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Position of law officers of Crown on Trent
question; serious aspect of affairs. Earl
Russell's reply in regard to revocation of
Mr. Bunch's exequatur; thinks reasons
insufficient. If necessary, communica-
tion will continue to be made with
authorities of insurgents, but will not
imply acknowledgment of their inde-
pendence. Conduct of Mr. Adams has
been such as to command esteem and
respect.

Mr. Adams replies, sustaining action of
United States government in reference
to Mr. Bunch. Acknowledgment of
friendly conduct of British government
towards himself.

Approving action of Mr. Adams in reference
to Bunch case.
Will hear British government in reference
to correspondence of its subjects in south,
and do whatever is possible consistent
with safety and welfare of United States.
Dec. 27 Aspect of affairs in England still serious,
but signs of a more friendly feeling and
a better understanding of the United
States. Efforts of private citizens abroad
towards counteracting misrepresenta-
tions of insurgent emissaries.

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GREAT BRITAIN-Continued.

No. From whom and to whom.

Date.

Subject.

Page.

199 Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.

1862. Mar. 6

201do. (extract). Mar.

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Mar. 11

The blockade. Its admited results the true
test of its efficiency. Rapid failure of
the resources of the insurgents. What
benefit does Great Britain derive from her
position?
Approval of all Mr. Adams's proceedings.
Mr. Motley's co-operation.
Discussions in Parliament. Less disposi-
tion to interference. Outfit of steamers
in English ports to break the blockade.
The blockade and its effects. The question
of emancipation.

Insurance by English capitalists of vessels
engaged in running the blockade and
carrying contraband of war.

13 Supplies and ships for the insurgents. De-
sire for a permanent separation, in order
to lessen the power of the United States.
Note to Earl Russell in the case of the
General Miramon.

Earl Russell's reply.

Mar. 15 Declining strength of the insurrection.
Concession of belligerent rights unne-

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May 1 Subscriptions in Liverpool to aid the insur-
rection.
Opening of the International Exhibition.
Increase of pressure for intervention.
2 Correspondence with Earl Russell in regard
to the cases of the Labuan and the Emily
St. Pierre.

May 5 Successful progress of the campaign. Par-
tial opening of southern ports. Ratifi-
cation of the treaty to suppress the
slave trade.

May 8 Transmitting correspondence in regard to
blockade. Earl Russell pronounces it a
great injury to other nations. Says
Great Britain cannot frame new statutes
to aid it. Mr. Adams again calls atten-
tion to the efforts to violate it in defiance
of national comity and international law.
Case of the Emily St. Pierre. British gov
ernment decline to take action, on
ground that they have no jurisdiction
or legal power.

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May 9 Approval of demand for restoration of the

Emily St. Pierre.

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