Papers relating to foreign affairs.
GREAT BRITAIN.
| No. | From Whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 1092 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 22 | Claims growing out of depredations on American commerce. The proposed joint commission declined. | 1 |
| 1093 | do | Nov. 22 | Claims growing out of the depredations On American commerce | 1 |
| 1094 | do | Nov. 22 | British domestic politics. Ministerial changes | 8 |
| 1095 | do | Nov. 23 | Case of the Shenandoah | 9 |
| 1099 | do | Dec. 1 | Same subject. Trial of P. S. Corbett before the Court of Queen’s Bench for a violation of the foreign enlistment act. | 12 |
| 1101 | do | Dec. 1 | Intrigues of disloyal citizens of the United States in Great Britain. | 25 |
| 1104 | do | Dec. 6 | Acknowledgment of expressions of sympathy and condolence with the United States in regard to the death of President Lincoln. | 26 |
| 1105 | do | Dec. 6 | Claims growing out of the depredations on American commerce. Closing of the correspondence. | 28 |
| 1618 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Dec. 8 | Controversy between Spain and Chili | 29 |
| 1621 | do | Dec. 11 | John Fanning, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Ireland | 29 |
| 1625 | do | Dec. 14 | Case of the Shenandoah to remain in statu quo | 30 |
| 1626 | do | Dec. 14 | Proposal of Great Britain for revision of neutrality laws declined by United States. | 30 |
| 1106 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 14 | Death of King Leopold of Belgium; its probable effect in Europe. | 31 |
| 1107 | do | Dec. 14 | Slave trade; its suppression in the island of Cuba. | 31 |
| 1110 | do | Dec. 14 | The Shenandoah; disposition of that vessel | 32 |
| 1628 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Dec. 16 | Condition of disloyal States. Our relations with Europe | 33 |
| 1630 | do | Dec. 18 | Trial of P. S. Corbett before the Court of Queen’s Bench for a violation of the foreign enlistment act. | 33 |
| 1111 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 21 | Rewards for arrest of conspirators. President’s message and report of Secretary of the Treasury; the effect in Europe; his approbation. | 34 |
| 1112 | do | Dec. 21 | Delivery of the Shenandoah and disposal made of her crew | 34 |
| 1115 | do | Dec. 21 | Case of the Tuscaloosa; her delivery. Claims on Great Britain for detention. | 35 |
| 1638 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Dec. 28 | Enclosing translation of a communication | 35 |
| 1117 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 28 | Restoration of the habeas corpus writ. Case of Captain Fanning; his release. Supposed Fenian organization. | 36 |
| 1118 | do | Dec. 28 | The Shenandoah; disposition of that vessel by him | 37 |
| 1119 | do | Dec. 28 | Claims growing out of the depredations on American commerce | 37 |
| 1639 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Dec. 30 | Case of the Shenandoah; her depredations. Letter of Sir James Elphinstone not in point. | 38 |
| 1640 | Dec. 30 | Provisional governors appointed over southern States. Civil authority restored therein. | 39 | |
| 1865. | ||||
| 1644 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams. | Dec. 30 | Return of the Shenandoah to the United States | 40 |
| Do | Dec. 31 | Memorandum; same subject | 40 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| 1646 | do | Jan. 4 | Proposed recovery of gold held by insurgents in London | 40 |
| 1124 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 4 | Meeting of Parliament; its effect. High standing of the United States. Tone of public press in Great Britain. Report of Secretary of Treasury and its effect. | 42 |
| 1125 | do | Jan. 4 | Promotion of immigration to the southern States. Freed labor, and means to facilitate the same. | 42 |
| 1126 | do | Jan. 4 | The “Osborne flotilla;” conduct of Sir Frederick Bruce on the subject. | 43 |
| 1127 | do | Jan. 4 | Proposal of Great Britain for revision of neutrality laws declined by the United States. | 44 |
| 1129 | do | Jan. 5 | Case of the Shenandoah; further evidence submitted | 44 |
| 1647 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams. | Jan. 6 | Statement of public debt of the United States January 1,1866 | 56 |
| 1131 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 11 | Financial condition of the United States as viewed in Great Britain. | 57 |
| 1132 | do | Jan. 18 | Abolition of slavery in the United States. Opening of Parliament. The ministry. Discontent in Ireland; Fenian organizations in that island. | 58 |
| 1662 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams. | Jan. 23 | Disposition of the Shenandoah | 59 |
| 1137 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 25 | Construction of war vessels in the ports of Great Britain | 59 |
| 1138 | do | Jan. 26 | Case of the Shenandoah | 60 |
| 1667 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams. | Jan. 27 | Expansion of British export trade to the United States; articles in the London Times thereon. | 62 |
| 1669 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Jan. 29 | Reported disposal of eighty steam vessels belonging to late insurgents. | 62 |
| 1142 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 1 | Opening of the new Parliament. The ministry and reform bill | 63 |
| 1145 | do | Feb. 1 | Case of the Shenandoah. Obligations of neutral nations | 63 |
| 1680 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Feb. 6 | Political situation in Great Britain. Agitation in Ireland—measures proposed. | 63 |
| 1147 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 8 | Opening of Parliament. Speech of the Queen. Changes in the ministry. | 64 |
| 1684 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Feb. 12 | The case of the Shenandoah | 66 |
| do | Feb. 14 | Attitude of the United States respecting “Alabama claims” | 66 | |
| 1150 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 15 | Reported disposal of eighty steam vessels belonging to late insurgents. | 66 |
| 1151 | do | Feb. 15 | Case of the Shenandoah. British view of course of Lord Russell respecting claims of United States. | 67 |
| 1687 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Feb. 17 | Construction of war vessels in the ports of Great Britain | 68 |
| 1690 | do | Feb. 20 | Parliament. The press of Great Britain; its tone satisfactory. Financial and political position of the United States satisfactory. | 68 |
| 1158 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 22 | Suspension of the habeas corpus in Ireland. Its cause, Fenianism. It’s probable results. Measures suggested to meet the complications likely to arise. | 69 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 1160 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, | Mar. 1 | Rumored ministerial changes. Reform bill extending franchise | 70 |
| 1161 | do | Mar. 1 | Foreign enlistment act. Position taken by Sir Roundell Palmer | 71 |
| 1163 | do | Mar. 2 | Fenian organizations in the United States. Allegiance claimed by Great Britain on part of naturalized citizens of the United States. | 74 |
| 1700 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Mar. 5 | Claims of the United States against Great Britain for depredations upon its commerce during the rebellion. | 74 |
| 1164 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 8 | Debate in the House of Commons on foreign enlistment act. Reform bill. | 75 |
| 1165 | do | Mar. 8 | Fenian movements in Ireland. Arrests of Americans and their protection. Attitude of Great Britain thereon. | 75 |
| 1709 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Mar. 10 | Suspension of the habeas corpus in Ireland. Alleged Fenianism in the United States. Position of the United States on the question. | 77 |
| 1167 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 15 | The reform bill in the House of Commons. Its result | 79 |
| 1168 | do | Mar. 15 | Foreign enlistment act. Position taken by Sir Roundell Palmer | 79 |
| 1172 | do | Mar. 15 | Fenian organizations in Ireland. Arrests of Americans and their protection. Attitude of Great Britain thereon. | 83 |
| 1711 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Mar. 20 | Fenianism in Ireland and the United States, Position of Great Britain on the same. | 85 |
| 1712 | do | Mar. 20 | Foreign enlistment act. Position taken by Sir Roundell Palmer | 85 |
| 1714 | do | Mar. 20 | Case of the Rappahannock | 85 |
| 1717 | do | Mar. 22 | Arrests of several American citizens—alleged Fenians—their protection. Position of Great Britain on the same. | 86 |
| 1174 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 22 | Adjournment of Parliament. The ministry and reform bill | 89 |
| 1718 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Mar. 23 | Depredations on American commerce during the rebellion. Cabinet members in Congress. Relations of the United States and Great Britain. | 89 |
| 1719 | do | Mar. 23 | Arrests of American citizens—alleged Fenians. Relations of the two countries. | 90 |
| 1721 | do | Mar. 25 | Slave trade in the island of Cuba | 90 |
| 1723 | do | Mar. 26 | John A. Commerford, an alleged Fenian—his arrest and detention. | 91 |
| Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 29 | Foreign enlistment act. Position taken by Sir Roundell Palmer | 93 | |
| 1728 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Mar. 31 | The reform bill in Parliament. Its final result | 94 |
| 1729 | do | Mar. 31 | Foreign enlistment act. Position taken by Sir Roundell Palmer | 94 |
| 1730 | do | Mar. 31 | Fenian organizations. Arrests of American citizens and their protection. Attitude of the United States and Great Britain on the subject. | 94 |
| 1731 | do | April 3 | Cornelius Healy, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Ireland | 95 |
| 1178 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | April 7 | The Queen’s letter to Mr. Peabody. His munificence | 97 |
| 1737 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | April 10 | Termination of reciprocity treaty of 1854. The fishery limits under the same. | 98 |
| 1179 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | April 12 | Meeting of Parliament and reform bill. Political situation in Great Britain. | 101 |
| 1181 | April 12 | Interview with Lord Clarendon on Fenian organizations. Case of J. A. Commerford, an alleged Fenian. | 102 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| 1182 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | April 14 | John A. Commerford, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Ireland | 104 |
| 1738 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | April 17 | Termination of reciprocity treaty of 1854. Fishery limits under the same. | 104 |
| 1183 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | April 19 | Diplomatic correspondence. Slave trade in island of Cuba | 105 |
| 1184 | do | April 19 | Cornelius Healy, an alleged Fenian. Suspension of the habeas corpus act. | 106 |
| 1186 | do | April 19 | Suits against steamers Sumter and Rappahannock | 106 |
| 1187 | do | April 19 | Reform bill. The Parliament and the ministry. Politics | 107 |
| 1740 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | April 21 | Lieutenant Colonel Burke, an alleged Fenian | 107 |
| 1742 | do | Apr. 21 | The Queen’s letter to Mr. Peabody. His munificence | 108 |
| 1743 | do | April 23 | The Simonoseki indemnity fund | 108 |
| 1746 | do | April 25 | The slave trade. Mr. G. V. Fox’s visit to Europe | 109 |
| 1747 | do | April 28 | Michael Kirwan, an alleged Fenian | 109 |
| 1189 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | April 28 | The reform bill. Parliament and ministry. Political situation | 112 |
| 1751 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | April 30 | Fenian organizations. Suspension of the habeas corpus. Protection of American citizens. | 113 |
| 1752 | do | May 1 | Treaty of peace between Hayti and Dominica | 114 |
| 1753 | do | May 1 | James Smith, an alleged Fenian | 116 |
| 1193 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | May 3 | The reform bill in Parliament. The debt of Great Britain | 117 |
| 1194 | do | May 3 | The reciprocity treaty of 1854, and the fishery question | 118 |
| 1195 | do | May 10 | Colonel Burke, an alleged Fenian. Fenian organizations continued. | 118 |
| 1196 | do | May 10 | Report on reciprocity treaty and fishery question | 119 |
| 1199 | do | May 17 | Financial panic in Great Britain; its effect in Europe and the United States. | 120 |
| 1204 | do | May 25 | James Smith, an alleged Fenian | 121 |
| 1205 | do | May 25 | Colonel Burke, an alleged Fenian | 121 |
| 1766 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | May 26 | Same subject | 122 |
| 1767 | do | May 26 | Report on reciprocity treaty and fishery question | 122 |
| 1769 | Do | May 29 | J. H. Gleeson, an alleged Fenian | 122 |
| 1207 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | June 1 | The reform bill. Parliament and the ministry | 123 |
| 1208 | do | June 1 | Treaty of peace between Hayti and Dominica | 124 |
| 1209 | do | June 1 | The Simonoseki indemnity fund | 124 |
| 1210 | do | June 1 | Protection of Americans arrested for alleged Fenianism. Case of Colonel Burke. | 124 |
| 1212 | do | June 2 | The panic in Great Britain. The Danish question. Napoleon and the peace of Europe. | 125 |
| 1772 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | June 4 | Fenian movement against Canada | 126 |
| 1213 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | June 7 | Reform bill in Great Britain. The situation in Europe | 127 |
| 1216 | do | June 7 | Case of the Shenandoah | 128 |
| 1779 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | June 9 | Colonel Burke, an alleged Fenian | 134 |
| 1780 | do | June 12 | Fenian movement against Canada. Proclamation of the President. | 135 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 1217 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | June 14 | Relations of Austria and Prussia. Attitude of France and Great Britain. | 135 |
| 1218 | do | June 14 | Fenianism in Ireland. Protection of American citizens. Release of James Smith. | 136 |
| 1788 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | June 16 | Thomas E. Blackwell, an alleged Fenian | 137 |
| 1789 | do | June 16 | Thomas J. Hynes, an alleged Fenian | 137 |
| Mr. Seward’s circular. | June 18 | Honors to the memory of Hon. Lewis Cass | 138 | |
| 1219 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | June 21 | Position of the United States in Europe. War of Prussia and Italy against Austria. The reform bill. The British cabinet. John Bright and American institutions. | 139 |
| 1220 | do | June 22 | Case of Captain Freeman, of the ship Kentuckian. Desertions of seamen and their treatment. | 140 |
| 1792 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | June 26 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 141 |
| 1223 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | June 28 | Reform bill in Parliament. Resignation of the ministry. Feeling towards the United States. | 142 |
| 1224 | do | June 28 | Neutrality of Great Britain in the war of Prussia and Italy against Austria. | 142 |
| 1794 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | July 2 | Dissolution of the German Bund. Position of Great Britain on the war of Prussia and Italy against Austria. | 145 |
| 1796 | do | July 3 | Reform bill in Parliament. Suffrage and representation | 145 |
| 1227 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | July 5 | Resignation of ministry; its effect. War between Prussia and Austria. Interposition of other great powers probable. | 145 |
| 1229 | do | July 6 | Thomas Hynes and Thomas J. Hynes, alleged Fenians, arrested in Ireland. | 146 |
| 1230 | do | July 7 | Colonel Burke and Daniel J. Mykins liberated. Thomas J. Hynes detained. | 146 |
| 1232 | do | July 7 | Venetia ceded to France by Austria. Proposed armistice between Prussia and Austria. | 147 |
| 1235 | do | July 12 | Interview with Lord Stanley, the new secretary for foreign affairs. | 147 |
| 1238 | do | July 14 | Colonel Burke, Daniel J. Mykins, Patrick J. Condon, Stephen Famell, Michael Kirwan, and James E. McDermot, alleged Fenians, released. | 148 |
| 1239 | do | July 14 | Mr. Fox arrives at Spithead in the Miantonomoh. Distinguished visitors. | 149 |
| 1801 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | July 14 | The change of ministry. Matters in Ireland | 149 |
| 1805 | do | July 18 | Thomas Hynes, alleged Fenian | 149 |
| 1806 | do | July 18 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 150 |
| 1242 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | July 19 | Organization of British ministry. Prorogation of Parliament. War between Prussia and Austria ended. | 150 |
| 1243 | do | July 21 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 151 |
| 1809 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | July 23 | Thomas O’Connell, an alleged Fenian | 153 |
| 1812 | do | July 24 | Patrick Hasson, an alleged Fenian | 153 |
| 1244 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | July 26 | Organization of British ministry. Claims of United States against Great Britain. Depredations on American commerce. | 154 |
| 1246 | do | July 26 | Public meeting. Gates of Hyde Park closed. Excitement on the reform bill. | 155 |
| 1818 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | July 30 | Report of General Banks on the neutral relations of the United States. | 156 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 3819 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | July 30 | Relations of the United States and Great Britain. Clains of the United States. | 166 |
| 1820 | do | July 30 | President’s message. Disposition of Fenian prisoners | 166 |
| 1823 | do | Aug. 2 | The peace between Prussia and Austria. Political combinations of European states and rivalries. | 167 |
| 1248 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 2 | Canadian affairs. Adjournment of Parliament. Cholera in London and Liverpool. | 168 |
| 1249 | do | Aug. 2 | T. E. Blackwell, an alleged Fenian. Policy respecting the habeas corpus. | 168 |
| 1824 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Aug. 6 | Consular convention. Protection of American seamen. Deserting. | 169 |
| 3253 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 17 | Arrests of naturalized American citizens In Ireland for alleged Fenianism. Release of Thomas Hynes and Thomas O’Connell. Patrick Hasson still detained; the reason why. | 173 |
| 1258 | do | Aug. 23 | Claims growing out of depredations on American commerce during the rebellion. | 174 |
| 1259 | do | Aug. 23 | No citizen of the United States now under arrest under the act suspending the habeas corpus. | 175 |
| 1260 | do | Aug. 25 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 176 |
| 1835 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Aug. 27 | Enclosing summary of claims of citizens of the United States against Great Britain for damages suffered by them during the rebellion and thereafter, by means of depredations upon our commercial marine, committed on the high seas by the Sumter, the Alabama, the Florida, the Shenandoah, and other ships of war, built, armed, equipped, and fitted out in British ports. | 177 |
| 1269 | Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 14 | Recovery of the Atlantic submarine telegraph cable. Communication between the two continents. | 203 |
| 1270 | do | Sept. 21 | Claims against Great Britain growing out of depredations on American commerce. | 203 |
| 3 | Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 29 | Release of Patrick Hasson, an alleged Fenian. Every American now released. | 204 |
| 4 | do | Sept. 29 | Important meeting of the Reform League at Manchester. Suffrage, &c. | 205 |
| 7 | do | Oct. 6 | The Atlantic telegraph cables. Claims of the United States growing out of depredations upon American commerce during the rebellion. Article in London Times, October 4, 1866. | 205 |
| 1855 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Oct. 8 | Claims against Great Britain growing out of depredations on American commerce. | 208 |
| 8 | Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 13 | Reform demonstration at Leeds. Foreign enlistment act. Respect for the United States. Claims growing out of depredations on American commerce. | 208 |
| 17 | do | Oct. 27 | Reform and representation questions in Great Britain | 209 |
| 1868 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams. | Oct. 30 | Trials of citizens of the United States in Canada engaged in Fenian demonstrations. | 209 |
| 25 | Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 10 | The Lord Mayor’s dinner at London. Claims against Great Britain growing out of depredations on American commerce. | 210 |
| 28 | do | Nov. 16 | The rebel loan in Great Britain an offset to claims growing out of depredations on American commerce. | 210 |
| 1875 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Nov. 16 | Withdrawal of the French expedition from Mexico | 211 |
| 1876 | do | Nov. 17 | Action of Canadian authorities in cases of Fenian prisoners | 212 |
| 29 | Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 17 | Claims against Great Britain growing out of depredations on American commerce. The British neutrality laws. | 212 |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. | Nov. 29 | [Telegram.] Disavow and reject arrangement of Messrs. Morse & Gibbs with Fraser, Trenholm & Co. Mr. Morse to come home and make explanations at once. | 212 | |
| british legation. | 1865. | |||
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 15 | Removal of restrictions on war vessels of the United States visiting British ports. | 213 | |
| Do | Dec. 22 | Reciprocal relief and transportation of American and British seamen in distress. | 213 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | Dec. 27 | Multiplication of consular agents of the United States in British North American provinces. Consular agency needed at Hamilton. | 213 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 30 | Reciprocal maintenance of British and American lunatics in asylums. | 215 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Hunter. | Jan. 5 | Case of George Holmes, shot to death by a sentry on board the United States gunboat James Adger, at Colon, Nov. 10, 1865. | 215 | |
| Lord Clarendon to Sir F. Bruce. | Jan. 19 | Protest against course pursued by British government in case of the Shenandoah. | 218 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 7 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 221 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | Feb. 7 | Case of George Holmes, shot to death. Investigation ordered therein. | 222 | |
| Do | Feb. 9 | Case of the Shenandoah. Claims growing out of depredations against American commerce. Further discussion unprofitable at the present time. | 222 | |
| Do | Feb. 10 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 222 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 13 | Construction of the extradition treaties by the United States. Their practical effect as to France and Great Britain. | 223 | |
| Do | Feb. 16 | Expiration of the reciprocity treaty, (1854.) Its renewal desired by Great Britain. | 224 | |
| Do | Feb. 16 | Suppression of piracy on the coast of China. United States requested to assist. | 224 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | Feb. 16 | Reciprocal maintenance of British and American lunatics in asylums. | 225 | |
| Do | Feb. 17 | Renewal of the reciprocity treaty of 1854. The question now submitted to Congress. | 226 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 19 | Same subject | 226 | |
| Mr. F. W. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | Feb. 21 | Suppression of piracy on the coast of China. The United States will co-operate therein. | 227 | |
| Do | Feb. 23 | Construction of the extradition treaties between the United States, France, and Great Britain. | 227 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | Mar. 6 | Suppression of piracy on the coast of China. Co-operation of the United States therein. | 228 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 7 | Mutinies on British ships in the waters of the United States. The jurisdiction in such cases. | 228 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | Mar. 16 | Same subject | 231 | |
| Do | Mar. 21 | Case of George Holmes, shot to death at Colon, Nov. 10, 1865 | 232 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 23 | Appointment of a United States consular agent at Hamilton, Canada West. British government assents thereto. | 233 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | Mar. 26 | Case of the steamer General Rusk, alias Blanche. She is held to have been the property of the insurgent authorities. | 234 | |
| Do | May 25 | Circulars to governors of States. Passports to citizens of the United States. | 234 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | May 25 | Case of the steamer General Rusk, alias Blanche. Desires to see the documents relative thereto. | 235 | |
| Do | May 31 | Licenses to be issued to fishermen of the United States on coast of Canada. | 235 | |
| Do | June 21 | Shot fired from her Majesty’s ship Fawn at St. Croix river. Explanations, &c. | 236 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | June 4 | Licenses to be issued to fishermen of the United States on coast of Canada. | 237 | |
| Do | June 11 | Affairs on the Canada border. Fenian expedition at an end | 237 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | June 11 | Same subject | 238 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | June 14 | Shot fired from her Majesty’s ship Fawn at St. Croix river. Explanations satisfactory. | 239 | |
| Do | June 21 | Patrick O’Malia, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada | 239 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | June 23 | Same subject | 239 | |
| Do | June 24 | Licenses to be issued to fishermen of the United States to fish in the waters of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. | 240 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Brace. | June 25 | Same subject | 240 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | June 29 | Appointment of United States consular agent at Hamilton, Canada West. British government assents thereto. | 240 | |
| Do | June 30 | Patrick O’Malia, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada | 241 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | June 30 | Rev. John McMahon, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada | 241 | |
| Do | June 30 | Appointment of United States consular agent at Hamilton, Canada West. | 242 | |
| Sir F. Brace to Mr. Seward. | July 5 | Fishing licenses to be issued to citizens of the United States at Prince Edward Island and all colonial waters. | 242 | |
| Do | July 10 | Rev. John McMahon, alleged Fenian, held for trial with others | 242 | |
| Do | July 10 | Mediation of France, Great Britain, and the United States in affairs of Hayti and Dominica. | 242 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | July 11 | Same subject. United States declines for the present | 243 | |
| Do | July 12 | John Chapell, deserter from the royal marines, forcibly taken within jurisdiction of the United States and conveyed to Canadian gunboat Michigan. | 244 | |
| Sir F. Brace to Mr. Seward. | July 13 | Code of international marine signals | 244 | |
| Do | July 13 | Affairs on the Canada border. Fenian organizations | 245 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | July 16 | James Diamond, alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada | 246 | |
| Do | July 16 | Patrick O’Mally, alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada | 246 | |
| Sir F. Brace to Mr. Seward. | July 21 | Fishing licenses for colonial waters, where issued | 247 | |
| Do | July 25 | Contract with Cunard line of steamers. Post office convention of December 15, 1848. Proposal for a new convention. | 248 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | July 26 | Thomas Ellis, James Dillon, and Carney, alleged Fenians, arrested in Canada. | 249 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | July 28 | John Chapell, deserter from the Canadian gunboat Michigan. Regret at violation of United States jurisdiction. | 251 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | Aug. 1 | Same subject. Explanation satisfactory | 252 | |
| Do | Aug. 4 | John Sheridan, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada | 253 | |
| Do | Aug. 6 | James Diamond, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada | 254 | |
| Do | Aug. 9 | Rev. John McMahon, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada | 254 | |
| Do | Aug. 24 | Proposal for a new postal convention | 256 | |
| Do | Aug. 24 | Rev. David F. Lumsden, an alleged Fenian spy, arrested in Canada. | 257 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 28 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 258 | |
| Do | Sept. 3 | Rev. David F. Lumsden, an allege d Fenian, held for trial | 258 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | Oct. 22 | Patrick O’Neill, an alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada | 259 | |
| Do | Oct. 22 | John Sheridan, alleged Fenian, arrested in Canada | 259 | |
| Do | Oct. 27 | Robert B. Lynch and John McMahon. Convicted and sentenced to death in Canada. Their pardon asked by the United States. | 260 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Hunter. | Nov. 3 | Navigation of China seas. Need of light-houses, buoys, &c., therein. | 261 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 15 | Robert B. Lynch and John McMahon. Their cases referred to British government. | 262 | |
| Mr. Seward to Sir F. Bruce. | Nov. 15 | Same subject | 262 | |
| Do | Nov. 20 | Same subject. Testimony and records desired by the United States. | 263 | |
| Do | Nov. 26 | Same subject | 263 | |
| Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 27 | Same subject | 265 |
FRANCE.
| No. | From Whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 197 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 20 | R. Thomassy’s salt contract with the insurgent government | 266 |
| 198 | do | Nov. 20 | The war between Chili and Spain | 267 |
| 326 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Dec. 9 | Same subject | 268 |
| 213 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 11 | The American Emigrant Company | 268 |
| 336 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Dec. 18 | Protection of mail steamers of the United States and France | 269 |
| 232 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 26 | Payment of interest on bonds of the United States in Europe | 270 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 234 | do | Jan. 4 | Reception of the diplomatic corps by the Emperor. His speech and views of the assassination of President Lincoln. | 271 |
| 238 | do | Jan. 10 | Abolition of slavery in the United States | 271 |
| 241 | do | Jan. 12 | Same subject | 272 |
| 244 | do | Jan. 19 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 273 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 375 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Jan. 19 | Rio Grande expedition and capture of Bagdad, Mexico | 275 |
| 261 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 7 | Abolition of slavery in the United States, and French Emancipation Society. | 277 |
| 265 | do | Feb. 9 | Same subject | 277 |
| 269 | do | Feb. 9 | Rio Grande expedition and capture of Bagdad, Mexico | 280 |
| 271 | do | Feb. 12 | Decrees of Maximilian in Mexico. The blank flag | 281 |
| 389 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Feb. 12 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 282 |
| 391 | do | Feb. 14 | French Emancipation Society and abolition of slavery in the United States. | 282 |
| 273 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 15 | Decrees of Maximilian in Mexico. The blank flag. | 282 |
| 276 | do | Feb. 15 | Relations of France and the United States. Protection of mail steamers. Postal convention. French army in Mexico. | 283 |
| 403 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Mar. 2 | Rio Grande expedition and capture of Bagdad, Mexico | 284 |
| 281 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward | Mar. 4 | R. Thomassy’s salt contract with insurgent government | 284 |
| 412 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Mar. 5 | French Emancipation Society and abolition of slavery in the United States. | 284 |
| 423 | do | Mar. 17 | Same subject | 285 |
| 288 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward | Mar. 22 | Deposition of Prince Couza, of Romania, D. P. | 285 |
| 427 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Mar. 25 | R. Thomassy’s salt contract with insurgent government | 285 |
| 292 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward | Mar. 26 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 286 |
| 299 | do | Apr. 10 | Emigration from France to the United States | 287 |
| 302 | do | Apr. 13 | Liability of naturalized citizens of the United States to military duty in France. | 291 |
| 303 | do | Apr. 14 | Same subject | 297 |
| 308 | Do | Apr. 23 | Passports issued by governors of States of the United States | 298 |
| 441 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Apr. 23 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 298 |
| 311 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Apr. 27 | Liability of naturalized citizens of the United States to military duty in France. | 299 |
| 312 | Do | Apr. 28 | Same subject | 301 |
| 445 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | May 1 | Offer of French government to convey United States mails between New Orleans and Vora Cruz. | 302 |
| 450 | do | May 4 | Evacuation of Mexico by the French troops | 303 |
| 452 | do | May 7 | Emigration from France to the Unites States | 303 |
| 453 | do | May 10 | Liability of naturalized citizens of the United States to military duty in France. | 304 |
| 316 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | May 10 | Levying of re-enforcement for Mexico | 305 |
| 459 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | May 12 | Relations of United States and France with Mexico. Its evacuation by French troops. Re-enforcements sent. | 306 |
| 320 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | May 16 | Same subject | 307 |
| 460 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | May 18 | Passports issued by governors of States of the United States | 308 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 328 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | May 31 | Relations of United States and France with Mexico. Its evacuation by French troops. | 308 |
| 336 | do | June 14 | Relations of Hayti and Dominica. Mediation of France therein | 309 |
| 337 | do | June 14 | Relations of United States and France with Mexico. Maximilian, Bazaine, and Santa Anna. | 310 |
| 338 | do | June 14 | Same subject. Debate in the corps legislatif | 310 |
| 492 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | June 30 | Same subject. Mexican affairs | 331 |
| 493 | do | July 2 | Relations of Hayti and Dominica | 332 |
| 344 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward | July 6 | The war between Prussia and Austria. Cession of Venetia to France. Conference of belligerents at Paris. | 332 |
| 349 | do | July 20 | France. Conference of belligerents at Paris. War between Prussia and Austria, Cessation of hostilities. The | 333 |
| 351 | do | Aug. 3 | Same subject. Preliminary conditions of peace. Policy of Napoleon III. | 334 |
| 352 | do | Aug. 3 | Success of the Atlantic submarine telegraph cable | 336 |
| 357 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 10 | Visit of the Princess Charlotte to France | 336 |
| 358 | do | Aug. 17 | Same subject | 337 |
| 361 | do | Aug. 24 | Same subject | 338 |
| 516 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Aug. 24 | Blockade of Mexican ports declared null and void by President’s proclamation. | 338 |
| 365 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward | Sept. 7 | Treaty of peace between Austria and Prussia, signed and ratified at Prague, August 23, 1866, The French cabinet. | 339 |
| 366 | do | Sept. 7 | Political and financial relations of France and Mexico | 340 |
| 369 | Do | Sept. 14 | Convention between France and Mexico. The relations of the two countries. | 348 |
| 370 | do | Sept. 19 | The situation in Europe. The German question | 353 |
| 371 | Mr. Hay to Mr. Seward | Sept. 21 | Mexican securities. Withdrawal of French troops from Mexico | 356 |
| 372 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 28 | Same subject | 357 |
| 529 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Sept. 29 | Resignation of Mr. Bigelow and appointment of General John A. Dix. | 358 |
| 530 | do | Sept. 29 | Relations of France and the United States with Mexico. Withdrawal of French troops. | 358 |
| 535 | do | Oct. 8 | Same subject | 359 |
| 374 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward | Oct. 12 | Same subject | 359 |
| 377 | do | Oct. 19 | Case of the schooner William L. Richardson | 360 |
| 378 | do | Oct. 19 | Resignation of Mr. Bigelow and appointment of General John A. Dix. | 362 |
| 539 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Oct. 19 | Situation in Europe and German question | 362 |
| 382 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward | Nov. 6 | Marquis de Montholon to be replaced at Washington by Mr. Berthemy. | 363 |
| 544 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Nov. 6 | Case of the schooner William L. Richardson | 363 |
| 384 | Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward | Nov. 8 | Relations of France and United States with Mexico. Withdrawal of French troops. | 364 |
| 545 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow | Nov. 9 | Same subject | 365 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 550 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow. | Nov. 23 | [Telegram.] Same subject | 366 |
| Do | Nov. 30 | [Telegram.] Occupation of Matamoras | 367 | |
| Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 30 | Relations of France and United States with Mexico. Occupation of Matamoras. | 368 | |
| 387 | do | Dec. 3 | Same subject | 368 |
| french legation. | 1865. | |||
| Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 30 | French merchant ship Leverrier | 369 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Seward to Marquis de Montholon. | Feb. 26 | Same subject | 370 | |
| Do | Mar. 22 | Mexican steamer Sehorita | 378 | |
| Do | April 25 | Evacuation of Mexico by the French | 378 | |
| Do | June 7 | French merchant ship Leverrier | 379 | |
| Do | Aug. 16 | French Generals Osmont and Friant in the cabinet of Maximilian. | 381 | |
| Marquis de Montholon to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 28 | International marine signals. A code for same | 382 | |
| Do | Oct. 3 | Disposition of literary and artistic property. Law of July 14, 1866. | 383 | |
| Do | Oct. 13 | Tonnage dues in France. Regulations respecting the same | 385 | |
| Do | Oct. 15 | Abolition of tax on passports in France | 386 | |
| Mr. Moustier to Marquis de Montholon. | Oct. 16 | Evacuation of Mexico by the French. Views of the Emperor Napoleon. | 387 | |
| Mr. Seward to Marquis de Montholon. | Oct. 27 | Abolition of tax on passports in France | 388 | |
| Do | Nov. 12 | Tonnage dues in France. Regulations respecting the same | 388 |
RUSSIA.
| No. | From Whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 89 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 17 | The cholera in Europe. The cattle plague | 389 |
| 91 | do | Oct. 29 | Suffrage and naturalization in the United States | 390 |
| 92 | do | Oct. 29 | The cattle plague | 390 |
| 98 | do | Dec. 28 | Situation of the United States, how viewed in Europe. Our foreign relations. Suffrage and naturalization. | 391 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 187 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | Jan. 31 | Benjamin Goldberg, held to military service in Poland | 391 |
| 99 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 6 | Reception given to the United States legation by the mayor of Moscow. | 392 |
| 100 | do | Feb. 7 | Reconstruction of the Union | 401 |
| 101 | do | Feb. 7 | Finances of the United States | 402 |
| 102 | Do | Feb. 22 | Anniversary dinner of the Marine Assembly | 402 |
| 104 | do | Feb. 28 | Same subject | 403 |
| 191 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | Mar. 6 | Reception given to the United States legation by the mayor of Moscow. | 406 |
| 106 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 12 | Anniversary of the coronation of the Emperor, festivities, &c | 406 |
| 107 | do | Mar. 12 | Politics at home. He stands by the President | 412 |
| 201 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | April 9 | Anniversary of the coronation of the Emperor, festivities, &c | 412 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 110 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | April 22 | Attempted assassination of the Emperor | 412 |
| 208 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | May 3 | Same subject | 413 |
| 211 | Do | May 28 | Joint resolution of Congress relative to the attempted assassination of the Emperor of Russia. | 413 |
| 112 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | May 31 | Attempted assassination of the Emperor. An audience granted | 414 |
| 116 | Do | July 14 | Stanislas Pongoski. The question of naturalization | 416 |
| The Emperor to the President. | Aug. 17 | Reply of the Emperor Alexander to the joint resolution of Congress. | 416 | |
| 219 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | Aug. 24 | Stanislas Pongoski. The question of naturalization | 416 |
| 117 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 30 | Mr. G. V. Fox presents the joint resolution of Congress to the Emperor. | 417 |
| 120 | Do | Sept. 13 | Grand dinner to the Americans by the Russian Club | 418 |
| 222 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | Sept. 24 | Mr. Fox’s mission to Russia | 422 |
| 121 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 8 | Reception of Mr. Fox in Russia. Attentions paid to the United States squadron. | 422 |
| Mr. Fox to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 30 | Mr. Fox’s account of his reception in Russia | 422 | |
| Russian account of Mr. Fox’s visit to Russia | 429 |
THE NETHERLANDS.
| No. | From Whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 182 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 6 | The cattle plague | 459 |
| 183 | Do | Dec. 13 | Political and financial situation of Europe and Great Britain | 460 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 3 | Mr. Rhodes to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 27 | The Luxembourg question. Abolition of slavery in Java | 461 |
| 5 | Nov. 29 | The Luxembourg question | 462 |
CHINA.
| No. | From Whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865 | ||||
| 6 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Hunter. | Sept. 5 | Case of General Burgevine | 462 |
| 8 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 5 | Tonnage dues and trade | 473 |
| 9 | do | Oct. 6 | The rebellion in China. Apportionment of lands among the poor. The telegraph. | 474 |
| 10 | do | Oct. 14 | Employment of Americans and other foreigners in the customs service of China. | 475 |
| 12 | do | Oct, 24 | Need of American consulates in China; the consuls and other employés to acquire the language. Appropriations for consular clerks. | 476 |
| 14 | do | Nov. 6 | Edict respecting the propagation of Christianity by the government. Murder of Mr. Mabileau, a French priest, at Yuyanchau. The recent treaties with China. | 484 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 16 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 23 | Wheaton’s international law published and translated into the Chinese. Foreign intercourse. Geography and maps of Seniyu; his other works. | 485 |
| 116 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 1 | Pirates in the Chinese waters | 486 |
| 156 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | Dec. 15 | A diplomatic representative from China to the United States | 487 |
| 19 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 26 | Relations of the United States and China. The Foreign Office. The distinguished geographer Senkiyu; his friendliness to Americans. | 488 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 20 | do | Jan. 6 | No American rebels in China. Municipal regulations of Peking. Policy of Great Britain in China. Co-operation of France and Great Britain with the United States in China. | 489 |
| 159 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | Jan. 29 | The Osborne flotilla | 490 |
| 23 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 31 | Tonnage dues in Japan and Saigon extended to American vessels | 490 |
| 23 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Williams. | Feb. 21 | Pirates in the Chinese waters. Instructions to our naval officers | 490 |
| 24 | do | Feb. 24 | Relations of Portugal and China. | 491 |
| 117 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 28 | Suggestion relating to China. The college bill. A legation in China. A squadron in China seas. Chinese emigration. | 492 |
| 25 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Williams. | Mar. 6 | Wheaton’s international law reprinted in Japan. The distinguished geographer Senkiyu. | 494 |
| 24 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 10 | A Chinese agent sent to foreign powers having treaties with China; also to visit the United States. | 494 |
| 27 | do | April 3 | Regulations for the Coolie traffic. Treaty with Portugal and China. The consular system. Legislation. Convention to regulate the engagement of China emigrants by British and French subjects. | 495 |
| 28 | do | April 6 | The cases of General Burgevine and General Ward, Americans | 503 |
| 31 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Williams. | April 7 | Municipal regulations of Peking. Co-operation of Great Britain and France with the United States in China. | 506 |
| 161 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | April 9 | The United States squadron in Chinese waters as large as convenient at this time. | 506 |
| 162 | do | April 9 | Regulations for the Coolie traffic | 506 |
| 30 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. | April 12 | Desecration of the American cemetery at Tangchau | 507 |
| 32 | do | May 12 | Rights of foreigners, by treaty, to carry their steamers through the internal waters of China. Prince Kung on piracy. | 510 |
| 33 | do | May 21 | Attacks upon Mr. Knight at Niuchwang by armed ruffians. Protection of American citizens; action of the Chinese government thereon. | 514 |
| 165 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Williams. | May 26 | The Chinese agent sent to foreign powers | 519 |
| 35 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. | June 12 | Pirates in the China seas. Instructions to our naval officers. Improper use of the United States flag on the river Yang-tse kiang | 519 |
| 33 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Williams. | July 30 | Desecration of the American cemetery at Tangchau | 528 |
| 36 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 5 | Municipal regulations at Shanghai. The réglements d’organisation; his views on the same. | 528 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 34 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Williams. | Aug. 7 | Rights of foreigners, by treaty, to carry their steamers through the internal waters of China. | 536 |
| 37 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 8 | Execution of two Roman Catholic bishops, nine priests, and native Christians at Corea; action of the French admiral. | 536 |
| 38 | do | Aug. 10 | Desecration of the American cemetery at Tangchau | 537 |
| 39 | do | Aug. 15 | Attacks upon Mr. Knight at Niuchwang by armed ruffians; their arrest and trial. Need of efficient interpreters in the consular service. | 546 |
| 35 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Williams. | Aug. 15 | Same subject, with instructions thereon | 554 |
| 40 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 18 | Same subject. The Wachusett at Niuchwang. | 555 |
| 170 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | Aug. 21 | Regulations for the Coolie traffic. Instructions to United States consuls thereon. | 557 |
| 119 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 19 | Returns to his post. Trade. Visit to the Gorogio. The situation. The Foreign Office and its influence. Interview with the British and American admirals. | 558 |
| 43 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 1 | Light houses along the coast of China, customs reports, and tonnage dues. | 558 |
| 120 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 6 | The typhoon of September 15 on the coast of Japan; currents and winds. | 561 |
| 173 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | Oct. 8 | Improper use of the United States flag | 563 |
| 37 | Mr. Seward, to Mr. Williams. | Nov. 16 | Execution of two Roman Catholic bishops, nine priests, and native Christians, at Corea; action of the French admiral. | 563 |
| 38 | Nov. 20 | Desecration of the American cemetery at Tangchau | 564 |
SPAIN.
| No. | From Whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 12 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. | Dec. 11 | Relations of Spain to Chili. Desire of the United States for peace between them. | 565 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 15 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 9 | Insurrection in Spain under the lead of General Prim | 566 |
| 16 | do | Jan. 18 | Same subject | 566 |
| 18 | do | Jan. 30 | Same subject | 567 |
| 21 | do | Jan. 30 | Relations of Spain to Chili. The war between them | 567 |
| 19 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. | Mar. 1 | The war between Spain and Chili. Mediation tendered by the United States. | 567 |
| 24 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 26 | The war between Spain and Chili. Mediation of the United States. Views and policy of Spain. Session of the Cortes, March 9, 1866. | 568 |
| 30 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. | May 23 | Emancipation in Cuba and Porto Rico | 574 |
| Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | May 31 | Political condition of Spain. The ministry affairs unsettled | 575 | |
| 34 | do | June 24 | An insurrection in Madrid | 576 |
| 33 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. | July 7 | Action of Spain, supposing cholera to exist in the United States | 577 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 40 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | July 8 | Insurrection in Madrid; its suppression after hard fighting | 578 |
| 48 | do | Aug. 13 | Action of Spain, supposing cholera to exist in the United States | 578 |
| 49 | do | Aug. 20 | Emancipation in Cuba and Porto Rico | 578 |
| 58 | do | Sept. 15 | Same subject | 579 |
| 48 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. | Oct. 8 | Same subject | 580 |
| 62 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 23 | Municipal corporations in Spain dissolved. Suppression of constitutional guarantees. Royal decree. | 580 |
| spanish legation. | 1865. | |||
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 14 | Blockade of the ports of Chili by Spain | 583 | |
| Do | Dec. 16 | The war with Chili. Circular of the Spanish government on the same. | 584 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. | Dec. 19 | Blockade of the ports of Chili by Spain | 588 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 9 | Neutrality of the United States in the war between Spain and Chili. | 589 | |
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Hunter. | Jan. 24 | Same subject | 593 | |
| Do | Jan. 25 | Same subject | 593 | |
| Mr. De Castro to Mr. Tassara. | Jan. 27 | The war between Spain and Chili. | 596 | |
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Hunter. | Jan. 28 | Neutrality of the United States in the war between Spain and Chili | 598 | |
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 7 | Same subject | 599 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. | Feb. 8 | Indictment of Mr. V. McKenna, alleged Chilian agent | 601 | |
| Do | Feb. 8 | Neutrality of the United States in the war between Spain and Chili | 601 | |
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 18 | Same subject | 602 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. | Feb. 20 | Same subject | 602 | |
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 27 | Indictment of Mr. V. McKenna | 602 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara | Feb. 28 | Neutrality of the United States in the war between Spain and Peru. | 604 | |
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 3 | Same subject | 605 | |
| Do | Mar. 5 | The war between Spain, Chili and Peru. Decree of the Peruvian government. | 605 | |
| Do | Mar. 9 | Neutrality of the United States in the war between Spain, Chili, and Peru. | 606 | |
| Do | Mar. 10 | Neutrality of the United States in the war of Spain with Chili and Peru. | 606 | |
| Do. | Mar. 29 | Indictment of V. McKenna | 606 | |
| Do | Apr. 7 | Neutrality of the United States in the war of Spain with Chili and Peru. | 610 | |
| Do | Apr. 10 | Same subject | 611 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. | Apr. 12 | Neutrality of the United States in the war of Spain with Chili and Peru. | 611 | |
| Do | Apr. 21 | Same subject | 611 | |
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | May 3 | Coal declared contraband of war by Chili | 612 | |
| Do | May 7 | The despatch of Commodore Rogers relative to the bombardment of Valparaiso by Admiral Mendez. | 612 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. | May 8 | Slave trade between Florida and Cuba | 615 | |
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | May 9 | Same subject | 616 | |
| Do | May 9 | Neutrality of the United States in the war of Spain with Chili and Peru. | 616 | |
| Do | May 26 | Slave trade between Florida and Cuba | 617 | |
| Do | June 20 | Neutrality of the United States in the war of Spain with Chili and Peru. | 617 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. | June 22 | Same subject | 618 | |
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | July 4 | Same subject | 619 | |
| Do | July 21 | Same subject | 620 | |
| Do | July 24 | Same subject | 621 | |
| Do | July 28 | Same subject | 622 | |
| Do | Aug. 2 | Same subject | 622 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. | Aug. 2 | Same subject | 623 | |
| Do | Aug. 4 | Same subject | 623 | |
| Do | Aug. 7 | Same subject | 623 | |
| Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 29 | Slave trade in Cuba | 624 | |
| Do | Nov. 17 | Neutrality of the United States in the war of Spain with Chili and Peru. | 625 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Tassara. | Nov. 20 | Same subject. | 625 |
AUSTRIA.
| No. | From Whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 134 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 11 | The situation in Austria. The Diet of Hungary. Lower Austria. | 625 |
| 137 | do | Dec. 18 | The Reichsrath statute. Speech of the Emperor on the opening of the Diet at Pesth. His remarks on the same. The situation in Austria. | 629 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 141 | do | Jan. 8 | Financial condition of Austria | 632 |
| 145 | do | Feb. 13 | Address of the Hungarian Diet to the Emperor. His views of the same. | 635 |
| 146 | Feb. 19 | Same subject | 636 | |
| 149 | do | Feb. 27 | Same subject | 641 |
| 152 | do | Mar. 19 | The royal rescript at Pesth and the address of the Diet to the Crown. Review of the situation of Austria. | 642 |
| 157 | do | April 1 | Same subject. War imminent between Prussia and Austria | 650 |
| 160 | do | April 10 | Austrian and Prussian affairs. Probability of a war | 653 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 162 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | April 17 | Austria and Prussian affairs. Probability of a war | 657 |
| 163 | do | April 18 | Same subject | 659 |
| 166 | do | April 25 | Same subject | 659 |
| 179 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | April 30 | Same subject | 660 |
| 168 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | May 1 | Same subject | 660 |
| 172 | do | May 9 | Same subject | 662 |
| 175 | do | May 16 | Austrian and Prussian affairs. War imminent | 663 |
| 179 | do | May 30 | Same subject | 664 |
| 182 | do | May 30 | Austrian and Mexican affairs | 664 |
| 184 | do | June 6 | Austrian and Prussian affairs. War imminent | 665 |
| 188 | do | June 19 | The imperial Austrian manifesto. Declaration of war between Austria and Prussia. | 667 |
| 189 | do | June 19 | Mexican affairs | 670 |
| 194 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | July 2 | Austrian and Prussian affairs | 671 |
| 191 | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | July 3 | Austrian and Mexican affairs | 671 |
| 193 | do | July 3 | The war between Austria and Prussia | 671 |
| 195 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | July 6 | Same subject | 673 |
| 193½ | Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. | July 11 | Same subject. Defeat of Austria | 673 |
| 198 | do | July 24 | Same subject | 676 |
| 201 | do | Aug. 1 | Armistice between Austria and Prussia and Italy. The results, &c. | 679 |
| 202 | do | Aug. 15 | Same subject | 682 |
| 208 | do | Oct. 17 | Visit of Mr. G. V. Fox to Vienna | 683 |
| 211 | do | Oct. 31 | Attempt on the life of the Emperor | 684 |
| 215 | do | Nov. 14 | Present condition of affairs in Austria. Results of the war | 685 |
| 207 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Motley. | Nov. 16 | Attempt on the life of the Emperor | 687 |
| 211 | do | Nov. 20 | Present condition of affairs in Austria. Results of the war | 688 |
| austrian legation. | 1865. | |||
| Count Wydenbruck to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 26 | Exhibition in Vienna in 1866 | 688 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Hunter to Count Wydenbruck. | Jan. 11 | Same subject | 689 | |
| Count Wydenbruck to Mr. Seward. | May 27 | Austrian and Italian affairs | 690 | |
| Mr. Seward to Count Wydenbruck. | July 16 | War between Austria and Prussia Manifesto of Austria | 690 | |
| Count Wydenbruck to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 16 | Occupation of Matamoras by United States troops. Claims of Austrian subjects plundered there. | 691 | |
| Mr. Seward to Count Wydenbruck. | Nov. 28 | Same subject | 691 | |
| Count Wydenbruck to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 5 | Same subject | 693 |