Papers relating to foreign affairs.
PRUSSIA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 11 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 13 | Criminals sent to the United States | 1 |
| 12 | do | Dec. 16 | Extradition treaty. Its revision | 1 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 18 | do | Jan. 20 | Opening of Prussian Chambers. Address of Count Bismarck, &c. | 2 |
| 19 | do | Jan. 25 | Case of Jacob Carl Brieger | 4 |
| 20 | do | Feb. 7 | The situation in Prussia. Political changes | 5 |
| 21 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. | Feb. 16 | Naturalized citizens held to military service. Messrs. Striebg and Erk. | 6 |
| 21 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 24 | Dissolution of the Prussian Landtag. The situation. France and Austria. Russia. Mexico and Maximilian. | 7 |
| 22 | do | Mar. 7 | Same subject. New line of steamers. Hamburg. | 9 |
| 23 | do | Mar. 14 | The congress at Paris. The Danubian principalities. The Schleswig-Holstein question. | 9 |
| 24 | do | Mar. 21 | Naturalized citizens of the United States held to military duty in Prussia. Commercial and extradition treaties. Warlike demonstrations between Prussia and Austria. | 10 |
| 25 | do | Mar. 31 | Schleswig-Holstein question | 12 |
| 28 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. | April 9 | Naturalized citizens of the United States held to military service in Prussia. | 12 |
| 26 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | April 11 | The Austro-Prussian difficulty. The German confederacy. Its dissolution probable. | 13 |
| 28 | do | April 18 | Naturalized citizens of the United States held to military service in Prussia. Case of Simon Israel. The Austro-Prussian difficulty. | 15 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 29 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. | April 25 | Claim of Henry Schoenfeld against government of Hesse-Cassel. | 17 |
| 29 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | April 26 | Case of Frederick Boettcher, held to military duty. Simon Israel. Emigration from Germany. | 18 |
| 30 | do | May 3 | The Austro-Prussian difficulty. France and Italy. The situation. | 18 |
| 32 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. | May 8 | Case of Simon Israel, held to military duty in Prussia. | 20 |
| 31 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | May 9 | The Austro-Prussian difficulty. Dissolution of the Landtag. Attack upon Count Bismarck. | 21 |
| 32 | do | May 17 | The Austro-Prussian difficulty. Financial and political situation. | 22 |
| 33 | do | May 24 | Same subject | 24 |
| 34 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. | May 29 | The Austro-Prussian difficulty. Attack on Count Bismarck. | 24 |
| 34 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | May 31 | The same subject | 25 |
| 35 | do | June 7 | Baron Von Der Heydt, minister of finance. Cases of Otto Erk, Carl Brieger, and Philip Jacobson. Captain Semmes. Elections. The situation of Austria and Prussia. | 25 |
| 38 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | June 14 | Hostilities between Austria and Prussia | 28 |
| 38 | do | June 21 | Attack upon Count Bismarck. Cases of Simon Israel and Henry Rust. The war between Prussia and Austria. | 30 |
| 39 | do | June 28 | Cases of Matthias Weiner, Schoenfeld, and Francis Benndorf. The war between Prussia and Austria. | 30 |
| 40 | do | July 2 | Same subject | 32 |
| 41 | do | July 5 | Cession of Venetia by Austria to France. The war. Royal decree relative to merchant vessels. | 32 |
| 40 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. | July 5 | Frederick Klein held to military duty in Prussia. | 33 |
| 42 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | July 9 | Defeat of Austrian army at Sadowa. The King of Prussia’s telegram to the Queen. | 34 |
| 43 | do | July 12 | The war between Prussia and Austria | 35 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 44 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | July 21 | The war between Prussia and Austria. Armistice. | 36 |
| 41 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. | July 25 | John Henry Olfers held to military service in Prussia. | 36 |
| 45 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | July 26 | Terms for settlement of difficulties between Prussia and Austria. | 37 |
| 46 | do | Aug. 2 | Armistice extended for thirty days | 38 |
| 47 | do | Aug. 6 | Simon Israel pardoned. The King’s address to the Chambers. German confederacy and situation. | 38 |
| 48 | do | Aug. 9 | The situation in Prussia | 39 |
| 1 | Mr. J. C. Wright to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 15 | Same subject. Election of Herr Von Forekenbeek as president of the lower house of Parliament. Death of Prince Anton Von Hohenzollern from wounds at the battle of Sadowa. | 40 |
| 2 | do | Aug. 20 | Annexation of Hanover, Hesse-Cassel, Nassau, and Frankfort-on-the-Main to Prussia. The situation generally. | 40 |
| 3 | do | Aug. 27 | The treaty of peace between Prussia and Austria. Its terms. | 41 |
| 50 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 3 | The political situation in Prussia. Arrest of Bergen and Müller. | 41 |
| 51 | do | Sept. 6 | Treaty of peace between Prussia and Austria. Parliament. | 43 |
| 52 | do | Sept. 17 | Relations of Prussia and Russia. Legislation. Reception of Prussian army in Berlin. | 45 |
| 45 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Wright. | Sept. 22 | Case of S. Phillips, held to military service in the Prussian army. | 45 |
| 47 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Wright. | Sept. 24 | The situation in Prussia. Treaty of peace between Prussia and Austria. Arrest of Bergen and Müller. Compulsory military service question. | 46 |
| 53 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 24 | Reception of the army in Berlin. Amnesty proclaimed. Count Bismarck’s promotion as general. German Parliament. Mr. G. V. Fox’s visit to Kiel. | 47 |
| 54 | do | Oct. 4 | Mr. G. V. Fox’s visit to Kiel. Admiral Prince Adalbert visits the “Miantonomoh.” Political events. | 48 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 56 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 22 | The case of Bergen and Müller | 49 |
| 49 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Wright. | Oct. 29 | Frederick Boettener held to military service in Prussia. | 50 |
| 57 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 1 | The treaty of peace between Prussia and Saxony. The growth of Prussia, &c. | 51 |
| 60 | do | Nov. 26 | The proposed new Parliament. The financial question. | 52 |
BELGIUM.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 321 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 11 | Death of King Leopold I | 53 |
| 322 | do | Dec. 11 | Same subject | 55 |
| 323 | do | Dec. 14 | Same subject | 56 |
| 323½ | do | Dec. 19 | Same subject | 56 |
| 324 | do | Dec. 19 | Inauguration of King Leopold II | 57 |
| 325 | do | Dec. 21. | Same subject. Festivities | 58 |
| 326 | do | Dec. 23 | Financial measures adopted. Political questions in Belgium. | 59 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 191 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Sanford. | Jan. 9 | Death of Leopold I and inauguration of his son King Leopold II. | 60 |
| 337 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 23 | The cattle plague. Preventive measures adopted. | 60 |
| 339 | do | Feb. 5 | Mission of Baron Beaulieu to Washington | 61 |
| 340 | do | Feb. 5 | The cattle plague. Preventive measures adopted. | 61 |
| 341 | do | Feb. 5 | Treaty of friendship, commerce, and navigation between Belgium and China. | 62 |
| 342 | do | Feb. 12 | Mission of Baron Beaulieu to Washington | 62 |
| 344 | do | Feb. 12 | The cattle plague. Preventive measures adopted. | 63 |
| 348 | do | Feb. 20 | Mission of Baron Beaulieu to Washington | 64 |
| 357 | do | May 3 | Return of Baron Beaulieu from his mission to Washington. Special mission of General Forey to Mexico and return. | 64 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 358 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | May 8 | Legislation. The Chambers. Universal suffrage agitated. Elections. The King on a tour. He visits the principal cities. | 65 |
| 359 | do | May 8 | The war between Prussia and Austria. Position of Belgium. | 65 |
| 365 | do | June — | The cattle plague. Sanitary measures | 66 |
| 366 | do | June 14 | Result of the elections. Complexion of the cabinet. | 67 |
| 367 | do | June 14 | The position of France relative to the pretensions of Italy and Prussia. Military preparations in Belgium. | 67 |
| 370 | do | July 7 | Marriage of the Princess Helena. Relations of Belgium and Great Britain. Cession of Venetia by Austria to France. The war between Austria and Prussia. Armistice. | 68 |
| 371 | do | July 21 | The King on a tour of his kingdom | 69 |
| 373 | do | July 31 | The political situation of Europe | 69 |
| 377 | do | Aug. 21 | Relations of France and Prussia. Question of annexing territory to the former. | 70 |
| 383 | do | Sept. 29 | The President’s letters of condolence on the death of Leopold I. Mr. Sanford presents his credentials to Leopold II as minister resident. | 70 |
| 207 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Sanford. | Nov. 3. | Same subject | 71 |
| 389 | Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 15 | Opening of Parliament by the King. Address of the King and reply of the senate. | 71 |
| 390 | do | Nov. 16 | Count de Casabianca’s comparison of the Belgian, French, and British revenue systems. | 72 |
| 393 | do | Dec. 3 | Address of the house of representatives to the King. Critical condition of European politics. Organization of the army. Return of Belgian legion from Mexico. | 89 |
PORTUGAL.
[Page VI]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 367 | Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 8 | Law relative to exportation of wines | 90 |
| 371 | do | Dec. 28 | Disappearance of the cholera | 90 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 374 | do | Jan. 13 | Military revolt in Spain | 91 |
| 375 | do | Jan. 20 | Same subject | 91 |
| 376 | do | Jan. 27 | Same subject. Surrender of General Prim to Portugal. | 93 |
| 377 | do | Jan. 31 | Arrival of General Prim at Lisbon. Political condition of Spain. The revolt. | 93 |
| 382 | do | Feb. 22 | Manifesto of General Prim, and its effect in Portugal. | 94 |
| 382½ | do | Feb. 22 | Celebration of the 22d February at Lisbon | 95 |
| 387 | do | March 30 | Reception of a minister from Maximilian, of Mexico. The diplomatic corps. | 95 |
| 389 | do | April 11 | The African fever on board the United States steamer Kearsarge. | 97 |
| 391 | do | April 21 | Same subject | 98 |
| 392 | do | April 26 | Restrictions placed on the Kearsarge | 99 |
| 400 | do | June 24 | Disturbed condition of Europe. Military precautions. | 102 |
| 401 | do | July 9 | Neutrality of Portugal in the European complications. | 104 |
| 405 | do | Oct. 8 | The situation in Europe. The eastern question. | 105 |
| 414 | do | Nov. 17 | Pursuit of John H. Surratt | 106 |
| 418 | do | Nov. 24 | Railroad between Lisbon and Madrid | 107 |
ITALY.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 131 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 18 | Death of Prince Otho, youngest son of the King. | 108 |
| 137 | do | April 30 | Relations of Prussia, Italy, and Austria. Preparations for war. | 108 |
| 138 | do | May 7 | Same subject | 109 |
| 139 | do | May 15 | Same subject | 109 |
| 140 | do | May 21 | Same subject | 110 |
| 141 | do | May 28 | Same subject | 111 |
| 143 | do | June 20 | The ministry. Declaration of war against Austria. Finances. | 112 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 144 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Seward. | July 2 | The war with Austria | 113 |
| 153 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 13 | Relations of Italy and Austria. An armistice and its conditions, The French mediation. | 113 |
| 154 | do | Aug. 18 | The Austro-Prussian peace and Italy. Cession of Venetia by Austria. | 114 |
| 156 | do | Aug. 25 | Reports of the battles of Custorra and Lissa. Strength of the Italian and Austrian squadrons compared. | 116 |
| 157 | do | Aug. 27 | Treaty of peace between Prussia and Austria. Its conditions. Venetia ceded to Italy. Its reorganization. | 118 |
| 166 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 6 | Forced loans levied on United States citizens. | 119 |
| 158 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Marsh. | Oct. 27 | Same subject | 120 |
| 167 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 13 | Entry of the King in Venice, and his reception. The Roman question. Financial condition of Italy. | 120 |
| 163 | do | Nov. 18 | Pursuit of John H. Surratt | 121 |
| 169 | do | Nov. 24 | Same subject | 125 |
ROME.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 30 | Mr. Seward to Mr. King. | Dec. 18 | Interviews with his Holiness the Pope. Friendly feeling towards the United States. | 127 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 47 | Mr. King to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 4 | Assassination of President Lincoln. Christmas ceremonies in Rome. Opinions of the Pope relative to the situation in the United States. Disappearance of the cholera. Arrival of new ministers at Rome. Condition of the Papal States. | 127 |
| 52 | do | April 4 | Ceremonies of the Holy Week. The finances. Rupture between Prussia and Austria. Position of the papal government. Views respecting the United States. | 128 |
| 53 | do | April 23 | H. B. St. Marie and the pursuit of John H. Surratt. | 129 |
| 54 | do | May 11 | Same subject | 129 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 35 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. King. | May 21 | H. B. St. Marie and the pursuit of John H. Surratt. | 130 |
| 36 | do | May 24 | Same subject | 131 |
| 55 | Mr. King to Mr. Seward. | June 4 | The questions at issue between Austria, Prussia, and Italy. Three new cardinals to be created. Celebration of Corpus Christi. | 132 |
| 56 | do | June 19 | H. B. St. Marie and the pursuit of John H. Surratt. | 133 |
| 57 | do | June 23 | Relations of Prussia, Austria, and Italy. Friendly feeling towards the United States. Anniversary of the coronation of the Pope. St. Marie, Surratt, and Weichmann. | 133 |
| Prvt | do | June 30 | Relative to St. Marie | 135 |
| 59 | do | July 14 | Sworn statement of St. Marie relative to John H. Surratt. | 135 |
| Prvt | di | July 14 | Relative to St. Marie | 136 |
| 40 | Mr. Seward to Mr. King. | July 16 | Same subject | 137 |
| 60 | Mr. King to Mr. Seward. | July 24 | The Austro-Prussian war and its results. The situation of the Papal States and status of Rome. European complications. Views and opinions of his Holiness the Pope and the cardinal secretary of state. | 137 |
| 62 | do | Aug. 8 | H. B. St. Marie and the pursuit of John H. Surratt. | 139 |
| 41 | Mr. Seward to Mr. King. | Aug. 15 | Same subject | 139 |
| 43 | do | Oct. 16 | Same subject | 139 |
| 65 | Mr. King to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 2 | Same subject | 140 |
| Prvt | do | Nov. 3 | Same subject | 141 |
| 66 | do | Nov. 10 | Same subject | 141 |
| 67 | do | Nov. 19 | Same subject | 143 |
| 68 | do | Nov. 20 | Same subject | 145 |
| 68 bis | do | Nov. 26 | Same subject | 145 |
| 44 | Mr. Seward to Mr. King. | Nov. 26 | Same subject | 147 |
| 47 | do | Nov. 30 | Same subject | 147 |
| 48 | do | Nov. 30 | Regulations of the department | 148 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 70 | Mr. King to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 2 | Arrest of John H. Surratt at Alexandria, Egypt. | 148 |
| 49 | Mr. Seward to Mr. King. | Dec. 4 | Arrest of John H. Surratt at Alexandria, Egypt. | 149 |
DENMARK.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 5 | Mr. Yeaman to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 22 | Proposed change in the constitution. Effect of the President’s message in Europe. | 150 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 7 | do | Jan. 19 | Abolition of slavery in the United States. Restoration of civil authority and peace in the United States—how viewed in Europe. | 151 |
| 10 | do | Mar. 3 | The piratical cruiser Stonewall | 151 |
| 11 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Yeaman. | Mar. 26 | Same subject | 153 |
| 13 | Mr. Yeaman to Mr. Seward. | April 23 | Same subject. The war between Prussia and Austria. | 153 |
| 14 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Yeaman. | May 18 | The piratical cruiser Stonewall. Political affairs in Denmark. | 155 |
| 19 | Mr. Yeaman to Mr. Seward. | June 9 | The threatening war complications. Position of Denmark. The grand duke of Russia visits the court. | 155 |
| 20 | do | June 19 | The war between Prussia and Austria | 156 |
| 21 | do | June 22 | Same subject. Military preparations. Ratification and adoption of the new constitution. | 157 |
| 23 | do | July 3 | The situation in Europe | 158 |
| 25 | do | July 20 | Policy of Denmark with respect to freedmen in the West India islands. | 159 |
| 26 | do | July 27 | Propositions for peace by Napoleon | 165 |
| 28 | do | Aug. 1 | The Miantonomoh a: Copenhagen. Attentions paid to Mr. G. V. Fox. | 166 |
| 32 | do | Aug. 16 | The new constitution of Denmark. Complication between France and Prussia. | 168 |
| 34 | do | Sept. 5 | Treat of peace between Austria and Prussia, and its conditions. | 170 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 35 | Mr. Yeaman to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 22 | Marriage of the Princess Dagmar to the grand duke of Russia. Schleswig question. Reorganization of the Danish army. | 170 |
| 39 | do | Oct. 22 | Schleswig question. France and Russia— their schemes. | 171 |
| 40 | do | Nov. 1 | Relations of Prussia and Sweden. Complications in Europe. The intervention in Mexico. | 172 |
| 41 | do | Nov. 13 | Opening of the Danish Congress. The King’s speech. | 173 |
SWEDEN AND NORWAY.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 35 | Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 13 | Adoption of the reform bill | 176 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 37 | do | Jan. 15 | Reported negotiations between Russia and Sweden and Norway for cession of territory. The fishery question. | 177 |
| 45 | do | July 18 | Industrial exhibition at Stockholm | 178 |
| 48 | do | Oct. 1 | The Miantonomoh at Stockholm. Attentions paid to Mr. G. V. Fox. | 179 |
| 35 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell. | Oct. 23 | Same subject | 181 |
SWITZERLAND.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1866. | ||||
| 7 | Mr. Harrington to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 17 | Emigration to the United States | 182 |
| 9 | do | May 23 | Invitation to the United States to become a party to the convention for the amelioration of sufferings of wounded soldiers. | 184 |
| 16 | do | Nov. 3 | The cattle plague. Sanitary measures adopted. | 185 |
JAPAN.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 67 | Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 5 | Relations of the United States and Japan. The sanctions to the treaties of the Mikado. The opening of Hiogo and the city of Osacca within a period to be fixed by agreement. The regularization of import duties on a uniform basis. | 180 |
| 68 | do | Dec. 6 | Publication of the ratification of the treaties by the Mikado. | 193 |
| 69 | do | Dec. 7 | Same subject | 194 |
| 70 | do | Dec. 16 | Same subject | 195 |
| 71 | do | Dec. 29 | Same subject | 196 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 2 | do | Jan. 8 | Assassination of President Lincoln. Condolences. | 197 |
| 11 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Portman. | Feb. 10 | Japanese indemnity. Co-operation of Great Britain with the United States in its settlement, &c. | 198 |
| 7 | Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 15 | The Simonoseki indemnity. The rebellion in Japan. Condition of affairs. | 198 |
| 13 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Portman. | Feb. 20 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 199 |
| 10 | Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 20 | Revision of the tariff. Necessity for a marine hospital at Yokohama. | 200 |
| 13 | do | April 11 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 201 |
| 14 bis | do | April 14 | Same subject | 202 |
| 15 | do | April 16 | Same subject | 203 |
| 19 | do | April 22 | Same subject | 204 |
| 23 | do | May 29 | Same subject | 205 |
| 28 | do | June 1 | Japanese permitted to visit foreign countries. Passport system established. | 208 |
| 20 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Portman. | July 14 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 209 |
| 20 bis | do | July 18 | Same subject | 210 |
| 21 | do | July 18 | Same subject | 210 |
| 4 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh. | July 27 | Italian scientific exploration of the Indian, Chinese, and Japanese seas. | 210 |
| 33 | Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 18 | The rebellion in Japan. Interview of British minister with the Prince Choshu. | 21 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 39 | Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 20 | The rebellion in Japan | 214 |
| 41 | do | Sept. 27 | Illness and reported death of the Tycoon. The rebellion. | 219 |
| 42 | do | Sept. 28 | Italian scientific exploration. Intercourse between Japan and foreign powers. | 220 |
| 46 | do | Oct. 6 | Death of the Tycoon—September 28, 1868. Prince Hitotsbasi, his successor. | 222 |
| 50 | do | Oct. 15 | The rebellion. Death of the Tycoon | 223 |
| 53 | do | Oct. 26 | The Simonoseki indemnity | 223 |
| 54 | do | Nov. 5 | An armistice between the contending forces for fifty days. Riots at Yedo. People suffering for want of provisions. | 226 |
| 56 | do | Nov. 10 | The passport system | 227 |
NOTE.—For remainder of Index of Japan see page XXXIII.
TURKEY.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 135 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 15 | Regulations relative to tobacco in the Ottoman empire. | 228 |
| 100 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris. | Dec. 18 | Re-enforcements for Mexico | 230 |
| 136 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 23 | The cholera. Sanitary measures | 230 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 137 | do | Jan. 5 | Condition of the Turkish navy | 231 |
| 138 | do | Jan. 10 | Outrage upon two American missionaries in Syria. Punishment of the murderers of Rev. Mr. Coffing. | 232 |
| 142 | do | Feb. 1 | Re-enforcements for Mexico | 234 |
| 144 | do | Feb. 17 | The cholera. Insurrection in Syria | 235 |
| 145 | do | Feb. 28 | Commerce of the United States in the Black sea. Shipwrecked seamen and their protection. | 236 |
| 146 | do | Feb. 28 | Deposition of Prince Couza in the Danubian principalities. Population and productions of the same. The war in Syria. The finances of Turkey. | 237 |
| 148 | do | Mar. 9 | Abolition of slavery in the United States | 238 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 149 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 17 | The cholera. International conference. Its sessions and results. | 239 |
| 109 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris. | Mar. 31 | Protection of commerce in the Black sea. Internal administration of Turkey. | 239 |
| 150 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | April 11 | Condition of the Danubian principalities. The Schleswig-Holstein question. The war between Prussia and Austria. Russia and Turkey. Finances. | 240 |
| 151 | do | April 25 | Questions of religious controversy | 241 |
| 152 | do | May 17 | War in central Europe. The Danubian principalities and their complications. The Ottoman navy. Internal affairs in Turkey. | 241 |
| 153 | do | May 22 | The succession to the throne of Egypt. The tribute of Egypt to the Porte. | 242 |
| 154 | do | May 22 | The Danubian principalities. Movements of the Turkish army. | 244 |
| 156 | do | May 25 | Same subject. Views of Russia, France, and Great Britain. | 244 |
| 157 | do | June 8 | Changes in the Cabinet of Turkey. Question of the Danubian principalities. Critical state of the Turkish empire. | 245 |
| 158 bis | do | June 27 | The succession to the throne of Egypt | 246 |
| 160 | do | July 4 | Reception of the diplomatic corps. Interview with the Sultan. | 247 |
| 161 | do | July 9 | The Danubian principalities and their complications. French, Prussian, and Italian instigations. Public feeling in Greece. Position of the province of Montenegro. Religious questions. Troubles in Syria. The war in Europe and its results. | 248 |
| 162 | do | July 13 | The finances of the Turkish empire. Prince Hohenzollern as hospodar of Moldavia and Wallachia. His recognition of the Sultan. | 250 |
| 164 | do | Aug. 3 | The new constitution of the Danubian principalities. | 250 |
| 169 | do | Sept. 20 | Visit of the United States ship Ticonderoga. Attentions paid to her officers, &c. | 252 |
| 119 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris. | Sept. 25 | Condition of the inhabitants of Crete | 253 |
| 170 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 29 | Same subject. Relations of the Hellenic government and that of Turkey. | 253 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 173 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 2 | Recognition of Prince Hohenzollern as hospodar of the Danubian principalities. His friendly disposition to the United States. The Russian and Turkish question. | 254 |
| 174 | do | Nov. 2 | Condition of affairs in Crete | 255 |
| 177 | do | Nov. 15 | Reappearance of the cholera | 256 |
| 179 | do | Nov. 22 | Affairs in Candia and Crete. Sufferings of the Cretans. | 256 |
| 181 | do | Nov. 30 | American emigrants in Palestine | 257 |
EGYPT.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 17 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. | Dec. 14 | Re-enforcements for Mexico. Position of France on the question. | 259 |
| 49 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 25 | The cholera in Egypt. Deaths | 260 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 52 | do | Jan. 18 | Re-enforcements for Mexico. No more troops to be sent. | 264 |
| 53 | do | Feb. 24 | Celebration of the 22d of February | 265 |
| 55 | do | April 30 | The festival of Courvan Beiram. Construction of the Suez canal. Its complications and difficulties. | 266 |
| 56 | do | May 4 | Violence in the public streets of Alexandria. Preventive measures. | 269 |
| 57 | do | June 2 | Succession to the throne of Egypt. Construction of the Suez canal. | 272 |
| 59 | do | June 25 | Return of the Pacha to Alexandria. Festivities. Panic in England and its effects. The Pacha’s reply to the consular corps. | 273 |
| 63 | do | Oct. 17 | Visit of the United States ship Ticonderoga to Alexandria. Festivities. | 274 |
| 66 | do | Nov. 27 | Pursuit and arrest of John H. Surratt | 275 |
| Do | Dec. 2 | (Telegram.) Same subject | 276 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale. | Dec. 3 | (Telegram.) Same subject | 276 | |
| 25 | do | Dec. 4 | Same subject | 276 |
| 68 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 4 | Same subject | 277 |
ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.
[Page XV]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 145 | Mr. Kirk to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 27 | The war against Paraguay. The war between Chili and Spain. | 278 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 152 | do | Feb. 24 | Same subject. Battle of Paso de la Patria... | 278 |
| 155 | do | Mar. 12 | The war against Paraguay. Mr. Washburn leaves for Corrientes. | 279 |
| 156 | do | April 11 | Same subject | 280 |
| 104 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Kirk. | April 21 | Mr. Washburn detained at Corrientes by the allied armies. | 280 |
| 158 | Mr. Kirk to Mr. Seward. | April 25 | The war against Paraguay. Detention of Mr. Washburn at Corrientes. | 281 |
| 159 | do | May 5 | Bombardment of Valparaiso | 281 |
| 161 | do | May 12 | Opening of the Congress of the republic. The Vice President’s message. Relations with the United States. | 282 |
| 165 | do | May 29 | Celebration of Independence Day. Resignation of Vice President Paz not accepted by Congress. The war against Paraguay. | 283 |
| 3 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Asboth. | June 27 | Mr. Washburn detained and prevented from reaching Asuncion by the allied army. Instructions. | 284 |
| 166 | Mr. Kirk to Mr. Seward. | July 7 | Celebration of the fourth of July. Friendly feelings of the Argentine Republic toward the United States. | 285 |
| 10 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Asboth. | Sept. 24 | Mr. Washburn detained and prevented from reaching Asuncion by the allied army. Instructions enclosed. | 285 |
| 12 | do | Oct. 15 | Tender of good offices by the United States to put an end to the war in Paraguay. | 286 |
| 8 | Mr. Asboth to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 21 | Presentation and acceptance of his credentials as United States minister. | 286 |
| 13 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Asboth. | Oct. 22 | Detention and delay of Mr. Washburn by the allied army. | 288 |
| 9 | Mr. Asboth to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 24 | His recognition as minister of the United States to Argentine Republic. Detention and delay of Mr. Washburn by the allied army. His letter of the 22d October to the minister for foreign affairs on same subject. | 288 |
| 10 | do | Oct. 25 | Detention and delay of Mr. Washburn by the allied army. | 295 |
| 11 | do | Oct. 27 | Same subject | 297 |
| 14 | do | Nov. 19 | Same subject | 298 |
BRAZIL.
[Page XVI]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1866. | ||||
| 5 | Mr. Lidgerwood to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 2 | Immigration to Brazil from the southern States. | 300 |
| 7 | do | Mar. 3 | The Florida affair settled | 301 |
| 169 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Lidgerwood. | April 18 | Same subject | 302 |
| 10 | Mr. Lidgerwood to Mr. Seward. | May 4 | Birth of a son to the Duke and Duchess of Saxe. Capture of the Peruvian iron-clad Huascar by the Spanish polacca Dorothea. Coast trade of Brazil. The war with Paraguay. Address of the Emperor Don Pedro II to the Chambers. | 302 |
| 11 | do | June 2 | The Florida affair. Coast telegraphic line of Brazil. Commercial relations. Immigration to Brazil. War with Paraguay. Steamship line from New York to Rio de Janeiro. | 305 |
| 171 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Webb. | June 27 | Detention and delay of Mr. Washburn by the allied army. Instructions. | 306 |
| 12 | Mr. Lidgerwood to Mr. Seward. | July 2 | The Florida affair. Detention and delay of Mr. Washburn by the allied army. | 307 |
| 14 | do | July 5 | Exploration of the Amazon river by Professor Louis F. Agassiz. | 309 |
| 15 | do | July 8 | Detention and delay of Mr. Washburn by the allied army. | 312 |
| 16 | do | July 9 | Same subject | 312 |
| 174 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Webb. | July 28 | Same subject | 313 |
| 17 | Mr. Lidgerwood to Mr. Seward. | July 31 | Same subject | 313 |
| 18 | do | Aug. 1 | The Florida affair | 317 |
| 19 | do | Aug. 1 | The war with Paraguay. The cabinet | 318 |
| 13 | Mr. Webb to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 7 | Same subject. The Monroe doctrine. Mediation recommended. | 320 |
| 14 | do | Aug. 24 | Detention and delay of Mr. Washburn by the allied army. Relations with Brazil. | 321 |
| Do | Sept. 19 | (Telegram.) Detention of Mr. Washburn | 323 | |
| 180 | I Mr. Seward to Mr. Webb. | Sept, 23 | Same subject | 324 |
| 16 | Mr. Webb to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 24 | The Nebo claim. The war with Paraguay. High price of labor in Brazil. Relations of Peru and Brazil. | 324 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 187 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Webb. | Oct. 4 | Exploration of the Amazon river by Professor Louis F. Agassiz. | 325 |
| Mr. Seward to the minister for foreign affairs. | Oct. 4 | Same subject | 325 | |
| 189 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Webb. | Oct. 10 |
The war of the allies against Paraguay. The United States desires the war brought to an end, as it is unnecessary. |
326 |
| 190 | do | Oct. 22 | Same subject. Detention and delay of Mr. Washburn by the allied army. | 326 |
BOLIVIA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 50 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 13 | The revolution in Bolivia | 327 |
| 52 | do | Oct. 13 | Introduction of American stage-coaches and wagons into Bolivia. Proposed railroad. | 327 |
| 53 | do | Nov. 1 | The revolution in Bolivia | 328 |
| 54 | do | Nov. 25 | Same subject | 328 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 55 | do | Feb. 26 | Same subject. Battle of Viacha | 329 |
| 56 | do | April 16 | The revolution at an end. Amnesty. Bolivia joins Peru and Chili against Spain. Political situation. Recognition of the government by the United States recommended. | 329 |
| 40 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hall. | April 21 | Same subject | 330 |
| 57 bis | Mr. Hall to Mr. Seward. | May 31 | The political situation in Bolivia. Recommends the recognition of the actual government of General Melgarejo. | 331 |
| 42 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hall. | July 10 | Same subject. Instructions | 331 |
| 59 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 7 | Same subject | 332 |
CHILI.
[Page XVIII]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 229 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 31 | Relations of Chili with Spain. Interviews with the minister for foreign affairs of Chili and the Spanish admiral. Tender of good offices of the United States to adjust the pending difficulties. | 334 |
| 231 | do | Oct. 31 | Relations of Chili with Spain. Counter manifesto of Chili. | 349 |
| 235 | do | Nov. 16 | The war between Chili and Spain | 362 |
| 236 | do | Dec. 1 | Same subject. Naval combat. Capture of the Spanish gunboat Covadonga by the Chilian corvette Esmeralda. | 362 |
| 237 | do | Dec. 2 | The war between Chili and Spain. Movements of the Spanish squadron. Hostilities against Peru. | 363 |
| 117 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Nelson. | Dec. 5 | Relations of Chili and Spain. Tender of good offices of the United States. | 364 |
| 239 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 16 | The rebellion in the United States. The wars of Spain with Chili and Peru. Movements of the Spanish squadron. | 364 |
| 240 | do | Dec. 31 | Suicide of Admiral Pareja. The war of Spain with Chili and Peru. New ports of entry in Chili. Movements of the squadrons. | 366 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 245 | do | Jan. 16 | Relations of Chili and Spain. Tender of good offices of the United States. Political matters in Chili and Peru. | 368 |
| 246 | do | Jan. 31 | Relations of Spain with Chili and Peru. Treaty of alliance between Chili and Peru. Chilian coal contraband of war. | 370 |
| 248 | do | Feb. 15 | Relations of Spain with Chili. Interviews with Admiral Mendez and minister for foreign affairs of Chili. Mediation of the United States. | 372 |
| 4 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Kilpatrick. | Feb. 19 | Revocation of exequatur of Don Estevan Rogers, Chilian consul at New York. | 375 |
| 250 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 26 | Mediation of the United States between Chili and Spain. Naval combat at Abtao, and its result. Protest respecting coal trade. | 375 |
| 252 | do | March 1 | Mediation of the United States between Chili and Spain. | 382 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 254 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Seward. | March 12 | Retirement of Mr. Nelson from Chili. General Kilpatrick presents his credentials as United States minister. | 383 |
| 255 | do | March 16 | Engagement between the Spanish squadron and the Chilian forces on the island of Chiloe. The coal question. Seizure of American vessels. Interview With Commodore Rodgers. The United States squadron to remain at Valparaiso. | 386 |
| Mr. Kilpatrick to Mr. Seward. | April 2 | Attempt to bring about a pacific solution of the questions between Chili and Spain, and its failure. Bombardment of Valparaiso by the Spanish squadron and its results. The loss of property. | 386 | |
| 6 | do | April 16 | Revocation of exequatur of Estevan Rogers, Chilian consul at New York, Fears of another bombardment. Estimate of losses suffered. Disappointment of the Chilian people at not being supported by the United States. | 407 |
| 7 | do | May 2 | Movements of the Spanish, American, and Peruvian squadrons. The feeling between Chili and the United States not cordial. Naval re-enforcements for Peru. | 410 |
| 6 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Kilpatrick. | May 5 | The bombardment of Valparaiso. Position of the United States towards other republics. Proposal for a settlement of the difficulties. | 411 |
| 9 | Mr. Kilpatrick to Mr. Seward. | May 16 | Bombardment of Callao and repulse of the Spanish squadron. | 412 |
| 8 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Kilpatrick. | May 30 | Revocation of the exequatur of the Chilian consul at New York. The losses at Valparaiso, and the duty of our consuls abroad. | 412 |
| 9 | do | June 2 | Policy of the United States towards the Spanish-American States. Its relations with Spain and Chili. Instructions. | 413 |
| 11 | Mr. Kilpatrick to Mr. Seward. | June 15 | Bombardment of Valparaiso. Personal explanations. Feeling in Chili towards the United States. Withdrawal of the French from Mexico—its effect. | 414 |
| 12 | do | July 2 | Report of the Spanish admiral of the bombarment of Valparaiso. Views of General Kilpatrick thereon. | 415 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 15 | Mr. Kilpatrick to Mr. Seward. | July 16 | The bombardment of Valparaiso and his course in the matter. Relations of the United States and Chili. | 417 |
| 14 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Kilpatrick. | July 21 | Approval of his course. Position of the United States in the war between South American republics and Spain. | 418 |
| 15 | do | Aug. 1 | The bombardment of Valparaiso. His communication to the Chilian minister of state. | 418 |
| CHILIAN LEGATION. | ||||
| Mr. Asta Buruaga to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 15 | Revocation of the exequatur of Don Estevan Rogers, Chilian consul at New York. | 419 | |
| Do | Feb. 16 | Neutrality of the United States in the war between Chili and Spain. | 420 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Asta Buruaga. | Feb. 16 | Revocation of the exequatur of Don Estevan Rogers, Chilian consul at New York. | 420 | |
| Do | Feb. 17 | Neutrality of the United States in the war between Chili and Spain. | 421 | |
| Mr. Covarrubias to Mr. Asta Buruaga. | April 1 | Bombardment of Valparaiso. The details and history of same. | 421 | |
| Do. | April 2 | Revocation of the exequatur of Don Estevan Rogers, Chilian consul at New York. | 425 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Asta Buruaga. | April 19 | Tender of good offices for the termination of the war pending between Spain on the one side, and Peru, Chili, and Bolivia on the other. | 426 | |
| Mr. Asta Buruaga to Mr. Seward. | April 23 | Same subject, in reply | 427 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Asta Buruaga. | May 29 | Revocation of the exequatur of Don Estevan Rogers, Chilian consul at New York. | 428 | |
| Mr. Asta Buruaga to Mr. Seward. | July 5 | Tender of good offices of the United States for termination of the war between Spain and the allied republics of Chili, Peru, and Bolivia. The bombardment of Valparaiso. | 428 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Asta Buruaga. | July 10 | Same subject | 429 | |
| Mr. Atsa Buruaga to Mr. Seward. | July 14 | Same subject | 429 |
COSTA RICA.
[Page XXI]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 138 | Mr. Riotte to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 10 | Naturalization of citizens of Costa Rica in the United States. The income tax abroad. | 430 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 140 | do | Jan. 10 | The Central American Transit Company. Railroad from the port of Limon to that of Herradura. Finances. | 434 |
| 112 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Riotte. | Feb. 16 | Claim of Francisco and Juan Quezada to citizenship in the United States. | 435 |
| 142 | Mr. Riotte to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 10 | Proposition of Peru to Costa Rica to join the South American alliance against Spain. Views of Mr. Riotte. | 435 |
| 114 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Riotte. | April 7 | Same subject | 437 |
| 147 | Mr. Riotte to Mr. Seward. | May 10 | Opening of the session of Congress for 1866. Ceremonies attending same. | 437 |
| 148 | do | May 25 | The Central American Transit Company. Question of boundary between Costa Rica and Nicaragua. | 441 |
| 152 | do | June 23 | Same subject | 443 |
| 154 | do | Aug. 25 | Measures to prevent the introduction of cholera adopted. | 443 |
| 155 | do | Sept 8 | Delivery of an autograph letter from President Johnson to President Castro. Railroad contract in Costa Rica. | 444 |
| 156 | do | Sept. 9 | Financial condition of Costa Rica | 445 |
ECUADOR.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 195 | Mr. Hassaurek to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 7 | The political condition of Ecuador | 447 |
| 196 | do | Nov. 12 | Case of the steamer Washington | 447 |
| 114 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hassaurek. | Dec. 28 | Same subject | 454 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 2 | Mr. Prevost to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 27 | Case of steamer Washington. Ecuador to join Peru, Chili, and Bolivia in the war against Spain. | 456 |
| 3 | do | Feb. 12 | Same subject | 457 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 4 | Mr. Prevost to Mr. Mr. Seward. | Feb. 22 | Failure of Ecuador to pay awards under convention of November 25, 1862. | 457 |
| 5 | do | Feb. 22 | Offensive and defensive alliance between Ecuador, Chili, and Peru, January 30, 1866. | 458 |
| 6 | do | Mar. 1 | Failure of Ecuador to pay awards under convention of November 25, 1862. | 459 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Prevost. | Mar. 8 | Same subject. Instructions | 460 | |
| 7 | Mr. Prevost to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 21 | War declared against Spain by Ecuador. Military preparations. | 461 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Prevost. | April 7 | Failure of Ecuador to pay awards under convention of November 25, 1862. | 463 | |
| 8 | Mr. Prevost to Mr. Seward. | April 10 | Same subject | 463 |
| 9 | do | April 20 | Same subject | 464 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Prevost. | April 21 | Tender of good offices of the United States to end the war between Spain and the South American republics. | 465 | |
| 10 | Mr. Prevost to Mr. Seward. | April 26 | Failure of Ecuador to pay the awards under convention of November 25, 1862. Bombardment of Valparaiso and its effect in Ecuador. Violent proceedings at Guayaquil. | 465 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Prevost. | May 4 | Failure of Ecuador to pay the awards under convention of November 25, 1862. | 467 | |
| 11 | Mr. Prevost to Mr. Seward. | May 13 | Same subject | 467 |
| 12 | do | May 13 | The war with Spain. The Spanish squadron at Callao. Preparations. | 468 |
| 13 | do | May 22 | Tender of good offices of the United States to end the war. | 469 |
| 14 | do | May 22 | The war with Spain. Preparations | 470 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Prevost. | June 5 | Failure of Ecuador to pay the awards under the convention of November 25, 1862. | 470 | |
| 15 | Mr. Prevost to Mr. Seward. | June 10 | Tender of good offices of United States to end the war. | 471 |
| 16 | do | June 10 | Failure of Ecuador to pay awards under convention of November 25, 1862. | 471 |
| 17 | do | June 13 | Same subject | 472 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Prevost. | July 3 | Same subject | 472 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| 19 | Mr. Prevost to Mr. Seward. | July 5 | Failure of Ecuador to pay the awards under the convention of November 25, 1862. The Mohongo at Guayaquil. Fourth of July. | 473 |
| 20 | do | July 11 | Same subject. Payment of first instalment under convention November 25, 1862. | 473 |
| 21 | do | July 20 | Tender of good offices of United States to end the war. | 474 |
| 23 | do | Aug. 4 | Payment of first instalment under convention November 25, 1862. | 475 |
| 4 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Coggeshall. | Aug. 20 | Tender of good offices of the United States to end the war with Spain. | 476 |
| 2 | Mr. Coggeshall to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 18 | Same subject, and recognition of Mr. Coggeshall as minister by Ecuador. | 476 |
| 3 | do | Sept. 24 | His recognition as minister | 478 |
| 5 | do | Sept. 30 | Anniversary of the independence of Chili. The alliance against Spain. | 479 |
| 7 | do | Oct. 16 | Mediation of the United States between the allied republics and Spain. | 479 |
| 12 | do | Oct. 28 | Transfer of Gallapagos islands to British bondholders. | 480 |
| 13 | do | Oct. 30 | War between Spain and the allied republics | 480 |
| 14 | do | Nov. 3 | Relations of Ecuador with New Grenada, Chili, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil. Navigation of the Amazon. | 481 |
| 15 | do | Nov. 21 | The war with Spain. Reception of the Colombian minister. A minister sent to England by Ecuador. | 481 |
| 11 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Coggeshall. | Dec. 5 | Transfer of Gallapagos islands to British bondholders. | 483 |
| 12 | do | Dec. 5 | Relations of Ecuador and Colombia. Navigation of the Amazon. | 483 |
GUATEMALA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1866. | ||||
| 1 | Mr. Warren to Mr. Seward. | June 21 | His arrival in Guatemala. Political and commercial condition of the republic. Friendly disposition towards the United States. | 484 |
| 2 | do | June 27 | Presentation of his credentials. Speeches on the occasion. | 484 |
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1866. | ||||
| 61 | Mr. McBrideto Mr. Seward. | Jan. 19 | The contract with the Pacific Mail Steamship Company to China and Japan. | 486 |
| 67 | do | July 2 | Death of Princess Victoria Kamehameha Kahumanu. | 487 |
| 3 | Mr. Seward to Mr. McCook. | July 3 | Discharge of American seamen from the ships Josephine and Blue Jacket. | 488 |
| 4 | Mr. McCook to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 1 | Visit of Queen Emma to the United States | 490 |
| 6 | Mr. Seward to Mr. McCook. | Sept. 24 | Same subject | 490 |
| 9 | Mr. McCook to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 4 | Subscription for a monument to General James B. McPherson. | 491 |
| 12 | do | Oct. 29 | Return of Queen Emma to Honolulu | 491 |
| 13 | do | Nov. 21 | Discharge of American seamen from the Blue Jacket. Case of George Reed, an American seaman, charged with murder in the Russian possessions. | 492 |
| 14 | do | Nov. 21 | Return of Queen Emma to Honolulu. Effect of the Vanderbilt’s visit to the Hawaiian islands. | 494 |
| 15 | do | Nov. 21 | Contract of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company to China and Japan. American interests on the Pacific coast. | 495 |
| 13 | Mr. Seward to Mr. McCook. | Dec. 1 | Subscription for a monument to General James B. McPherson. | 496 |
| hawaiian legation. | ||||
| Mr. Odell to Mr. Seward. | June 7 | Meeting of the Hawaiian Legislature. The King’s speech. | 497 | |
| do | Dec. 31 | Visit of Queen Emma to the United States | 498 |
HAYTI.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 18 | Mr. Peck to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 18 | The revolutions in Hayti and St. Domingo. Fight between H. B. M. steamer Bulldog and the insurgents at Cape Haytien. Rebellion in Jamaica. Rumored protectorate of the United States. | 499 |
| 19 | do | Nov. 26 | The revolution in Hayti. The situation. Blockade of Cape Haytien. | 501 |
| 20 | do | Dec. 2 | Same subject. The situation | 501 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 22 | Mr. Peck to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 11 | The Bulldog affair at Cape Haytien | 502 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 24 | do | Feb. 17 | Claim of Mrs. Myers on Hayti | 509 |
| 25 | do | Feb. 23 | Relations of Hayti and St. Domingo | 510 |
| 26 | do | Mar. 26 | Trial of the revolutionists. Conflagration at Port au Prince; the loss five millions of dollars. Insurrection in Dominica. The situation of the two republics of Hayti and Dominica. | 511 |
| 27 | do | April 4 | The situation in Hayti | 513 |
| 12 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Peck. | April 16 | Claim of Mrs. Myers. United States legation in the Dominican republic. Naval force in the West Indies. | 513 |
| 28 | Mr. Peck to Mr. Seward. | April 20 | The situation in Hayti. Its relations with St. Domingo. The French indemnity. | 513 |
| 29 | do | April 21 | Suggestions as to the rank of the representatives of the United States in Hayti and Dominica. | 516 |
| 13 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Peck. | May 11 | Condition of Hayti. Its relations to Dominica. Rank of the missions to Hayti and St. Domingo. Policy of the United States respecting other American governments. Mediation. | 517 |
| 30 | Mr. Peck to Mr. Seward. | June 10 | Revolution in Santo Domingo. The situation in Hayti. | 518 |
| 32 | do | July 9 | Abolition of slavery in the United States and its effect in the Antilles. | 519 |
| 33 | do | July 9 | Insurrection in Hayti. The situation. Protection needed. | 520 |
| 34 | do | July 14 | Relations of Hayti and Dominica. The insurrection in Hayti ended. | 521 |
| 36 | do | Aug. 13 | The situation in Hayti. Protection of American interests. | 522 |
| 3 | do | Oct. 22 | Leading political events in Hayti. Revolution attempted. Visit of the United States squadron to Port au Prince and its salutary effects. | 525 |
| 9 | do | Nov. 21 | Quietude restored to Hayti. The mission to Dominica urged. | 526 |
HONDURAS.
[Page XXVI]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 52 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 25 | The recognition of the provisional President of Honduras. Instructions. | 527 |
| 54 | do | Nov. 26 | Same subject | 527 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 59 | do | Feb. 15 | The new constitution. Election of General José Maria Medina as President. | 528 |
| 42 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | Mar. 19 | Instructed to recognize the government of General Medina. | 529 |
| 60 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 23 | Inauguration of General Medina as President of Honduras. | 529 |
| 62 | do | April 25 | Recognition of the provisional government of Honduras. | 530 |
| 63 | do | May 25 | Delivery of an autograph letter. Recognition of the provisional government of President Medina. | 530 |
| 64 | do | June 9 | The rebellion in the United States ended | 531 |
| 68 | do | July 10 | Claim on Honduras in the case of the sloop Muhlenberg. | 532 |
| 7 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Rousseau. | Aug. 22 | Same subject | 535 |
| 5 | Mr. Rousseau to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 22 | Same subject | 535 |
| 7 | do | Sept. 12 | A supposed fillibustering expedition | 536 |
| 11 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Rousseau. | Oct. 10 | Case of the sloop Muhlenberg | 537 |
| 12 | do | Oct. 15 | A supposed fillibustering expedition. Presentation of his credentials. | 538 |
| 71 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 4 | Autograph letter from President Medina. His withdrawal from Honduras. | 538 |
| 8 | Mr. Rousseau to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 16 | Presentation of his credentials as minister resident of the United States, and recognition. | 540 |
NICARAGUA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1866. | ||||
| 116 | Mr. Dickinson to Mr. Seward. | June 24 | The Central American Transit Company. Question of boundary between Costa Rica and Nicaragua. | 541 |
| 119 | do | Aug. 9 | Same subject | 543 |
| 120 | do | Sept. 7 | Same subject | 543 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 81 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dickinson. | Oct. 3 | A supposed filibustering expedition | 545 |
| 121 | Mr. Dickinson to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 23 | Same subject | 545 |
| 82 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dickinson | Nov. 27 | The Central American Transit Company and the projected British railroad across Nicaragua. | 545 |
| nicaraguan legation. | ||||
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Molina. | Nov. 26 | Transportation of United States troops by the Nicaragua route. | 546 | |
| Mr. Molina to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 30 | Same subject. Relations of the United States and Nicaragua. | 547 |
PARAGUAY.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Washburn to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 9 | The war of Brazil, Uruguay, and the Argentine republic against Paraguay. Its objects. Difficulty of his returning to his post. Political matters. | 548 | |
| Do | Dec. 15 | The war with Paraguay and its complications. Impossibility of his reaching his post of duty. | 551 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| 49 | do | Jan. 16 | Difficulty of his reaching his post. The situation in Paraguay. | 554 |
| Do | Feb. 1 | Same subject | 558 | |
| Do | Feb. 8 | Visit to the camp of the allies. Interview with General Mitre. His views and policy. The war. Mr. Washburn’s return to his post. | 560 | |
| Do | Mar. 16 | Mr. Washburn’s return to his post. Political and financial situation. | 564 | |
| 43 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Mr. Washburn. | April 16 | The war against Paraguay. The delay in returning to his post. Instructions relative thereto. | 565 |
| 45 | Do | April 21 | Same subject | 567 |
| Mr. Washburn to Mr. Seward. | April 27 | The delay in returning to his post. Interview with General Mitre. The political and military situation. | 567 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Washburn to Mr. Seward. | April 27 | The war in Paraguay. Fight at Paso de la Patria. | 572 | |
| Do | May 4 | 573 | ||
| Do | May 24 | Same subject. The triple alliance of Brazil, Uruguay, and the Argentine Republic. | 574 | |
| Do | May 25 | War against Paraguay. Great battle fought and its results. Delay in reaching his post. | 579 | |
| 46 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Washburn. | May 25 | Same subject | 579 |
| Mr. Washburn to Mr. Seward. | May 28 | Same subject | 580 | |
| Do | June 8 | Same subject | 581 | |
| Do | June 15 | Same subject | 583 | |
| 47 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Washburn. | June 27 | Delay in reaching his post of duty. Instructions relative thereto. | 584 |
| Mr. Washburn to Mr. Seward. | July 9 | The war in Paraguay. Delay in reaching his post of duty. | 585 | |
| 62 | do | July 23 | Same subject. Death of General Netto. Distinguished officers. The duration of the war. | 586 |
| 63 | do | July 26 | Delay in reaching his post of duty | 588 |
| 64 | do | July 27 | Same subject | 591 |
| 65 | do | Aug. 10 | Same subject | 593 |
| 66 | do | Aug. 14 | The war against Paraguay and the views and objects of Brazil. | 595 |
| 67 | do | Aug. 17 | Delay in reaching his post of duty | 596 |
| 68 | do | Aug. 20 | Same subject | 597 |
| 69 | do | Sept. 12 | Same subject | 601 |
| 70 | do | Sept. 20 | Same subject. Uncertainty of mail communications. | 602 |
| 51 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Washburn. | Sept. 24 | Same subject | 603 |
| 71 | Mr. Washburn to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 3 | Delay in reaching his post of duty. Controversy with Admiral Godon. | 604 |
| 72 | do | Oct. 8. | Detention of the French gunboat Décidée by the Brazilian admiral. Attack on Curuzu and Curupaiti. The situation. | 609 |
| 73 | do | Oct. 13 | Arrival of Minister Asboth at Montevideo. Detention of the French gunboat Décidée News from the seat of war. | 610 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 54 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Washburn. | Oct. 17 | Tender of good offices of the United States to terminate the war. | 611 |
| 74 | Mr. Washburn to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 22 | Arrival of General Asboth. The delay In reaching his post of duty. President Lopez’s situation. | 611 |
| 56 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Washburn. | Oct. 23 | The delay in reaching his post of duty. His controversy with Admiral Godon. | 612 |
| 75 | Mr. Washburn to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 6 | Departure for his post in the United States steamer Shamokin. | 613 |
| 57 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Washburn. | Nov. 21 | The war against Paraguay. His controversy with Admiral Godon. | 616 |
PERU.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1865. | ||||
| 1 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Hovey. | Oct. 10 | Revolution in Peru. Recognition of the constitutional governmment. | 617 |
| 351 | Mr. Robinson to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 9 | Revolution in Peru. President Pezet is deposed. The government in the hands of General Causeco. Disturbances at Callao. | 617 |
| 352 | do | Nov. 13 | General Causeco recognized as president by the diplomatic corps. | 619 |
| 353 | do | Nov. 17 | Formation of a new cabinet. Political and financial situation. | 620 |
| 1 | Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 20 | President Pezet abandoning the country. General Causeco assumes the control and is recognized as president. | 620 |
| 2 | do | Nov. 28 | Causeco overthrown and Prado proclaimed dictator. His cabinet. Recognition by the United States, &c. | 621 |
| 3 | do | Dec. 13 | The situation of affairs. Administration of General Prado. | 622 |
| Mr. Robinson to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 19 | Withdrawal from the mission to Peru. Government of General Prado. | 623 | |
| 4 | Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 20 | Refusal to grant asylum to Peruvians charged with crime. | 624 |
| 3 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey. | Dec. 20 | Political changes in Peru. Recognition of that government. | 624 |
| 5 | Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward. | Dee. 21 | Recognition of the government of General Prado by the United States. | 625 |
| 1865. | ||||
| 4 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey. | Dec. 28 | Political changes in Peru. Recognition of the government of General Prado by the United States. | 628 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 7 | Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 20 | Alliance of Peru with Chili. War declared against Spain. Protection of American interests. Situation. | 628 |
| 8 | do | Feb. 14 | Political situation of Peru. Its recognition by the United States. Government of General Prado. | 628 |
| 6 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey. | Feb. 20 | Naval forces on the Pacific coast. Political situation. | 629 |
| 8 | do | March 8 | Government of General Prado. Its recognition by the United States to be delayed. | 630 |
| 10 | Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward. | March 12 | The situation in Peru, Interview with General Prado. | 630 |
| 9 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey. | April 7 | Same subject | 631 |
| 13 | Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward. | April 13 | Policy of the United States in relation to revolutions in republican states. The recognition of Peru. The situation of that republic. | 631 |
| 15 | do | April 13 | Bombardment of Valparaiso | 633 |
| 26 | do | April 21 | Capture of the American ship Odessa. Violation of neutrality. | 633 |
| 10 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey. | April 21 | He is authorized to recognize the government of General Prado. Mediation of the United States in the war between Spain and the allied republics. | 634 |
| 17 | Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward. | April 27 | The Spanish squadron off Callao. The town to be bombarded on the 1st May. Manifesto of the Spanish admiral. | 635 |
| 12 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey. | May 7 | The situation in Peru and other American states. Policy of the United States towards them. | 638 |
| 18 | Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward. | May 13 | Bombardment of Callao by the Spanish squadron. It is driven off by the shore batteries. | 638 |
| 15 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Hovey. | May 14 | Capture of the American ship Odessa for a violation of neutrality. | 641 |
| 1866. | ||||
| 21 | Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward. | May 29 | Mediation of the United States in the war between Spain and the allied republics. Presentation of his credentials and reception. | 642 |
| 22 | do | May 29 | Speech of General Prado after the battle of Callao. The character of the general. | 644 |
| 24 | do | May 31 | Mediation of the United States in the war between Spain and the allied republics. | 646 |
| 20 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey. | July 9 | Same subject. His proceedings approved | 648 |
| 27 | Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward. | July 12 | Failure of Ecuador to pay awards under the convention of November 25, 1862. | 648 |
| 23 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey. | Aug. 2 | Same subject. Case of the ship George Howland. | 650 |
| 29 | Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 13 | Mediation of the United States in the war between Spain and the allied republics. | 650 |
| 27 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey. | Oct. 3 | Same subject. Policy of the United States. Its neutral obligations. | 651 |
| 35 | Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward. | Oct 22 | The presidential election in Peru. General Prado has no opponent. | 651 |
| 37 | do | Nov. 14 | Failure of revolution incited by General Castilla. | 652 |
| 39 | do | Nov. 14 | Interview with President Prado. Relations of Spain and the allied republics. Mediation of France and England. The position taken by President Prado. | 652 |
| 40 | do | Nov. 28 | Immigration of negroes to Peru | 653 |
| 41 | do | Nov. 28 | The coolie trade of Peru | 653 |
| 32 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey. | Dec. 6 | Mediation of France and England in the war between Spain and the allied republics. Position of the United States on the question. | 655 |
| peruvian legation | ||||
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Garcia to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 4 | Elevation of General Causeco to the presidency of Peru. The situation. | 656 | |
| Mr. Pacheco to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 5 | Elevation of Colonel Mariano Ignacio Prado to the position of supreme chief of the republic of Peru. | 656 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| Mr. Pacheco to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 20 | Peru invites the United States to join the allied republics against Spain. | 657 | |
| Do | Jan. 20 | Declaration of war against Spain | 661 | |
| Mr. Garcia to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 23 | The disposition of prizes in the waters of the United States. | 662 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Garcia. | Feb. 26 | Same subject | 662 | |
| Mr. Garcia to Mr. Seward. | March 12 | Termination of his mission. Recalled by his government. | 663 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Garcia. | March 16 | Same subject | 663 | |
| Mr. Barreda to Mr. Seward. | May 22 | His appointment as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Peru. | 664 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Barreda. | May 28 | Same subject | 665 | |
| Mr. Barreda and Mr. Asta Buruaga to Mr. Seward. | May 30 | Mediation between the United States and Ecuador. | 665 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Barreda and Mr. Asta Buruaga. | June 2 | Same subject. The good offices of Chili and Peru accepted. | 666 | |
| Do | June 2 | Same subject | 667 | |
| Mr. Barreda and Mr. Asta Buruaga to Mr. Seward. | June 7 | Same subject | 667 | |
| Do | June 7 | Same subject | 668 | |
| Memorandum conversation — Mr. Seward and Mr. Barreda. | Oct. 8 | Continental alliance of the American republics. Manner of putting an end to the war between Spain and the allied republics and to that against Paraguay. | 668 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Barreda. | Oct. 8 | Emigration of freedmen from the United States to Peru. | 669 | |
| Mr. Barreda to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 9 | Same subject | 670 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Barreda. | Oct. 11 | Same subject | 670 |
APPENDIX—JAPAN.
[Page XXXIII]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1862. | ||||
| 58 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 29 | Application of the Japanese government for the construction of three war vessels in the United States; also a rifling machine and a field battery of six guns. Selection of agents by Mr. Pruyn. Amount paid to Mr. Pruyn. | 671 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 34 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | Jan. 29 | Same subject. Vessels can be built but not armed. | 673 |
| 36 | !do | Feb. 9 | Same subject | 674 |
| 19 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | May 1 | Same subject | 674 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 81 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | Oct. 14 | Ill treatment of the steamer Monitor by the Japanese authorities. Detention of the gunboat Fusiyama. | 674 |
| 85 | do | Dec. 6 | Same subject | 675 |
| 1865. | ||||
| Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 20 | The case of the steamer Monitor. Detention of the gunboat Fusiyama. Purchase of British steamers, and of Belgian, Prussian, and British rifles. | 675 | |
| 5 | do | Jan. 21 | Detention of the Fusiyama | 676 |
| 11 | do | Mar. 9 | Same subject | 676 |
| Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Weed and Mr. Lansing. | Mar. 15 | Same subject. Building of war vessels for the Japanese in Holland and France; they are purchasing arms in Europe. | 677 | |
| 26 | Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. | May 10 | Construction of three war vessels for the Japanese in the United States. Case of the steamer Monitor; her transfer to the Japanese government. The rebellion in Japan. | 678 |
| Executive order. | June 6 | Permitting the departure of the Fusiyama from the United States. | 679 | |
| 1866. | ||||
| 6 | Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 6 | Arrival of the Fusiyama at Yokohama. The Japanese well pleased with her. | 679 |