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... States . 12 do . Jan. 27 Opening of the French Chambers . Insur- gent scheme for the recognition by France and England of the so - called confederate government . 208 No. From whom and to whom . FRANCE - Continued LIST OF DOCUMENTS . XIX.
... States . 12 do . Jan. 27 Opening of the French Chambers . Insur- gent scheme for the recognition by France and England of the so - called confederate government . 208 No. From whom and to whom . FRANCE - Continued LIST OF DOCUMENTS . XIX.
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... confederate agents in Canada against the United States , I have now the honor to transmit to you a copy of a ... confederates in Canada against the United States , and , in reply , I beg to assure your lordship that the matter shall ...
... confederate agents in Canada against the United States , I have now the honor to transmit to you a copy of a ... confederates in Canada against the United States , and , in reply , I beg to assure your lordship that the matter shall ...
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... Confederate States . I have at the same time to acquaint you that her Majesty's government took immediate steps , on the arrival in England of the men referred to in Mr. Consul Grathan's despatch , who had formed part of the crew of the ...
... Confederate States . I have at the same time to acquaint you that her Majesty's government took immediate steps , on the arrival in England of the men referred to in Mr. Consul Grathan's despatch , who had formed part of the crew of the ...
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... confederates here by the name of Baker . We had a great influx of them last week , and after a day or two they separated again . Yesterday a lot of them returned a second time . I will find out what they are at . As soon as Bates get ...
... confederates here by the name of Baker . We had a great influx of them last week , and after a day or two they separated again . Yesterday a lot of them returned a second time . I will find out what they are at . As soon as Bates get ...
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... confederates in obtaining warlike supplies . In confirmation of this remark , it may be reckoned that besides very many batteries of artillery , five hundred thousand rifles have been manufactured in this country and conveyed to the ...
... confederates in obtaining warlike supplies . In confirmation of this remark , it may be reckoned that besides very many batteries of artillery , five hundred thousand rifles have been manufactured in this country and conveyed to the ...
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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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