...officially that intelligence of a very grave nature had reached her Majesty's government concerning "an act of violence which was an affront to the British flag and a violation of national law. " The Earl further expressed the trust that the United States will of its own accord...

...individuals Lave been forcibly taken from on board a British vessel, the ship of a neutral Power, while such vessel was pursuing a lawful and innocent voyage,...British flag and a violation of international law. ' Her Majesty's Government, bearing in mind the friendly relations which have long subsisted between...

...individuals have been forcibly taken from on board a British vessel, the ship of a neutral power, while such vessel was pursuing a lawful and innocent voyage,...British flag and a violation of international law." He professes the willingness of Her Majesty's government to believe that the United States officer...

...individuals have been forcibly taken from on board a British vessel, the ship of a neutral power, while such vessel was pursuing a lawful and innocent voyage,...British flag and a violation of international law. Her Majesty's Government, bearing in mind the friendly relations which have long subsisted between...

...a military prison in Boston harbour. The immediate liberation of the prisoners and an apology for " an act of violence which was an affront to the British flag and a violation of international law" was at once demanded by Earl Russell. Mr Seward, the American Secretary, was materially hampered by...