Papers relating to foreign affairs.
FRANCE.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1863. | ||||
| 378 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 19 | Equipment of belligerent vessels in neutral ports. Opening of the Corps Législatif. | 1 |
| 379 | do | Nov. 27 | The Florida at Brest. The iron-clad vessels at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 1 |
| 380 | do | Nov. 27 | Affairs in Mexico. The proposed European congress. | 3 |
| 382 | do | Dec. 4 | Case of the Rappahannock | 3 |
| 383 | do | Dec. 4 | Question of recognizing title to ships captured by insurgents. | 5 |
| 384 | do | Dec. 11 | Cases of the Rappahannock, Florida, and Georgia. | 5 |
| 445 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Dec. 15 | The equipment of hostile vessels in French ports. | 6 |
| 446 | do | Dec. 17 | Same subject | 7 |
| 447 | do | Dec. 20 | Same subject | 7 |
| 448 | do | Dec. 21 | Alleged condemnation and sale of vessels captured by the insurgents. Report of Mr. Fould on finance. | 9 |
| 387 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 21 | Case of the Rappahannock | 9 |
| 389 | do | Dec. 25 | Contradiction of alleged negotiations with the insurgents. | 10 |
| 390 | do | Dec. 25 | Case of the French tobacco at Richmond | 11 |
| 393 | do | Dec. 25 | Case of the Rappahannock | 11 |
| 394 | do | Dec. 31 | Case of the vessels being built in French ports alleged to be for the insurgents. | 12 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 395 | .do | Jan. 1 | Reception of the diplomatic corps by the Emperor. | 12 |
| 396 | do | Jan. 2 | Correspondence between the Pope and Mr. Davis. | 13 |
| 451 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Jan. 3 | The iron-clad rams at Birkenhead | 15 |
| 452 | do | Jan. 4 | Cases of the Rappahannock, Florida, and Georgia. Return of Mr. Mercier to France. The French tobacco at Richmond. | 15 |
| 454 | do | Jan. 4 | Case of the Rappahannock | 16 |
| 397 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 8 | The use of French ports to fit out vessels for the insurgent service. | 16 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 455 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Jan. 12 | Case of the Rappahannock. Complaints of French subjects against the United States. | 17 |
| 457 | do | Jan. 13 | French tobacco at Richmond | 18 |
| 459 | do | Jan. 14 | The contradiction of alleged negotiations with the insurgents. | 18 |
| 400 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 15 | Case of the Rappahannock | 18 |
| 461 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Jan. 16 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 20 |
| 401 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 21 | The iron-clad rams at Birkenhead. Connexion of Bravay & Co. with the insurgents. | 21 |
| 402 | do | Jan. 21 | Case of the Rappahannock | 21 |
| 403 | do | Jan. 21 | The blockade of Ocklocknee river | 22 |
| 404 | do | Jan. 22 | Rebel privateers in French ports preparing to capture the Kearsarge. | 22 |
| 465 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Jan. 26 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 24 |
| 466 | do | Jan. 26 | Case of José Wallace Smith imprisoned at Minatitlan. | 24 |
| 468 | do | Feb. 1 | Case of the Rappahannock. Project for obtaining Mexican letters of marque to harass French commerce. | 28 |
| 408 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 3 | Case of the Rappahannock | 29 |
| 411 | do | Feb. 5 | Use of French ports by vessels of the insurgents. | 29 |
| 412 | do | Feb. 5 | Allged report of Mr. Mallory | 31 |
| 413 | do | Feb. 5 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 31 |
| 414 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 5 | The subscription to the new French loan | 32 |
| 416 | do | Feb. 5 | Proposed convention for the settlement of claims of French citizens. | 33 |
| 469 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Feb. 5 | The use of French ports to fit out vessels for the insurgent service. | 33 |
| 418 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 6 | Alleged contract between the United States and the authorities of Tamaulipas with arms. | 33 |
| 472 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Feb. 8 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 34 |
| 473 | do | Feb. 8 | Cases of the Florida, Georgia, and Rappahannock. | 34 |
| 476 | do | Feb. 8 | Same subject | 35 |
| 478 | do | Feb. 10 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 35 |
| 420 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 11 | Case of the Rappahannock | 35 |
| 479 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Feb. 12 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 37 |
| 481 | do | Feb. 13 | Popular feeling in regard to relation between the United States and France. Decay of the system of African slavery. | 38 |
| 421 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 14 | The iron-clad vessels being built in French ports alleged to be for the insurgents. | 39 |
| 422 | do | Feb. 15 | Cases of the Florida, Georgia, and Rappahannock. | 39 |
| 423 | do | Feb. 19 | Cases of José Wallace Smith and of the consul at Tabasco. | 40 |
| 424 | do | Feb. 19 | The use of French ports by vessels of the insurgents. | 41 |
| 485 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Feb. 24 | National cruisers in pursuit of piratical vessels of the insurgents. | 42 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 486 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Feb. 25 | The use of the ports of neutral powers by vessels of the insurgents. | 43 |
| 487 | do | Feb. 25 | Alleged report of S. R. Mallory | 43 |
| 488 | do | Feb. 25 | Case of the Rappahannock | 44 |
| 489 | do | Feb. 25 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 44 |
| 425 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 26 | Adoption of the “English Rules” for the ports of Calais and Brest. Case of the Rappahannock. | 44 |
| 490 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Feb. 27 | Visit of the Archduke Maximilian to Paris | 45 |
| 491 | do.. | Feb. 27 | The French national loan | 45 |
| 493 | do | Feb. 27 | Proposed convention for the settlement of claims. | 46 |
| 496 | do | Mar. 2 | Alleged contract between the authorities of the United States and Tamaulipas. | 46 |
| 498 | do | Mar. 3 | Case of the Rappahannock | 47 |
| 427 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 3 | Rules in regard to belligerent vessels in French ports. | 47 |
| 428 | do | Mar. 4 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 49 |
| 429 | do. | Mar. 4 | Cases of the Florida, Georgia, and Rappahannock. | 49 |
| 430 | do | Mar. 11 | The rumored recognition of the insurgents. Mexican loans. | 50 |
| 431 | do | Mar. 11 | Rumored negotiations for the cession of Texas to France. | 51 |
| 433 | do | Mar. 11 | The iron-clad vessels at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 51 |
| 504 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Mar. 12 | Case of the Rappahannock | 51 |
| 506 | do | Mar. 17 | The presence of United States troops in Matamoras. | 52 |
| 435 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 17 | Case of the Rappahannock. Emissaries of the insurgents in Paris. | 52 |
| 436 | do | Mar. 18 | Pretended sale of insurgent vessels to Denmark. Case of the Rappahannock. Projects and hopes of agents of the insurgents. | 53 |
| 437 | do | Mar. 19 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 53 |
| 438 | do | Mar. 21 | Contradiction of reported statement in regard to relations with Mexico. | 54 |
| 507 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Mar. 21 | Regulations in regard to belligerent vessels in French ports. Cases of the Florida and Georgia. | 55 |
| 509 | do | Mar. 21 | The alleged report of S. R. Mallory | 55 |
| 508 | do | Mar. 22 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 56 |
| 510 | do | Mar. 23 | Proceedings of General Herron. Resolutions in the Senate concerning the French in Mexico. | 56 |
| 440 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 25 | Cases of the Rappahannock, Florida, and Georgia. The reported remarks of the Archduke Maximilian. | 57 |
| 515 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Mar. 26 | The iron-clad vessels at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 58 |
| 516 | do | April 1 | The question between Spain and Peru | 58 |
| 518 | do | April 4 | The equipment of vessels for the insurgents in European ports. The military situation. | 58 |
| 519 | do | April 4 | Affairs in Mexico | 60 |
| 446 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | April 4 | The Moniteur on relations between the United States and France. | 61 |
| 520 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | April 5 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 64 |
| 521 | do | April 5 | The rumored opening of diplomatic relations with the proposed emperor of Mexico. | 64 |
| 447 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | April 7 | The alleged report of S. R. Mallory | 64 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 448 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | April 7 | The iron-clad vessels at Bordeaux and Nantes | 66 |
| 524 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | April 8 | Alleged projects of recognition of insurgents. | 66 |
| 526 | do | April 9 | Visit of French military commission to the seat of war. | 67 |
| 449 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | April 11 | Movements of the Archduke Maximilian | 67 |
| 450 | do | April 14 | Mexican affairs. Movements of the Archduke Maximilian. | 69 |
| 532 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | April 19 | The political situation of France. Opinions of Mr. Mercier concerning affairs of the United States. | 73 |
| 452 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | April 18 | Convention between France and the Archduke Maximilian in reference to Mexico. | 74 |
| 533 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | April 21 | The removal of the French government tobacco. | 75 |
| 454 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | April 22 | The resolution of the House of Representatives in reference to the invasion of Mexico by the French. | 76 |
| 455 | do | April 22 | Condition of the Georgia and the iron-clad vessels at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 76 |
| 456 | do | April 22 | The alleged contract with the Swedish government for the rebel vessels building at Bordeaux. | 77 |
| 534 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | April 22 | Application of foreign officers to visit the United States armies. | 78 |
| 537 | do | April 28 | Arrival at British Honduras of refugees from Texas. | 79 |
| 457 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | April 29 | The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties | 80 |
| 538 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | April 30 | Mexican affaires | 80 |
| 460 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | May 2 | Cases of the Rappahannock and the vessels building at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 81 |
| 461 | do | May 2 | Resolution passed by the House of Representatives in reference to Mexico. | 82 |
| 462 | do | May 2 | Request of the French government to send French officers to observe military operations in the United States. | 82 |
| 540 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | May 4 | Convention between France and the Archduke Maximilian in reference to Mexico. | 83 |
| 542 | do | May 9 | Resolution of the House of Representatives concerning Mexico. | 83 |
| 463 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | May 13 | Vessel-of-war for the Japanese government ordered to be constructed in the United States. | 83 |
| 464 | do | May 13 | Acknowledgement of despatches | 84 |
| 465 | do | May 16 | Refusal to the French navy of a supply of coal bought in New York. | 84 |
| 466 | do | May 16 | Application of French officers to visit the armies of the United States. The French tobacco in Richmond. | 85 |
| 467 | do | May 16 | The iron-clads and clipper ships at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 85 |
| 468 | do | May 16 | Cases of the Rappahannock | 86 |
| 551 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | May 17 | The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties | 86 |
| 553 | do | May 18 | The iron-clad rams at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 87 |
| 554 | do | May 20 | Case of the Rappahannock and the vessels building at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 87 |
| 469 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | May 20 | Conference in Paris as to southern telegraphic line between Europe and America. | 88 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 555 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | May 21 | The visit of officers of the French army for the purpose of observation. | 88 |
| 561 | do | May 21 | Mexican affairs | 88 |
| 557 | do | May 23 | Menaces addressed to the consul general of the United States at Tampico by the French military commandant. | 88 |
| 470 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | May 25 | The vessels building at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 90 |
| 476 | do | May 31 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 91 |
| 564 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | May 31 | The visit of French officers to the army. The French tobacco at Richmond. | 91 |
| 565 | do | May 31 | The iron-clad rams at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 91 |
| 567 | do | May 31 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 92 |
| 568 | do | June 1 | The iron-clad vessels at Bordeaux and Nantes | 92 |
| 569 | do | June 1 | Ship-of-war constructed in the United States for the Japanese government. | 92 |
| 570 | do | June 1 | The exportation of coal for the use of the French navy. | 93 |
| 571 | do | June 1 | Case of the Rappahannock | 93 |
| 479 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | June 2 | The vessels building for the insurgents at Nantes. | 93 |
| 481 | do | June 3 | The military situation | 93 |
| 480 | do | June 2 | The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties | 94 |
| 483 | do | June 8 | The vessels at Bordeaux and Nantes | 95 |
| 484 | do | June 8 | Same subject | 95 |
| 573 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | June 8 | The menaces addressed to the United States consul general at Tampico by the French military commandant. | 99 |
| 485 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | June 10 | Case of the Rappahannock | 100 |
| 486 | do | June 10 | Rumored projects of intervention | 100 |
| 488 | do | June 13 | Arrival of the Alabama at Cherbourg | 101 |
| 489 | do | June 13 | Communication from officers of the Mexican service, prisoners of war in France | 102 |
| 491 | do | June 17 | The Alabama at Cherburg | 104 |
| 583 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | June 17 | The vessels buildings at Nantes | 105 |
| 584 | do | June 18 | The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties | 106 |
| 585 | .do | June 18 | The ship-of-war constructed in the United States for the Japanese government. | 106 |
| 492 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | June 20 | Destruction of the Alabama by the Kearsarge. Details of the engagement. | 106 |
| 493 | do | June 22 | Same subject | 108 |
| 494 | do | June 24 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 109 |
| 495 | do | June 24 | The vessels built for the insurgents at Bordeaux and Nantes. Destruction of the Alabama. | 110 |
| 496 | do | June 26 | Opening of the new steamship line from Havre to New York. Arrival of the Niagara at Antwerp. Destruction of the Alabama. | 112 |
| 592 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | June 27 | Rumored projects of intervention | 114 |
| 593 | do | June 27 | Exportation of coal for the use of the French Navy. Delivery of the Secretary of Vidaurri to the authorities of Mexico. The visit of the French officers to the army of the Potomac. | 115 |
| 594 | do | June 27 | Case of the Rappahannock and the vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 116 |
| 595 | do | June 28 | Alleged sale of the vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 117 |
| 497 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | June 29 | The wounded in the engagement between the Kearsarge and Alabama. | 117 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 498 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | June 30 | Communications from the Japanese ambassadors. | 118 |
| 499 | do | June 30 | The wounded in the engagement between the Kearsarge and Alabama. | 119 |
| 501 | do | July 1 | The visit of Captain Winslow, of the Kearsarge, to Paris. The alleged sale of the vessels built for the insurgents at Bordeaux. | 119 |
| 597 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | July 2 | The Alabama at Cherbourg | 120 |
| 598 | do | July 2 | Correspondence between Mexican prisoners of war and Mr. Dayton. | 120 |
| 599 | do | July 2 | United States naval forces in European waters. Questions of maritime jurisdiction. | 120 |
| 504 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | July 7 | The iron-clad vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes. | 121 |
| 505 | do | July 8 | Return of the Japanese ambassadors to Japan. The ship-of-war building in the United States for Japan. | 123 |
| 506 | do | July 8 | The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties | 123 |
| 507 | do | July 8 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 124 |
| 601 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | July 8 | The destruction of the Alabama by the Kearsarge. | 125 |
| 602 | do | July 11 | Same subject | 125 |
| 603 | do | July 11 | The iron-clad vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes. The destruction of the Alabama. | 126 |
| 604 | do | July 12 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 126 |
| 508 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | July 13 | Naval force of the United States in European waters. Projected piratical enterprises of the insurgents. Destruction of the Alabama. | 126 |
| 510 | do | July 13 | Rumors of projects of intervention | 128 |
| 511 | do | July 14 | The wounded in the engagement between the Kearsarge and Alabama. | 128 |
| 512 | do | July 15 | Projected piratical enterprises of the insurgents. Naval force of the United States in European waters. | 129 |
| 607 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | July 16 | The new steamship line between New York and Havre. The rumored projects of intervention. | 130 |
| 608 | do | July 16 | The wounded in the engagement between the Kearsarge and Alabama. | 130 |
| 609 | do | July 16 | Same subject | 131 |
| 611 | do | July 18 | Visit of Captain Winslow to Paris | |
| do | The alleged sale of the vessels at Bordeaux | 131 | ||
| 515 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | July 18 | Case of the consul at Tampico | 131 |
| 517 | do | July 20 | The vessels built at Nantes | 133 |
| 616 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | July 28 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 133 |
| 618 | do | July 28 | Same subject | 134 |
| 619 | do | July 28 | Piratical enterprises of the insurgents | 134 |
| 620 | do | July 29 | The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties | 134 |
| 621 | do | July 30 | The rumored projects of intervention | 134 |
| 628 | do | Aug. 8 | Case of the consul at Tampico | 135 |
| 629 | do | Aug. 8 | The vessels built for the insurgents at Nantes | 135 |
| 520 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 9 | Movements of United States vessels-of-war | 136 |
| 635 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Aug. 18 | Rumored projects of the French in Mexico | 136 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 521 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 19 | Complaint of the lack of courtesy to the French flag shown by the United States ship Niagara. | 137 |
| 526 | do | Aug. 23 | The iron-clad vessels at Nantes | 140 |
| 527 | do | Aug. 23 | Sale of the Rappahannock | 141 |
| 529 | do | Aug. 25 | Movements of United States ships-of-war. Exchange of naval courtesies in French ports. | 141 |
| 642 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Aug. 29 | Movements of United States ships-of-war | 142 |
| 532 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 1 | The vessels at Bordeaux and Nantes. Movements of United States ships-of-war | 142 |
| 533 | do | Sept. 9 | Destruction of the Alabama by the Kearsarge | 144 |
| 535 | do | Sept. 9 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 144 |
| 536 | do | Sept. 9 | The vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes | 145 |
| 540 | do | Sept. 15 | Same subject | 145 |
| 648 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Sept. 15 | Affairs in Mexico | 146 |
| 649 | do | Sept. 15 | The vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes | 147 |
| 652 | do | Sept. 17 | The alleged lack of courtesy shown by the United States ship Niagara to the French flag. | 147 |
| 653 | do | Sept. 19 | The vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes | 147 |
| 656 | do | Sept. 20 | Military movements on the Mexican frontier | 148 |
| 658 | do | Sept. 20 | Case of the Rappahannock | 148 |
| 660 | do | Sept. 20 | The vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes | 149 |
| 662 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Sept. 24 | Action of Captain Winslow in reference to prisoners taken by the Kearsarge. | 149 |
| 663 | do | Sept. 24 | The vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes | 149 |
| 668 | do | Sept. 26 | Same subject | 149 |
| 542 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 29 | Same subject | 150 |
| 543 | do | Sept. 30 | Same subject | 154 |
| 669 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Oct. 3 | Military movements on the Mexican frontier | 155 |
| 673 | do | Oct. 4 | The vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes | 155 |
| 674 | do | Oct. 4 | Same subject | 156 |
| 675 | do | Oct. 7 | Same subject | 156 |
| 545 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 7 | Military movements on the Mexican frontier | 157 |
| 677 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Oct. 10 | Same subject | 157 |
| 680 | do | Oct. 15 | The vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes | 163 |
| 681 | do | Oct. 17 | Same subject | 164 |
| 549 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 17 | Alleged forced enlishment of emigrants | 165 |
| 550 | do | Oct. 19 | Sailing of troops for Mexico | 165 |
| 551 | do | Oct. 19 | The vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes | 166 |
| 684 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Oct. 19 | Same subject | 166 |
| 685 | do | Oct. 20 | Military movements on the Mexican frontier | 167 |
| 552 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 21 | Movements of commerce between France and the United States. Military movements on the Mexican frontier. | 167 |
| 689 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Oct. 26 | The vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes | 167 |
| 555 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 28 | Same subject | 168 |
| 693 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Oct. 31 | Seizure of the United States mail bag at Acapulco. | 168 |
| 556 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 4 | The vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes | 170 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 557 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 4 | Military movements on the Mexican frontier. | 171 |
| 695 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Dayton. | Nov. 7 | Movements of commerce between the United States and France. Military movements on the Mexican frontier. | 171 |
| 697 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Dayton. | Nov. 7 | The vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes | 171 |
| 559 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 8 | The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties | 172 |
| 560 | do | Nov. 8 | Movements of piratical cruisers of the insurgents and of United States ships-of-war | 172 |
| 699 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Nov. 15 | The alleged forced enlistment of emigrants | 173 |
| 702 | do | Nov. 15 | New steamship line between New York and Havre. | 194 |
| 561 | Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 16 | Return of Sir Frederick Bruce, late British minister in China. | 194 |
| 564 | do | Nov. 17 | The late Presidential election. Mr. Mercier and M. Chateau Renard. | 195 |
| 565 | do | Nov. 18 | Seizure of the United States mail bag at Acapulco. | 195 |
| 704 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. | Nov. 18 | Question as to belligerent rights denied to the President of Mexico, but granted to insurgents of the United States. | 196 |
| 705 | do | Nov. 18 | Military movements on the Mexican frontier. | 196 |
| 707 | do | Nov. 18 | The vessels built at Bordeaux and Nantes | 196 |
| 709 | do | Nov. 21 | Military affairs in the United States. The capture of the Florida at Bahia. | 197 |
| 711 | do | Nov. 28 | Proceedings of Captain Semmes; capture of the Florida. | 197 |
| 712 | do | Nov. 28 | The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties | 197 |
| 717 | do | Dec. 4 | The seizure of United States mail bags at Acapulco. | 197 |
| 719 | do | Dec. 5 | Relations of Mr. Burlingame and Sir Frederick Bruce, at Pekin. | 198 |
| FRENCH LEGATION. | ||||
| 1863 | ||||
| Mr. Mercier to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 5 | Case of Mr. Lange | 198 | |
| 1864. | ||||
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | March 1 | Claim of Brulaton & Co | 199 | |
| Do | March 2 | Case of Mr. Cauvet | 200 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | March 9 | Same subject | 200 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | March 11 | Proceeding of United States troops at Matamoras. | 201 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | March 12 | Same subject | 201 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | March 20 | Same subject | 208 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | March 23 | Same subject | 209 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | March 29 | Laws of the United States in reference to the Guano islands. | 210 | |
| Do | March 30 | Import duties on French products | 210 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | April 2 | Laws of the United States in regard to the Guano islands. | 211 | |
| 1864. | ||||
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | April 3 | Proceeding of United States troops in Matamoras. | 211 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | April 6 | Same subject | 212 | |
| Do | April 6 | Import duties on products of French industry | 213 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | April 7 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 214 | |
| Do | April 7 | Alleged seizure of cotton in Mexican territory by United States troops. | 214 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | April 9 | Same subject | 215 | |
| Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | April 12 | Case of the consul at Tabasco | 215 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | April 17 | Restriction on importation of brandies and spirits at New Orleans. | 216 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | April 22 | Same subject | 216 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | April 26 | Association in New Orleans for alleged purpose of violating neutrality of the United States in Mexico. | 216 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | April 28 | Import duties on French products | 217 | |
| Do | April 30 | Restrictions on importation of brandies and spirits at New Orleans. | 217 | |
| Do | April 30 | Association in New Orleans for alleged purpose of violating neutrality of the United States in Mexico. | 218 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | May 26 | Case of Mr. Cauvet | 219 | |
| Do | May 27 | Alleged traffic in articles contraband of war between the United States and Mexico. | 219 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | May 28 | Association in New Orleans for alleged purpose of violating neutrality of the United States in Mexico. | 219 | |
| Do | June 8 | Case of Mr. Cauvet | 220 | |
| Do | June 21 | Alleged traffic in articles contraband of war between United States and Mexico. | 221 | |
| Do | June 22 | Association in New Orleans for alleged purpose of violating neutrality of the United States in Mexico. | 221 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | June 22 | Alleged traffic in articles contraband of war between the United States and Mexico. | 222 | |
| Do | July 2 | Import duties on productions of Senegal | 222 | |
| Do | July 8 | Alleged shipment of powder and arms from California to Mexico. | 223 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | July 9 | Alleged traffic in articles contraband of war between the United States and Mexico. | 224 | |
| Do | July 14 | Alleged shipment of powder and arms from California to Mexico. | 225 | |
| Do | July 15 | Case of Mr. Cauvet | 226 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | July 18 | Same subject | 226 | |
| Do | July 20 | International congress in regard to sanitary service in armies in the field. | 227 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | July 22 | Import duties on productions of Senegal | 228 | |
| Do | Aug. 5 | Proposed international congress in regard to sanitary service. | 229 | |
| Do | Aug. 23 | Case of Mr. Cauvet | 229 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 27 | Alleged violation of neutrality on the Mexican frontier. | 238 | |
| Do | Aug. 28 | Case of Brulaton & Co | 238 | |
| 1864. | ||||
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 2 | Alleged shipment of arms from California to Mexico. | 239 | |
| Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | Sept. 6 | Case of Brulaton & Co | 241 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 23 | Alleged violation of neutrality on the Mexican frontier. | 241 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | Sept. 30 | Same subject | 242 | |
| Do | Sept. 30 | Case of Brulaton & Co | 242 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 2 | Emigration of Frenchmen from southern States. | 243 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | Oct. 7 | Same subject | 243 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 10 | Same subject | 244 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | Oct. 15 | Alleged violation of neutrality on the Mexican frontier. | 245 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 17 | Same subject | 247 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | Oct. 24 | Same subject | 248 | |
| Do | Oct. 25 | Same subject | 248 | |
| Do | Oct. 27 | Emigration of French subjects from insurgent States. | 249 | |
| Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 31 | Same subject | 250 | |
| Do | Nov. 1 | Case of Brulaton & Co | 250 | |
| Do | Nov. 12 | Alleged violation of neutrality in the construction of privateers in ports of the United States. | 251 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy. | Nov. 15 | Case of Brulaton & Co | 251 | |
| Do | Nov. 18 | Alleged violations of neutrality | 251 | |
| Do | Nov. 21 | Emigration of French subjects from insurrectionary States. | 252 | |
| Do | Nov. 26 | Alleged shipment of munitions of war from California to Mexico. | 253 |
RUSSIA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1863. | ||||
| 41 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | Oct. 23 | Alleged proposed sale of two blockade-runners. The foreign enlistment act. | 255 |
| 28 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 3 | Naval architecture. Mr. Laird’s speech in Parliament. | 255 |
| 31 | do | Nov. 17 | Alleged proposed fitting out of blockade-runners. | 278 |
| 52 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | Dec. 8 | Reception of the Russian fleet in the United States. | 279 |
| 54 | do | Dec. 15 | The military situation. The President’s message to Congress. | 280 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 56 | do | Jan. 6 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 280 |
| 36 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 6 | The President’s message | 281 |
| 38 | do | Jan. 25 | Sympathy of Russia for the United States. The reception of the Russian officers in the United States. | 283 |
| 58 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | Feb. 1 | Reconstruction in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee. | 283 |
| 62 | do | Feb. 24 | Contribution from the Invalide Russia to the United States. | 284 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 41 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | April 6 | Statement of revenues of the Russian empire for 1863. | 284 |
| 46 | do | May 30 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 286 |
| 72 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | June 17 | The intercontinental telegraph | 287 |
| 48 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | June 27 | The emancipation of the serfs in Russia. Effect upon public opinion of the renomination of Mr. Lincoln. | 287 |
| 50 | do | Aug. 3 | Rumors of negotiations for peace in the United States. | 288 |
| 51 | do | Aug. 22 | Acknowledgments of the courtesies shown to the Russian fleet and its officers in the United States. | 288 |
| 81 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Clay. | Aug. 29 | Rumors of negotiations for peace in the United States. | 296 |
| 83 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | Sept. 20 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 297 |
| 85 | do.. | Sept. 24 | The intercontinental telegraph | 297 |
| 59 | Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 20 | The intercontinental telegraph | 297 |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. | Dec. 1 | Acknowledgment of receipt of the proceedings of a banquet given to Mr. Clay by Admiral Lesoffsky and others. | 298 | |
| RUSSIAN LEGATION. | ||||
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Stoeckl. | May 27 | The Spanish-Peruvian difficulties | 298 | |
| Mr. Stoeckl to Mr. Seward. | May 20 June 1 | Navigation dues on vessels driven into Russian ports under stress. | 299 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Stoeckl. | June 13 | The same subject | 299 | |
| Mr. Stoeckl to Mr. Seward. | June 5, 17 | Enclosing regulations concerning merchant vessels arriving at Cronstadt. | 300 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Stoeckl. | July 2 | The same subject | 300 | |
| Mr. Stoeckl to Mr. Seward. | July 13–25 | The right to export property exempt from taxation by naturalized subjects of Russia who have renounced their allegiance. | 301 | |
| Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Stoeckl. | Aug. 30 | The same subject | 301 | |
| Mr. Stoeckl to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 16–28 | Exequaturs issued by the government of the United States to consuls of Russia. | 302 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Stoeckl. | Oct. 29 | The same subject | 302 |
NETHERLANDS.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1863 | ||||
| 111 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 18 | The proposed European Congress. The cotton question in Europe. | 304 |
| 132 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Nov. 23 | European politics. The military situation in the United States. | 304 |
| 112 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 2 | The proposed European Congress. European affairs. | 305 |
| 137 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Dec. 22 | The use of English and French ports by the insurgents to fit out naval expeditions against the United States. | 305 |
| 116 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Dec. 30 | Effect on public opinion of military successes in the United States. The Danish question. | 306 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 118 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 6 | The ministerial crisis. The Danish question | 307 |
| 119 | do | Jan. 13 | European affairs. The Danish question | 307 |
| 120 | do | Jan. 20 | The Danish question | 308 |
| 121 | do | Jan. 27 | American finances in Europe | 308 |
| 139 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Jan. 29 | Acknowledgment of the sentiments of kindness expressed by the King of the Netherlands towards the United States. | 308 |
| 122 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Feb. 10 | The Danish question | 309 |
| 142 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Feb. 15 | Efforts by English statesmen to concede belligerent rights to the insurgents. Negro colonization. | 310 |
| 124 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 9 | Sale of United States bonds in Amsterdam | 310 |
| 145 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Mar. 11 | Military and political affairs in the United States. | 311 |
| 125 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 16 | Appointment of a minister of foreign affairs. Unsettled state of politics in Europe. | 311 |
| 128 | do | April 6 | The Danish question. Visit of the King of Holland to Amsterdam. | 312 |
| 129 | do | April 20 | The Danish question | 312 |
| 130 | do | April 27 | American credit in Holland. National banks | 313 |
| 131 | do | May 4 | The same subject. The Danish question | 314 |
| 151 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | May 6 | Affairs in Mexico | 314 |
| 132 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | May 11 | The United States steamer Kearsarge | 315 |
| 153 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | May 16 | American credit in the Netherlands. National banks. | 315 |
| 156 | do | May 20 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 316 |
| 134 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | May 25 | Advance of General Grant into Virginia | 316 |
| 135 | do | June 1 | Military affairs in the United States. United States securities. | 316 |
| 137 | do | June 8 | The financial situation in the United States. The Danish question. | 317 |
| 138 | do | June 22 | Decline of United States securities in Holland. The alleged purchase by Dutch subjects for the insurgents of two corvettes at Bordeaux. | 318 |
| 163 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | June 27 | The alleged purchase by a subject of the Netherlands of two vessels built at Bordeaux for the insurgents. | 318 |
| 139 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | June 29 | The same subject | 319 |
| 164 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | July 4 | Increase of the naval force of the United States in European waters. | 319 |
| 140 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | July 6 | Purchase of the two vessels built at Bordeaux by the Prussian government. | 320 |
| 143 | do | July 20 | Increase of the naval force of the United States in European waters. The vessels built at Bordeaux. | 320 |
| 168 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | July 26 | The vessels built at Bordeaux | 321 |
| 171 | do | Aug. 8 | The alleged fitting out of iron-clads at French ports to run the blockade. | 321 |
| 146 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 24 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 322 |
| 147 | do | Sept. 6 | Arrival of the Niagara and Sacramento at Flushing. | 322 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 148 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 22 | The iron-clads constructing in France. Effect on public opinion of military successes in the United States. | 323 |
| 183 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Sept. 23 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 323 |
| 150 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 28 | Speech of the King of Holland on the opening of the legislative chambers. | 324 |
| 151 | do | Oct. 10 | Public opinion in Europe in regard to American affairs. | 325 |
| 190 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Oct. 19 | Enlistment of Poles in the insurgent service. Designs to run the blockade. | 325 |
| 153 | Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 2 | Effect upon public opinion of military successes in the United States. Political and financial condition of Europe. | 326 |
| 154 | do | Nov. 16 | European opinion regarding the rebellion | 327 |
| 196 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. | Nov. 18 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 327 |
| NETHERLANDS LEGATION. | ||||
| Mr. Van Limburg to Mr. Seward. | Sept. 9 | Dissemination of the knowledge of the Chinese and Japanese languages in the Netherlands. | 328 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Limburg. | Sept. 22 | The same subject | 328 | |
| Mr. Van Limburg to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 27 | Construction if iron-clads | 328 | |
| Do | Nov. 15 | Alleged illegal enlistments in the port of New York of seamen from Dutch merchant vessels. | 329 | |
| Mr. Seward to Mr. Van Limburg. | Nov. 19 | The same subject | 331 | |
| Mr. Van Limburg to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 22 | The same subject | 331 |
CHINA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1863. | ||||
| 53 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | Nov. 4 | Appointment by the Chinese government of a citizen of the United States to explore the country in reference to the discovery and development of coal mines. | 332 |
| 54 | do | Nov. 5 | Proposition of the Chinese government for the modification of Article XIV of the American treaty. | 332 |
| 55 | do | Nov. 6 | Claims for indemnity by American citizens for vessels lost on the coast of China. | 337 |
| 56 | do | Nov. 7 | The sailing of the Osborn flotilla | 343 |
| 57 | do | Nov. 18 | Suggestions in reference to the disposition of the surplus fund in China. Establishment of an educational institute proposed at Pekin. | 346 |
| 58 | do | Nov. 23 | Dismissal of Mr. Lay, the inspector of customs. | 348 |
| 59 | do | Nov. 26 | Reception of the news of military successes in the United States. | 349 |
| 60 | do | Dec. 19 | The case of the Scotland | 350 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 61 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 4 | Report of the Chinese government on the coal districts. | 362 |
| 62 | do | Jan. 5 | Recognition of the treaty rights of Sweden by the Chinese government. | 368 |
| 63 | do | Jan. 12 | Recognition of Mr. George F. Seward as consul general by the Chinese government. | 369 |
| 49 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | Feb. 8 | Approval of proceedings | 370 |
| 52 | do | Feb. 29 | Approval of proceedings | 370 |
| 53 | do | Feb. 29 | Authority granted by the President to modify Article XIV in the treaty of June 18, 1858. | 371 |
| 64 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 10 | Acknowledgment of missing despatches. The case of the Scotland. | 371 |
| 65 | do | Mar. 17 | Prohibition against rebel cruisers entering Chinese ports. | 375 |
| 55 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | Mar. 21 | Approval of the friendly proceedings of Sir F. Bruce and colleagues. | 378 |
| 56 | do | Mar. 28 | The recognition of George F. Seward, esq., as consul general of the United States. | 378 |
| 67 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | Mar. 29 | Letter of thanks to the Chinese government for its action in regard to rebel cruisers. | 378 |
| 57 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | April 19 | Approval of proceedings | 379 |
| 58 | do | April 25 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 379 |
| 69 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | May 21 | Jurisdiction claimed by the British government over leased ground at the ports. | 379 |
| 70 | do | May 21 | Acknowledgment by the Swedish government of services rendered by Mr. Burlingame to the vice-consul of Sweden and Norway. | 381 |
| 73 | do | May 26 | Alleged smuggling operations by American citizens. | 382 |
| 74 | do | May 26 | The case of the Scotland | 387 |
| 75 | do | May 30 | The notation of consuls | 389 |
| 76 | do | June 1 | The trial and conviction of David Williams for murder. | 392 |
| 77 | do | June 2 | Trial and conviction of James White for murder. Necessity for the increase of consular force in China. | 395 |
| 78 | do | June 3 | The trial, conviction, and execution of John D. Buckley for the murder of Captain Mc-Kennon. | 400 |
| 79 | do | June 3 | The question of jurisdiction | 419 |
| 80 | do | June 3 | Controversy between the United States consul and the United States marshal at Shanghai. | 420 |
| 81 | do | June 4 | The case of General Burgevine | 421 |
| 60 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | June 4 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 425 |
| 82 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | June 6 | Mixed commission for the settlement of confiscation cases. | 425 |
| 62 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | June 11 | Approval of proceedings | 425 |
| 83 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | June 18 | Revenue laws of China. Rights and duties of American citizens under the treaty. | 426 |
| 84 | do | June 18 | The throwing of ballast into the harbor of Newchang. | 430 |
| 86 | do | June 24 | Search of vessels for the prevention of piracy in the interior waters of China. | 433 |
| 87 | do | June 25 | Commission for the settlement of confiscation cases. | 434 |
| 65 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | June 27 | Recognition of the treaty rights of Sweden by the Chinese government. | 435 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 88 | Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward. | July 5 | American assistants for the customs service in China. | 436 |
| 90 | do | Aug. 15 | Fall of the rebel capital Nanking. Apparent end of the rebellion in China. | 438 |
| 68 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. | Aug. 18 | Jurisdiction claimed by the British government over leased grounds in the ports of China. | 439 |
| 70 | do | Sept. 14 | Approval of the proceedings in the case of John D. Buckley. | 440 |
| 71 | do | Sept. 14 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 440 |
| 72 | do | Sept. 14 | Approval of proceedings | 440 |
| 73 | do | Sept. 19 | Approval of proceedings | 441 |
| 74 | do | Sept. 20 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 441 |
| 75 | do | Sept. 20 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 441 |
| 76 | do | Sept. 20 | Approval of proceedings | 441 |
| 77 | do | Sept. 20 | Power of the consul general to suspend or remove officers subordinate to a consul. | 442 |
| 78 | do | Sept. 20 | Approval of proceedings in the case of David Williams. | 442 |
| 79 | do | Sept. 20 | Approval of proceedings | 442 |
| 80 | do | Sept. 20 | Approval of proceedings | 442 |
| 81 | do | Sept. 20 | Approval of proceedings | 443 |
| 86 | do | Oct. 15 | American assistants for the customs service in China | 443 |
| 88 | do | Oct. 17 | Piracy in the interior waters of China | 444 |
| 89 | do | Oct. 17 | Mixed commission for the settlement of confiscation cases. | 444 |
| 94 | do | Nov. 18 | The fall of Nanking. Approval of proceedings. | 444 |
JAPAN.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1863. | ||||
| 57 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | Aug. 26 | Operations of the British fleet at Kagosima | 445 |
| 60 | .do | Sept. 28 | Situation of affairs in Japan | 447 |
| 67 | do | Oct. 15 | Murder of Lieutenant Camus | 450 |
| 70 | do | Oct. 30 | Conference held at Yedo with the consul general of the Netherlands and the Gorogio. | 451 |
| 71 | do | Oct. 30 | Desire of the Japanese government to close the port of Kanagawa.—[Telegram.] | 456 |
| 74 | do | Nov. 13 | Same subject | 456 |
| 75 | do | Nov. 16 | Promised compliance of the Japanese government for further indemnity for the murder of Mr. Richardson. | 458 |
| 76 | do | Nov. 28 | Delay in the payment of the indemnity for the attack on the American ship Pembroke. | 458 |
| 78 | do | Nov. 28 | Proposed return of the American legation to Yedo. | 460 |
| 79 | do | Dec. 1 | Agreement by the Japanese government to pay indemnity for the attack on the Pembroke. | 463 |
| 80 | do | Dec. 1 | Proposed Japanese embassy to the United States. | 463 |
| 81 | do | Dec. 14 | The case of the Pembroke | 465 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 1 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. I Seward. | Jan. 1 | Destruction of the palace of the Tycoon by fire. | 465 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 2 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | Jan. 5 | Destruction of the American legation by fire. The differences between the British government and that of Japan. The order of the Tycoon requiring foreigners to leave the empire. Injuries inflicted upon citizens of the United States. | 466 |
| 3 | do | Jan. 6 | A Japanese embassy to be sent to France | 472 |
| 4 | do | Jan. 6 | Detention of John D. Buckley by the French consul at Nagasaki; plans for his removal to Shanghai. | 474 |
| 5 | do | Jan. 6 | Departure of the United States ship Jamestown from Kanagawa in search of the Alabama. | 475 |
| 7 | do | Jan. 7 | Destruction of the Tycoon’s palace; demands for indemnity. Destination of the Jamestown.—[Telegram.] | 475 |
| 10 | do | Jan. 22 | Refusal of the Japanese government to pay the indemnities demanded. | 475 |
| 11 | do | Jan. 22 | Surrender of John D. Buckley to the consul of the United States at Nagasaki. Courtesy of Captain Sir Roderick Dew. | 478 |
| 13 | do | Jan. 30 | Convention with the Japanese government for the reduction of duties. | 479 |
| 14 | do | Jan. 30 | Ratification of the treaty with Prussia | 480 |
| 16 | do | Jan. 30 | Proposed visit of the Tycoon to the Mikado | 480 |
| 18 | do | Feb. 16 | Convention for the reduction of duties | 481 |
| 19 | do | Feb. 25 | Agreement for the extension of time of opening the new ports and cities of Japan to trade and residence. | 482 |
| 20 | do | Feb. 29 | Indemnity demanded for the destruction of the American legation buildings at Yedo. | 484 |
| 22 | do | Mar. 16 | Visit of the Tycoon to the Mikado. Session of the council of Daimios. | 486 |
| 23 | do | Mar. 17 | Sinking of Satsuma’s steamer, Sir Charles Forbes, by the batteries of Nagato. | 486 |
| 24 | do | Mar. 17 | Arrival of Sir Rutherford Alcock | 487 |
| 30 | do | April 5 | Attack on an Englishman at Nagasaki | 487 |
| 31 | do | April 8 | Departure of the Japanese embassy for Europe, which was also accredited to the United States. | 488 |
| 32 | do | May 4 | Recall of M. de Bellecourt, the French minister, and appointment of Mr. Roeher to succeed him. Intention of the Japanese government to despatch naval officers to the United States for the purpose of studying naval architecture. | 491 |
| 34 | do | May 5 | Destruction of the legation buildings at Yedo | 492 |
| 35 | do | May 16 | Communication of the views of the President of the United States to the Japanese government on the contemplated closing of the port of Kanagawa. | 492 |
| 36 | do | May 18 | Determination of the Japanese government to close the port of Kanagawa. British and French naval force in Japan. | 493 |
| 37 | do | May 24 | State of feeling of the British government towards the Japanese embassy. | 494 |
| 38 | do | May 26 | Condition of Japan | 494 |
| 39 | do | May 30 | Protocol signed by the ministers of the United States, Great Britain, France, and the Netherlands, for the opening of the inland sea. | 507 |
| 44 | do | July 2 | Arrest of Quartermaster West, of the Jamestown, at Yokohama. | 507 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 45 | Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward. | July 2 | Case of George Horton | 515 |
| 46 | do | July 6 | Proposed opening of the inland seas by the treaty powers. | 517 |
| 49 | do | Aug. 8 | Attack on the American steamer Monitor in one of the ports of the Prince of Choshu. | 517 |
| 50 | do | Aug. 10 | Opening of certain ports in the inland seas to foreign powers. | 527 |
| 51 | do | Aug. 10 | Dismissal of members of the Gorogio and other officers. | 534 |
| 52 | do | Aug. 10 | The settlement of claims demanded of Japan by the government of the United States. Proposed return of the legation to Yedo. | 535 |
| 54 | do.. | Aug. 13 | Proposed opening of the straits of Simonoseki. | 542 |
| do | Aug. 26 | Request for increased naval force.—[Telegram.] | 543 | |
| do | Oct. 14 | Indemnity for conflagration of legation paid; case of the Pembroke.—[Telegram. ] | 543 | |
| 56 | do | Sept. 2 | Arrival of the Delaware | 544 |
| do | Oct. 14 | Departure of combined fleet to open the straits of Simonoseki.—[Telegram.] | 544 | |
| 57 | do | Sept. 3 | Return of the Japanese embassy from Europe. Convention between France and Japan. Orders for the combined expedition to the straits countermanded. | 544 |
| 61 | do | Oct. 1 | Destruction of the batteries commanding the straits of Simonoseki; return of a portion of the fleet. | 553 |
| 62 | do | Oct. 12 | Interview with the Gorogio on the opening of the ports on the inland seas. | 553 |
| do | Oct. 17 | Indemnities to be paid by the government of Japan to the treaty powers.—[Telegram.] | 578 | |
| 64 | do | Oct. 28 | Charter of the steamer Ta-kiang | 579 |
| 65 | do | Oct. 29 | Convention with the Japanese government | 581 |
| 66 | do | Nov. 29 | Murder of two British officers.—[Telegram]. | 587 |
| 67 | do | Nov. 29 | Ratification of a convention with Japan | 587 |
| 1863. | ||||
| 51 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | Oct. 24 | Destruction by fire of the legation buildings at Yedo. | 588 |
| 52 | do | Dec. 1 | Claims of the United States government against Japan. | 588 |
| 54 | do | Dec. 17 | Condition of Japan; the President’s message | 589 |
| 55 | do | Dec. 31 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 589 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 56 | do | Jan. 4 | The murder of Lieutenant Camus | 589 |
| 57 | do | Jan. 13 | Approval of proceedings | 590 |
| 60 | do | Feb. 8 | Acknowledgment of despatches; approval of proceedings. | 590 |
| 61 | do. | Feb. 8 | Interview with the governors of foreign affairs. | 591 |
| 62 | do | Feb. 29 | Thanks of the government of Great Britain to Mr. Pruyn. | 591 |
| 63 | do | March 18 | Indemnities to be paid by the Japanese government. | 591 |
| 64 | do | March 23 | Approval of proceedings | 592 |
| 67 | do | April 19 | Acknowledgment of despatches; approval of proceedings; ratification of the treaty between Prussia and Japan. | 593 |
| 68 | do.. | May 16 | Acknowledgment of despatches | 593 |
| 1864. | ||||
| 70 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | July 29 | Proposed Japanese embassy and despatch of Japanese naval officers to the United States. | 594 |
| 71 | do | Aug. 20 | Existing troubles in Japan; increase of the naval force. | 594 |
| 72 | Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | Aug. 29 | Meeting of the ministers of the treaty powers. | 595 |
| 73 | do | Aug. 29 | Ackowledgment of despatch | 595 |
| 75 | do | Sept. 24 | Approval of proceedings | 595 |
| 77 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn. | Oct. 10 | Approval of claim for indemnity | 596 |
| 81 | do | Oct. 4 | Case of the American steamer Monitor | 596 |
| 82 | do | Oct. 7 | Ackowledgment of despatch | 596 |
| 83 | do | Oct. 8 | Payment of legation and Pembroke indemnities. | 596 |
| 84 | do | Nov. 7 | The opening of the straits of Simonoseki; defraying of expenses in procuring indemnity in the case of the Pembroke. | 597 |