Papers relating to foreign affairs.

TURKEY.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1867.
199	Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 13	Destructive earthquake in the island of Mitylene.	1
206	do	May 8	Importation of revolvers prohibited	1
141	Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris	May 10	Severe laws against the Jewish population in Servia	2
209	Mr. Morris to Mr. May 31 Seward.	May 31	Same subject	3
213	do	June 12	Importation of revolvers prohibited	5
214	do	June 25	New law granting right of property to foreigners.	5
144	Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Morris.	June 29	Severe laws against the Jewish population in Servia.	9
215	Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward.	July 3	Extension of the right of inheritance to Vacouf estates or church property.	11
216	do	July 12	Alleged persecution of the Jews in the Danubian principalities.	13
150	Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris.	July 17	Right of holding real estate granted to foreigners in Turkey.	14
151	do	July 22	Transmitting resolution of Congress in sympathy with the people of Crete.	14
224	Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward.	Aug. —	Same subject	15

JAPAN.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1866.
57	Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward.	Nov. 20	Permission to the suffering Japanese to purchase rice of foreigners.	16
58	do	Dec. 20	The rice riots in Japan. Proposed embassy to the United States to procure general information.	17
59	do	Dec. 22	Progress of the civil war in Japan	18
60	do	Dec. 22	Disastrous conflagrations at Yokohama and Yedo.	20
61	do	Dec. 24	The delay in opening the port of Hiogo and the city of Osacca.	21
		1867.
5	do	Jan. 12	The present political state in Japan.	2
10	do	Feb. 4	Conclusion of the Japanese treaty with Denmark.	23
11	do	Feb. 19	Appointment of commissioners to proceed to the United States to purchase ships of war.	24
12	do	Feb. 21	Investiture of the Tycoon with the title of Chief Executive. Death of the Mikado. Appointment of the Tycoon’s brother to proceed to the Paris Exposition.	26
		1867.
11	Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh.	Mar. 5	Conclusion of the treaty between Japan and China, and Italy.	28
14	Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 15	Simonoseki indemnity	29
15	do	Mar. 18	Same subject	30
12	Mr. Seward to Mr. Van valkenburgh.	Mar. 28	Appointment of commissioners to proceed to the United States to purchase ships of war.	30
20	Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward.	April 20	Opening of the ports and cities to foreign trade and residence. Promised audience with the Tycoon on the subject.	31
22	do	May 6	Opening of the ports. Audience with the Tycoon and delivery of his letter of credence.	32
23	Do	May 10	Site selected for the foreign settlement at Hiogo.	36
24	do	May 18	Mediation of Japan in behalf of European governments with Corea.	36
25	do	May 18	Simonoseki indemnity	37
26	do	May 18	The location of the foreign settlements at Hiogo, Osacca, and Yedo.	38
28	do	May 23	His departure for Yedo	40
29	do	May 23	Opening of Osacca and Hiogo to foreigners	41
30	do	June 10	Appointment by the Hawaiian government of a commissioner to negotiate a treaty with Japan.	42
31	do	June 12	Proposed examination of the west coast of Japan to determine upon the part to be opened in place of Neeëgata.	42
32	Do	June 18	Japanese circular encouraging social intercourse with foreign officials.	43
19	Mr. Seward to Mr. Yan valkenburgh.	July 6	Purchase of the “Stonewall” by the Japanese government.	45
20	do	July 12	Simonoseki indemnity. The desired postponement of payment of the balance.	45
21	do	July 12	Appointment of consular officers in Japan	46
23	do	July 23	Japanese intentions with regard to the Corean affair.	46
37	Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward.	Aug. 17	Visit to Hakodadi and other ports	47
38	do	Aug. 17	Murder of George Bunker, an American sailor, at Nagasaki.	51
39	do	Aug. 18	Application of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company for wharf privileges at Nagasaki.	52
41	do	Aug. 21	Proposed transfer of the United States hospital ground at Yokohama to Dr. Vedder.	53
42	do	Aug. 21	Termination of the war in Japan	54
43	do	Aug. 22	The opening of Yedo for the purposes of trade.	55
44	do	Aug. 23	Persecution of Christians in Japan	56
45	do	Aug. 23	Return of the Japanese commissioners from the United States.	58
27	Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh.	Sept. 9	The establishment of Christian houses of worship in Japan.	59
50	Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward.	Oct. 3	Arrangement between the Japanese and Russian governments relative to the possession of the island of Saghalien.	61
29	Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh.	Oct. 7	The contemplated opening of Yedo to foreigners.	62
		1867.
30	Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh.	Oct. 7	Case of George Bunker, murdered at Nagasaki.	63
32	do	Oct. 7	Persecution of native Christians in Japan	63
52	Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward.	Oct. 7	Satisfaction expressed by the Japanese government at the reception of their commissioners in the United States.	64
32½	Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Valkenburgh.	Oct. 10	Proposed lease to Dr. Vedder of the United States hospital grounds at Yokohama.	64
54	Mr. Van Valkenburgh to Mr. Seward.	Oct. 21	Importation of machinery to aid in the manufacture of silk in Japan.	65
56	do	Oct. 22	Foreign settlements at Yedo. Opening of a port on the west coast.	66
62	do	Nov. 7	Assumption by the Tycoon of the title of Kubosama, and its probable effects.	67
63	do	Nov. 12	Establishment of Christian houses of worship in Japan. Persecution of the native Christians.	68
64	do	Nov. 16	Arrangement for municipal government at Yokohama.	73
65	do	Nov. 18	Appointment of Charles W. Brooks as Japanese consul at San Francisco.	73
66	do	Nov. 20	The Japanese envoys to Corea	75
68	do	Dec. 2	Change in authority of the Tycoon	76
69	do	Dec. 3	Postponement of the opening of the city of Yedo.	79

EGYPT.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1866.
70	Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 8	Case of John H. Surratt	82
72	do	Dec. 27	Same subject	82
		1867.
29	Mr. Seward to Mr. Hale.	Jan. 23	Same subject	83
79	Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 26	Same subject. Relations of Egypt with the Ottoman Porte.	83
88	do	June 8	Return of the Egyptian battalion from Mexico.	84
89	do	June 10	Demonstrations in view of the escape from assassination of the Emperor of Russia.	85
90	do	June 11	New title conferred upon the ruler of Egypt by the Porte.	86
92	do	June 15	Rules for the organization of the assembly of representatives at Cairo.	87
98	do	July 9	Effect of the news of the Archduke Maximilian’s death. Funeral of the Egyptian minister of War. Arrival of pilgrims from Mecca. Formation of the Anglo-Indian Telegraph Company.	93
104	do	Sept. 25	Political affairs. The Abyssinian expedition.	95
105	do	Oct. 7	Return of Egyptian troops from Candia	96
107	do	Nov. 4	Return of Egyptian troops from Crete	96
108	do	Nov. 25	Ill treatment of native Christians in Egypt	97
111	do	Dec. 16	Proposed change in the administration of justice in Egypt.	101

TUNIS.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1866.
117	Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 11	Circulation of copper coin	103
		1867.
127	do	June 8	Appearance of the cholera	104
128	do	June 28	Same Subject	104
129	do	July 6	Same Subject	105
130	do	July 13	Effect of atmospheric changes on the cholera.	105
131	do	July 27	The cholera. Action between the Bey’s troops and the Bedouins.	106
134	do	Aug. 28	Transmitting Mr. Cubisol’s statistical work on Tunis.	107
135	do	Sept. 3	Disappearance of the cholera	108

ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1866.
17	Mr. Asboth to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 15	The war in Paraguay. Complication of international affairs in South America.	110
16	Mr. Seward to Mr. Asboth.	Dec. 20	Tender of the good offices of the United States towards a pacification.	114
		1867.
2	Mr. Asboth to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 7	Passage of a new currency bill for Buenos Ayres.	115
4	do	Jan. 11	Tender of the good offices of the United States towards a pacification.	116
6	do	Jan. 22	The Paraguayan war. Naval engagement. Mediation of the United States.	117
7	do	Jan. 27	Delay of the Argentine government in replying to the proffered mediation of the United States.	121
10	do	Feb. 2	Consul Hollister’s refusal of protection papers to United States citizens.	125
11	do	Feb. 2	Mediation of the United States in the Paraguayan struggle. Delay in the response of the Argentine Republic. Military affairs.	129
12	do	Feb. 8	Mediation of the United States	131
14	do	Feb. 25	Same subject. Reply of the minister for foreign affairs.	135
15	do	Feb. 28	Return of President Mitre to Buenos Ayres	142
16	do	Mar. 12	Mediation of the United States. Military events.	143
18	do	Mar. 25	Mediation of the United States. Admiral Godon’s course.	150
27	Mr. Seward to Mr. Asboth.	Mar. 27	Issue of protection papers to Harry C. Albee and P. O. Gordon.	155
28	do	April 1	Meditation of the United States	156
29	do	April 1	Same Subject	157
20	Mr. Asboth to Mr. Seward.	April 10	Same Subject	157
21	do	April 12	Same Subject	165
22	do	April 23	Appearance of cholera. Military affairs	167
23	do	1 May 9	Transmitting daily memoranda of political events.	171
34	Mr. Seward to Mr. Asboth.	May 18	Mediation of the United States. Relations between diplomatic representatives and naval officers of the United States.	176
36	do	May 27	Mediation of the United States	178
		1867.
26	Mr. Asboth to Mr. Seward.	May 27	Expected inauguration of the sixth national congress. The cholera.	178
28	do	June 10	Opening of the national congress. Message of President Mitre. Detention of Mr. Washburn and the mediation question. Military affairs.	188
32	do	June 24	Resignation of Vice-President Paz. Military affairs. Feeling prevalent in Brazil.	199
38	Mr. Seward to Mr. Asboth.	July 1	Declination by the Oriental republic of United States mediation.	204
39	do	July 11	Transmitting Señor Mitre’s communication relative to the course pursued by Messrs. Asboth and Washburn in pressing the offers of the mediation of the United States.	204
34	Mr. Asboth to Mr. Seward.	July 11	The withdrawal of the resignation of Vice-President Paz. News from the seat of war.	205
40	Mr. Seward to Mr. Asboth.	July 22	No further special instructions upon the state of the controversy between the belligerents necessary.	210
36	Mr. Asboth to Mr. Seward.	July 26	Message of President Mitre. Military movements.	211
37	do	Aug. 9	Congratulations on the acquisition of Alaska.	215
38	do	Aug. 10	Progress of military operations	216
40	do	Aug. 26	Same subject. Revolution in Cordova	220
42	do	Sept. 10	Changes in the Argentine cabinet, and the causes thereof.	225
43	do	Sept. 12	Military and political affairs	226
45	do	Sept. 25	Probabilities of peace. Conditions of a treaty of peace. Military affairs.	234
46	Mr. Seward to Mr. Asboth.	Oct. 30	Acknowledging congratulations on the acquisition of Alaska.	240
47	do	Nov. 12	Political events. The exploration of the Sal-ado river.	240
48	do.	Nov. 25	Relative to the reply of Vice-President Paz to Mr. Asboth, and the notes of the latter upon the military situation on the La Plata.	241
	LEGATION OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.
		1866.
	Señor Sarmiento to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 17	Favorable termination of the correspondence between the Argentine Republic and Mr. Washburn.	241
	Mr. Seward to Señor Sarmiento.	Dec. 20	Same Subject	241
		1867.
	Señor Mitre to Mr. Seward.	July 9	Explanations of the conduct observed by the Argentine government in relation to the offer of mediation by the United States.	242
	Mr. Seward to Señor Mitre.	July 11	Same Subject	243
	Señor Mitre to Mr. Seward.	July 17	Same Subject	244

BRAZIL.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1867.
25	Mr. Webb to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 24	Mediation of the United States in the Paraguayan war.	245
28	do	Feb. 23	Transmitting despatch from the foreign office acknowledging the receipt of the offer of mediation.	247
34	do	May 3	The political state of the country. Slavery in 1 Brazil.	248
208	Mr. Seward to Mr. Webb.	June 17	Disapproval of controversy or criticism between representatives of the United States and foreign governments.	254
210	do	June 17	Declination by Brazil of the offer of mediation.	254
213	do	July 18	Transmitting the resolution of Congress in reply to one of the Brazilian chambers on the death of Abraham Lincoln.	255
220	do	Nov. 26	The affairs on the La Plata and probabilities of peace.	255
	BRAZILIAN LEGATION.
	Señor Azamruja to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 22	Opening of the Amazon, San Francisco, and other rivers to vessels of all nations.	256
	Mr. Seward to Señor Albuquerque.	Feb. 2	Same Subject	257

BOLIVIA.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1867.
62	Mr. Hall to Mr. Seward.	Feb. 6	Receipt of circular on the subject of mediation in the Spanish-American war.	258
48	Mr. Seward to Mr. Hall.	Feb. 19	Maritime prizes taken in the war between Spain and the South American republics to be adjudicated in the courts of the United States of Colombia. Protest of the United States government against the decree.	258
49	do	Mar. 8	Mediation of the United States in the Spanish-American war.	258
50	do	Mar. 9	Same subject	259
64	Mr. Hall to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 24	Same Subject	259
52	Mr. Seward to Mr. Hall.	May 8	Same Subject	259

CHILI

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1866.
22	Mr. Seward to Mr. Kilpatrick.	Oct. 2	Transmitting opinion of the Attorney General on the claim of Wheelwright & Company, and Lorring & Company for losses sustained in the bombardment of Valparaiso by Spain.	260
		1867.
38	Mr. Kilpatrick to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 2	Proposed mediation of England and France in the Spanish-American war not accepted. Probable success of a similar proposition from the United States.	261
38 bis	Mr. Kilpatrick to Mr. Seward.	Feb. 2	Presentation of the letter of congratulation from President Johnson to President Perez on the latter’s re-election.	262
39	do	Feb. 2	Mediation of the United States in the Spanish-American war.	264
32	Mr. Seward to Mr. Kilpatrick.	Feb. 2	Same Subject	265
36	do	Mar. 9	Same Subject	266
49	Mr. Kilpatrick to Mr, Seward.	May 1	Transmitting the reply of the Chilian government declining the proffered mediation of the United States.	266
40	Mr. Seward to Mr. Kilpatrick.	June 11	Same Subject	269
61	Mr. Kilpatrick to Mr. Seward.	July 8	Probable return of the Spanish fleet to the coast of Chili.	269
67	do	Aug. 1	The reply of Chili to the proposed mediation of the United States in the Spanish-Amer-can war.	271
68	do	Aug. 1	State of public feeling and affairs in Chili	271
45	Mr. Seward to Mr. Kilpatrick.	Sept. 19	Telegraphic communication between Peru, Chili, and the United States.	272
79	Mr. Kilpatrick to Mr. Seward.	Oct. 1	Change in the Chilian ministry and its probable effects.	273
82	do	Oct. 8	Same Subject	273
50	Mr. Seward to Mr. Kilpatrick.	Nov. 1	Same Subject	274
	CHILIAN LEGATION.
	Mr. Seward to Señor Gana.	Feb. 19	Maritime prizes taken in the Spanish-American war to be adjudicated in the courts of the United States of Colombia. Protest of the United States against the decree.	274
	Do	Mar. 11	The Spanish-American war; propositions for a peace conference.	274
	Señors Gana and Medina to Mr. Seward.	June 23	Their fears that the Dunderberg has not been sold to the French government, but to that of Spain, and requesting assurance to the contrary.	275
	Mr. F. W. Seward to Señors Gana and Medina.	June 24	Same subject; the desired assurance given	275
	Señors Gana and Medina to Mr. F. W. Seward.	June 25	Same Subject	276

COSTA RICA.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1867.
1	Mr. Lawrence to Mr. Seward.	Jan. —	Information relative to the Nicaragua Transit Company. Delivery of his letter of credence.	277
2	do	Feb. 10	Contract between John C. Frémont and the Costa Rican government.	279
7	do	April 11	Political status of the Costa Ricans	279
3	Mr. Morrell to Mr. Seward.	Oct. 10	Transmitting decree of the President relative to the Costa Rica railroad and the opening of the port of Limon. Financial prospects.	280

ECUADOR.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1867.
25	Mr. Coggeshall to Mr. Seward.	Feb. 2	Transmitting the answer of the government of Ecuador to the offer of mediation by the United States in the Spanish American war.	282
26	do	Feb. 2	Perfected arrangements for the payment of the second instalment of the debt due the United States.	282
27	do	Mar. 2	Same Subject	284
21	Mr. Seward to Mr. Coggeshall.	Mar. 9	Same Subject	285
36	Mr. Coggeshall to Mr. Seward.	May 18	Relative to the position occupied by native-born Ecuadorians who have became naturalized citizens of the United States, with regard to the non-payment of taxes by them to their adopted government.	286
39	do	June 18	Transmitting the rejection by the Ecuadorian government of the offered mediation of the United States in the Spanish-American war.	286

GUATEMALA.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1867.
11	Mr. Warrren to Mr. Seward.	Feb. 10	Revolt of General Cruz	288
12	do	Mar. 2	Same Subject	288
20	do	July 17	Same Subject	289
22	do	July 31	Effect of the death of the Archduke Maximilian	289
24	do	Aug. 16	Revolt headed by a brother of General Cruz. Apprehensions of difficulty with Mexico.	290
27	do	Sept. 16	Government grant for the construction of a railroad.	290
28	do	Sept. 30	Same Subject	291

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1866.
16	Mr. Rouse to Mr.	Dec. 14	Discriminating duties levied by the United	292
		1867.
18.	Mr. Seward to Mr. McCook.	Jan. 5	Appreciation by the Hawaiian government of the courtesies extended to her Majesty Queen Emma in the United States.	294
20	do	Feb. 5	Transmitting the President’s proclamation suspending the discriminating duties levied by the United States upon Hawaiian vessels.	294
22	Mr. Rouse to Mr. Seward.	Feb. 7	Case of the Blue Jacket	295
24	do	April 26	Acknowledging receipt of the President’s proclamation suspending the levy of discriminating duties on Hawaiian vessels.	300
26	Mr. F.W.Seward to Mr. McCook.	April 27	Case of the Blue Jacket	300
34	Mr. McCook toMr. Seward.	Aug. 22	Transmitting information relative to Alaska.	301

HAYTI.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1866.
10	Mr. Peck to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 28	Destruction of his residence and of the legation records by fire.	303
12	do	Dec. 28	Same subject. Kind hospitalities extended him by the diplomatic corps on the occasion.	303
		1867
19	do	Feb. 23	Revolt of the President’s household troops in favor of Salnave.	304
21	do	Mar. 11	Changes in the cabinet and in the public policy. Rumored resignation of President Geffrard. Insurrection in the northern districts.	305
22	do	Mar. 13	Departure of President Geffrard in disguise. Temporary restoration of good order.	306
23	do	Mar. 27	General confusion in the cabinet and among the people. Revolution in the north. General Nisage elected provisional President. Organization of the provisional government.	306
24	do	Mar. 27	General outline of public events since the abdication of President Geffrard.	310
25	do	April 6	Course pursued by the provisional government in the reconstruction of its principles and policy. Movements and policy of General Salnave.	310
28	do	April 8	Policy of General Salnave and his probable establishment of a new government.	313
30	do	May 6	Reception of General Salnave by Generals Nisage, Chevalier, and the people. Dissolution of the provisional government. General Salnave made “protector of the republic.”	313
34	do	May 11	Tribute to the memory of Captain Walker for his services in conveying General Salnave from Cape Haytien, at the bombardment by the British in 1865. Strong feeling against the British representative who ordered the attack.	314
35	do	May 14	Decree of the constituent assembly confirming General Salnave in the presidency. Appointment of his cabinet.	315

LIBERIA.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1867.
2	Mr. Seys to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 3	His arrival and presentation to President Warner.	317
3	do	Jan. 5	His reception by the senate and house of representatives of Liberia.	319
5	do	Jan. 8	Transmitting copy of the message of President Warner. Violation of the revenue laws of Liberia.	320
8	do	Jan. 24	Relative to the transfer of a gunboat from the United States to the republic of Liberia.	325
9	do	Jan. 24	Necessity of a postal convention between the United States and the republic of Liberia.	326
10	do	Jan. 26	Emigration of freedmen from the United States to Liberia.	327
7	Mr. Seward to Mr. Seys.	April 4	Same Subject	328
8	do	April 6	The transfer of a gunboat to Liberia	328
9	Mr. Seward to Mr. Seys.	April 16	Transmitting letter from the Postmaster General relative to the proposed postal convention between the United States and Liberia.	329
16	Mr. Seys to Mr. Seward.	May 11	Presidential election in Liberia	330
	LIBERIAN LEGATION.
		1866.
	Mr. Schieffelin to to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 22 1867.	Proposed discontinuance of the naval force on the coast of Africa. Necessity of a gunboat for the coast of Liberia.	330
	Do	Jan. 11	Same Subject	331
	Do	Jan. 25	Same Subject	332
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Schieffelin.	Feb. 5	Transmitting copy of a letter from the Secretary of the navy relative to the sending of a cruiser to the Liberian coast.	332

MEXICO.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1866.
6	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 13	Arrival of General Sherman and himself at Brazos. Interview with General Escobedo.	334
Tel.	do	Dec. 24	The movements of Mexican generals. Requesting leave of absence.	337
7	do	Dec. 24	Movements of Mexican generals. Correspondence with Generals Escobedo, Berriozabal, and Consul Lane.	337
Tel	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	Dec. 25	Desiring him to remain in Mexico for further instructions.	339
11	do	Dec. 27	Approving his proceedings in Mexico.	339
12	do	Dec. 29	Adhering to directions in telegram of the 25th instant.	340
8	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 31	Seizure of property of the owner of the American schooner Mary Bertrand.	340
		1867.
Tel.	do	Jan. 2	Desiring permission to visit his family	343
9	do	Jan. 2	Same subject	343
Tel.	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	Jan. 2	Desiring him to await further instructions at New Orleans.	344
Tel.	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 7	Same Subject	344
Tel.	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	Jan. 8	Same Subject	344
	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 11	Transmitting information as to the movements of Mexican generals.	344
11	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 12	Case of the Mary Bertrand	345
14	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	Jan. 14	Same Subject	345
6	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 17	Council convoked at Mexico by Maximilian. Uncertainty relative to the abdication of the Emperor Movements of the French.	345
	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Mr. Seward.	Jan. 19	Probable occupation of the city of Mexico by the liberals upon the evacuation of it by the French.	348
14	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 21	Case of the Mary Bertrand	348
15	do	Jan. 25	Movements of President Juarez	349
		1867.
15	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	Jan. 26	Transmitting memorandum of a conversation with M. Berthemy relative to the termination of the Mexican question.	350
16	do	Jan. 28	Transmitting copy of a despatch from Consul Saulnier relative to the evacuation.	350
8	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 29	Arrangements for the occupation of Puebla and Mexico by the liberal forces.	351
17	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	Jan. 30	Case of the Mary Bertrand	354
18	do	Jan. 30	Permission granted to visit New Orleans	355
17	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	Feb. 4	The evacuation of Mexico by the French. Probable resistance to the entrance of the liberal army.	355
18	do	Feb. 9	His contemplated departure for his home	355
9	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. Seward.	Feb. 10	The city of Mexico evacuated by the French troops. Movements of the Mexican generals.	356
10	do	Feb. 16	Departure of Prince Maximilian for Queretaro. Movements of the liberals.	361
20	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	Mar. 2	Transmitting copy of a decree of President Juarez, published in the New York Herald, and of a letter from Mr. Dwyer relative to exemption of American merchants in Mexico from forced loans.	363
	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 7	Movements of Prince Maximilian and of the liberal forces.	365
	Do	Mar. 8	Relative to a decree of President Juarez and forced loans in Mexico.	368
13	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. F.W. Seward.	Mar. 9	Forced loans in Mexico	369
14	do	Mar. 9	Execution of French soldiers by the liberals. Movements of the Mexican generals. Case of Zerman.	371
	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Jacobson.	Mar. 11	Maximilian with the imperial army. Reorganization of the army. Movements of Mexican generals.	373
19	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 12	Arrival at New Orleans and receipt of despatches. Awaiting instructions.	374
	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 13	Transmitting proclamation of Maximilian at Queretaro. Denunciation of certain of his officers by foreign representatives.	375
15	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. F. W.Seward.	Mar. 15	Siege of Puebla by General Diaz. Reported victory gained by the imperial army near Queretaro.	377
	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 18	Transmitting copy of that part of the correspondence between France and Mexico in 1838–’39, relating to forced loans.	378
21	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	Mar. 18	Forced loans in mexico	382
20	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 18	Transmitting petitions from Generals Gomez, Cuesta, and Cortinas for assistance of money and arms from the United States for the cause of President Juarez.	383
21	do	Mar. 20	Same Subject	385
22	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	Mar. 23	Claims of United States citizens against Mexico	386
23	do	Mar. 27	The petition of Generals Gomez, Cuesta, and Cortinas for assistance for the cause of President Juarez.	386
	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 29	The Military situation in Mexico	387
		1867.
25	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	April 2	Negotiations for a treaty with Mexico exempting United States citizens in that country from forced loans or military exactions.	388
Tel.	do	April 6	Probable capture of Maximilian at Queretaro. Instructions to communicate with Juarez relative to the treatment of the Prince.	388
Tel.	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	April 6	Same Subject	388
25	do	April 6	Same Subject	389
21	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. Seward.	April 7	Levy of a forced loan. Fall of Puebla. Naturalization.	391
Tel.	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	April 8	Departure of messenger to President Juarez in compliance with instructions in telegram of the 6th instant.	394
24	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. F W. Seward.	April 11	The defeat of General Marquez by General Diaz. Excitement in the capital.	394
25	do	April 17	Measures adopted for the exaction of the forced loan and defence of the city.	395
27	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	April 24	Progress of the special messenger to President Juarez.	397
29	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. F.W.Seward.	April 30	Progress of the siege of Mexico by General Diaz. Forced loans. Arrest of two American citizens.	398
31	do	May 5	Reported victory of Prince Maximilian at Queretaro.	403
Tel.	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	May 15	Arrival of the messenger sent to Juarez with the intimation of the probable execution of Maximilian if captured.	403
28	do	May 15	Same Subject	404
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Otterbourg.	May 15	Appeal for protection by foreigners in Mexico.	405
29	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	May 16	Affairs at Tampico. The port closed to foreign trade by decree of President Juarez.	406
27	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	May 17	Proceedings relative to the sending of the messenger to President Juarez approved.	406
28	do	May 20	Same Subject	407
30	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	May 21	Situation of the contending armies. Suggestion relative to a compromise.	407
32	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. F.W.Seward.	May 25	Fall of Queretaro and the surrender of Prince Maximilian and his generals. Appeals of foreigners for protection.	408
	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	May 27	Same subject	410
31	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	May 28	Same subject	410
Tel.	do	May 29	Report that Maximilian is to be executed	410
Tel.	do	May 31	Reported execution of Prince Maximilian and his generals.	411
33	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	June 1	Instructions to proceed to President Juarez and urge clemency for Prince Maximilian.	411
Tel.	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	June 3	Same subject	411
34	Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	June 5	Same subject	411
Tel.	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	June 6	Same subject	412
	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	June 7	Smuggling on the Rio Grande frontier	412
	Do	June 7	Deliberation respecting the disposition of the prisoners taken at Queretaro.	415
35	Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Campbell	June 8	Instructions relative to the route he should pursue to the city of Mexico.	417
		1867.
Tel.	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	June 10	Relative to his route to Mexico	417
36	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	June 11	Instruction to proceed to Mexico without delay.	417
	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	June 12	Trial of Maximilian, Miramon, and Mejia by court-martial..	417
Tel.	Mr. Seward to Mr. Campbell.	June 15	Accepting his resignation	418
Tel.	Mr. Campbell to Mr. Seward.	June 15	Same subject	419
Tel.	do	June 15	Same subject	419
33	do	June 16	Same subject	419
	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	June 19	President Juarez inclined to clemency. The army demand the execution of Maximilian, Miramon, and Mejia.	420
33	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. F.W.Seward.	June 21	Surrender of Mexico. Departure of foreign representatives. Steps taken for the pro* tection of American citizens. Demand for passports. Forced loans.	420
35	do	June 27	Preservation of order upon the entry of the Liberal army. Voluntary loan.	431
	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	July 2	Execution of Prince Maximilian	434
	Do	July 3	Same subject	434
36	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. F.W.Seward.	July 8	Acts of General Diaz. Voluntary loan. Departure of the Austrians. Preparations for the departure of French subjects. Execution of General Vidaurri.	434
4	Mr. Seward to Mr. Otterbourg.	July 12	Instruction to present his credentials to the President.	438
42	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. F.W.Seward.	July 20	Public entrance of President Juarez into the capital.	438
2	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. Seward.	July 29	Receipt of his appointment as minister. President Juarez’s proclamation. Action of the foreign representatives.	439
8	Mr. Hunter to Mr. Otterbourg.	July 30	Urging clemency in the case of Ignacio Sepulveda.	444
10	Mr. Seward to Mr. Otterbourg.	Aug. 8	Claims of United States citizens against Mexico.	445
5	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. F.W.Seward.	Aug. 9	Departure of the French and Italian minis-ters. Financial condition of the country.	445
11	Mr. Seward to Mr. Otterbourg.	Aug. 10	Instructions to act in behalf of subjects of foreign powers not represented in Mexico with the consent of that government.	447
16	do	Aug. 15	Conduct of our relations with Mexico	447
17	do	Aug. 15	Approving his reply to the request of the for-eign representatives for his good offices upon their withdrawal from Mexico.	447
18	do	Aug. 15	Same subject	448
6	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. Seward.	Aug. 20	Presentation of his credentials	448
7	do	Aug, 21	His representation in behalf of General O’Horan.	450
8	do	Aug. 21	Disbanding of the army. Law regulating elections.	451
4	Mr. Seward to Mr. Plumb.	Aug. 26	Request for the delivery of the remains of 1 Prince Maximilian to the Austrian authorities.	452
5	do	Aug. 29	Approving Mr. Otterbourg’s promise to protect Italian residents in Mexico.	453
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Otterbourg.	Aug. 29		453
		1867.
6	Mr. Seward to Mr. Plumb.	Sept. 4	Directions to make application to the Mexican government for the privilege of transporting United States army supplies across Mexican territory.	453
13	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. Hunter.	Sept. 8	Case of Don Ignacio Sepulveda	454
14	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. Seward.	Sept. 8	Reclamations against the Mexican government.	454
15	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. F. W. Seward.	Sept. 9	His good offices in behalf of M. Severo Castillo.	454
7	Mr. Seward to Mr. Plumb.	Sept. 19	Instructions to extend his good offices to Belgians in Mexico.	456
16	Mr. Otterbourg to Mr. F.W. Seward.	Sept. 20	Correspondence with the Prussian minister previous to his departure relative to subjects of his nation in Mexico.	457
17	do	Sept. 20	Same subject	457
18	do	Sept. 20	Transmitting copy of correspondence with the minister of foreign affairs previous to his departure from Mexico relative to protection to foreigners; and his departure.	458
10	Mr. Seward to Mr. Plumb.	Sept. 25	Approval of the action of Mr. Otterbourg in certain cases.	460
11	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	Oct. 9	Presentation of his letter of credence. General situation of affairs in Mexico.	460
18	do	Oct. 18	Transmitting copy of a document signed by Mr. Otterbourg relative to the protection of French interests in Mexico.	462
19	do	Oct. 18	Relative to the presentation of the letter of credence of Mr. Otterbourg.	462
20	do.	Oct. 19	Transmitting communication from the Mexican government to Mr. Otterbourg relative to the protection of foreigners in Mexico by the United States government.	463
21	.do	Oct. 22	Relative to the proposed charge of French interests in Mexico by the United States representative.	464
22	do	Oct. 23	Arrival from Bolivia of a special mission of congratulation to President Juarez upon the success of his cause.	464
12	Mr. Seward to Mr. Plumb.	Oct. 25	Proceedings of Admiral Tegetthoff in applying for the remains of Prince Maximilian. Clemency in the case of General Santa Anna.	465
13	do	Oct. 25	Desire of the Mexican government relative to United States protection of foreigners in Mexico.	465
25	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	Oct. 28	Sentence of Ignacio Sepulveda commuted to banishment.	466
26	do	Oct. 28	Relative to United States protection of nonrepresented foreigners in Mexico.	466
27	do	Oct. 31	Same subject. French interests in Mexico	468
16	Mr. Seward to Mr. Plumb.	Oct. 31	Gratification at the manner of his reception by the Mexican government.	469
28	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	Nov. 4	Commutation of sentences against those implicated in the late struggle.	469
29	do	Nov. 7	Liberty to leave the country afforded to Prince Salm-Salm.	471
30	do	Nov. 7	Case of Mr. Eloin, private secretary of Prince Maximilian.	474
32	do	Nov. 9		475
33	do	Nov. 9	Proposed delivery of the remains of Prince Maximilian to Vice-Admiral Tegetthoff.	477
		1867.
34	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	Nov. 9	Proposed delivery of the remains of Prince Maximilian to Vice-Admiral Tegetthoff.	478
20	Mr. Seward to Mr. Plumb.	Nov. 19	United States protection to non-represented \| foreigners in Mexico.	479
23	do	Nov. 20	Same subject. French interests	480
35	Mr. Plumb to Mr. Seward.	Nov. 20	Conveyance of United States army supplies through Mexican territory.	480
24	Mr. Seward to Mr. Plumb.	Nov. 23	Protection of French interests in Mexico.	481
25	do	Nov. 26	Instruction to use his good offices in behalf of Captain Krauseneck.	482
26	do	Nov. 27	Approving his proceedings in the case of Prince Salm-Salm and other political prisoners in Mexico.	482
27	do	Dec. 2	Cases of Prince Salm-Salm and other political prisoners in Mexico.	483
29	do	Dec. 2	Delivery of the remains of Prince Maximilian.	483
	MEXICAN LEGATION.
		1866.
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 8	Transmitting published documents relative to General Ortega.	483
	Do	Dec. 12	Transmitting documents relative to the colonization of United States citizens in Mexico.	488
	Do	Dec. 13	Relative to the rumored presence of United States troops from Brownsville at Matamoros at the time of the attack on that city by General Escobedo.	494
!	Do	Dec. 14	Relative to the arrival of the “Susquehanna” at Vera Cruz, and to the determination of Prince Maximilian not to leave Mexico.	499
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero.	Dec. 17	Relative to General Sedgwick’s act in taking possession of Matamoros.	500
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 21	Transmitting articles from Parisian papers discussing the question of responsibility for the results in Mexico.	500
	Do	Dec. 22	Transmitting documents relative to the determination of Prince Maximilian to remain in Mexico.	509
	Do	Dec. 27	Relative to a continuation of hostilities against thethe forces invading Mexico.	513
		1867.
	Do	Jan. 9	Relative to the channel of the Rio Grande on the boundary between the United States and Mexico.	513
	Do	Jan. 26	Transmitting documents showing the latest aspeet of affairs in Mexico.	515
	Do	Jan. 29	Transfer of the constitutional government of Mexico from Chihuahua to Durango.	520
	Do	Jan. 30	Case of the “Mary Bertrand.”	521
	Do	Jan. 31	Rumored execution of Consul Carman at Mazatlan and subsequent bombardment of that city by a United States gunboat.	523
	Do	Feb. 1	Same subject	523
	Do	Feb. 5	Transmitting an account of the proceedings of the council called by Maximilian.	524
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero.	Feb. 5	Change of the channel of the Rio Grande on the boundary between the United States and Mexico.	526
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	Feb. 6	Same subject	529
		1867.
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	Feb. 10	Proposal of the Mexican government in 1864 to close the port of Matamoros to foreign commerce.	530
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero.	Mar. 1	Same subject	531
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 16	Transmitting a collection of documents upon the affairs of Mexico.	531
	Do	Mar. 23	Transmitting copy of the official report of General Escobedo of his victory at San Jacinto.	537
	Do	Mar. 27	Enlistment of men in Cuba for the army of Prince Maximilian.	540
	Do	Mar. 28	Transmitting General Corona’s official report of the capture of Colima.	540
	Memorandum	Mar. 28	Forced loans in Mexico	544
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero.	April 4	Transmitting copy of a letter from General Cuesta, asking assistance from General Sherman for the defence of Tampico.	545
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	April 4	Same subject	546
	Do	April 13	Enlistments in Cuba for the army of Maximilian.	546
	Mr. Diaz to Mr. Romero.	April 30	Capture of Queretaro. Death of Miramon. Defeat of Marquez. Flight of Maximilian.	550
	Memorandum	May 20	Relative to the execution of imperial prisoners in Mexico.	550
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero.	May 27	Transmitting telegram from Mr. Plumb announcing the fall of Queretaro and capture of Maximilian and his generals.	552
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	May 28	Recent events in Mexico. Treatment of prisoners.	552
	Do	May 29	Conversation relative to solicitation in favor of Prince Maximilian.	554
	Do	May 30	Transmitting telegram from General Escobedo confirming the capture of Queretaro.	554
	Do	June 4	Transmitting copy of a letter to Mr. Hiram Barney.	555
	Do	June 4	Transmitting copy of a circular addressed by him to the governors of the Mexican States.	556
	Memorandum	June 8	Consultation as to the best route for Mr. Campbell to pursue to reach his post.	557
	Memorandum	June 10	Conversation as to the time of departure of Mrs. Juarez and Mr. Romero for Mexico.	558
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero.	June 11	Circular to governors of Mexican States, accompanying collection of documents on Mexican affairs.	558
	Do	June 14	Transmitting copy of telegram from United States sonsul at Vera Cruz announcing the arrival of General Santa Anna.	558
	Mr. RomerotoMr. Seward.	June 14	Transmitting copy of a letter from General Diaz relative to military operations in the city of Mexico.	559
	Do	June 15	Transmitting copy of a letter from Paris relative to United States intervention in Mexico.	559
	Memorandum	June 15	Same subject	560
	Mrs. Juarez to Mr. Seward.	June 17	Conveying her thanks for Mr. Seward’s offer of a steamer to convey her to Mexico.	560
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward..	June 19	Transmitting copy of a letter giving information relative to the trial of Prince Maximilian.	561
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero.	June 21	Proposal of the Emperor of Austria to re-establish Prince Maximilian in his rights of succession upon his release by the Mexican authorities.	561
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	June 21	Same subject	561
	Mr. P. W.Seward to Mr. Romero.	June 22	Same subject	562
	Mr. Romero to Mr. F. W. Seward.	June 22	Same subject	562
	Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Romero.	June 24	Transmitting copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, relative to the passage of Mrs. Juarez to Mexico on the revenue cutter Wilderness.	563
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	June 24	Action of the council held at Vera Cruz on the arrival of General Santa Anna.	563
	Mr. Romero to Mr. F.W.Seward.	June 25	Relative to Mrs. Juarez’s passage to Mexico	566
	Do	June 26	Same subject	566
	Do	June 27	Same subject	567
	Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Romero.	June 27	Same subject	567
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	July 3	Transmitting documents relative to persons captured at Queretaio.	568
	Do	July 4	Transmitting documents relative to the capture of General Santa Anna.	577
	Do	July 7	Transmitting documents respecting the persons captured at Queretaro.	584
	Memorandum	July 8	Relative to General Santa Anna	592
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	July 12	Trial of Prince Maximilian and his generals -	593
	Do	July 12	Discussions in the French legislative assembly relative to French intervention in Mexico.	598
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero.	July 13	Relative to General Santa Anna	613
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward	July 13	Same subject	620
	Memorandum	July 15	Relative to the intentions of the Mexican government with regard to Mr. Dano.	621
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	July 15	Filibuster movements against mexico	621
	Do	July 24	Same subject	622
	Mr. Hunter to Mr. Romero.	July 27	Relative to constituting Libertad, in the State of Sonora, a port of entry.	623
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Hunter.	July 27	Same subject	624
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	July 27	Transmitting published copies of speeches upon Mexican affairs in the Parisian Corps Legislatif.	624
	Do	Aug. 26	Relative to the letter, attributed to General Escobedo, against foreigners in Mexico.	655
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero	Aug. 29	Intercession in favor of Prince Salm-Salm	667
	Do	Aug. 29	Relative to the case of Mr. Eloin, secretary of Prince Maximilian.	667
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward	Aug. 30	Transmitting copy of a letter from Mexico relative to recent events there.	668
	Do	Aug. 31	Relative to Mr. Eloin	672
	Do	Sept. 8	Relative to General Santa Anna	673
		1867.
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	Sept. 9	Commutation of the sentence of Prince Salm-Salm.	677
	Do	Sept. 14	Transmitting copy of the speech of General Bazaine.	677
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero.	Sept. 14	Case of Prince Salm-Salm	678
	Do	Sept. 20	Relative to the conveyance of the remains of Prince Maximilian to Europe.	679
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	Oct. 1	Same subject	679
	Do	Oct. 4	Announcing his departure for Mexico	683
	Mr Seward to Mr. Romero.	Oct. 5	Same subject. Recognizing Mr. Ignacio Mariscal as chargé d’affaires ad interim.	683
	Do	Oct. 7	Intimating that the revenue cutter Wilderness will be at his disposal to convey him to Mexico.	684
	Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward.	Oct. 7	Same Subject	684

NICARAGUA.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1866.
123	Mr. Dickinson to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 20	Filibustering expeditions organized in the United States against Nicaragua.	686
		1867.
124	do	Jan. 8	Unsuccessful attempt at revolution	686
128bis	do	Mar. 6	False rumor of disturbances on the transit route.	687
130	do	Mar. 20	Coolie trade. Inauguration of Señor Guzman as President.	688
132	do	May 8	Cholera. Political affairs	690
135	do	June 24	Difficulty with English residents on the Mosquito coast.	690
93	Mr. Seward to Mr. Dickinson.	Aug. 13	Same subject	694
142	Mr. Dickinson to Mr. Seward.	Oct. 22	The Mosquito question	695
98	Mr. Seward to Mr. Dickinson.	Nov. 23	Same subject	704

PARAGUAY.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1866.
59	Mr. Seward to Mr. Washburn.	Dec. 15	Instructions as to non-interference	705
76	Mr. Washburn to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 25	Illness of President Lopez. The Paraguayan war. Military situation.	705
77	do	Dec. 30	Transmitting copy of a correspondence with the minister of foreign affairs on his return from Asuncion.	707
		1867.
79	do	Jan. 5	Asking instructions relative to American seamen captured on war vessels of the Argentine republic.	710
81	do	Mar. 11	Mediation of the United States. Apprehensions of personal restraint.	711
82	Mr. Washburn to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 12	Interview with the Marquis de Caxias. Action of Admiral Godon.	714
83	do	Mar. 24	Particulars of his detention at Corrientes	715
84	do	Mar. 25	Mediation of the United States in the Paraguayan war.	716
85	do	Mar. 26	Proposed departure of Señor Bareiro as Paraguayan representative to the United States. Transmitting copy of a letter from the foreign minister relative to the initiation of the Paraguayan war.	721
65	Mr. Seward to Mr. Washburn.	May 20	American citizens prisoners in Paraguay....	726
66	do	May 20	Mediation. Complaints against Admiral Godon. His proposed resignation.	726
68	do	May 27	Relative to the proceedings of Admiral Godon.	727
69	do	May 27	Mediation in the Paraguayan war	727
87	Mr. Washburn to Mr. Seward.	July 6	Military situation	728
90	do	Aug. 31	Moyements of the allies	729
91	do	Sept. 27	Mediation in the Paraguayan war attempted by Great Britain.	730
73	Mr. Seward to Mr. Washburn.	Nov. 24	The situation and prospects of peace	733

PERU.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1866.
36	Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey.	Dec. 20	Offer of mediation by the United States in the Spanish-American war.	734
		1867.
50	Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 14	Same subject	735
53	do	Jan. 28	Conference of the foreign representatives on the subject of diplomatic asylum.	736
56	do	Feb. 14	Same subject	739
57	do	Feb. 22	Transmitting copy of the message of the provisional president to congress.	745
58	do	Feb. 22	Transmitting copy of the report of the secretary of foreign relations of Peru.	746
42	Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey.	Feb. 25		763
43	do	Feb. 28	Transmitting copy of circular relative to the coolie trade.	764
44	do	Mar. 8	Transmitting copy of a despatch to the United States minister at Madrid relative to mediation in the Spanish-American war.	764
45	do	Mar. 9	The question of diplomatic asylum.	766
65	Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward.	April 28	Outline of recent events in Peru. Resignation of the cabinet.	765
66	do	May 14	Mediation	766
67	do	May 21	Information of revolutionary movements in the south.	767
68	do	May 28	Actions of the congress relative to continuing the war, and refusal to entertain proposals of mediation.	767
71	do	June 14	Death of Castilla. Suppression of the rebellion.	768
74	do	June 22	Transmitting copy of a law relative to the question of peace with Spain.	769
77	do	June 28	Transmitting copy of a law of Congress relative to the late Marshal Castilla.	771
		1867.
78	Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward.	July 14	Transmitting copy of a law continuing the the war with Spain.	771
80	do	July 14	Question of diplomatic asylum	773
82	do	July 16	Relative to diplomatic uniform and titles	773
59	Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey.	Aug. 14	Same subject	774
83	Mr. Hovey to Mr Seward.	Aug. 21	Relative to the current of public feeling at Santiago on his recent visit there.	775
86	do	Sept. 14	Transmitting a copy of the new constitution of Peru.	776
89	do	Sept. 22	Reception of the diplomatic body by the president of Peru.	776
90	do	Sept. 22	Outbreak at Arequipa on the occasion of the reading of the new constitution.	777
91	do	Sept. 28	Renewal of the outbreak at Arequipa	777
93	do	Oct. 14	Same subject	778
96	do	Oct. 22	Revolt of the military at Trujillo	778
98	do	Oct. 28	Same subject	778
68	Mr. Seward to Mr. Hovey.	Nov. 8	The recent outbreaks. Relations between Peru and Chili.	779
100	Mr. Hovey to Mr. Seward.	Nov. 14	Additional outbreaks. Probable action near Arequipa.	779
	PERUVIAN LEGATION.
		1866.
	Mr. Barreda to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 13	Foreign mediation in the Spanish-American struggle.	779
		1867.
	Señor Garcia to Mr. Seward.	Nov. 26	Relative to the Spanish-American war	785
	Mr. Seward to Mr. Garcia.	Dec. 4		786

SALVADOR.

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No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1867.
5	Mr. Williams to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 22	His official reception by the President	787
6	do	Jan. 26	Transmitting extracts from the President’s message. Internal resources.	788
7	do	Feb. 2	The President’s message	790
9	do	Feb. 20	Political affaris	790
10	do	Mar. 7	Dissolution of the legislative chambers	791
29	do	Sept. 22	Celebration of the national holiday. Resources	791
34	do	Nov. 6	Information relative to the exports and imports at San Salvador.	793
VENEZUELA
No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1867.
28	Mr. Wilson to Mr. Seward.	Jan. 31	Political and financial condition of the country.	795
33	do	Mar. 4	Case of Captain Hammer and two other United States citizens killed at Apurito, in Venezuela.	797
36	do	Mar. 20	Arrival of President Falcon and organization of his cabinet.	807
37	Mr. Wilson to Mr. Seward.	Mar. 21	Organization of the Venezuelan congress. Reception of the message of the executive.	808
16	Mr. Seward to Mr. Wilson.	April 6	Claims on account of American citizens killed on board of the steamer Asuncion in 1865.	812
46	Mr. Wilson to Mr. Seward.	June 1	Same subject	813
49	do	June 7	Closing of the Venezuelan congress. New tariff. New civil code. Mining operations.	813
51	do	June 20	Celebration of the national holiday. Reception of the diplomatic body.	814

UNITED STATES OF COLOMBIA.

No.	From whom and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1866.
288	Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 9	Resignation of President Mosquera not accepted.	816
	LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF COLOMBIA.
	General Salgar to Mr. Seward.	Dec. 22	Case of the killing of George Holmes by a seaman of the James Adger.	818
	Mr. Seward to General Salgar.	Dec. 29		819
		1867.
	Do	Feb. 13	Adjudication of maritime prizes.in the ports of Colombia.	820
	General Salgar to Mr. Seward.	Feb. 22	Same subject	821
	Do	April 17	Transmitting published accounts of the state of affairs at Bogota.	821
	Do	April 27	Exploration of the isthmus of Darien. Opening of the interoceanic canal.	823
	Mr. Seward to General Salgar.	May 10	Proceedings of the executive and legislative branches of the Colombian government.	828
	Señor Martin to Mr. Seward.	May 23	Transmitting letter from the President of the United States of Colombia to President Johnson, announcing his occupation of the presidential chair.	828

Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Fortieth Congress

Papers relating to foreign affairs.