Papers relating to foreign affairs.

MEXICO.

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No. From whom and to whom. Date. Subject. Page.
1866.
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Campbell. May 21 Notified of his appointment as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary. 1
Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward. May 23 Acceptance of the appointment 1
1 Mr. Seward to Mr. Camphell. May 25 Enclosing credentials and instructions 2
2 do Oct. 2 Forced loans at Monterey 2
3 do Oct. 25 Withdrawal of French expedition from Mexico. Instructions. 4
Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward. Nov. 2 Delay in his departure; the causes. Appointment of a secretary. 7
Do Nov. 3 (Telegram.) His departure 7
Do Nov. 5 (Telegram.) Same subject. 8
Do Nov. 9 (Telegram.) Same subject. 8
Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell. Nov. 9 (Telegram.) Same subject. The Susquehanna at his disposal. 8
Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward. Nov. 10 Has received his commission and instructions and reported to Mr. Campbell, as secretary 8
1 Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward. Nov. 19 His departure from New York with General Sherman, in the Susquehanna, and arrival at Havana. 9
2 do Nov. 21 Interview with General Magruder 9
3 do Nov. 23 Measures adopted for obtaining accurate information on Mexico. 11
4 Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell. Nov. 23 Withdrawal of the French expedition from Mexico. 12
1866.
4 Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward. Dec. 1 His arrival at Havana. Mexican news. His intended movements with a view to reach President Juarez. 12
5 do Dec. 1 Maximilian decides to remain in Mexico. Proclamation of December 1, 1866. 14
7 Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell. Dec. 6 Withdrawal of the French expedition from Mexico. 14
MEXICAN LEGATION. 1865.
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Dec. 7 Summary of the situation in Mexico from the Franco-American Messager 15
Do Dec. 8 The presidential question in Mexico 17
Do Dec. 18 Condition of affairs in northern Mexico. The situation in that republic. 29
Do Dec. 28 The order of General McDowell. Exportation of arms, &c., to Mexico. 45
Letter from President Juarez. Dec. 28 His views of the situation. His hopes of ultimate triumph. 45
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Dec. 29 Return of the government to Chihuahua. The situation in Mexico. Treatment of Señor Escobar by the French. 46
Do Dec. 30 The situation in eastern Mexico 49
1866.
Mr. Romero to Mr. Hunter. Jan. 6 Same subject 53
Do Jan. 14 The situation in New Leon and Tamaulipas 57
Do Jan. 21 Departure of the government from Chihuahua and its arrival at El Paso. 59
Do Jan. 29 The order of General McDowell. Exportation of arms, &c., to Mexico. 61
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Jan. 31 The capture of Bagdad by United States troops. 62
Do Feb. 5 Desertion of General Don Manuel Ruiz 63
Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. Feb. 7 Import duties levied twice upon United States citizens at Acapulco. 66
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Feb. 10 Siege of Matamoras and occupation and abandonment of Monterey. 67
Do Feb. 18 United States troops passing over Mexican territory by permission of the government. 76
1866.
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Feb. 18 Term of the presidency of Don Benito Juarez. Approval of same by the various States of Mexico. 78
Do Feb. 23 Reports on the present condition of Mexican affairs, &c. 80
Do Feb. 24 The situation in southern Mexico 91
Do Feb. 24 Import duties levied twice upon United States citizens at Acapulco. 91
Do Mar. 1 The situation in Mexico 92
Do Mar. 2 Term of office of President Juarez 95
Do Mar. 3 The situation in central Mexico 97
Do Mar. 9 Policy of France towards Mexico 98
Do Mar. 9 The situation in eastern Mexico 99
Do Mar. 10 Term of office of President Juarez 104
Do Mar. 13 Policy of France towards Mexico. Debate in the French Chambers. 106
Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. Mar. 13 United States troops passing over Mexican territory by permission of the government. 109
Do Mar. 14 Capture of Bagdad by United States troops. 110
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Mar. 14 The situation in eastern Mexico. Letters from General Diaz. 110
Do Mar. 16 Term of office of President Juarez 111
Do Mar. 18 Affairs in Mexico during October, November, and December, 1865. 117
Do Mar. 20 Debate in French Chambers on the Mexican question. 125
Do Mar. 24 Shipment of arms to Maximilian 130
Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. Mar. 24 Same subject 130
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Mar. 25 Same subject 131
Do Mar. 30 Capture and occupation of Bagdad 133
Do Mar. 30 Same subject 133
Do Mar. 31 Same subject 135
Do April 2 Re-enforcements sent to Mexico 138
Do April 8 Affairs in the State of Sonora 139
Do April 8 Affairs in Coahuila and Durango 141
Do April 14 The resistance of the liberals to the rule of Maximilian. The Yturbide compromise with Maximilian. 143
Do April 15 Arbitrary conduct of the French at Vera Cruz 146
1866.
Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. April 18 Shipment of arms to Maximilian 147
Do April 22 Capture and occupation of Bagdad, and also of merchandise. 147
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. April 24 The situation in central Mexico 148
Do April 25 Battle and victory of Santa Isabel 149
Do April 26 Occupation of Chihuahua 151
Do May 3 Duties twice levied at Acapulco 153
Gen. Santa Anna to Mr. Seward. May 21 Requesting an interview. Tenders his services in behalf of Mexico, and asks the aid of the United States. 153
Mr. Mazuera to Mr. F. W. Seward. May 26 Request to present a letter from General Santa Anna to the Secretary of State. 154
Memorandum May 26 The Secretary declines the interview. Mr. Chew, chief clerk, delivers the message of Mr. Seward to Mr. Mazuera. 154
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. May 26 Communicates a letter to him from General Santa Anna. 155
Do May 28 Conduct of the French forces in eastern and northern Mexico. 155
Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. June 2 Seizure of goods at Bagdad. Report of General Weitzel. 158
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. June 4 Same subject 159
Do June 10 Military operations of the eastern army 160
Do June 13 The presidential question in Mexico 163
Do June 14 Intentions of the French government relative to Mexico. 170
Do June 14 Military operations in Sinaloa, Sonora, and Jalisco. 170
Do June 19 Pay of Maximilian’s troops. Proclamation 175
Gen. Santa Anna to Mr. Seward. June 26 Requesting the reception of Captain Eyting as his envoy, charged with important business. 176
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. July 4 Re-enforcements to Mexico from France 176
Do July 6 Military operations in Sonora 176
Do July 8 Debate in the French Chambers on the indemnity due France by Mexico. 177
1866.
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. July 10 The intervention in Mexico. Opinions of French and Belgian soldiers thereon. 178
Do July 13 Military operations of the eastern army 182
Do July 21 The evacuation of Mexico by the French 186
Do July 21 Convention between France and Mexico 188
Do July 24 Enlistment of French soldiers in the army of Maximilian. 189
Do July 31 Re-enforcements to Mexico from France 192
Do Aug. 1 Military operations of the army of the north 192
Do Aug. 3 Southern plan of colonization in Mexico, instigated by French agents. 202
Do Aug. 6 Seat of government of President Juarez is removed from El Paso to Chihuahua. 216
Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. Aug. 8 The capture of Bagdad and pillage of that town. Disposition of the arms captured there. 217
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Aug. 9 Withdrawal of the French expedition from Mexico. Policy of France. 218
Gen. Santa Anna to Mr. Seward. Aug. 10 Tenders his services in behalf of Mexico, and requests the aid of the United States. 221
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Aug. 12 Same subject 222
Do Aug. 15 Condition of affairs in the city of Mexico. The government of Maximilian. 235
Mr. Seward to Gen. Santa Anna. Aug. 16 Declines to grant an interview to the general. 247
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Aug. 22 Operations of the divisions of the centre and south. 247
Do Aug. 26 The situation at Parral, Chihuahua. Conduct of the French. 248
Do Aug. 27 The situation of affairs in the city of Mexico. Circular of Maximilian to French agents in Mexico. 251
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Romero. Sept. 20 Relative to the reported capture and shooting of a son of the Marquis de Montholon. 255
Mr. Romero to Mr. F. W. Seward. Sept. 20 Same subject 255
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Romero. Sept. 21 Relative to the reported capture and shooting of a son of the Marquis de Montholon. 256
Mr. Romero to Mr. F. W. Seward. Sept. 21 Same subject 256
1866.
Mr. Romero to Mr. F. W. Seward. Sept. 21 The condition of affairs in central Mexico 265
Do Sept. 23 Re-enforcements sent to the French army in Mexico. 257
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Sept. 24 Treatment of prisoners of war; their exchange by the liberal government. 257
Do Sept. 29 General Santa Anna tenders his services to the liberal government and they are declined. 262
Do Sept. 30 Convention concluded July 30. 1866, between Napoleon and Maximilian relative to financial matters. 276
Do Oct. 5 Operations of the army of the centre 292
Do Oct. 6 Operations of the army of the east. Occupation of Tlaeotalpam. 294
Do Oct. 8 Duties twice levied at Acapulco 297
Do Oct. 10 Documents intercepted showing the relations between Napoleon and Maximilian, Comments. 298
Do Oct. 12 The situation in Mexico 302
Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero. Oct. 12 Duties twice levied at Acapulco 307
Do Oct. 20 Forced loans levied at Matamoras upon Mr. J. B. Gauche. 308
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Oct. 21 Operations of the army of the east 309
Do Oct. 22 Forced loans levied at Matamoras upon Mr. J. B. Gauche. 312
Do Oct. 31 Departure of General Ortega for Mexico; his claim to the presidency. Juarez the constitutional president. 312
Do Nov. 1 Extension of the presidential term. Approval of the decrees of November 8, 1865. 376
Mr. Romero to Mr. Hunter. Nov. 5 Opinion in France on the Mexican question. The press of Paris. 379
Mr. Seward to Mr. Courtney. Nov. 8 Making inquiries as to Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, jr. 384
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Nov. 9 The infirmity of the Princess Carlotta. Letter from Señor Leon to Maximilian. 385
Mr. Courtney to Mr. Seward. Nov. 14 Replies to the inquiries made respecting Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, jr. 388
1866.
Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward. Nov. 16 No truth in the reported shooting of the son of the Marquis de Montholon. 388
Do Nov. 16 Refusal of the liberal government to accept the services of General Santa Anna. 389
Do Nov. 20 Operations of the army of the east 390
Do Nov. 20 The causes which prevented Maximilian from embarking at Vera Cruz. 392
Do Nov. 21 Extension of the presidential term of Don Benito Juarez. 393
Do Nov. 22 Public opinion in Europe on the necessity of the empire in Mexico, given by Don Martin de Castillo. 399
Do Nov. 25 Operations of the army of the west 400
Do Nov. 27 Operations of the army of the north 410
Gen. Sheridan to General Grant. Nov. 27 (Telegram.) Occupation of Matamoras by General Sedgwick. 422
Do Nov. 30 (Telegram.) Same subject 423
Mr. Stanton to Gen. Sheridan. Nov. 30 (Telegram ) Same subject 423
Gen. Sheridan to Gen. Grant. Dec. 1 (Telegram.) Same subject 423
VENEZUELA.
1865.
123 Mr. Culver to Mr. Seward. July 14 Convention for the settlement of claims of United States citizens. 424
124 do July 22 Same subject 425
110 Mr. Seward to Mr. Culver. Oct. 2 Same subject 427
136 Mr. Culver to Mr. Seward. Oct. 27 Same subject 428
137 do Nov. 13 Same subject 430
113 Mr. Seward to Mr. Culver. Nov. 30 Same subject 430
1866.
143 Mr. Culver to Mr. Seward. Jan. 25 Attack on the steamer Apure by an armed body of insurgents. Several citizens of the United States killed. Action of Mr. Culver, 431
145 do Feb. 27 Convention for the settlement of claims of United States citizens. 436
1866.
115 Mr. Seward to Mr. Culver. March 2 Attack on the steamer Apure by an armed body of insurgents. Several citizens of the United States killed. Instructions. 437
146 Mr. Culver to Mr. Seward. March 10 Convention for the settlement of claims of United States citizens. Message of President Guzman. 438
118 Mr. Seward to Mr. Culver. April 16 Same subject. Instructions thereon 439
151 Mr. Culver to Mr. Seward. April 25 Same subject. The convention concluded and signed. Meeting of the Venezuelan Congress. 439
152 do May 3 General Falcon enters upon the presidency. General Guzman retires therefrom. Anew cabinet appointed. 440
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Seward. Oct. 8 His arrival at Caracas. Communicates with the minister for foreign affairs and informs him of his appointment as minister of the United States. 441
do Oct. 11 His reception by the President of Venezuela as United States minister. Remarks on the occasion. His visit to the diplomatic corps, &c. 441
4 do Oct. 23 Relative to the exchange of ratifications of the convention for settlement of claims of United States citizens. 443
6 do Nov. 3 Celebration of the anniversary of the birth of “the liberator,” Simon Bolivar. Mr. Wilson’s address. 445
7 do Nov. 7 Arrival of the Venezuelan war steamer Bolivar at Laguayra from London. Her subsequent departure for parts unknown. 447
8 do Nov. 8 Revolutionary movement in Venezuela, headed by General Pulgar. The city of Maracaibo threatened. Action of the government. 449
4 Mr. Seward to Mr. Wilson. Nov. 19 The exchange of the ratifications of the convention for the settlement of claims of United States citizens. Instructions. 450
1865.
190 Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward. Aug. 11 Apprehended invasion of the State of Panama. 451
192 do Aug. 13 The free transit of the isthmus of Panama. Visit of General Sickles to Bogota. 452
194 do Oct. 13 Condolences on the death of President Abraham Lincoln. 453
196 do Nov. 2 Attack upon the steamer Antioquia. Proceedings of Mr. Burton thereon. 454
197 do Nov. 3 Revolutionary condition of Colombia 456
198 do Nov. 4 Funeral obsequies of the late A. R. McKee, United States consul at Panama. Alleged violation of the sovereignty of Colombia. 458
199 do Nov. 5 Protection of the neutrality of the isthmus of Panama by the United States claimed by Colombia. Disturbances on the isthmus. 461
207 do Dec. 24 Relations of Chili, Colombia, and Venezuela. The missions from Chili and Venezuela, and their objects. 468
1866.
211 do Jan. 2 The killing of George Holmes at Aspinwall, by a sentry on board the United States steamer James Adger. 468
212 do Jan. 11 Conduct of United States soldiers while crossing the isthmus of Panama. 474
213 do Jan. 18 Attack upon the steamer Antioquia 478
214 do Jan. 20 Same subject. Confiscation of the Antioquia. 480
217 do Feb. 6 Meeting of the Colombian Congress. Election of General Mosquera as President. Message of President Murillo; its points reviewed. Rights of foreigners in Colombia. The protection of the isthmus of Panama. The rights of the United States under the treaty of 1846. Mission of General Sickles to Bogota. Canal across the isthmus of Darien. British influence in Colombia. The projected separation of the State of Panama from the republic. 507
218 do Feb. 7 Proceedings consequent upon the death of the late A. R. McKee, United States consul at Panama. Alleged violation of the sovereignty of Colombia, on the isthmus. 514
1866.
219 Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward. Feb. 14 Results of the census of the United States of Colombia. 515
221 do Feb. 23 Celebration of the birth-day of Washington at Bogota. Proceedings of Congress thereon. 519
222 do Feb. 28 Communicates circular of Department of State of December 18, 1865, to the Colombian government, relative to the abolishing of slavery in the United States. How received. 520
223 do Mar. 2 Alleged violation of the sovereignty of Colombia, on the isthmus of Panama. Transit of United States troops. Treaty of 1846. Action of Colombian Congress. 521
137 Mr. Seward to Mr. Burton. April 27 The seizure of the steamer Antioquia on the river Magdalena. The case considered at at length. 522
138 do April 30 Alleged violation of the sovereignty of Colombia, on the isthmus of Panama. 525
139 do April 30 Proceedings consequent upon the death of the late A. R. McKee, United States consul at Panama. Alleged violation of the sovereignty of Colombia, on the isthmus. Construction of the treaty of 1846. 526
232 Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward. May 4 Messages of Presidents Murillo and Garrido. Financial situation. Canal across the isthmus of Darien, under the auspices of a British company. The treaty of 1846 and the Panama Railroad Company. Relations of Colombia towards Spain. 532
235 do May 30 Inauguration of J. M. Rojas Garrido as President, General Mosquera being absent, and the term of President Murillo having expired. The situation of Colombia, political and financial. The Mosquera loans. Alleged sale of the Panama railroad to a British company. Relations of Colombia with Spain. 534
241 do June 5 Mission of Señor Freyre as minister from Peru to Colombia. His reception. Mission of Señor Mata, the minister of Chili in Colombia, to Venezuela. Relations of Venezuela and Spain. 534
1866.
242 Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward. June 6 Effect of the solution of the Mexican question in Colombia. 536
243 do June 7 The administration of Mosquera. Civil war anticipated in Colombia. 536
244 do June 8 The views of Mosquera respecting Great Britain. Proposed sale of the Panama railroad. Canal across the isthmus of Darien. 537
245 do June 9 Discovery of coal mines on the Rio Hacha, Colombia. 537
247 do June 28 Regulations for the transportation of United States troops across the isthmus. 539
248 do June 29 Civil rights of foreigners in Colombia. Repeal of the law of April 19, 1865. 539
249 do June 30 Contract of the Chiriqui Improvement Company for an isthmian route with Colombia, approved. 541
250 do July 1 The Mosquera loan in England. Proposed sale of the Panama railroad to British capitalists. 543
251 do July 2 Purchase of three, steamers in London by General Mosquera for Colombia. 550
252 do July 3 The proposed interoceanic canal across the isthmus of Darien. The law relative to the same. 551
253 do July 4 Adjournment of the Colombian Congress. Rejection of the contract for the sale of the Panama railroad. 555
254 do July 5 Celebration of the Fourth of July at Bogota. Action of Congress. 556
255 do July 6 Funeral obsequies of A. R. McKee, late United States consul at Panama. Alleged violation of the sovereignty of Colombia. Relations of President Mosquera with Great Britain and the United States. 558
256 do July 7 Financial condition of Colombia. The executive authorized to issue treasury notes. 565
260 do Aug. 26 Honors to the memory of General Cass in Colombia. 566
154 Mr. Hunter to Mr. Burton. Aug. 31 The right of transit of the United States over the isthmus of Darien. 567
1866.
270 Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward. Sept.. 10 Relations of the States to the general government in Colombia. Troops ordered to Panama by President Mosquera. His proposed objects. 567
271 do Sept. 11 The landing of United States marines at Panama, and its results. 568
273 do Sept. 13 The guarantee of the isthmus. Transit of British mail. 570
275 do Sept. 15 Apprehended revolution on the isthmus 572
155 Mr. Seward to Mr. Burton. Sept. 27 Rights of foreigners in Colombia. The treaty of 1846 and its obligations. 573
277 Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward. Oct. 3 Apprehended revolution on the isthmus of Panama, and its object. 574
156 Mr. Seward to Mr. Burton. Oct. 9 Same subject 574
280 Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward. Nov. 2 Political condition of Colombia. Administration of General Mosquera. 282
158 Mr. Seward to Mr. Burton. Nov. 8 The landing of United States marines at Panama. 282
159 do Nov. 9 Apprehended involution on the isthmus of Panama, and its objects. 583
163 do Nov. 12 Tonnage dues in Colombian ports. Construction of the treaty of 1846. 584
164 do Nov. 13 Apprehended revolution on the isthmus of Panama. 584
281 Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward. Nov. 16 Submarine cable from the isthmus to the island of Cuba. 584
283 do Nov. 18 Position of Colombia relative to the war of the allied powers against Paraguay. 585
284 do Nov. 19 Decree of Mosquera relative to prizes of the allied republics; they are admitted to the ports of Colombia. 587
COLOMBIAN LEGATION.
1865.
General Salgar to Mr. Seward. Dec. 22 The presentation of his credentials as minister from Colombia. 592
Mr. Seward to General Salgar. Dec. 26 Same subject 593
1866.
Do Dec. 26 Same subject 593
1866.
General Salgar to Mr. Seward. Mar. 16 (Memorandum.) Proposals submitted for an interoceanic ship canal across the isthmus of Darien. 594
Mr. Seward to General Salgar. Mar. 19 Same subject 595
Señor Pinzon to Mr. Seward. April 5 Informing him that Señor Garrido is acting as president of Colombia. 595
General Salgar to Mr. Seward. Oct. 16 The killing of George Holmes by a seaman belonging to the United States steamer James Adger, at Aspinwall. The delivery of the seaman demanded. 596
Mr. Seward to General Salgar. Oct. 27 Same subject 597
Do Nov. 23 The proposed interoceanic ship canal across the isthmus of Darien. 597
General Salgar to Mr. Seward. Nov. 26 Same subject 598