Papers relating to foreign affairs.

SPAIN.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1863.
12 Mr. Seward to Mr. Perry. Oct. 5 The question of maritime jurisdiction 1
14 do Oct. 6 Acknowledgment of despatches. Approval of proceedings. 1
53 Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. Oct. 8 Acknowledgment of despatches. The question of maritime jurisdiction. 1
55 do Oct. 23 The same subject 3
58 do Nov. 23 Alleged aid given by the United States to revolutionary movements in San Domingo. 4
1864.
64 do Jan. 7 The question of maritime jurisdiction 5
66 do Jan. 16 Acknowledgment of despatches. Approval of proceedings. 5
73 Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. Jan. 17 Cabinet changes in Spain 6
67 Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. Feb. 6 The African slave trade 7
76 Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. Feb. 14 The San Domingo question 8
69 Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. Feb. 25 Maritime jurisdiction 9
78 do Feb. 28 The African slave trade. Cabinet changes 9
71 do Mar. 7 Detention of military accoutrements at New York for Spanish troops in Cuba. 11
79 Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. Mar. 8 The case of the British steamer Princess 11
72 Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. Mar. 12 The San Domingo question 12
83 Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. Mar. 20 Case of the Princess. The San Domingo question. Movements of the Archduke Maximilian. 13
73 Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. Mar. 21 Approval of proceedings 14
74 do Mar. 22 Apprehended revolt of negroes in Cuba 14
75 do Mar. 25 Acknowledgment of courtesies extended by the Spanish Admiral to the United States steamer Wyoming. 14
85 Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. Mar. 27 Reorganization of the Senate. Alleged treaty between Spain and the Archduke Maximilian in Mexico. 15
1864.
76 Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. April 1 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 15
90 Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. April 2 Resolutions of the Congress of the United States protesting against a monarchy in Mexico. 16
79 Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. April 7 Case of the Princess 16
81 do April 7 Conduct to be observed towards envoys of the Archduke Maximilian. 16
82 do April 18 Detention of military equipments at New York. Pretended diplomatic agent sent to Mexico by the insurgents to the so-called Regency of the Empire. 17
88 Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. April 18 Thanks of the United States government to the Spanish admiral. Constitutional changes adopted by the House of Deputies. The San Domingo question. 17
89 do April 24 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 18
86 Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. May 4 The San Domingo question 19
87 do May 6 The same subject 19
88 do May 7 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 21
90 do May 16 The same subject. Approval of proceedings. 21
91 do May 17 Rendition by the authorities of Cuba to the United States of three escaped convicts from the Tortugas. 22
92 do May 17 Assumption of imperial authority by the Archduke Maximilian in Mexico. 22
93 do May 17 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 23
95 do May 19 The same subject 24
97 do May 28 The same subject 25
96 Mr Koerner to Mr. Seward. May 15 The question of maritime jurisdiction 28
99 Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. May 30 Acknowledgment of despatch 28
98 Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. May 30 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 29
102 Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. June 3 The question of maritime jurisdiction 29
99 Mr Koerner to Mr. Seward. May 30 The san Domingo question 29
101 do June 3 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 30
102 do June 14 The same subject 31
106 Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. June 17 The same subject 33
104 do June 21 The same subject 34
105 do June 22 The same subject 35
108½ do June 24 Case of Arguelles 35
109 do June 27 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 86
106 Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. June 27 The same subject. Ratification by Spain of treaties with Guatemala and the Argentine Republic. 86
107 do June 28 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 87
108 do June 29 The same subject 89
109 do July 2 The same subject 89
111 Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. July 9 Departure of Mr. Barreda 89
112 Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. July 11 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 90
1864.
112 Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. July 11 The same subject 91
113 do July 15 Approval of proceedings. The Spanish Peruvian difficulties. 92
114 do July 28 The same subject 92
115 do July 30 The same subject 93
118 Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. Aug. 3 Firing on vessels of the United States passing the straits of Gibraltar. 93
119 do Aug. 6 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 94
120 do Aug. 8 Sedition in a Spanish regiment 95
16 Mr. Seward to Mr. Perry. Aug. 12 Claims of United States citizens against Spain: 95
19 do Aug. 19 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 95
123 Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. Aug. 23 Mr. Barreda’s mission 97
124 do Aug. 28 Approval by the Queen of Spain of the order of the Captain General of Cuba, prohibiting foreign men-of-war, outside of the port of Havana, from sending in their boats. 97
23 Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Perry. Aug. 30 Acknowledgment of despatch 98
125 Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. Sept. 5 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 98
126 do Sept. 18 The new cabinet 98
26 Mr. Seward to Mr. Perry. Sept. 19 Approval of proceedings. The Spanish-Peruvian question in Congress. 99
127 Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. Sept. 24 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties. Neutrality of the Isthmus of Panama. 100
29 Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Perry. Sept. 26 Acknowledgment of despatch 101
128 Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. Oct. 2 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 101
129 do Oct. 9 Military successes in the United States 103
36 Mr. Seward to Mr. Perry. Oct. 17 Reception of Mr. Perry by the new minister of state. 103
40 do Oct. 26 The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties 104
41 do Oct. 31 Detention of a Spanish vessel by the United. States ship-of-war Niagara. 104
45 do Nov. 15 Suggested extension of time for the solution of the Spanish-Peruvian difficulties. 104
47 do Nov. 17 Consignment of guano to the United States on Spanish account. 105
48 do Nov. 17 Acknowledgment of despatchses 105
52 do Dec. 2 Detention of a Spanish vessel by the United States ship-of-war Niagara. 106

AUSTRIA.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1863
47 Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. Oct. 23 European politics. European opinion in regard to affair in the United States. 107
52 do Dec. 18 Attitude of Europe towards the United States. 107
1864.
53 do Jan. 7 Reorganization of the insurrectionary States. 108
1864.
56 Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. Feb. 15 Opening of a new campaign. Condition of the insurrectionary States. 108
58 do Mar. 11 Public sentiment in Austria. The military situation in the United States. 109
62 do Mar. 25 The Schleswig-Holstein question 109
66 do April 18 Policy of the government of the United States in regard to Mexico. The Fort Pillow outrage. 110
70 do May 30 The Schleswig-Holstein question 111
78 do July 14 Death of General Wadsworth 111
90 do Sept. 19 The approaching presidential election 111
92 do Sept. 24 The same subject 112
99 do Oct. 15 Proposed fitting out of steamers in Europe to run the blockade with troops from Poland. 113
103 do Nov. 14 Death of Count Georgé 113
114 do Nov. 15 Sympathy of the United States for Austria. 114
1863.
34 Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. Sept. 21 Proposed expected offer of the throne of Mexico to the Archduke Maximilian. Mexican affairs. Rumors of secret understandings between agents of the insurgent States and the Emperor Napoleon. 114
36 do Oct. 5 Affairs in regard to Mexico. The insurrection in Poland. Political affairs in Austria. 117
37 do Oct. 26 Purchase of stores for United States vessels of war in ports of Austria. 119
38 do Nov. 24 Mexican affairs 120
39 do Nov. 24 Affairs in Poland. Proposed European congress. Proceedings of the House of Deputies. 121
40 do Nov. 24 The Schleswig-Holstein question 128
41 do Dec. 1 Proposed European congress. State of affairs in Europe. 133
42 do Dec. 8 The Schleswig-Holstein question. Speech of Count Rochberg. 134
1864.
45 do Jan. 23 The Schleswig-Holstein difficulty 140
46 do Feb. 23 The same subject. Speech of the Emperor of Austria. 144
47 do Mar. 7 Affairs in Poland. The Schleswig-Holstein difficulty. 147
59 do May 10 The Schleswig-Holstein difficulty 150
68 do July 26 False reports as to affairs in the United States. 153
70 do Aug. 7 Affairs in the United States 154
72 do Aug. 29 Public feeling in Europe in regard to American affairs. Visit of the King of Prussia to the Emperor of Austria. The Schleswig-Holstein difficulty. 158
73 do Oct. 23 European affairs. The new Zollverein 159
82 do Nov. 8- The alleged shipment of Poles for the rebel armies. 162
84 do Nov. 19 Opening of the Reichsrath. Speech of the Emperor. Annual report of the finance minister. 163
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CHILI.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1863
117 Mr. Nelson to Mr. Seward. Dec. 16 Destruction of the Church of the Compaña, in Santiago, by fire. 168
1864.
58 Mr. Seward to Mr. Nelson. Jan. 20 Acknowledgment of despatch. Appreciation by the President of services rendered by Mr. Nelson, and other Americans, at the conflagration of the Church of the Compaña. 173
123 Mr. Nelson, to Mr. Seward. Mar. 27 The question of territorial jurisdiction between Chili and Bolivia. 173
63 Mr. Seward to Mr. Nelson. May 19 Approval of proceedings 179
127 Mr. Nelson to Mr. Seward. May 16 Seizure of the Chincha islands by the Spanish squadron. 179
65 Mr. Seward to Mr. Nelson. June 15 The same subject 184
140 Mr. Nelson to Mr. Seward. July 11 Celebration of the 4th of July in Chili 184
73 Mr. Seward to Mr. Nelson. Aug. 18 Acknowledgment of despatch 187
152 Mr. Nelson to Mr. Seward. Oct. 16 Expressions of sympathy for the Union cause. Coal declared to be contraband of war. 187
82 Mr. Seward to Mr. Nelson. Nov. 22 Acknowledgment of despatch 190

PRUSSIA.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1863
6 Mr. Seward to Mr. Kreissmann. Sept. 21 Claim of Gustavus Vicer Hock 191
1864.
66 Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd. Mar. 9 The War against Denmark 191
67 do Mar. 12 The same subject. The military situation 191
69 do Mar. 19 Acknowledgment of despatch 192
70 do Mar. 21 The same 192
71 do April 5 The same 192
72 do May 9 The war against Denmark. Affairs in Mexico. 192
75 do June 17 Proposed departure of Baron Gerolt 193
11 Mr. Seward to Mr. Kreissmann. July 28 The Yeddo not sold to the insurgents. The military situation. 193
13 do Aug. 12 The Danish question. Approval of contemplated proceedings in regard to Baron Gerolt. 194
14 do Aug. 20 Policy of the United States towards other nations. 194
18 do Sept. 20 Vessels built in France or elsewhere for the rebels purchased by the Prussian government. 194
19 Mr. F.W. Seward to Mr. Kreissmann. Sept. 24 Erroneous opinion in Prussia in regard to affairs in the United States. 194
1863
17 Mr. Kreissmann to Mr. Seward. Dee. 2 The Schleswig-Holstein question. Conflict between the House of Deputies and the King. 195
1863.
18 Mr. Kreissmann to Mr. Seward. Dec. 16 The Schleswig-Holstein question. Proceedings of the Prussian chambers. 196
19 do Dec. 26 The German press on the President’s message. The Schleswig Holstein controversy. Adjournment of the chambers. Return of the Queen and royal family. 197
1864
54 Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. Jan. 12 European opinion in regard to the war in the United States. The Schleswig-Holstein question. Proceedings of the chambers. 198
55 do Feb. 2 Contest between the ministry and the Chamber of Deputies. Entry of Prussian troops into Schleswig-Holstein. 199
56 do Feb. 11 Military operations in Schleswig-Holstein. Condition of affairs in Europe. 202
57 do Feb. 18 European opinion in regard to affairs in the United States. The Schleswig-Holstein difficulties. Military operations. 203
58 do Feb. 27 Military operations in Denmark. Blockade of the Holstein and Schleswig ports. 206
59 do Mar. 12 European opinion in regard to the rebellion. The Schleswig-Holstein difficulties. Blockade of Prussian ports. Death of the King of Bavaria. 207
60 do April 2 Proposed conference to settle the Schleswig-Holstein difficulties. Military operations. 208
61 do April 7 Correspondence in relation to the blockade of the port of Swinemünde. 209
62 do April 16 Military operations of the allies. The London conference. Sailing of Maximilian for Mexico. 212
63 do April 20 The bombardment of Düppel. The London conference. 213
64 do May 4 Military operations of the allies. The London conference. 214
65 do May 10 Military operations. Cessation of hostilities arranged by the London conference. 214
66 do May 28 Proceedings of the London conference 216
67 do June 11 The same subject. Anticipated settlement of the Schleswig-Holstein difficulties. 217
70 do July 5 The Schleswig-Holstein difficulties 217
21 Mr. Kreissmann to Mr. Seward. July 13 The same subject. Purchase by Prussia of the vessels built at Bordeaux for the insurgents. 218
22 do July 22 Gratification of the Prussian government at the friendly relations of Baron Gerolt with the United States. Absence of the King and Her Yon Bismarck. The conference at Vienna. 219
23 do July 30 Extension of the suspension of hostilities. Absence of the King. Misrepresentations in German papers of the immigration measures in the United States. 220
26 do Aug. 23 Sale of the Victoria to the government of Prussia. The Schleswig-Holstein question. 221
28 do Aug. 28 The naval force of Prussia. The peace conference at Vienna. 222
1864.
29 Mr. Kreissmann to Mr. Seward. Sept. 7 The question of the re-establishment of the Zollverein. The peace conference at Vienna. 223
71 Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. Sept. 28 Baron Gerolt in Berlin. The peace conference. 223
72 do Oct. 5 Close of the Zollverein treaty. Proposed new treaty. 224

BELGIUM.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1863
118 Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford. Oct. 5 Acknowledgment of despatch 226
do Nov. 9 Views of Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys on affairs in the United States. 226
122 do Nov. 30 Acknowledgment of despatch 226
125 do Dec. 17 The proposed European congress 227
1864.
do July 16 Acknowledgment of note 227
134 do July 16 Approval of proceedings 227
135 do July 28 Political occurrences in Belgium 228
136 do July 28 Arrival of the Niagara at Antwerp 228
137 do July 29 Decline of the rebellion in the United States. 228
140 do Aug. 8 Proposed enlistment of foreigners for the United States navy. 229
142 do Aug. 25 Acknowledgment of despatch 229
143 do Aug. 26 The elections in Belgium 229
145 do Sept. 10 Departure of Major Walker for Europe 230
do Sept. 17 Military and political successes in the United States. 230
148 Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Sanford. Sept. 26 Belgium subjects taking military service against the republic of Mexico. 230
Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford. Oct. 4 Probability of a special and extraordinary mission to be sent to the so-called empire of Mexico by the government of Belgium. 231
151 do Nov. 19 Report of Belgian finances 231
1863.
161 Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. Nov. 19 The proposed European congress 232
163 do Nov. 23 The same subject 232
1864.
174 do July 7 The art exhibition of Belgium 233
176 do Jan. 7 Sickness of the King. Proceedings of the house of representatives of Belgium. Favorable reception of the message of the President of the United States. Change in public sentiment. 234
177 do Jan. 14 The system of recruiting in Belgium, France, and Prussia. 235
180 do Jan. 18 Opinion of the King on the rebellion in the United States. 249
181 do Jan. 22 The ministerial crisis 250
183 do Jan. 25 Increase of revenue in Belgium 250
184 do Jan. 29 Conversation with the King touching the withdrawal of the recognition of belligerent naval rights to the insurgents. 251
1864.
185 Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. Jan. 29 Desire of the King for the establishment of a line of steamers between the United States and Antwerp. 252
188 do Feb. 2 The formation of a new ministry unsuccessful. 253
195 do June 28 The return of Mr. Sanford. Conversation with Mr. Roper on the situation in the United States. 253
199 do July 6 Enlistment of Belgian subjects for the so-called Mexican empire. 254
201 do July 7 Proposed increase of representation in Parliament. Proceedings of the house of representatives. 255
202 do July 14 Close of the legislative session 256
203 do July 14 Arrival of the Niagara 257
205 do July 21 Visit of the King to Paris 257
206 do July 21 Movements of the Niagara and Sacramento 257
209 do Aug. 12 Return of the King. The elections. Majority of the cabinet in the house. 259
210 do Aug. 19 Returns of the elections 259
213 do Sept. 7 Debates in the house of representatives 260
214 do Sept. 7 Recruiting in Belgium for the so-called Mexican empire. 261
215 do Sept. 15 Organization of the Belge-Mexican corps. Probable appointment of Mr. Blondal to an extraordinary mission to Mexico. 261
220 do Oct. 24 Dissatisfaction among the soldiers and officers of the Belge-Mexican corps. 262
227 do Nov. 17 Commencement of the legislative session. The budget for 1865. 262
228 do Nov. 21 The recruiting for Mexico 264
229 do Nov. 25 Effect on public opinion of the triumph on the election of the Union ticket. 264
230 do Nov. 28 Discussion in the house of representatives on the budget and the so-called Mexican empire. 265

PORTUGAL.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1863
117 Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey. June 8 The internal improvement system of the Portuguese government. 267
121 do Nov. 23 The movements of the Georgia 267
123 do Nov. 30 Movements of rebel cruisers 267
124 do Dec. 19 Acknowledgment of despatch 268
1864.
128 do Feb. 24 Good understanding between British and American naval officers. Courtesy of the British minister at Lisbon. 268
129 do Feb. 24 Approval of proceedings in the case of the British brig Aggression. 268
131 do Mar. 22 Acknowledgment of despatches. Approval of proceedings. 269
132 do Mar. 22 Acknowledgment of despatch 270
134 do Mar. 31 Movements of the Florida 270
138 do May 26 Acknowledgment of despatches 270
139 do June 18 The culture of cotton within the Portuguese dominions. 271
1864.
142 Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey. June 30 Approval of proceedings 271
143 do Aug. 9 Acknowledgments of despatches 271
144 do Aug. 12 The railroad system in Portugal 271
146 Mr. F.W. Seward to Mr. Harvey. Aug. 30 The register of American ships at St. Paul de Loando. Approval of proceedings. 272
152 Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey. Oct. 31 Movements of a suspicious steamer off the coast of Sicily. 272
153 do Nov. 10 Proceedings at the Cape de Verde islands 272
154 do Nov. 29 Acknowledgment of despatch 272
155 do Dec. 2 Equipment of piratical vessels in Portugal 273
1863.
234 Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. Oct. 17 Proceedings of the French government in Mexico. 273
235 do Oct. 20 Baptism of the Prince Royal 274
236 do Oct. 24 Movements of the United States ship-of-war St. Louis. Necessity of place of rendezvous for United States vessels-of-war. 275
237 do Oct. 29 Movements of the Georgia. The United States steamer Kearsarge at Brest. Necessity of a rendezvous for United States naval forces. 276
238 do Nov. 4 Movements of the Georgia. Supposed supplying of coal by British vessels to blockade runners. Necessity of United States vessels-of-war in Portuguese waters. 277
239 do Nov. 11 Movements of the Kearsarge 278
240 do Nov. 11 Acceptance by the King of Portugal of the invitation to attend the proposed European congress. 279
241 do Nov. 26 Appearance of rebel cruisers in Portuguese waters. 280
242 do Nov. 28 Presence of two suspicious vessels at the port of Lisbon. 280
245 do Dec. 20 Impediments thrown in the way of United States commerce by Portuguese authorities. 281
246 do Dec. 27 Suspicious vessels at Maderia 283
1864.
248 do Jan. 2 Session of the Cortes 284
251 do Jan. 20 Piratical cruisers in Portuguese ports 286
252 do Jan. 22 Movements of the St. Louis. 287
253 do Jan. 24 British iron-clad squadron in the Tagus. Exchange of courtesies between their officers and men and the officers and men of the St. Louis. 288
254 do Jan. 25 The piratical cruisers off the Azores. Proceedings of the English bark Agrippina. 289
255 do Jan. 27 Same subject 291
256 do Jan. 30 Same subject 291
257 do Feb. 1 Instructions to consuls of the United States at the Azores, Madeira, and Cape Verde islands. 292
258 do Feb. 2 Despatch of the Portuguese war steamer Mindello to the Azores to prevent the equipment of piratical cruisers. 293
260 do Feb. 20 Misapplication of revenue regulations in the African ports of Portugal towards United States vessels. 294
261 do Feb. 22 The piratical cruisers off the Azores. 295
262 do Feb. 28 Construction of military works for the protection of Lisbon. 296
1864.
264 Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. Mar. 10 Movements of the Florida 296
267 do Mar. 22 Further supposed depredations of the Florida. 298
268 do Mar. 24 Movements of the St. Louis and Florida 298
269 do April 7 Policy of Portugal towards the insurgents 299
270 do April 12 Movements of suspicious steamers off the Azores. Movements of the St. Louis. 300
do April 30 The King of Portugal to act as mediator between Great Britain and Brazil. 302
277 do May 17 Necessity for United States vessels-of-war in Portuguese waters. 302
278 do May 19 The promotion of the culture of cotton in Africa by the Portuguese government. 304
279 do May 24 Movements of the Florida 306
280 do June 1 Census of the kingdom and colonies of Portugal. 313
281 do June 7 Proceedings of the Cortes 313
283 do June 19 Closing of the session of the Cortes. Organization of parties for the approaching elections. 314
284 do June 21 The combat between the Kearsarge and Alabama. 315
286 do July 7 Opening of the railroad between Lisbon and Oporto. Progress in Portugal. 315
288 do July 18 Project of an inter-continental telegraph between America and Europe. 316
289 do July 28 Retention of registers of American ships at St. Paul de Loando. 317
292 do Aug. 22 Movements of the Georgia 318
293 do Sept. 23 Reshipment of the seamen of the Alabama on another insurgent cruiser. Report of the capture of the Georgia. 319
294 do Oct. 1 Movements of an unknown rebel cruiser off Sicily. 319
296 do Oct. 14 Necessity for naval organization in European waters. 320
298 do Oct. 23 Suspicious movements of th6e steamer Laurel. 321
301 do Nov. 2 Seizure of the Florida at Bahia. 321
304 do Nov. 29 Arrival of the Sacramento. Conversion of steamers at Liverpool into hostile cruisers. 324

ITALY.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1864.
88 Mr. Seward to Mr. Marsh. Jan. 7 The ships-of-war built for the Italian government in New York. 326
89 do Feb. 1 Correspondence between the Pope and Jefferson Davis. 326
90 do Feb. 25 Improvement in American affairs. Preparations for the presidential election. 326
93 do Mar. 9 Opening of a new campaign. The presidential election. 327
96 do April 19 Acknowledgment of despatch 327
102 do June 15 Transmission of authority to negotiate a treaty of commerce with Italy. 327
1864.
121 Mr. Seward to Mr. Marsh. Nov. 19 Political sentiments of the Italian people 328
1863.
76 Mr. Marsh to Mr. Seward. July 20 Proposed negotiation of a convention between the United States and Italy. 328
78 do Aug. 17 Congratulations from members of the ministry on military successes in the United States. 330
80 do Dec. 1 Proposal of the United States government to purchase the iron-clads building in New York for the Italian government. 330
1864.
81 do Jan. 8 Reception of the diplomatic corps by the King. Tone of the leading administration newspapers. Correspondence between the Pope and Jefferson Davis. 331
91 do April 16 Royal decree in regard to the entrance of foreign ships-of-war into Italian ports. 332
do May 6 Treaties concluded between Italy and France. Decree of the Italian government to negotiate a new treaty of commerce with the United States. 334
102 do Sept. 19 Conclusion of a treaty with France for the withdrawal of the French garrison from Rome. Popular dissatisfaction in Italy with the policy of the administration.
105 do Sept. 27 The disturbances in Turin 336

DENMARK.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1864.
146 Mr. Wood to Mr. Seward. Feb. 15 Reception by the King and Queen 338
152 do Mar. 21 The bombardment of Düppel 338
154 do April 2 Movements of the Austria-Prussian armies. 339
158 do April 20 The Bremen and Hamburg steamship line 339
160 do June 11 The Schleswig-Holstein question 340
162 do June 25 The same subject 340
163 do June 25 The case of the Sophie 341
77 Mr. Seward to Mr. Wood. Feb. 3 Acknowledgment of despatch 342
78 do Mar. 9 The Bremen and Hamburg steamship line 342
79 do Mar. 14 The same subject 343
80 do Mar. 14 Acknowledgment of despatch 343
83 do Mar. 26 The Bremen and Hamburg steamship line. Neutrality of the United States. 344
85 do April 2 The Methodist Episcopal church in Denmark 344
100 do Nov. 30 Relations of the United States with the republic of Mexico. 344
92 do April 27 The case of the Sophie 345

SWEDEN AND NORWAY.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1863.
32 Mr. Seward to Mr. Haldemann. Oct. 5 The action of the German Bund on the Danish question. 346
1864.
35 do Jan. 2 The Schleswig-Holstein question. Suspected sale of a blockade runner. 346
36 do Feb. 23 The Schleswig-Holstein question 346
37 do Mar. 21 Public feeling in Sweden and Norway towards the United States. 347
39 do Mar. 31 Popular tumult in Stockholm 347
40 do April 19 Political agitations in northern Europe 347
2 Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell. Oct. 5 Appointment of Baron de Wetterstedt as minister to the United States. 348
4 do Oct. 17 Departure of Mr. Haldemann 348
8 do Nov. 19 Mission of Baron de Wetterstedt to Mexico 348
1863.
34 Mr. Haldemann to Mr. Seward. Sept. 12 Action of the German Bund on the Danish-question. 349
37 do Oct. 10 The Danish question 350
38 do Nov. 3 Duties of neutral nations 351
41 do Dec. 28 The Schleswig-Holstein question. Action of Sweden. 356
1864.
42 do Jan. 25 European affairs 357
43 do Feb. 23 The Schleswig-Holstein question. Suspected sale of a blockade runner. 358
44 do Mar. 8 Popular tumult in stockholm 359
45 do Mar. 27 The Schleswig-Holstein question 361
48 do June 12 The Schleswig-Holstein question. Building of monitors in Sweden. 362
50 do July 2 Renewal of the war in Denmark. Policy of Prussia. 363
51 do July 28 The proposed inter-continental telegraph. The Danish question. 363

TURKEY.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1863.
61 Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris. Sept. 12 Acknowledgment of despatches. Consular protegés. 365
66 do Dec. 31 Improving condition of Turkey 365
1864.
67 do Jan. 8 Affairs in Turkey. The murder of the American missionaries. 365
68 do Jan. 11 Present of pistols to the ex-grand vizier 366
75 do Mar. 28 The postal service on the Turkish coast 366
3 Mr. F. W Seward to Mr. Brown. Aug. 30 Approval of proceedings 367
79 Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris. Sept. 19 Return of Mr. Morris to Turkey. Abuses of the privileges of granting protections by United States consuls. 367
1863.
58 Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. May 21. Affairs in the Principalities. The warehouse system in Turkey. Revenue of the Turkish government. 368
1863.
59 Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. July 13 Appointment of Fuad Pasha grand vizier. Introduction of reforms. 369
60 do Aug. 10 Movements of the rebel steamer Southerner. Reform in the customs administration. 371
65 do Oct. 23 The situation in the United States. Public feeling in regard to it in Turkey. 372
68 do Dec. 4 The case of the murder of the American missionaries. 373
70 do Dec. 4 Changes in the administration of Turkey. Invitation from the Emperor of France to the Sultan to attend the European congress. Defence of the ports of the Black sea by Russia. 375
1864.
77 do Jan. 15 Condition of the Turkish navy 376
78 do Jan. 28 Creation of a tribunal for the settlement of commercial disputes. Scheme for a forced loan. Attitude of the Danubian Principalities. The murder of the American missionaries. 377
79 do Feb. 11 New loan of the Turkish government. Attitude of the Danubian Principalities. 379
81 do Mar. 3 Presentation of pistols to Kibrisili Pacha. The postal service on the coast. Admission of Christian students into the Turkish military academy. 379
84 do April 14 The murder of American missionaries. The pistols for Kibrisih Pacha. 381
87 do April 21 Affairs In Circassia 382
Mr. Brown to Mr. Seward. June 16 The new flag for Ottoman merchant vessels 383
Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. Aug. 21 Improving condition of Turkey 384
99 do Nov. 29 Division of Asiatic Turkey. Reforms in the empire. 384

SWITZERLAND.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1864.
52 Mr. Seward to Mr. Fogg. May 31 Proposed modifications of treaty stipulations 386
53 do July 13 Proposed international sanitary congress in Switzerland. 386
54 do July 28 The case of John Zwerfel 357
55 do July 28 The proposed modification of treaty stipulations. 387
57 do Aug. 15 Exchange of arms with the Swiss government. 388
59 Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Fogg. Sept. 24 The case of John Zwerfel 388
60 do Sept. 24 The treaty between France and Switzerland 389
1863.
50 Mr. Fogg to Mr. Seward. Oct. 2 The French intervention in Mexico 389
52 do Nov. 7 The biennial elections in switzerland 390
55 do Dec. 24 Adjournment of the Swiss national assembly. Result of the elections. 390
1864.
56 Mr. Fogg to Mr. Seward. Jan. 2 Inauguration of the new president. Reception of the diplomatic corps. 391
57 do Mar. 12 Death of Mr. Hitz 392
58 do April 16 Proposed modification of treaty stipulations with the United States. 392
59 do April 29 The same subject 393
61 do June 16 The same subject 394
62 do July 2 The same subject 394
64 do July 13 Case of John Zwerfel 395
66 do Aug. 6 Proposed international sanitary congress 399
67 do Aug. 26 Case of John Zwerfel 400
68 do Aug. 29 Proposed modification of treaty stipulations. 400
72 do Oct. 11 Treaty between Switzerland and France 401

EGYPT.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1863.
26 Mr. Seward to Mr. Thayer. Oct. 23 Cotton culture in Egypt. The Suez canal. 403
1864.
29 do Feb. 26 The same subject 403
30 do Mar. 14 Death of Mr. Charles Marsh, United States vice-consul at Cairo. 403
1863.
37 Mr. Thayer to Mr. Seward. Sept. 5 Cotton culture in Egypt 404
1864.
44 do Jan. 23 Same subject. The Suez canal. Appointment of Charles Marsh as United States vice-consul at Cairo. 404
45 do Feb. 1 Death of Mr. Charles Marsh 406
Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. Oct. 22 Reception by the Viceroy. Arrival of Mr. Taylor Convention of consuls general. 406

MOROCCO.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1863.
10 Mr. Seward to Mr. McMath. Dec. 9 Alleged atrocities exercised upon the Israelites in Morocco. 410
1864.
11 do May 9 Culture of cotton in the Moorish empire 412
12 do June 27 Treaty proposed by the Sultan for the erection of a light-house at Cape Spartel. 413
13 do Aug. 25 Removal of restrictions on trade in markets of Morocco. 414
14 Mr. Hunter to Mr. McMath. Nov. 7 Proposed erection of a light-house at Cape Spartel. 414
1863.
Mr. McMath to Mr. Seward. Nov. 5 Alleged atrocities exercised upon the Israelites in Morocco. 414
1864.
16 do Jan. 12 Order in reference to vessels of the insurgents entering the ports of Morocco. Alleged atrocities exercised upon the Israelites. 425
19 do Mar. 26 The proposed light-house at Cape Spartel
21 do April 21 Supposed purchase of the guns of the Sumter by the Moorish consul at Gibraltar.
1864.
22 Mr. McMath to Mr. Seward. July 1 Removal of restrictions on trade in the interior markets of Morocco. 431
23 do Sept. 2 The proposed light-house on Cape Spartel 432
24 do Oct. 6 Day designated to illuminate the light-house at Cape Spartel. 434

TUNIS.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1863.
5 Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. July 4 Loan negotiated by the Tunisian government. 435
16 do Aug. 8 American affairs. Proposed railway from Tunis to the Goletta. 435
19 do Nov. 7 Shocks of an earthquake in Tunis 436
20 do Nov. 19 Good feeling of the consular officers of foreign countries at Tunis towards the United States. 436
24 do Dec. 11 Convention between the British government and the Bey of Tunis. 437
1864.
30 do April 9 Presents from European soveregns to the Bey. Relations between the Tunisian and Ottoman and the Tunisian and French governments. 438
32 do April 23 Outbreak of a rebellion. Personal taxation of Tunisian subjects. 440
34 do April 30 The rebellion in Tunis. European naval force in the harbor. 441
37 do May 7 The rebellion in Tunis 443
38 do May 14 Action of the French fleet. . Arrival of a Turkish fleet. 444
40 do May 28 Condition of affairs 446
41 do May 4 The same subject 448
42 do June 18 The same subject 449
44 do July 2 Designs of France towards Tunis 451
45 do July 30 Establishment of peace 452
47 do Aug. 20 Condition of affairs 453
48 do Aug. 27 Some Subject 455
do Sept. 11 Movements of the army of the Bey and the French and Italian fleets. 456
50 do Oct. 10 Victories of the Bey over the rebels 457
51 do Oct. 15 Movements of the European fleets. Military movements. 457
54 do Nov. 5 Condition of affairs 459
55 do Nov. 17 Proposed Tunisian embassy to Constantinople. Condition of affairs. 460
57 do Nov. 26 Action of the French consul 461

SUPPLEMENT. GREAT BRITAIN.

No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
685 Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Case of the pirates of the Joseph L. Gerrity 463