Charles Francis Adams Sr. was an American historical editor, writer, politician, and diplomat. As United States Minister to the United Kingdom during the American Civil War, Adams was crucial to Union efforts to prevent British recognition of the Confederate States of America and maintain European neutrality to the utmost extent. Adams also featured in national and state politics before and after the Civil War.
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 880.] Legation of the United States. London, February 17, 1865. Sir Owing to the delay in the arrival of the Canada, I only, late…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 880.] Legation of the United States. London, February 17, 1865. Sir Owing to the delay in the arrival of the Canada, I only, late…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 881.] Legation of the United States. London, February 18, 1865. Sir. I have just received the following telegram, and transmit it as requested: “Please…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 881.] Legation of the United States. London, February 18, 1865. Sir. I have just received the following telegram, and transmit it as requested: “Please…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 884.] Legation of the United States. London, February 23, 1865. Sir. I have just come from an interview with Lord Russell. He was unwell,…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 884.] Legation of the United States. London, February 23, 1865. Sir. I have just come from an interview with Lord Russell. He was unwell,…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 886.] Legation of the United States, London, March 2, 1865. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the depart ment, numbered…
Mr. Adams to Earl Russell Legation of the United States, London, March 7, 1865. My Lord: By a report made by the consul at Nassau it would appear that he…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 890.] Legation of the United States, London, March 9, 1865. Sir: In anticipation of the receipts of the comments which are doubtless on their…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 892. Legation of the United States, London, March 14, 1865. Sir: I seize the opportunity afforded to me by the despatch agent, who is…
[Enclosures.] 1. Mr. Adams to Lord Russell, March 15, 1865. 2. Lord Russell to Mr. Adams, April 5, 1865. 3. Extract from London Gazette, January 31, 1862. 4. Lord Russell…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 893.] Legation of the United States, London, March 16, 1865. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department numbered 1278…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 897.] Legation of the United States, London, March 16, 1865. Sir: Under your instructions, contained in No. 1272, of the 18th February, I addressed…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 900.] Legation of the United States, London, March 17, 1865. Sir: I have received a letter from William Blanchard, esq., consul of the United…
Mr. Adams to Earl Russell Legation of the United States, London, March 17, 1865. My Lord: Under instructions from the government of the United States, I have the honor to…
Mr. Adams to Earl Russell Legation of the United States, London, March 21, 1865. Sir: The undersigned, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States at the court of…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 905.] Legation of the United States, London, March 23, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to transmit an address to the President from the…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 908.] Legation of the United States, London, March 24, 1865. Sir: There was no bag received by the China, so that the legation is…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 909.] Legation of the United States, London, March 29, 1865. Sir: A telegram in the following words has just been received by me from…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 914.] Legation of the United States, London, March 30, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of a resolution passed at…
[Enclosures.] 1. Mr. Adams to Lord Russell, April 4, 1865. 2. Lord Russell to Mr. Adams, April 5, 1865. 3. Lord Russell to Mr. Adams, April 8, 1865. 4. Professor…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 915.] Legation of the United States, London, April 5, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to forward to you, by the desire of Mr.…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 916.] Legation of the United States, London, April 6, 1865. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department numbered from…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 919.] Legation of the United States, London, April 7, 1865. Sir: Before this reaches you the intelligence of the death of Richard Cobden will…