Papers relating to foreign affairs.
Austria.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1864. | ||||
| 78 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 23 | European affairs | 1 |
| 79 | do | Oct. 31 | Resignation of Count Rechberg as minister of foreign affairs. | 4 |
| 82 | do | Nov. 8 | Alleged scheme for the shipment of Polish soldiers for the rebel armies. | 4 |
| 86 | do | Dec. 12 | Funeral obsequies of Count Giorgi at New York. | 4 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 87 | do | Feb. 13 | German and American affairs | 5 |
| 88 | do | Feb. 26 | Effect in Europe of the peace conference at Hampton Roads. | 8 |
| 129 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | Mar. 13 | Acknowledgment of the receipt of despatch No. 87. | 10 |
| 89 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | April 2 | Debate in the Reichsrath on financial questions. | 10 |
| 92 | do | April 9 | Illiberal policy of the maritime powers of Eu rope towards the United States. Friendly attitude of the Austrian government. | 16 |
| 93 | do | April 9 | The military situation | 17 |
| 95 | do | April 16 | The same subject | 17 |
| 140 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Motley. | April 22 | Acknowledgment of the receipt of despatch No. 89. | 18 |
| 100 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | April 24 | Evacuation of Richmond. Congratulations of the government and press. | 18 |
| 101 | do | April 30 | Reception of the news of the assassination of the President and the attempted assassination of the Secretary of State. | 20 |
| 102 | do | April 30 | Tributes of respect to the memory of President Lincoln. | 22 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 103 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Hunter. | May 8 | The military situation | 24 |
| 105 | do | May 8 | Assassination of President Lincoln | 25 |
| 106 | do | May 8 | The same subject | 25 |
| 144 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Motley. | May 16 | Receipt of despatches | 26 |
| 107 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | June 5 | Proclamation relative to insurgent cruisers | 26 |
| 108 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Hunter. | June 5 | German and Mexican affairs | 26 |
| 148 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | June 13 | Receipt of despatches | 27 |
| 111 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | June 27 | Financial condition of Austria | 28 |
| 112 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Hunter. | June 28 | Ministerial crisis | 32 |
| 115 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | July 10 | Relative to instructions to the admiral of the United States squadron in European waters. | 33 |
| 118 | do | July 24 | Formation of the new ministry | 33 |
| 120 | do | July 31 | Closing of the Reichsrath. Speech of the Emperor. List of members of the new ministry. | 34 |
| 122 | do | Aug. 8 | Schleswig-Holstein question | 36 |
| 153 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | Aug. 14 | Acknowledgment of the receipt of despatch No. 118. | 37 |
| 125 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 22 | Schleswig-Holstein question | 38 |
| 154 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | Aug. 30 | Financial condition of Austria as compared with that of the United States. | 38 |
| 128 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 8 | Transmitting an imperial manifesto and patent. | 39 |
PRUSSIA.
| No. | From whom and to whom | Date | Subject | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 80 | Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 12 | Annual message of the President. Comments of the press. | 42 |
| 81 | do | Jan. 16 | Opening of the legislative body. Address of the King. | 43 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 85 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd. | Feb. 1 | Acknowledgment of the receipt of despatch No. 80. | 47 |
| 85 | Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 24 | Schleswig-Holstein question | 47 |
| 87 | Do | Mar. 13 | Conflict between the House of Deputies and the King. | 48 |
| 92 | do | April 18 | Effect of the news of military successes in the United States. | 48 |
| 93 | do | April 27 | Reception of the news of the assassination of the President and the attempted assassination of the Secretary of State. | 49 |
| 94 | Do | April 28 | Honors to the memory of President Lincoln. | 50 |
| 95 | do | April 29 | The same subject | 51 |
| 96 | do | May 1 | The same subject | 52 |
| 97 | do | May 2 | The same subject | 52 |
| 98 | do | May 2 | The same subject | 55 |
| 99 | Mr. Judd to Mr. Hunter. | May 4 | The same subject | 55 |
| 100 | do | May 8 | The same subject | 56 |
| 101 | do | May 28 | The same subject | 57 |
| 105 | do | June 2 | Schleswig-Holstein question. Conflict between the House of Deputies and the King. Effect in Germany of the military successes in the United States. | 57 |
| 91 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd. | June 13 | Receipt of despatches | 59 |
| 109 | Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. | July 3 | Affairs in the United States. Demand in Germany for United States bonds. | 59 |
| 2 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. | July 18 | Relative to the shipment of two sentenced criminals to the United States from Prussia. | 60 |
| 115 | Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 9 | Impressment of naturalized American citizens into the armies of Prussia and other German States. | 60 |
| 1 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | Sept 7 | His presentation at the court of Berlin. Impressment of naturalized American citizens into the armies of Prussia and other German States. | 61 |
| 6 | do | Oct. 25 | Impressment of naturalized American citizens into the armies of Prussia and other German States. | 63 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 7 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 8 | The same subject | 65 |
| 8 | do | Nov. 15 | The same subject | 66 |
| 13 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. | Nov. 30 | Relative to the shipment of two sentenced criminals to the United States from Prussia. | 68 |
| 15 | do | Dec. 2 | Impressment of naturalized American citizens into the armies of Prussia and other German States. | 68 |
BELGIUM.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1864. | ||||
| 150 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford | Oct. 15 | Alleged scheme for the shipment of Polish soldiers for the rebel armies. | 70 |
| 155 | do | Dec. 21 | Opinion of the European press on the presidential election. | 70 |
| 234 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 29 | Effect in Europe of the annual message of the President. | 71 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 158 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford. | Jan. 16 | The same subject | 71 |
| 159 | do | Jan. 20 | Address of the Free Speech Society of Antwerp on the re-election of Mr. Lincoln. | 71 |
| 236 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 1 | Presentation of M. de Balan as Prussian minister at Brussels. Shipment of a detachment of the Belgo-Mexican Legion for Vera Cruz. | 72 |
| 237 | do | Feb. 2 | Statement of the foreign commerce and trade of Belgium for the year 1864. | 72 |
| 239 | do | Feb. 6 | Debate in the Belgian House of Representatives on military affairs. | 73 |
| 241 | do | Feb. 20 | Acknowledgment of the receipt of instruction No. 159. | 73 |
| 246 | do | Mar. 13 | Recruitment in Belgium for the so-called Mexican empire. | 74 |
| 247 | do | Mar. 14 | Convention for improving the condition of soldiers wounded in battle. | 75 |
| 248 | do | Mar. 16 | Effect in Europe of the peace conference at Hampton Roads. | 75 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 250 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 20 | Important reform in the administrative system of Belgium. | 76 |
| 165 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford. | Mar. 25 | Case of the Stonewall | 77 |
| 166 | do | April 4 | Acknowledgment of the receipt of despatch No. 248. | 77 |
| 167 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Sanford. | April 8 | Acknowledgment of the receipt of despatch No. 250. | 77 |
| 252 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | April 12 | Recruitment in Belgium for the so-called Mexican empire. | 78 |
| 254 | do | April 24 | Serious indisposition of the King of Belgium. | 78 |
| 255 | do | April 24 | Reception of the news of the fall of Richmond. | 79 |
| 257 | do | April 28 | Reception of the news of the assassination of the President and attempted assassination of the Secretary of State. | 81 |
| 258 | do | April 28 | Continued indisposition of the King of Belgium. | 82 |
| 261 | do | April 30 | Honors to the memory of President Lincoln. | 82 |
| 262 | do | May 1 | The same subject | 85 |
| 266 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Hunter. | May 5 | The same subject | 86 |
| 267 | do | May 5 | The same subject | 87 |
| 269 | do | May 6 | Proclamations closing certain ports in the United States, and also relating to reciprocal naval hospitalities. | 87 |
| 270 | do | May 6 | Assassination of President Lincoln | 87 |
| 274 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | May 19 | Departure of rebel emissaries from Brussels | 88 |
| 277 | do | May 29 | Loss of Belgian troops in Mexico | 88 |
| 283 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Hunter. | May 31 | Assassination of President Lincoln | 89 |
| 284 | do | May 31 | Effect produced in Brussels by the loss of Belgian troops in Mexico. | 89 |
| 289 | do | June 12 | Neutrality of Belgium in the war between Brazil and Paraguay. | 90 |
| 288 | do | June 13 | Alleged compulsory enrolment in the United States of Belgian emigrants | 91 |
| 293 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | June 24 | Census of the population of Belgium | 91 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 303 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | July 31 | Courtesies extended to the United States steamer Niagara on her arrival in the Scheldt. | 91 |
| 309 | do | Sept. 13 | Cattle plague. Precautionary measures taken for its suppression. | 92 |
| 311 | do | Sept. 30 | Exposé of the systems of revenue, taxation, &c., in Belgium. | 92 |
| 179 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford. | Oct. 2 | Reception of despatches | 97 |
| 313 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 21 | Statement of the foreign commerce and trade of Belgium. | 97 |
| 315 | do | Oct. 30 | Postal convention between Belgium and France. | 97 |
| 183 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford. | Nov. 17 | Acknowledgment of the above dispatch | 98 |
| 318 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 30 | Friendly sentiments of Belgium towards the United States. | 98 |
PORTUGAL.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1864 | ||||
| 157 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey. | Dec 2. | Acknowledgment of the receipt of despatch No. 301. | 99 |
| 158 | do | Dec 5. | Importance of a United States squadron in European waters, and of its frequent communication with our ministers. | 99 |
| 308 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | Dec 23. | The same subject | 99 |
| 162 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey. | Dec 27. | Acknowledgment of the receipt of despatch No. 305. | 101 |
| 1865 | ||||
| 312 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | Jan 8. | The piratical cruiser Sea King or Shenandoah. | 101 |
| 316 | do | Feb 5. | The same subject. Anticipated depredations on American commerce by rebel cruisers in European waters. | 102 |
| 317 | do | Feb 6. | Reported appearance of the piratical cruisers Shenandoah and Stonewall in the ports of Corunna and Ferrol. | 104 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 318 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 9 | The same subject. Movement of United States vessels-of-war. | 105 |
| 319 | do | Feb. 11 | The same subject | 106 |
| 320 | do | Feb. 12 | The same subject | 107 |
| 322 | do | Feb. 19 | The same subject | 108 |
| 326 | do | Mar. 18 | Case of the British steamer Amy | 108 |
| 168 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey. | Mar. 28 | Receipt of despatches | 109 |
| 327 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 28 | Arrival of the Stonewall at Lisbon. Movement of United States vessels-of-war. | 109 |
| 328 | do | Mar. 31. | The same subject. Improper conduct of the commandant of Belem Castle in firing upon the United States steamer Niagara. | 113 |
| 331 | do | April 7 | The same subject | 116 |
| 170 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey. | April 22 | Receipt of despatches | 119 |
| 335 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | April 28 | Royal decree regarding the admission of cereals into the ports of Portugal. Its injurious effect upon the commerce of the United States. | 119 |
| 336 | do | April 28 | Receipt of the news of the assassination of the President and attempted assassination of the Secretary of State. | 120 |
| 337 | do | May 8 | Friendly action of Portugal towards the United States in not conceding belligerent rights to the insurgents. | 121 |
| 338 | do | May 11 | Honors to the memory of President Lincoln. | 121 |
| 339 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Hunter. | May 13 | Honors paid to the remains of the late Duke Héritier by the Portuguese authorities. Co-operation of United States vessels. | 126 |
| 340 | do | May 15 | Ministerial affairs | 127 |
| 341 | Do | May 16 | Assassination of President Lincoln | 128 |
| 342 | do | May 18 | The same subject | 129 |
| 344 | Do | June 5 | Appreciation by the Russian government of honors paid to the late Duke Héritier by United States vessels. | 130 |
| 172 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey. | June 13 | Receipt of despatches | 130 |
| 346 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | June 16 | Assassination of President Lincoln | 130 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 348 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | July 5 | Relative to instructions to the admiral of the United States squadron in European waters. | 131 |
| 176 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey. | July 24 | Receipt of despatches | 132 |
| 353 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 8 | Relative to hospitalities extended to insurgent cruisers in European waters. | 132 |
| 357 | do | Sept. 6 | Ministerial crisis | 134 |
| 358 | do | Sept. 10 | Proposed establishment of a coal depot at the Cape de Verd islands. | 134 |
| 178 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Harvey. | Sept. 13 | Relative to hospitalities extended to insurgent cruisers in European waters. | 136 |
| 366 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 21 | Relative to the death of José Manuel, killed in an affray with American seamen. | 136 |
ITALY.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1864. | ||||
| 109 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 22 | Relative to the temporary establishment of a naval depot of the United States at Cagliari. | 139 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 111 | do | Jan. 16 | Removal of the court from Turin to Florence. Reception of the news of the re-election of President Lincoln. | 140 |
| 125 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Marsh. | Feb. 7 | Acknowledgment of the above despatch | 141 |
| 114 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 13 | Removal of the court from Turin to Florence. | 142 |
| 117 | do | April 28 | The same subject | 142 |
| 118 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Hunter. | April 29 | Receipt of the news of the assassination of the President and attempted assassination of the Secretary of State. | 143 |
| 119 | do | May 15 | Assassination of the President. Rumored alliance for the maintenance of an imperial dynasty in Mexico. | 144 |
| 121 | do | June 5 | Mexican question | 145 |
| 122 | do | June 10 | Relative to the treatment of United States vessels-of-war in foreign ports. | 146 |
| 123 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Seward. | June 29 | Proposed treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States and Italy. Mexican question. | 148 |
| 135 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Marsh. | July 24 | Acknowledgment of the above despatch | 149 |
ROME
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1864. | ||||
| 29 | Mr. King to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 24 | Reception of the news of the re-election of President Lincoln. | 150 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 30 | do | Jan. 7 | Official visit to the Pope and cardinal | 150 |
| 31 | do | Jan. 14 | Effect produced by the military successes in the United States. | 151 |
| 24 | Mr. Seward to Mr. King. | Feb. 8 | Acknowledgment of the above | 152 |
| 32 | Mr. King to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 11 | Tributes of respect to the memory of Edward Everett. Political affairs. | 152 |
| 33 | do | Mar. 4 | Reported cession by Maximilian of certain territory in Mexico to France. Rebel emissary at Rome. | 153 |
| 34 | do | Mar. 11 | Receipt of the news of the fall of Charleston. Rumored departure of the Pope from Rome. | 154 |
| 35 | do | Mar. 25 | Relative to the withdrawal of French troops from Rome. | 154 |
| 36 | do | April 22 | Receipt of the news of the fall of Richmond. Italian and Mexican affairs. | 155 |
| 37 | Mr. King to Mr. Hunter. | April 29 | Receipt of the news of the assassination of the President and attempted assassination of the Secretary of State. | 156 |
| 38 | do | May 6 | Honors to the memory of President Lincoln. Italian affairs. | 157 |
| 39 | do | May 13 | The same subject | 158 |
| 40 | Mr. King to Mr. Seward. | May 24 | Pending conference between the Pope and Victor Emanuel. Mexican question. | 159 |
| 41 | Mr. King to Mr. Hunter. | June 2 | Interview with the cardinal secretary of state on American affairs. | 160 |
| 42 | Mr. King to Mr. Seward. | June 24 | Anniversary of the election and coronation of the Pope. His views respecting affairs in the United States. | 161 |
| 27 | Mr. Seward to Mr. King. | June 29 | Receipt of despatches | 162 |
| 43 | Mr. King to Mr. Seward. | July 4 | Relative to instructions to the admiral of the United States squadron in European waters. | 162 |
| 45 | do | Nov. 10 | Ministerial crisis. Evacuation of French troops from the Papal territory. | 163 |
| 46 | do | Nov. 18 | Conversation with the Pope on American and European affairs. | 164 |
DENMARK.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 182 | Mr. Wood to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 6 | Relative to the piratical cruiser Stoerkodder, alias the Stonewall. | 166 |
| 183 | do | Feb. 14 | The same subject | 167 |
| 184 | do | Feb. 20 | The same subject | 168 |
| 103 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wood. | Feb. 21 | 169 | |
| 104 | do | Mar. 2 | The same subject | 169 |
| 105 | do | Mar. 3 | The same subject | 170 |
| 185 | Mr. Wood to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 3 | The same subject | 170 |
| 187 | do | Mar. 14 | The same subject | 171 |
| 188 | do | Mar. 22 | Alleged insurgent scheme for the purchase of a vessel and enlistment of crew at Copenhagen. | 174 |
| 107 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wood. | Mar. 24 | Piratical cruiser Stonewall | 175 |
| 189 | Mr. Wood to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 29 | The same subject | 175 |
| 191 | do | April 14 | Failure of insurgent scheme for the enlistment of men in the rebel service. | 176 |
| 192 | do | April 15 | The same subject. Piratical cruiser Stonewall. | 177 |
| 193 | do | April 24 | Action of the Danish authorities regarding the Stonewall. | 177 |
| 194 | do | May 1 | Receipt of the news of the assassination of the President and attempted assassination of the Secretary of State. | 178 |
| 195 | Mr. Wood to Mr. Hunter. | May 8 | Acknowledgment of the receipt of instructions. | 178 |
| 197 | do | June 6 | Relative to hospitalities extended to insurgent cruisers in European waters. | 179 |
| 198 | do | June 13 | The same subject | 179 |
| 203 | Mr. Wood to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 18 | Avowed animosity of the inhabitants of Schleswig to Prussia. | 180 |
| 204 | do | Oct. 3 | Relative to the removal of restrictions on trade in the insurrectionary States. Appointment of Mr. Yeaman to Copenhagen. | 180 |
| 115 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wood. | Nov. 4 | Acknowledgment of the receipt of despatch No. 205. | 180 |
| 1865 | ||||
| 209 | Mr. Wood to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 11 | Relative to the American and Brazilian Steam Navigation Company. | 181 |
| 211 | do | Nov. 18 | Presentation of letter of recall | 181 |
| 2. | Mr. Yeaman to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 20 | Audience with the King. Presentation of letter of credence. | 181 |
SWEDEN AND NORWAY.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1864. | ||||
| 2 | Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 20 | Arrival at his post. Receipt of the news of the evacuation of Atlanta. | 184 |
| 3 | do | Sept. 27 | Audience with the King. Presentation of letter of credence. | 185 |
| 4 | do | Oct. 3 | Conference at Vienna on the Danish question. American affairs. | 186 |
| 7 | do | Nov. 5 | Acceptance by Baron Wetterstedt of the mission to the United States. Courtesies extended by the United States naval authorities to a Swedish officer. Celebration of the anniversary of the union of Sweden and Norway. | 187 |
| 8 | do | Dec. 6 | Effect of the result of the presidential election. | 188 |
| 9 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell. | Dec. 13 | Civilities shown the United States steamer Wachusett by the authorities at St. Bartholomew. West Indies. | 188 |
| 9 | Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 13 | Mission of Baron Wetterstedt to Mexico | 188 |
| 10 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell. | Dec. 17 | Receipt of despatches | 190 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 10 | Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 3 | Courtesies extended by the United States naval authorities to a Swedish officer. | 190 |
| 11 | do | Jan. 9 | Civilities shown the United States steamer Wachusett by the authorities of St. Bartholomew, West Indies. | 191 |
| 11 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell. | Jan. 10 | Mission of Baron Wetterstedt to Mexico | 191 |
| 12 | Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 12 | 192 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| 13 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell. | Feb. 13 | The same subject | 193 |
| 16 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Campbell. | May 9 | Schemes of rebel emissaries in Sweden | 193 |
| 15 | Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward. | April 8 | International exhibition at Bergen. Relative to the purchase of a vessel by the insurgents at Copenhagen. | 193 |
| 16 | do | April 25 | Anticipated emigration from Sweden and Norway to the United States. | 195 |
| 17 | do | April 30 | Reception of the news of the assassination of the President and attempted assassination of the Secretary of State. | 196 |
| 18 | do | May 3 | Assassination of President Lincoln | 200 |
| 19 | do | May 5 | Anticipated emigration from Sweden and Norway to the United States. | 200 |
| 20 | do | May 8 | Relative to the closing of certain ports of entry of the United States. Exchange of reciprocal hospitalities between war vessels of the United States and those of foreign powers. | 202 |
| 21 | do | May 8 | Honors to the memory of President Lincoln. | 202 |
| 22 | do | May 12 | Relative to the closing of certain ports of the United States, and also to reciprocal naval hospitalities. | 203 |
| 23 | do | June 13 | Proclamation relative to insurgent cruisers. | 203 |
| 25 | do | Sept. 14 | Visit of the Russian squadron to Stockholm. | 204 |
| 26 | do | Sept. 26 | Proclamation removing restrictions on trade with the insurgent States. | 204 |
| 20 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Campbell. | Oct. 17 | Acknowledgment of the above | 205 |
| 28 | Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 4 | Opening of the Storthing. Address of the King. | 205 |
| 31 | do | Nov. 15 | The same subject | 206 |
SWITZERLAND.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 66 | Mr. Seward to Mr. | Feb. 8 | Project relative to the formation of a Swiss navy. | 210 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 76 | Mr. Fogg to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 26 | Proposed convention for improving the condition of soldiers wounded in battle. | 211 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 78 | do | Jan. 2 | Inauguration of the President of the Swiss Confederation. | 212 |
| 82 | do | Mar. 4 | Project relative to the formation of a Swiss navy. | 213 |
| 84 | do | April 14 | Relative to the emigration to the United States of Polish refugees from Switzerland. | 214 |
| 85 | do | April 18 | Effect produced on receipt of the news of the capture of Richmond. | 216 |
| 86 | do | April 24 | Views of the press on the military successes in the United States. | 217 |
| 87 | Mr. Fogg to Mr. Hunter. | May 3 | Receipt of the news of the assassination of President Lincoln and attempted assassination of the Secretary of State. | 219 |
| 88 | do | May 14 | Honors paid to the memory of President Lincoln. | 219 |
| 69 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Fogg. | May 6 | Relative to the emigration to the United States of Polish refugees from Switzerland. | 221 |
| 91 | Mr. Fogg to Mr. Hunter. | May 30 | Proclamation relative to insurgent cruisers | 221 |
| 93 | do | June 20 | Assassination of President Lincoln | 221 |
| 2 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Harrington. | July 25 | Instruction on presentation of letter of credence. | 222 |
| 102 | Mr. Fogg to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 16 | Retirement of Mr. Fogg, and presentation of his successor as minister resident. | 222 |
| 3 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Harrington. | Nov. 1 | Assassination of President Lincoln | 225 |
| 3 | do | Nov. 17 | Acknowledgment of the receipt of despatch No. 102. | 226 |
JAPAN.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1864. | ||||
| 69 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 6 | Relative to the murder of two officers of the British army in Japan. | 227 |
| 86 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | Dec. 14 | Maintenance of the treaty rights of the United States in Japan. | 229 |
| 71 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 29 | Execution of one of the murderers of the two British army officers. | 229 |
| 72 | do | 1 Dec. 30 | Internal political affairs of Japan | 230 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 7 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 21 | Treaty provisions for the assignment of land to foreigners. | 234 |
| 8 | do | Jan. 27 | Insurrection of Japan | 238 |
| 88 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | Feb. 9 | Receipt of despatches | 239 |
| 9 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 13 | Relative to the closing of the port of Kanagawa. | 240 |
| 12 | do | March 16 | Action of the Japanese government regarding the sale of raw silk and silkworms’ eggs. | 240 |
| 16 | do | April 24 | Japanese indemnity | 246 |
| 21 | do | April 28 | Monopoly of foreign trade by the Tycoon | 248 |
| 27 | Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. | May 16 | Insurrection in Japan | 249 |
| 32 | do | June 9 | The same subject | 250 |
| 33 | do | June 10 | Relative to a grant of land for a coal depot at Yokohama for the use of the British, French, and American steamship companies. | 250 |
| 35 | do | June 20 | Assassination of President Lincoln. | 251 |
| 36 | do | June 24 | Memorandum signed by the representatives of the four powers regarding the opening of the Straits of Simonoseki to foreign trade. | 252 |
| 40 | do | July 5 | Honors paid to the memory of President Lincoln. | 253 |
| 44 | do | July 24 | Information desired as to the object of the visit of the Japanese embassy to Europe. | 253 |
| 47 | do | Aug. 6 | Action of the Japanese government with regard to foreign vessels engaged in illicit trade. | 254 |
| 48 | do | Aug. 22 | Japanese indemnity | 256 |
| 1 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Portman. | Aug. 31 | Receipt of despatches | 258 |
| 2 | do | Sept. 4 | Relative to a convention with Japan for the reduction of import duties, and also one for the payment of indemnities and expenses. | 258 |
| 3 | do | Sept. 3 | Honors to the memory of President Lincoln. | 258 |
| 50 | Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 5 | Receipt of the first instalment of the Japanese indemnity. | 259 |
| 52 | do | Sept. 13 | Removal of restrictions at Kanagawa on the trade in silkworms’ eggs and cocoons. | 259 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 54 | Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 22 | Abolition of restrictions on the trade in irico, awabi, and sharks’ fins. | 262 |
| 61 | do | Oct. 20 | Japanese domestic affairs | 263 |
| 63 | do | Oct. 30 | Measures taken for the arrest of the fugitive murderer of the two British officers. | 264 |
| 64 | do | Oct. 30 | Japanese indemnity | 265 |
| 65 | do | Nov. 18 | The same subject | 268 |
| 7 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Portman. | Nov. 20 | The same subject | 275 |
| 66 | Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 30 | Sanction of the treaties by the Mikado. Reported assassination of Mr. Portman. | 276 |
TURKEY.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1864. | ||||
| 100 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 7 | Effect of the re-election of Mr. Lincoln | 277 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 104 | do | Feb. 15 | Statement of the military and naval force of Turkey. | 278 |
| 106 | do | Feb. 22 | Improvement in the material of war in Turkey. Effect of military successes in the United States. | 280 |
| 108 | do | Mar. 29 | Question of religious tolerance in the Turkish empire. | 280 |
| 110 | do | April 19 | Charges against American missionaries. Receipt of the news of the fall of Richmond and Petersburg. | 283 |
| 111 | do | May 1 | Reception of the news of the assassination of President Lincoln and attempted assassination of the Secretary of State. | 287 |
| 112 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Hunter. | May 3 | Honors to the memory of President Lincoln. | 288 |
| Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | May 4 | The same subject | 290 | |
| 114 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Hunter. | May 11 | The same subject | 290 |
| 115 | do | May 18 | The same subject | 293 |
| 116. | do | May 25 | The same subject. Statement of a financial scheme of the Turkish government, | 294 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 90 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Morris. | June 27 | Receipt of despatches | 296 |
| 118 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | July 13 | Friendly attitude of the Sultan regarding in-surgent cruisers. | 297 |
| 119 | do | July 13 | Appearance of the cholera at Constantinople. | 298 |
| 120 | do | Continued ravages of the cholera. Adoption of sanitary measures. | 298 | |
| 121 | do | Aug. 14 | The same subject | 300 |
| 122 | do | Aug. 28 | The same subject | 300 |
| 124 | do | Sept. 4 | The same subject | 302 |
| 92 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris. | Sept. 5 | Precautionary measures to prevent the intro-duction of the cholera into the United States. | 303 |
| 125 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 11 | Decrease of the cholera. Destructive fire at Constantinople. | 304 |
| 93 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris | Sept. 21 | Employment of Egyptian soldiers for the French army in Mexico. | 305 |
| 126 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 21 | Increase of the cholera | 306 |
| 127 | do | Oct. 9 | Transmitting a pamphlet on the treatment of Asiatic cholera. | 306 |
| 130 | do | Oct. 29 | Employment of Egyptian soldiers for the French army in Mexico. | 309 |
| 99 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris. | Nov. 17 | Acknowledgment of the receipt of despatch No. 129. | 310 |
| 131 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 22 | Internal improvements in the Turkish empire. | 311 |
EGYPT.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1864. | ||||
| 8 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 25 | Observance of Thanksgiving, in accordance with the President’s proclamation. | 313 |
| 10 | do | Dec. 22 | Donation of money by the Sultan to the Protestant community. | 313 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 20 | do | Mar. 4 | Vessels constructed in England for the Pacha supposed to be intended for the use of the insurgents. | 316 |
| 24 | do | April 19 | Arrival of delegates of various chambers of commerce for the purpose of inspecting the works of the Suez canal. | 318 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 25 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | May 5 | Honors paid to the memory of President Lincoln. | 319 |
| 28 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Hunter. | May 13 | The same subject | 319 |
| 30 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | June 3 | The same subject | 320 |
| 32 | do | June 14 | Felicitations of the Pacha at the successful termination of the rebellion in the United States. Egyptian navy. Effect produced in Egypt on the result of the war. Financial crisis. Charitable measures of relief adopted by the Pacha. | 320 |
| 33 | do | June 19 | Cholera at Alexandria | 321 |
| 34 | do | June 27 | The same subject | 322 |
| 9 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Hale. | June 29 | Receipt of despatches | 322 |
| 35 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | June 29 | Discoveries made in the exploration of the Nile. | 323 |
| 37 | do | July 7 | Cholera in Egypt | 323 |
| 38 | do | July 19 | The same subject | 324 |
| 10 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. | July 24 | Receipt of despatches | 327 |
| 39 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 7 | Cholera in Egypt | 327 |
| 41 | do | Aug. 26 | Employment of Egyptian soldiers for the French army in Mexico. | 328 |
| 12 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. | Sept. 4 | Cholera in Egypt | 330 |
| 13 | do | Sept. 21 | Employment of Egyptian soldiers for the French army in Mexico. | 330 |
| 44 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 27 | The same subject | 330 |
| 45 | do | Nov. 13 | The same subject | 332 |
| 46 | do | Nov. 18 | The same subject | 332 |
| 16 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. | Nov. 27 | The same subject | 337 |
| 48 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 27 | The same subject | 338 |
TUNIS.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1864 | ||||
| 58 | Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 7 | Relative to the abolishment of Tunisian slavery. | 339 |
| 60 | do | Dec. 17 | Method of collecting revenue in Tunis. Insurrection. | 343 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 66 | do | Mar. 18 | Annual receipt by the Bey | 343 |
| 68 | do | April 29 | Receipt of the news of the fall of Richmond and of the assassination of President Lincoln. | 344 |
| 70 | Mr. Perry to Mr. Hunter. | May 13 | Honors paid to the memory of President Lincoln. | 344 |
| 71 | do | June 17 | Tunisian affairs. Presents from the Bey to the President. Anticipated visit of an embassy to the United States. | 345 |
| 72 | do | June 24 | Formal announcement of the appointment of an embassy to the United States. | 346 |
| 14 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Perry. | July 27 | The same subject | 346 |
| 75 | Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. | July 29 | Ceremony of investing the Bey with the Order of the Bath. Delay attending the departure of the embassy. | 347 |
| 77 | do | Aug. 30 | Formation and departure of the embassy to America. | 347 |
| 78 | do | Sept. 13 | Arrival of the embassy at Paris | 348 |
| 79 | do | Oct. 3 | Enclosing letters from the Bey addressed to the President, Secretary of State, and to Mrs. Lincoln. | 348 |
TANGIERS.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1864. | ||||
| 14 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. McMath. | Nov. 7 | Erection of a new light-house at Cape Spartel. | 350 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 25 | Mr. McMath to Mr. Seward. | July 8 | The same subject | 351 |
| 26 | Mr. McMath to Mr. Hunter. | May 4 | Receipt of the news of the assassination of the President and attempted assassination of the Secretary of State. | 351 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 27 | Mr. McMath to Mr. Hunter. | May 15 | Difficulty between the Moorish authorities and the resident Jews. | 352 |
| 31 | Mr. McMath to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 7 | Measures adopted to prevent the introduction of the cholera. | 355 |
MEXICO.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1864. | ||||
| 442 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 25 | Completion of the loan to Maximilian as emperor of Mexico. | 356 |
| 525 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | April 7 | Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 4th of April declaring its opposition to a monarchy in Mexico. | 356 |
| 728 | do | Dec. 20 | Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 7th of April regarding Mexico. | 359 |
| 1 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Dec. 21 | Relative to a proclamation of Maximilian affecting the British settlement in Honduras. Political affairs in Mexico and the West Indies. | 359 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 8 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 20 | Relations between France and the United States. Cession of Sonora to France by Maximilian. | 361 |
| 33 | Mr. Seward to. Mr. Bigelow. | Feb. 7 | The same subject. Project of the insurgents to involve the United States in a war with France and England. | 363 |
| 38 | do | Feb. 7 | Arrest of fugitive insurgents from Texas by General Mejia. | 363 |
| 25 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 9 | Cession of Sonora, Chihuahua, &c., to France by Maximilian. | 364 |
| 29 | do | Feb. 14 | Movements of the Niagara. The Stonewall at Ferrol. Letter from a rebel emissary upon the subject of her departure. Sympathies of Franco with the insurgents growing out of the Mexican question. | 364 |
| 35 | do | Feb. 17 | Opening of the Corps Legislatif. Emperor’s speech; its tranquillizing tone. Italian and Mexican affairs. | 365 |
| 36 | do | Feb. 17 | Enlistment of Poles for the insurgent service. | 366 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 48 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Feb. 21 | Case of the steamer Ark, captured by insurgents in Mexican waters. | 368 |
| 49 | Do | Feb. 21 | Delivery of insurgent deserters from Texas by General Mejia. | 371 |
| 44 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 6 | Commissioners despatched from Mexico to Rome. | 374 |
| 62 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Mar. 7 | Cession of Sonora, Chihuahua, &c., by Maximilian to France. | 375 |
| 50 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 10 | Case of the steamer Ark | 375 |
| 65 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Mar. 10 | Enlistment of Poles for the insurgent service. | 376 |
| 52 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 10. |
Circular of Maximilian regarding consuls in Mexico. |
376 |
| 68 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Mar. 13 | Acknowledgment of the receipt of despatch No. 35. | 377 |
| 70 | do | Mar. 13 |
Circular of Maximilian regarding consuls in Mexico. |
378 |
| 55 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 14 | Opinions of the press and people of France respecting affairs in the United States and Mexico. | 380 |
| 59 | do | Mar. 17 | Delivery of refugees from the rebel army by General Mejia. | 386 |
| 71 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Mar. 17 | The political intervention in Mexico the cause of the embarrassing relations between France and the United States. | 387 |
| 77 | do | Mar. 23 | Acknowledging the receipt of despatch No. 44. | 387 |
| 86 | do | Mar. 27 | The same, No. 52 | 388 |
| 89 | do | Mar. 27 | The same, No. 50 | 388 |
| 94 | do | Mar. 28 | Sentiments of the United States regarding Mexico. | 388 |
| 66 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 28 | Case of the William L. Richardson | 389 |
| 102 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | April 4 | Acknowledging the receipt of despatch No. 59. | 389 |
| 79 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | April 18 | Seizure of United States mails at Acapulco by the French authorities. | 390 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 107 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | May 26 | Dissatisfaction evinced in Europe with the proceedings of the United States government. Reward for Jefferson Davis. Reported emigration of discharged soldiers to Mexico. Trial of the conspirators. Mr. Fould’s comments upon Mexican affairs. | 391 |
| 167 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | June 12 | The same subject | 393 |
| 117 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | June 13 | Statement in the Corps Legislatif to the effect that the United States are in favor of a monarchical government in Mexico. | 394 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | June 17 | Surrender of arms, munitions, &c., by the insurgents to General Mejia at Matamoras. | 396 | |
| 120 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | June. 21 | Explanations made by Mr. Drouyn d’Lhuys regarding the statement in the Corps Legislatif as to the attitude of the United States towards Mexico. | 396 |
| 184 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bigelow. | June 26 | Acknowledging the receipt of despatch No. 117. | 397 |
| 133 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | June 29 | Transfer of arms, munitions, &c., by the insurgents to General Mejia at Matamoras. | 397 |
| 134 | Do | June 30 | Case of the steamer Ark | 398 |
| 187 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | June 30 | Attitude of the United States towards Mexico | 398 |
| 136 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | July 6 | Case of the steamer Ark. Surrender of insurgent fugitives from Texas by General Mejia. | 399 |
| 192 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | July 6 | Transfer of arms, munitions, &c., by the insurgents to General Mejia. | 400 |
| 194 | do | July 10 | The same subject | 401 |
| 140 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | July 11 | The same subject | 402 |
| 145 | Do | July 14 | Relative to the withdrawal of belligerent rights by France. Opinion respecting the attitude of the United States towards France. | 403 |
| 200 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | July 17 | Case of the steamer Ark | 404 |
| 201 | do | July 17 | Acknowledging the receipt of despatch No. 133. | 404 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 205 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | July 22 | Alleged scheme of the insurgents for the annexation of Texas to Mexico. | 404 |
| 206 | do | July 24 | Alleged enlistment of Italian troops for the French army in Mexico. | 407 |
| 207 | do | July 25 | Receipt of despatch No. 136 | 408 |
| 213 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bigelow. | July 28 | Case of the steamer Ark | 408 |
| 214 | do | July 28 | Transfer of arms, munitions, &c., by the insurgents to General Mejia. | 408 |
| 215 | do | July 31 | Alleged co-operation of the insurgent commanders in Texas with the French commander in Mexico for the prevention of the recovery of Matamoras from the imperialists. | 409 |
| 216 | do | July 31 | Receipt of despatch No. 145 | 409 |
| 154 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 5 | Transfer of arms, munitions, &c., by the insurgents to General Mejia. | 409 |
| 234 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Aug. 25 | The same subject | 411 |
| 166 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 31 | Attitude of the United States towards Mexico. | 411 |
| 259 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Sept. 6 | French intervention in Mexico. Views of the United States. | 412 |
| 263 | do | Sept. 13 | Case of the steamer Sonora | 414 |
| 264 | do | Sept. 20 | Enlistment of native Egyptians for the French army in Mexico. | 415 |
| 177 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 21 | The same subject | 416 |
| 269 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Sept. 25 | Schemes of Dr. Gwin with regard to Mexico. | 417 |
| 270 | do | Sept. 25 | Receipt of despatch No. 166 | 417 |
| 274 | do | Sept. 25 | Receipt of despatch No. 120 | 418 |
| 181 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 6 | Comments of the French press on American affairs. | 418 |
| 283 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bigelow. | Oct. 9 | Receipt of despatch No. 177 | 419 |
| 285 | do | Oct. 13 | Transfer of arms, munitions, &c., by the insurgents to General Mejia. | 419 |
| 186 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 18 | Enlistment of Egyptian troops for the French army in Mexico. | 420 |
| 293 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Oct. 30 | Receipt of despatch No. 180 | 421 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 300 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Nov. 6 | French intervention in Mexico. Views of the United States. | 421 |
| 309 | do | Nov. 14 | Enlistment of Egyptian troops for the French army in Mexico. | 422 |
| 114 | Mr. Montagnie to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 16 | Departure of French troops from St. Nazaire to Vera Cruz. | 423 |
| 199 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 21 | Defence of the French occupation of Mexico, by Lamartine. | 423 |
| 316 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Nov. 23 | Unfriendly action of the French authorities and press at Matamoras towards the United States. | 425 |
| 201 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 24 | Enlistment of Egyptian troops for the French army in Mexico. | 425 |
| 202 | Do | Nov. 24 | The same subject | 426 |
| 203 | do | Nov. 24 | French intervention in Mexico | 427 |
| 209 | do | Nov. 30 | The same subject | 427 |
| 153 | Mr. Minor to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 9 | Arrival and departure at Havana of French troops for Mexico. | 427 |
| 327 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Dec. 12 | Proposition for the withdrawal of French troops from Mexico. | 428 |
| 328 | do | Dec. 14 | The same subject | 428 |
| 329 | do | Dec. 14 | The same subject | 428 |
| 330 | do | Dec. 14 | Receipt of despatch No. 201 | 429 |
| 332 | do | Dec. 16 | French intervention in Mexico | 429 |
| 333 | do | Dec. 16 | Defence of the French occupation of Mexico, by Lamartine. | 430 |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 12 | Alleged movement of Mexicans in the United States in favor of President Juarez. | 430 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | Jan. 18 | Relative to the construction of vessels in the United States to cruise under letters of marque issued by President Juarez. | 430 | |
| Do | Jan. 21 | Alleged movement of Mexicans in the United States in favor of President Juarez. | 431 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 4 | The same subject | 431 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | Feb. 7 | The same subject | 432 | |
| Do | Feb. 11 | Relative to the construction of vessels in the United States to cruise under letters of marque issued by President Juarez. | 432 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Hunter. | May 5 | Alleged organization in the United States of an expedition to Mexico. | 433 | |
| Mr. Hunter to Mr. Geofroy. | May 6 | The same subject | 434 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Hunter. | May 6 | The same subject | 434 | |
| Mr. Hunter to Mr. Geofroy. | May 10 | The same subject | 435 | |
| Do | May 11 | The same subject | 435 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Hunter. | May 16 | The same subject | 436 | |
| Mr. Seward to the Marquis de Montholon. | June 12 | Transfer of arms, munitions, &c., by the insurgents to General Mejia. | 436 | |
| The Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Seward. | June 15 | The same subject | 437 | |
| Mr. Hunter to the Marquis de Montholon. | June 22 | The same subject | 437 | |
| Mr. Seward to the Marquis de Montholon. | July 5 | The same subject, and also that of the steamer Lucy Given and her cargo. | 437 | |
| The Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Seward. | July 6 | The same subject | 438 | |
| Mr. Hunter to the Marquis de Montholon. | July 31 | Case of the steamer Sonora | 439 | |
| The Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Hunter. | Aug. 4 | Restoration to the United States of the property delivered by the insurgents to General Mejia. | 440 | |
| Mr. Seward to the Marquis de Montholon. | Aug. 8 | The same subject | 440 | |
| The Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Hunter. | Aug. 8 | Case of the steamer Sonora | 440 | |
| Mr. Seward to the Marquis de Montholon. | Sept. 13 | The same subject | 441 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| The Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 19 | Proceedings of General Cortinas at Brownsville in recruiting negroes and procuring supplies. Capture of the steamer Señorita. | 443 | |
| Mr. Seward to the Marquis de Montholon. | Oct. 31 | The same subject | 443 | |
| Do | Nov. 10 | The same subject | 444 | |
| The Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 23 | Case of the steamer Señorita | 445 | |
| Do | Nov. 29 | Proposition for the withdrawal of French troops from Mexico. | 449 | |
| Mr. Seward to the Marquis de Montholon. | Dec. 4 | Case of the steamer Senorita | 450 | |
| Do | Dec. 6 | Relative to the withdrawal of French troops from Mexico. | 450 | |
| The Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 9 | The same subject | 451 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 25 |
Transmitting the decree of Maximilian relative to the execution of prisoners of war in Mexico. |
452 | |
| 14 | Mr. Corwin to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 28 | Appointment of civil officers by Maximilian. Execution of Mexican officers by the imperialists. | 460 |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 20 | Summary execution, under the decree of Maximilian, of Mexican officers. | 461 | |
| 297 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Nov. 3 | The same subject | 463 |
| 320 | do | Nov. 28 | The same subject | 463 |
| 209 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 30 | 464 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Dec. 10 | The same subject | 464 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Hunter. | Jan. 5 | Transmitting a letter from General Ortega on the eve of his execution. | 464 | |
| Do | Jan. 22 | Determination of Maximilian to execute the decree relating to prisoners of war. | 465 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 20 | Relative to the exchange of prisoners | 469 | |
| Do | Mar. 10 | Military execution of Colonel Carlos Garcia Cano. | 472 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Mar. 14 | Relative to the execution of prisoners of war in Mexico. | 473 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| 13 | Mr. Corwin to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 10 | Decrees of Maximilian for the establishment of peon slavery in Mexico. | 473 |
| 18 | Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 29 | Transmitting copies of the decrees | 474 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Speed. | Oct. 2 | Submitting Mr. Corwin’s despatch on peon slavery. Opinion requested thereon. | 477 | |
| Mr. Speed to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 21 | Opinion on peon slavery in Mexico | 477 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 5 | Peon slavery in Mexico | 479 | |
| 296 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Nov. 2 | The same subject | 481 |
| 202 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 24 | The same subject | 482 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Dec. 10 | The same subject | 482 | |
| 329 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Dec. 14 | The same subject | 483 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 243 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 16 | The same subject | 483 |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Arroyo to Mr. Corwin. | Mar. 2 | Requesting an interview with the Secretary of State. | 484 | |
| Mememorandum | Mar. 13 | Declining an interview with Mr. Arroyo | 484 | |
| Do | July 18 | Refusal to hold communication with a special agent accredited by Maximilian to the President of the United States. | 485 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | July 31 | Efforts of Maximilian to obtain the recognition of the United States. | 485 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Hunter. | Aug. 1 | Proceedings of Mr. Arroyo for the exercise of consular functions for the so-called Mexican empire. | 486 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Aug. 9 | The same subject | 488 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 12 | The same subject | 489 | |
| 300 | Mr. Seward to Mr. | Nov. 6 | Views of the United States regarding French intervention in Mexico. | 489 |
| 209 | Bigelow. Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 30 | The same subject | 490 |
| 302 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Dec. 16 | The same subject | 490 |
| The Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 29 | Proposition for the withdrawal of French troops from Mexico. | 491 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 11 | Transmitting prospectus of the so called American and Mexican Emigration Company of St. Louis. | 492 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Mar. 15 | The same subject | 495 | |
| 1864. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | July 9 | Relative to an interview at Houston between the commander of the insurgent army in Texas and Governor Vidaurri. | 497 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | July 27 | The same subject | 498 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 3 | Regarding the plans of disaffected persons in the United States towards Mexico. | 498 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Jan. 7 | The same subject | 499 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 6 | Protest against the reported cession of Mexican territory to France by Maximilian. | 500 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Feb. 25 | The same subject | 502 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Hunter. | April 20 | Relations existing between the insurgents in the United States and the supporters of Maximilian. | 502 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Nov. 2 | The same subject | 505 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | July 4 | The same subject | 506 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Ro4mero. | Nov. 4 | The same subject | 510 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| 215 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bigelow. | July 31 | Intercepted correspondence of Dr. Gwin, showing his plan of operations in Mexico. | 510 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | July 18 | The same subject | 518 | |
| 195 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | July 13 | The same subject | 518 |
| 157 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 10 | The same subject | 519 |
| 231 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Aug. 24 | The same subject | 521 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 390 | Do | Feb. 12. | Regarding colonization decrees issued by Maximilian. | 521 |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 20 | Inducements offered by Maximilian for the emigration to Mexico of disaffected citizens of the United States. | 522 | |
| Do | Nov. 4 | The same subject | 526 | |
| Do | Dec. 12 | The same subject | 528 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Dec. 21 | The same subject | 530 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Hunter. | Dec. 31 | The same subject | 530 | |
| Mr. Hunter to Mr. Romero. | Dec. 31 | The same subject | 535 | |
| 1861. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | May 4. | Proposed treaty with the United States, guaranteeing the boundaries of the Mexican republic and excluding slavery therefrom. | 535 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | May 7 | The same subject | 538 | |
| Do | May 7 | Transit desired for United States troops to Arizona via Guaymas. | 538 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | May 8 | The same subject | 539 | |
| Do | Aug. 26 | Assent of the Mexican government to the transit of United States troops through its territory to Arizona. | 539 | |
| 1861. | ||||
| Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Aug. 27 | The same subject | 540 | |
| 2 | Mr. Corwin to Mr. Seward. | June 29 | The same subject | 541 |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | July 22 | Decree issued by the Congress of the United States of Colombia in favor of President Juarez. | 542 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Nov. 6 | The same subject | 543 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 21 | The same subject | 544 | |
| Do | Oct. 24 | The same subject | 547 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Hunter to Mr. Romero. | Jan. 24 | The same subject | 549 | |
| 1864. | ||||
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Oct. 17 | Transmitting a medal from the citizens of Montevideo to President Juarez. | 549 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 18 | The same subject | 551 | |
| Do | Nov. 30 | The same subject | 551 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Dec. 2 | The same subject | 553 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Kirk. | Dec. 5 | The same subject | 553 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 21 | Transmitting an address expressive of the sympathy of the Belgian people with Mexico. | 553 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Nov. 7 | The same subject | 556 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 1 | Reply of the Mexican government to the above address. | 556 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Hunter to Mr. Romero. | Jan. 25 | The same subject | 559 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 20 | Resolution of the Civic Guard of Liege protesting against the erection of a monument to the memory of the Belgians who fell in action in Mexico. | 559 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Hunter to Mr. Romero. | Jan. 24 | The same subject | 560 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 27 | Relative to the organization of the Imperial Mexican Express Company. | 561 | |
| Do | Oct. 31 | The same subject | 569 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Nov. 1 | 570 | ||
| General Grant to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 1 | The same subject | 570 | |
| Mr. Seward to General Grant. | Nov. 1 | The same subject | 572 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Dickinson. | Nov. 1 | The same subject | 572 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. C. A. Seward. | Nov. 1 | The same subject | 573 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Hunter. | Jan. 21 | The same subject | 573 | |
| Do | Jan. 28 | The same subject | 574 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Jan. 31 | The same subject | 576 | |
| 1864. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | July 9 | Relative to the annexation of certain Mexican States to the United States. | 576 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | July 15 | The same subject | 578 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | July 12 | Financial obligations of Maximilian | 578 | |
| Do | July 15 | Protest by the Mexican agent in London against French intervention and the loan offered by Maximilian. | 581 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | July 27 | The same subject | 582 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 6 | Protesting against any settlement or cession of Mexican territory to be made by Maximilian to the French government. | 582 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Feb. 25 | The same subject | 585 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 17 | Transmitting a proclamation of President Juarez relative to the continuance of the struggle in Mexico. | 585 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Mar. 15 | Receipt of the above | 587 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 28 | Transmitting certain documents relating to events occurring in Mexico. | 587 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Nov. 1 | The same subject | 596 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | April 7 | Relative to the condition of affairs in Mexico, and to the operations of the contending forces in that republic. | 597 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Nov. 2 | The same subject | 602 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Hunter. | May 10 | Relative to the reported cession of Mexican territory by Maximilian. | 602 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | June 12 | Enclosing memorandum upon the Mexican question from the point of view of the law of nations. | 603 | |
| Do | June 25 | Enclosing copy of a treaty between the Emperor of the French and Maximilian. Acceptance by Maximilian of the throne of Mexico. Presentation speech of the Marquis de Montholon. | 604 | |
| Do | July 21 | Debate in the Corps Legislatif on the Mexican question. | 610 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Nov. 5 | Acknowledging receipt of the above | 637 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | July 23 | Regarding the negotiation of a loan in the United States for the republic of Mexico, and the exportation of arms to Mexico. | 638 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Aug. 7 | The same subject | 640 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 12 | Enclosing copy of a treaty of alliance between seven of the American republics, making provisions for their exterior security. | 641 | |
| Do | Sept. 14 | Enclosing copy of a correspondence between the governor of Tabasco and the United States consul at San Juan Bautista on the termination of the civil war in the United States. | 644 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 10 | Transmitting documents relating to the war in Mexico and the attempts to seduce Mexicans into the service of Maximilian. | 646 | |
| Do | Nov. 20 | Relative to French intervention in Mexico | 657 | |
| Do | Dec. 15 | Summary of the situation in Mexico from a French point of view. | 661 | |
| Do | Dec. 24 | Transmitting documents relating to the war in Mexico. | 664 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Do | Feb. 14 | Extract from La Presse, of Paris, entitled “Mexico before the French Chambers.” | 670 | |
| Do | Feb. 21 | Views of Santa Anna relative to the establishment of an empire in Mexico. | 686 | |
| Do | Feb. 22 | Departure of French troops from Oran to Mexico. | 689 | |
| Do | Feb. 26 | Transmitting official documents published by the French government relating to affairs of Mexico. | 689 | |
| Do | Feb. 27 | Statement of the foreign debt of Mexico prior to the intervention and of the debt sought to be imposed by the French intervention. | 701 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Mar. 14 | Acknowledging the receipt of several notes on the condition of Mexico. | 705 | |
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 12 | Enclosing copy of a convention relating to the pay of French officials serving under Maximilian. | 705 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Mar. 17 | The same subject | 706 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 14 | Relative to the exportations of arms and munitions of war to Mexico. | 707 | |
| Do | Nov. 18 | The same subject | 709 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Speed. | Nov. 21 | The same subject | 713 | |
| Mr. Speed to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 23 | The same subject | 713 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. | Dec. 24 | The same subject | 715 | |
| 1864. | ||||
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 11 | Proceedings of United States troops at Matamoras. | 715 | |
| 1864. | ||||
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | Mar. 12 | The same subject | 716 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 20 | The same subject | 721 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | Mar. 23 | The same subject | 722 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | April 3 | The same subject | 723 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | April 6 | The same subject | 723 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | April 7 | Alleged seizure of cotton in Mexican territory by United States troops. | 725 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | April 9 | The same subject | 725 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | April 26 | Association at New Orleans for the alleged purpose of violating the neutrality of the United States in Mexico. | 725 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | April 30 | The same subject | 726 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | May 27 | Alleged traffic in articles contraband of war between the United States and Mexico. | 726 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | May 28 | Association at New Orleans for the alleged purpose of violating the neutrality of the United States in Mexico. | 727 | |
| Do | June 21 | Alleged traffic in articles contraband of war between the United States and Mexico. | 728 | |
| Do | June 22 | Association at New Orleans for the alleged purpose of violating the neutrality of the United States in Mexico. | 728 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | June 22 | Alleged traffic in articles contraband of war between the United States and Mexico. | 729 | |
| Do | July 8 | Alleged shipment of powder and arms from California to Mexico. | 729 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | July 9 | Alleged traffic in articles contraband of war between the United States and Mexico. | 730 | |
| Do | July 14 | Alleged shipment of powder and arms from California to Mexico. | 731 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward | Aug. 27 | Alleged violation of neutrality on the Mexican frontier. | 731 | |
| Do | Sept. 2 | Alleged shipment of powder and arms from California to Mexico. | 731 | |
| 1864. | ||||
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 23 | Alleged violation of neutrality on the Mexican frontier. | 733 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | Sept. 30 | The same subject | 733 | |
| Do | Oct. 15 | The same subject | 734 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 17 | The same subject | 736 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | Oct. 24 | The same subject | 736 | |
| Do | Oct. 25 | The same subject | 736 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward, | Nov. 12 | Alleged violation of neutrality in the construction of privateers in ports of the United States. | 738 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | Nov. 18 | The same subject | 738 | |
| Do | Nov. 25 | Alleged shipment of powder and arms from California to Mexico. | 739 | |
| 855 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Feb. 25 | The Danish question. Effect of the war in Mexico on the neutrality of the United States in future foreign disputes. | 740 |
| 868 | do | Mar. 8 | Military events in Mexico | 740 |
| 630 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 24 | Visit of Maximilian to London. Projects of loans and of recognition. | 740 |
| 937 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | May 3 | Condition of affairs in Mexico | 741 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 380 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 27 | Affairs in Mexico. The proposed European Congress. | 742 |
| 389 | do | Dec. 25 | Insurgent schemes for the recognition of the Mexican empire. | 742 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 466 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Jan. 26 | Case of José Wallace Smith | 743 |
| 468 | d0 | Feb. 1 | Project for obtaining Mexican letters of marque to depredate on French commerce. | 745 |
| 418 | Mr. Dayton So Mr. Seward. | Feb. 6 | Alleged contract between the United States and the authorities of Tamaulipas for the furnishing of arms. | 746 |
| 423 | do | Feb. 19 | Case of José Wallace Smith | 746 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 490 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Feb. 27 | Visit of Maximilian to Paris | 747 |
| 496 | do | Mar. 2 | Alleged contract between the authorities of the United States and Tamaulipas for the furnishing of arms. | 747 |
| 430 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 11 | Rumored recognition of the insurgents. Mexican loan. | 748 |
| 431 | do | Mar. 11 | Rumored negotiations for the cession of Texas to France. | 748 |
| 506 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Mar. 17 | Proceedings of United States troops at. Matamoras. | 749 |
| 510 | do | Mar. 23 | The same subject | 749 |
| 519 | do | April 4 | Affaris in Mexico | 749 |
| 521 | do | April 5 | Rumored opening of diplomatic relations with the so-called Emperor of Mexico. | 750 |
| 524 | do | April 8 | Alleged project for the recognition of insurgents by Maximilian. | 751 |
| 449 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | April 11 | Movements of Maximilian | 751 |
| 450 | do | April 14 | The same subject | 752 |
| 452 | do | April 18 | Convention between France and Maximilian regarding Mexico. | 756 |
| 454 | do | April 22 | Resolution of the House of Representatives with regard to French intervention. | 757 |
| 537 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | April 28 | Arrival at British Honduras of refugees from Texas. | 758 |
| 538 | do | April 30 | Mexican affairs | 759 |
| 542 | do | May 9 | Receipt of dispatch No. 454 | 759 |
| 465 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | May 16 | Refusal to the French navy of a supply of coal bought at New York. | 759 |
| 561 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | May 21 | Receipt of dispatch No. 461 | 760 |
| 557 | Do | May 23 | Menaces addressed to the consul general of the United States at Tampico by the French authorities. | 760 |
| 464 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | June 8 | Refusal to the French navy of a supply of coal bought at New York. | 762 |
| 573 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | June 8 | Menaces addressed to the consul general of the United States at Tampico by the French authorities. | 762 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 489 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | June 13 | Communication from Mexican officers, prisoners of war in France. | 763 |
| 593 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | June 27 | Exportation of coal for the use of the French navy. Surrender of the secretary of Vidaurri. Visit of French officers to the army of the Potomac. | 765 |
| 598 | do | July 2 | Receipt of dispatch No. 498 | 766 |
| 515 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | July 18 | Menaces addressed to the consul general of the United States at Tampico by the French authorities. | 766 |
| 628 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Aug. 8 | The same subject | 768 |
| 635 | Do | Aug. 18 | Rumored projects of the French in Mexico | 768 |
| 648 | do | Sept. 15 | Military affairs in Mexico. Schemes of Dr. Gwin in Sonora. | 769 |
| 656 | do | Sept. 20 | Alleged violation of neutrality on the Mexican frontier. | 769 |
| 669 | do | Oct. 3 | The same subject | 770 |
| 545 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 7 | The same subject | 770 |
| 677 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Oct. 10 | The same subject | 771 |
| 550 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 19 | Sailing of the Belgian legion for Mexico | 776 |
| 685 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Oct. 20 | Alleged violation of neutrality on the Mexican frontier. | 776 |
| 552 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 21 | The same subject | 776 |
| 693 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Oct. 31 | Seizure of a United States mail bag at Acapulco. | 777 |
| 557 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 4 | Alleged violation of neutrality on the Mexican frontier. | 778 |
| 565 | do | Nov. 18 | Seizure of a United States mail bag at Acapulco. | 778 |
| 704 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Nov. 18 | Question as to the denial of belligerent rights to President Juarez which are granted to insurgents in the United States. | 778 |
| 705 | do | Nov. 18 | Receipt of despatch No. 557 | 779 |
| 717 | do | Dec. 4 | Receipt of dispatch No. 565 | 779 |
| 151 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | May 6 | Mexican affairs | 779 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 83 | Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 20 | Movements of Maximilian | 780 |
| 85 | do | Mar. 27 | Alleged treaty between Spain and Maximilian. | 780 |
| 90 | do | April 2 | Resolutions of Congress protesting against the establishment of a monarchy in Mexico. | 781 |
| 81 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. | April 7 | Course to be pursued towards the envoys of Maximilian. | 781 |
| 82 | do | April 18 | Pretended diplomatic agents sent to Mexico by the insurgents. | 781 |
| 92 | do | May 17 | Assumption of imperial authority by Maximilian in Mexico. | 782 |
| 95 | do | May 19 | Spanish-Peruvian difficulties | 782 |
| 66 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | April 18 | Policy of the United States regarding Mexico. | 783 |
| 78 | do | July 14 | Influence of events in the United States on its relations with Austria. | 783 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 34 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 21 | Rumored offer of the throne of Mexico to Maximilian. Reported secret understandings between agents of the insurgent States and the Emperor of France. | 784 |
| 36 | do | Oct. 5 | The same subject | 786 |
| 38 | do | Nov. 24 | The same subject | 788 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 72 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd. | May 9 | Mexican affairs | 788 |
| 62 | Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. | April 16 | Departure of Maximilian for Mexico | 789 |
| 148 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Sanford. | Sept. 26 | Enlistment of Belgians for military service in Mexico. | 789 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Sanford. | Oct. 4 | Probabilities of a special mission to be sent to Mexico by Belgium. | 789 | |
| 199 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | July 6 | Enlistment of Belgians for military service in Mexico. | 790 |
| 214 | do | Sept. 7 | The same subject | 790 |
| 215 | do | Sept. 15 | The same subject | 791 |
| 220 | do | Oct. 24 | The same subject | 791 |
| 228 | do | Nov. 21 | The same subject | 792 |
| 230 | do | Nov. 28 | Debate in the Belgian house of representatives on Mexican affairs. | 792 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 234 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 17 | Proceedings of the French in Mexico | 793 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 100 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wood. | Nov. 30 | Relations of the United States with Mexico. | 793 |
| 8 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell. | Nov. 19 | Mission of Baron Wetterstedt to Mexico | 794 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 50 | Mr. Fogg to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 2 | French intervention in Mexico | 794 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 228 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 21 | Receipt of President Johnson’s message at the opening of Congress. Expressions of satisfaction upon it. Effect of its reference to the Mexican question. | 795 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 235 | do | Jan. 6 | Levying troops in Egypt for the service of Maxmilian in Mexico. Communication with Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys on the subject. | 802 |
| 240 | do | Jan. 11 | Enclosing a memorandum from Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys in regard to the basis for negotiation between the United States and France on the Mexican question. Discussion of the French debt in that country. Mode of stopping hostilities between the Juarist party and Maximilian. Santa Anna’s projects. | 802 |
| 369 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bigelow. | Jan. 15 | Receipt of Mr. Bigelow’s No. 233 | 804 |
| 248 | do | Jan. 15 | Receipt of Mr. Bigelow’s No. 228 | 804 |
| Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 25 | Opening of the Chambers. Emperor’s views in regard to Mexico. | 804 | |
| The Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 29 | Transmitting note from Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys in answer to Mr. Seward’s note of the 6th December last. | 805 | |
| 378 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Jan. 29 | Receipt of Mr. Bigelow’s No. 235 | 808 |
| 253 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 30 | French sentiment in regard to Mexico. Mr. Saillard’s departure for Mexico, and Mr. Faverney’s to Washington, with oral messages to prepare the way for the retirement of the French army from Mexico. | 808 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 255 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 1 | Remarks of the Emperor to Mr. Bigelow in regard to the effect of his speech upon the American people. Mr. Seward’s trip. | 809 |
| 257 | do | Feb. 1 | Transmitting copies of paper in regard to Mexico communicated by the Emperor to the French Chambers. | 809 |
| 382 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Feb. 6 | Receipt of Mr. Bigelow’s Nos. 234, 236, and 240, relative to the adjustment of the difficulties between France and the United States. Say that as the discussion has been transferred to Washington, Mr. Bigelow will be relieved from further direct action in the premises. | 810 |
| 264 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 8 | Extracts from the reply of the senate commission to the imperial discourse at the opening of the Chambers. Mr. Bigelow’s comments. | 810 |
| 268 | do | Feb. 9 | Relative to the incorrect impression left by a note addressed by Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys to the Marquis de Montholon. | 811 |
| 270 | do | Feb. 12 | Discussion in the French senate of that part of the Emperor’s address which relates to the United States. Speech of Marshal Forey relative to the French army in Mexico. Imperial ministerial policy. | 813 |
| Mr. Seward to the Marquis de Montholon. | Feb. 12 | Resumé of the Mexican question. Policy of the United States. | 813 | |
| 388 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Feb. 12 | Enclosing a copy of a note to the Marquis de Montholon dated this day. | 822 |
| 390 | do | Feb. 12 | Emigration and colonization in Mexico | 822 |
| 272 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 15 | Presence of Mr. Barandiran in Paris for the purpose of obtaining money to fit out Austrians for Mexico. | 823 |
| 402 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Mar. 1 | Receipt of Mr. Bigelow’s No. 257 | 823 |
| 404 | do | Mar. 2 | Receipt of Mr. Bigelow’s No. 264 | 823 |
| 405 | do | Mar. 2 | Receipt of Mr. Bigelow’s No. 268 | 824 |
| 408 | do | Mar. 5 | Expressing the hope that the correspondence now pending between France and the United States may remove all apprehension of trouble between the two powers. | 824 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 411 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Mar. 5 | Receipt of Mr. Bigelow’s No. 273 | 824 |
| 282 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 6 | The proceedings of the corps legislatiff relative to that portion of the Emperor’s address which relates to Mexico. | 825 |
| 425 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Mar. 20 | Attempts of the agents of Maximilian to send Austrians to Mexico. | 826 |
| Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 22 | Expressions of the French press in regard to the sending of Austrians to Mexico. | 826 | |
| 426 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Mar. 23 | Receipt of Mr. Bigelow’s No. 282 | 827 |
| 297 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | April 6 | Withdrawal of the French troops from Mexico. | 827 |
| The Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Seward. | April 21 | Transmitting a copy of a despatch from Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys. | 828 | |
| 438 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | April 21 | Withdrawal of French troops from Mexico | 829 |
| Mr. Seward to the Marquis de Montholon. | April 23 | Acknowledging his note of the 21st instant | 829 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| 138 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 18 | Enlistment of Austrian troops for Mexico | 829 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 150 | do | Feb. 27 | The same subject | 830 |
| 167 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | Mar. 19 | The same subject | 831 |
| 169 | do | Mar. 19 | The same subject | 831 |
| 155 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 27 | The same subject | 832 |
| 173 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | April 6 | The same subject | 832 |
| 158 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | April 6 | The same subject | 823 |
| 174 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | April 16 | The same subject | 836 |
| 181 | do | April 30 | The same subject | 837 |
| 167 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | May 1 | The same subject | 839 |
| 182 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | May 3 | The same subject | 839 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 169 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | May 6 | The same subject | 840 |
| Mr. Motley to Count Mensdorff. | May 6 | The same subject | 840 | |
| 57 | Mr. Canisius to Mr. Seward. | May 8 | The same subject | 843 |
| 174 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | May 15 | The same subject | 844 |
| 177 | do | May 21 | The same subject | 845 |
| 184 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | May 26 | Receipt of despatch No. 169 | 846 |
| 185 | do | May 26 | The same subject | 846 |
| 186 | do | May 30 | Enlistment of Austrian troops for service in Mexico. | 846 |
| 189 | do | June 9 | The same subject | 847 |
| 325 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | May 25 | The same subject | 848 |
| 469 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | May 31 | Receipt of despatch No. 320 | 848 |
| 474 | do | June 4 | Receipt of despatch No. 316 | 848 |
| 476 | do | June 6 | Receipt of despatch No 325 | 849 |
| 330 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | June 4 | Withdrawal of French troops from Mexico | 849 |