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.
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 359.] Legation of the United States, London, March 28, 1863. Sir: In transmitting herewith a copy of The Morning Star of to-day, containing…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 360.] Legation of the United States, London, April 2, 1863. Sir: * * * * * * * * * * * * I…
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 364.] Legation of the United States, London, April 3, 1863. Sir: On Thursday, the 1st instant, Mr. Clarence R. Yonge made his appearance…
[Enclosures.] 1. Mr. Adams to Lord Russell, with Mr. Yonge’s deposition, dated April 4, 1863. 2. Lord Russell to Mr. Adams, announcing the arrest of the Alexandra, April 5, 1863.…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 366.] Legation of the United States, London, April 7, 1863. Sir: I send this note out of the ordinary course, merely to let you…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 367.] Legation of the United States, London, April 8, 1863. Sir: I send by this steams copies of two notes written to-day. I have…
[Enclosures.] 1. Mr. Adams to Earl Russell, about the Japan, at the island of Alderney, arming, April 8. 2. Mr. Hammond’s reply, (private,) April 8. Mr. Adams to Earl Russell.…
[Enclosures.] 1. Mr. Adams to Lord Russell, April 9, 1863. 2. Lord Russell to Mr. Adams, April 9, 1863. 3. Same to same, April 11, 1863. 4. Mr. Adams to…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 370.] Legation of the United States, London, April 9, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to transmit copies of three notes which passed between…
[Enclosures.] 1. Mr. Adams to Lord Russell, denying recruiting, April 10, 1863. 2. Lord Russell to Mr. Adams, acknowledging receipt thereof, April 11, 1863. Mr. Adams to Lord Russell. Legation…
[Enclosures.] 1. Mr. Adams to Earl Russell, reporting the Allar at Plymouth, April 11, 1863. 2. Extract from 2d edition of the Times of April 11, 1863, about the Allar…
Mr. Adams to Lord Russell. Legation of the United States, London, April 14, 1863. My Lord: I have been instructed to lay before your lordship copies of a correspondence transmitted…
[Extract.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States, London, April 16, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to transmit resolutions which have been received from the officers…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 378.] Legation of the United States, London April 17, 1863. Sir: On re-examining Lord Russell’s note to me of the 2d instant, I found…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 379.] Legation of the United States, London, April 17, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to transmit copies of several notes, which have passed…
Mr. Adams to Lord Russell. Legation of the United States, London, April 18, 1863. My Lord: I am very much obliged to you for the courtesy extended to me in…
Mr. Adams to Lord Russell. Legation of the United States, London, April 22, 1863. My Lord: I have carefully re-examined the positions taken in my note of the 14th of…
[Extract.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 386.] Legation of the United States, London, April 23, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of a note of…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 392.] Legation of the United States, London, April 24, 1863. Sir: Her Majesty’s government does not seem yet to be quite satisfied of the…
Mr. Adams to Lord Russell. Legation of the United States, London, April 25, 1863. My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the reception of your note of the 20th…
Mr. Adams to Lord Russell. Legation of the United States, London, April 28, 1863. My Lord: I am instructed to inform your lordship that the government of the United States…
[Enclosures.] 1. Parliamentary paper, (No. 9,) North America. Enlistment of British subjects in federal army. 2. Mr. Adams to Lord Russell, April 29, 1863. 3. William H. Aspinwall to Mr.…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 398.] Legation of the United States, London, April 30, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of one of the official…
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 403.] Legation of the United States, London, May 1, 1863. Sir: In the House of Lords, last evening, Lord Russell is reported as…