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... neutrality of the peninsula of Samana . Do ...... July 26 Assassination of President Lincoln . Resolu- lutions of condolence . 184 Mr. Seward to Sir July 27 F. Bruce . The same subject 184 Sir F. Bruce to Mr. July 31 Seward . The same ...
... neutrality of the peninsula of Samana . Do ...... July 26 Assassination of President Lincoln . Resolu- lutions of condolence . 184 Mr. Seward to Sir July 27 F. Bruce . The same subject 184 Sir F. Bruce to Mr. July 31 Seward . The same ...
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... neutrality in the con- struction of privateers in ports of the United States . Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Jan. Seward . Memorandum 1865 . 3 Tax imposed by the municipal authorities upon French subjects for recruiting troops . Jan. Mr. Seward to ...
... neutrality in the con- struction of privateers in ports of the United States . Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Jan. Seward . Memorandum 1865 . 3 Tax imposed by the municipal authorities upon French subjects for recruiting troops . Jan. Mr. Seward to ...
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... neutrality act , and of the warnings of the Queen's proclamation to arrest the causes of the complaint referred to , were anticipated early in the existing struggle , and the British government was asked to apply a remedy by passing an ...
... neutrality act , and of the warnings of the Queen's proclamation to arrest the causes of the complaint referred to , were anticipated early in the existing struggle , and the British government was asked to apply a remedy by passing an ...
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... neutrality proclaimed by her Majesty to have failed , as well in the British home ports as in the colonies ; that it must con- tinue to fail so long as asylum is allowed there to active agents of the enemies of the United States , and ...
... neutrality proclaimed by her Majesty to have failed , as well in the British home ports as in the colonies ; that it must con- tinue to fail so long as asylum is allowed there to active agents of the enemies of the United States , and ...
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... neutrality . In concert with the attorney general , I have had the case of the Mary , late Alexandra , under consideration , and it forms the subject of correspondence at present between the United States consul of this port and myself ...
... neutrality . In concert with the attorney general , I have had the case of the Mary , late Alexandra , under consideration , and it forms the subject of correspondence at present between the United States consul of this port and myself ...
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acknowledge the receipt Acting Secretary addressed alleged American ANSON BURLINGAME April April 18 Assassination of President authorities belligerent British subjects Burlingame Canada Captain Chargé d'Affaires claims communication confederate consul cotton crew December DEPARTMENT despatch Drouyn de Lhuys enclose a copy Enclosure ERNEST PICARD excellency extradition February Ferrol foreign affairs France Frederick Bruce FREDERICK W. A. BRUCE French high consideration highest consideration honor to acknowledge honor to enclose honor to transmit hostile humble servant HUME BURNLEY Hunter to Sir imperial instant instructions insurgents January JOHN BIGELOW June LEGATION letter Majesty Majesty's government March Mexico Nassau nations neutrality obedient servant officers Paris Perry port President Lincoln Prince Kung received reference regard reply request respect Seward ship Sir F SIR FREDERICK W. A. steamer Stirrups cay Stonewall telegraph tion treaty ultimo United States consul United States government vessel Washington WILLIAM H
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