oct. 5 The action of the British government in regard to the iron-clad rams. 445
730 do Oct. 6 The claims based on the destruction of American vessels by the Alabama. 447
733 do Oct. 9 The disposition of European powers in regard to intervention. 449
BRITISH LEGATION 1862.
Mr. Wise to Mr. Stuart. Oct. 18 The case of the Bermuda 449
Mr. Seward to Mr. Stuart. Oct. 24 The liability to military duty of aliens who have exercised the right of suffrage. 450
Mr. Stuart to Mr. Seward. Oct. 29 The exemption of public mails from seizure and visitation. 450
Do Nov. 1 The case of the Sunbeam 450
Do Nov. 3 The case of the Rowena 455
Mr. Seward to Mr. Stuart. Nov. 3 The exemption of public mails from detention or visitation. 456
1862.
Mr. Seward to Mr. Stuart. Nov. 3 The case of the Sunbeam 456
Do Nov. 6 The case of the Rowena 457
Mr. Stuart to Mr. Seward. Nov. 9 The case of the Sunbeam 457
Mr. Seward to Mr. Stuart. Nov. 11 The case of the Rowena. 459
Do Nov. 11 The case of Francis Carroll 460
Do Nov. 12 The case of the seamen on board the Sunbeam. 461
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Nov. 13 The case of the Labuan 461
Do Nov. 13 The case of John J. Shafer 462
Do Nov. 14 The same subject. 462
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Nov. 24 Complaints of alleged proceedings of Admiral Wilkes. 462
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Nov. 24 The same subject 463
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Nov. 24 The case of the Orion 464
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Nov. 24 The same subject 464
Do Nov. 26 The case of the Sunbeam 465
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Nov. 27 The instructions to commanders of United States vessels under the treaty for suppressing the slave trade. 467
Do Nov. 29 Claims of exemption from military service by persons who have declared their intentions to become citizens. 468
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Dec. 3 The same subject 469
Do Dec. 5 The complaints of alleged proceedings of Admiral Wilkes. 469
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Dec. 9 The exemption of public mails on captured vessels from search or seizure. 472
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Dec. 10 The oath required of foreigners passing through the military lines. 472
Do Dec. 10 The case of the Blanche. 473
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Dec. 10 The case of John C. Stovin 474
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Dec. 12 Claims of exemption from military service 474
Do Dec. 12 The case of the Labuan 474
Do Dec. 16 Threats of firing upon United States vessels at Nassau, by H. B. M.’s ship Barracouta. 475
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Dec. 19 Mails found on captured vessels 476
Do Dec. 19 The threats of firing upon United States vessels at Nassau. 476
Do Dec. 20 The case of the Will-of-the-Wisp 476
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Dec. 22 The same subject 477
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Dec. 29 Alleged refusal of Admiral Wilkes to communicate with H, B. M.’s ship Barracouta. 477
Do Dec. 29 Alleged exercise of belligerent rights by United States vessels within the Queen’s dominions in the neighborhood of the Bahamas. 478
Do Dec. 31 The case of the Bermuda 481
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Dec. 31 The alleged refusal of Admiral Wilkes to hold communication with a British cruiser. 482
1862.
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Dec. 31 The alleged exercise of belligerent rights by United States cruisers within British jurisdiction, in the neighborhood of the Bahamas 483
1863.
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Jan. 3 The case of the Bermuda 483
Do Jan. 3 The case of George Baxter 483
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Jan. 3 The case of John J. Shaver 484
Do Jan. 6 The case of Captain Sherwin, of the Rowena 486
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Jan. 7 The case of John J. Shaver 487
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Jan. 8 The case of the Blanche 487
Do Jan. 9 Alleged exercise of belligerent rights within British jurisdiction. 488
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Jan. 9 Proceedings of the collector of New York said to affect British trade with the Bahamas. 489
Do Jan. 10 Alleged exercise of belligerent rights by United States cruisers in British waters. 490
Do Jan. 143 The case of the Blanche 491
Do Jan. 12 Indian troubles on the frontiers. 492
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Jan. 12 The same subject 493
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Jan. 15 The same subject 493
Do Jan. 15 Alleged exercise of belligerent rights by United States cruisers in British waters. 493
Do Jan. 17 The case of Captain Sherwin, of the Rowena. - 395
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Jan. 17 The case of the Blanche 495
Do Jan. 19 The same subject 495
Do Jan. 20 Alleged proceedings of Admiral Wilkes 496
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Jan. 20 The case of the Orion 496
Do Jan. 22 Alleged proceedings of Admiral Wilkes 497
Do Jan. 26 The same subject 498
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Jan. 26 Opening of the mixed commission court at the Cape of Good Hope, under the slave-trade treaty. 499
Do Jan. 26 Indian troubles on the northern frontiers 499
Do Jan. 28 The case of the Elias Reed 500
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Jan. 28 Instructions to cruisers under the slave-trade treaty 500
Do Jan. 28 The case of the Blanche 500
Do Jan. 29 Case of the Mont Blanc 500
Do Jan. 29 Devices for evading the blockade 501
Do Jan. 29 Condition of the prisoners captured at Fort Delaware. 501
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Jan. 30 The case of the Mont Blanc 501
Lord Lyons to British consuls. Jan. 30 Instructions not to permit specie or goods to be sent away in British men-of-war from places under blockade. 502
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Jan. 31 The case of the Elias Reed 503
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Feb. 3 The case of the Golden Eagle 503
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Feb. 5 The blockade at Galveston 504
1863.
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Feb. 6 The same subject 504
Do Feb. 7 Supplies of arms to Indians on the frontier 505
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Feb. 7 Intercourse between British and American cruisers in the Gulf. 505
Do Feb. 7 The case of John J. Shaver 506
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Feb. 9 Intercourse between British and American cruisers in the Gulf. 508
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Feb. 10 The case of Francis Carroll 508
Do Feb. 10 Case of the Thistle 508
Do Feb. 11 Case of the Mont Blanc 509
Do Feb. 16 The Oreto (or Florida) at Nassau 509
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Feb. 17 The case of the Sunbeam 510
Do Feb. 18 The case of the Elias Reed 511
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Feb. 18 The same subject 511
Do Feb. 19 The case of the Sunbeam 512
Do Feb. 20 Colored emigrants from the United States to the British West Indies. 512
Do Feb. 23 The case of the Elias Reed 512
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Feb. 19 The reception of the Oreto (or Florida) at Nassau. 513
Do Feb. 21 Case of J. M. Vernon 513
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Feb. 23 The case of the Thistle 515
Do Feb. 23 The case of J. M. Vernon 515
Do Feb. 24 The oath required of aliens carrying on business at Memphis. 515
Do Feb. 24 The case of J. M. Vernon 516
Do Feb. 28 Information respecting trade by way of Panama. 516
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. March 1 Dismissal of the British consul at Mobile for having shipped specie for the insurgents on board a British man-of-war. 516
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. March 2 Acknowledgment of the preceding note. 517
Do March 3 Colored emigrants to the British West Indies. 517
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. March 3 The dismissal of the British consul at Mobile. 518
Do March 4 The same subject 518
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. March 5 The case of the Elias Reed 518
Do March 6 British men-of-war in blockaded ports 519
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. March 7 The case of the Telegraph. 519
Do March 7 Alleged proceedings of Admiral Wilkes 522
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. March 9 The same subject 522
Mr. F. W. Seward to Lord Lyons. March 14 The same subject. 522
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. March 16 The same subject. 523
Do March 17 The case of the Will-o’-the-Wisp 524
Do March 19 Alleged violation of British territory by a party of United States soldiers. 524
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. March 20 The same subject 525
Do March 23 The oath administered to aliens in Memphis 525
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. March 23 Public mails in captured vessels 526
1863.
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. March 23 Applications for permits to load cotton on the Savannah river. 527
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. March 24 The administration of oaths to aliens 527
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. March 25 The reception of the Oreto or Florida at Nassau. 527
Do March 26 Intercourse between naval officers of the United States and Great Britain. 529
Do March 27 Intercourse of British men-of-war with blockaded ports. 531
Do March 27 Intercourse between naval officers of the United States and Great Britain. 532
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. March 28 The reception of the Oreto or Florida at Nassau. 532
Do March 28 The case of the Peterhoff 533
Do March 28 Intercourse between naval officers of the United States and Great Britain. 533
Do March 28 Intercourse of British men-of-war with blockaded ports. 533
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. March 28 The case of the Labuan 534
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. March 30 Public mails in captured vessels 534
Do March 31 Intercourse between naval officers of the United States and Great Britain. 535
Do March 31 Attempt to fit out a privateer at Victoria, Vancouver’s island, for the insurgents. 535
Do April 1 The administration of oaths to aliens 535
Do April 2 The case of the Will-o’-the-Wisp 530
Do April 2 The case of the Telegraph 536
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. April 2 The case of the Peterhoff 539
Do April 2 The attempt to fit out a privateer at Victoria, Vancouver’s island. 541
Do April 3 The case of the Peterhoff 542
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. April 3 Case of the Labuan 544
Do April 3 Case of the Peterhoff 545
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. April 4 The case of John M. Vernon 545
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. April 4 Intercourse between naval officers of the United States and Great Britain. 546
Do April 4 The case of the Peterhoff 546
Do April 4 The case of the Hanover 547
Do April 6 The case of the Peterhoff 547
Do April 6 The same subject. 548
Do April 7 The case of J. M. Vernon 548
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. April 7 The case of the Hanover 548
Do April 8 The case of the Peterhoff 548
Do April 9 The case of the Peterhoff 555
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. April 9 The case of the Labuan 555
Do April 9 Alleged proceedings of Admiral Wilkes. 562
Do April 11 Intercourse between naval officers of the United States and Great Britain. 563
Do April 11 The mails of the Peterhoff 565
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. April 11 The same subject 565
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. April 13 The Florida allowed to coal at Barbadoes 566
1863.
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. April 15 Attempts to fit out privateers at Victoria, Vancouver’s island. 567
Do April 15 The case of the Peterhoff 567
Do April 15 The violation of British territory by a party of American soldiers. 568
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. April 16 The permission accorded to the Florida to coal at Barbadoes. 568
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. April 16 The case of the Peterhoff 568
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. April 16 The attempts to fit out privateers at Victoria, Vancouver’s island. 569
Do April 17 The case of the Granite City 569
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. April 17 The mails of the Peterhoff 570
Do April 17 The case of the Granite City 570
Do April 20 The same subject 570
Do April 21 The supposed supply of arms to the Sioux Indians by the British authorities. 571
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. April 22 The case of the Magicienne 571
Do April 22 The case of the Sunbeam 571
Do April 22 The alleged proceedings of Admiral Wilkes in reference to British mail packets. 572
Do April 23 The case of John J. Shaver 572
Do April 23 The case of J. Hardcastle 573
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. April 23 The case of the Magicienne 573
Do April 24 Alleged violation of the sovereignty of the United States in Michigan by Canadian constables. 574
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. April 25 The case of Henry E. Green 576
Mr. Hunter to Lord Lyons. April 27 The case of John J. Shaver 578
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. April 27 The case of the Granite City 578
Mr. Hunter to Lord Lyons. April 28 The case of Henry E. Green 579
Do April 28 The case of J. Hardcastle 579
Do April 29 Alleged fitting out of a vessel for the insursents at Nassau. 580
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. April 29 The case of the Dolphin 580
Do April 29 The case of the Antona 582
Do May 1 The case of the Mont Blanc 583
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. May 2 The case of the Granite City 583
Do May 4 The case of the Dolphin 583
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. May 4 The case of the Thistle and the Dolphin 584
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. May 5 The case of the Dolphin 585
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. May 6 The case of the Peterhoff 585
Do May 7 The case of the Dolphin 587
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. May 7 The case of the Mont Blanc 589
Do May 7 The case of the Dolphin 590
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. May 7 Proceedings in prize cases 591
Do May 7 The case of the Adela 592
1863.
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. May 8 The case of the Peterhoff 592
Do May 8 The case of the Adela 593
Do May 8 The case of J. Hardcastle 593
Do May 8 Reply to complaint against Mr. Adams in reference to a letter given to Leman and Howell. 594
Do May 9 Proceedings in prize cases 595
Do May 11 Oaths administered to aliens at New Orleans 595
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. May 9 The alleged violation of the sovereignty of the United States by Canadian constables. 596
Memorandum from Lord Lyons. May — British trade with Matamoras 596
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. May 9 The case of Ebenezer Tyler 597
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. May 12 British trade with Matamoras 597
Do May 12 The case of the Granite City 599
Do May 13 The case of the Peterhoff 602
Do May 14 The case of the Dolphin 602
Do May 14 The case of John J. Shaver 603
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. May 14 The case of J. M. Vernon 603
Do May 15 The alleged attempts to fit out privateers for the insurgents at Victoria, Vancouver’s island. 604
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. May 15 The case of Ebenezer Tyler 604
Do May 15 The case of the Elias Reed 605
Do May 18 The alleged attempts to fit out privateers for the insurgents at Victoria, Vancouver’s island. 605
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. May 18 Supplies of arms to Indians on the northern frontier. 606
Do May 18 Restrictions on trade between the United States and the Bahamas. 607
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. May 19 The case of J. M. Vernon 608
Do May 20 The case of the Dolphin 609
Do May 21 The case of the Mont Blanc 609
Do May 21 The case of the Elias Reed 610
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. May 21 The case of John J. Shaver 612
Do May 21 The alleged attempts to fit out privateers at Vancouver’s island. 612
Do May 22 The case of the Mont Blanc 612
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. May 22 Supplies of arms to Indians on the northern frontier. 613
Do May 22 The case of the Adela 613
Do May 22 Restrictions on trade between the United States and the Bahamas. 614
Do May 22 The alleged attempts to fit out privateers for the insurgents at Vancouver’s island. 614
Do May 23 The cases of John Hall and John Hardcastle. 614
Do May 23 The hostile Indians seeking refuge in British territory. 614
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. May 25 The case of the Aries 615
Do May 25 The case of the Adela 615
Do May 26 The case of the Telegraph 615
Mr. F. W. Seward to Lord Lyons. May 26 The case of J. M. Vernon 617
1863.
Mr. F. W. Seward to Lord Lyons. May 27 Intercourse between naval officers of the United States and Great Britain. 618
Do May 27 The case of the Aries 618
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. May 27 Supplies of arms to Indians on the northern frontier. 619
Do May 27 The case of Mr. Sherwin 619
Do May 28 The case of John Hardcastle 620
Mr. F. W. Seward to Lord Lyons. May 28 The case of the Aries 621
Do May 29 Supplies of arms to Indians on the northern frontier. 621
Do May 30 The case of John Hardcastle 621
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. May 30 The violation of the sovereignty of the United States by Canadian constables in Michigan. 622
Do May 30 The case of J. M. Vernon 625
Mr. F. W. Seward to Lord Lyons. June 1 The case of the Telegraph 625
Do June 1 The case of J. M. Vernon 625
Do June 3 The alleged attempts to fit out priveteers at Vancouver’s island. 626
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. June 5 The case of the Adela 626
Do June 5 Customs regulations in regard to merchandise shipped from New York to Nassau. 627
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. June 5 The case of Henry E. Green 628
Do June 6 The case of the Granite City. The taking of captured vessels for use before adjudication. 628
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. June 6 The case of the Mont Blanc 628
Do June 6 The case of the Magicienne 629
Do June 6 The taking of captured vessels for use at a valuation. 629
Do June 8 The same subject 629
Do June 8 Intercourse between naval officers of the United States and Great Britain. 630
Do June 8 The case of the Golden Eagle 630
Do June 8 The case of Henry E. Green. Claims of foreigners for damages in consequence of military operations. 635
Do June 9 Transactions at Nassau on the occasion of a visit of the United States steamer Rhode Island to that port. 635
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. June 10 The case of J. M. Vernon 638
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. June 11 The same subject 638
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. June 13 The case of the Hanover 641
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. June 15 Avoidance of infringements of the law of nations by United States vessels in West Indian ports. 643
Do June 16 Visits of United States steamers to ports in the Bahamas. 644
Do June 10 The case of the Margaret and Jessie 647
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. June 16 Avoidance of infringements of the law of nations by United States vessels in West Indian ports. 648
Do June 17 Colored emigrants for British Honduras 649
Do June 17 Visits of United States steamers to ports in the Bahamas. 650
1863.
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. June 17 The same subject 651
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. June 17 The case of the Hanover 651
Do June 17 The alleged fitting out of a privateer at Nassau. 651
Do June 18 The case of John Hardcastle 652
Do June 19 Claims for exemption from the draft on the ground of alienage. 653
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. June 20 The case of the Mont Blanc 654
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. June 22 The same subject 654
Do June 24 The case of the Hanover 654
Do June 25 Visits of United States steamers to West Indian ports. 655
Do June 30 Claims for exemption from the draft on the ground of alienage. 655
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. June 30 Case of the Hanover 656
Do July 1 Claims of exemption from draft on the ground of alienage. 656
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. July 1 The prohibition of the export of cattle 658
Do July 2 Claims for exemption from the draft on the ground of alienage. 661
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. July 13 Visits of United States vessels to ports in the Bahamas. 662
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. July 14 The case of John Sherwin 662
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. July 15 The case of the Peterhoff 664
Do July 15 The cases of the Granite City and Tampico 665
Do July 16 The case of the Mont Blanc 665
Do July 17 The case of the Victor 666
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. July 17 Customs regulations in regard to merchandise shipped from New York to the Bahamas. 670
Do July 18 The case of the Victor 670
Do July 22 The case of the Peterhoff 671
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. July 22 Claims for exemption from the draft on the ground of alienage. 673
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. July 23 Customs regulations in regard to merchandise shipped from New York to the Bahamas. 673
Do. July 23 The cases of the Granite City and the Tampico. 678
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. July 25 The pursuit of hostile Indians into British territory. 679
Do July 27 Military service required of aliens at Louisville. 679
Do Aug. 1 The case of the Blanche 680
Do Aug. 3 Customs regulations in regard to trade between New York and the Bahamas. 682
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Aug. 3 Proceedings of the United States consul at Bahia and the United States ship Mohican in reference to supplies of coal to piratical vessels. 683
Do Aug. 4 The case of the Dolphin 684
Do Aug. 4 The case of the Blanche 685
1863.
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Aug. 5 Proceedings of the United States consul at Bahia and the United States ship Mohican in reference to supplies of coal to piratical vessels. 687
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Aug. 7 The case of the Clyde 687
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Aug. 8 The case of the Golden Eagle 688
Do Aug. 10 Colored emigrants to Honduras 688
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Aug. 10 The same subject 689
Do Aug. 12 The sale of the Peterhoff 689
Do Aug. 12 The sale of the Springbok 689
Do Aug. 13 The case of Mr. Hardcastle 690
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Aug. 13 The case of the Clyde 691
Do Aug. 14 The sale of the Peterhoff and Springbok 692
Mr. F. W. Seward to Lord Lyons. Aug. 14 The case of Mr. Hardcastle 692
Mr. Stuart to Mr. Seward. Aug. 17 The case of the Emma 692
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Stuart. Aug. 18 The same subject 692
Do Aug. 19 The sale of the Springbok and Peterhoff 693
Mr. Seward to Mr. Stuart. Sept. 12 The case of J. M. Vernon 693
Mr. Stuart to Mr. Seward. Sept. 12 The case of the Margaret and Jessie 693
Mr. Seward to Mr. Stuart. Sept. 15 The same subject 694
Do Sept. 16 The case of the Juno 694
Do Sept. 22 The case of the Margaret and Jessie 694
Mr. Stuart to Mr. Seward. Sept. 23 The same subject 695
Do Sept. 24 The case of the Labuan 695
Mr. Seward to Mr. Stuart. Sept. 26 The case of the Emma 696
Mr. Stuart to Mr. Seward. Sept. 29 The same subject 697
Mr. Seward to Mr. Stuart. Sept. 30 The case of the Labuan 697
Do Sept. 30 The case of J. M. Vernon 698
Do Oct. 9 The case of the Victor 699
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Oct. 14 The case of the York 704
Do Oct. 16 The case of the Springbok 705
Do Oct. 20 The case of the Magicienne 705
Do Oct. 28 The case of the Josie 706

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1863.
511 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Oct. 8 The proceedings of Mr. Partridge in regard to British interests in Salvador. I
512 do Oct. 8 The Alabama at Cape Town II
513 do Oct. 8 Memorial to the President from inhabitants of Hereford, and resolutions of a meeting at Hartlepool. II
516 do Oct. 9 Explanations with Earl Russell III
1863.
518 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Oct. 16 The stoppage of the steam rams, and proceedings in relation thereto. The case of the Alexandra. IV
519 do Oct. 16 The death of Lord Lyndhurst VI
521 do Oct. 16 Speech of Sir R. Palmer, the attorney general, to his constituents. VII
736 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Oct. 17 Projects of agents of the insurgents for violating the blockade. XVII
737 do Oct. 20 The military situation XIX
739 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Oct. 23 The depredations of the Alabama XX
522 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Oct. 23 The same subject XX
523 do Oct. 23 Public sentiment in England. Speeches of prominent men. XXI
525 do Oct. 23 A war steamer preparing for the insurgents at Glasgow. XXI
740 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Oct. 24 Earl Russell’s speech at Blairgowrie. The relations between Great Britain and the United States as affected by the fitting out of vessels for the insurgents. XXIV
744 do Oct. 26 Proceedings of Mr. Partridge in Salvador XXV
745 do Oct. 26 The memorial of inhabitants of Hereford, and the proceedings of the meeting at Hartlepool. XXV
526 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Oct. 29 Indications of public opinion. The condition and prospects of the iron-clad rams. XXV
527 do Oct. 30 The depredations of the Alabama. The ironclad rams. XXVIII
528 do Oct. 30 The depredations of the Georgia XXXI
748 Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Adams. Nov. 2 Acknowledgment of despatches XXXII
529 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Nov. 4 Projects of agents of the insurgents for violating the blockade. XXXII
530 do Nov. 5 The depredations of the Florida. Proceedings of the Alabama at Cape Town. XXXIII
531 do Nov. 6 Schemes of the insurgents for obtaining arms and vessels. Address of disloyal clergymen in the southern States. XXXVII
532 do Nov. 6 Case of the Alexandra. XL
756 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Nov. 9 Public opinion in Great Britain. Progress of military affairs; questions in regard to slavery. LI
533 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Nov. 12 Proceedings of the Alabama at Cape Town. Speeches of public men in Great Britain. LII
534 do Nov. 13 The admission of privateers of the insurgents in British ports. Case of the Alexandra. LVII
535 do Nov. 13 Affairs in Japan LVII
536 do Nov. 13 Speech of the French Emperor to the French chambers. Proposed congress. LIX
759 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Nov. 14 The exportation from Richmond of tobacco belonging to the French government. LX
760 do Nov. 14 Plot by emissaries of the insurgents in Canada to invade the northern frontier. The neutrality laws of the two countries. LX
761 do Nov. 16 Correspondence during the Crimean war in regard to the equipment of privateers in the United States. LXI
762 do Nov. 17 Armed naval expeditions prepared in British ports. Plots in Canada by emissaries of the insurgents. LXII
1863.
537 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Nov. 19 The death of the King of Denmark. Commercial uneasiness. Decline of European interest in the struggle in the United States. Case of the Alexandra. LXII
539 do Nov. 19 The case of the Canton or Pampero LXIII
540 do Nov. 19 Proceedings of the Alabama LXX
542 do Nov. 20 Case of the Alexandra LXXI
763 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Nov. 20 The same subject CXI
do Nov. 21 The reply of the clergy of Scotland to the insurrectionary ministers of the United States. CXI
765 do Nov. 23 Approval of proceedings of Mr. Adams CXII
766 do Nov. 23 Depredations of the Alabama near the Cape of Good Hope. CXII
767 do Nov. 23 Intercepted insurgent correspondence CXII
768 do Nov. 24 Approval of proceedings of Mr. Adams CXXIV
769 do Nov. 28 Military successes near Chattanooga CXXIV
770 do Nov. 30 Suggestions in regard to obtaining the sanction of the Mikado to the treaties made by the Tycoon of Japan. CXXV
771 do Nov. 30 The proposed European congress. Course of political ideas as affected by the breaking out of the insurrection in this country, and its decline. The action of European powers in regard to it. CXXV
777 do Dec. 5 The foreign enlistment act of Great Britain. CXXVI
778 do Dec. 5 Approval of proceedings of Mr. Adams CXXVII
779 do Dec. 5 Case of the Alexandra CXXVII
Circular Dec. 15 Military successes near Chattanooga and Knoxville. Opening of the session of Congress. Decline of the insurrection. CXXVII
BRITISH LEGATION.
Mr. F. W. Seward to Lord Lyons. Nov. 4 Restrictions on trade between the United States and the Bahamas. CXXVIII
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Nov. 10 Case of the Hanover CXXVIII
Do Nov. 10 Restrictions on trade between the United States and the Bahamas. CXXVIII
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Nov. 10 Case of the Magicienne CXXIX
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Nov. 11 The same subject CXXX
Do Nov. 11 Case of Captain Sherwin CXXX
Do Nov. 11 Case of John Hardcastle CXXX
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Nov. 11 Plot of emissaries of the insurgents in Canada for an invasion of the northern frontier. CXXXVII
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Nov. 12 The same subject CXXXVIII
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Nov. 21 Case of the Labuan CXXXVIII
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Nov. 25 The same subject CXXXIX