John Bigelow Sr. was an American lawyer, diplomat, and historian who edited the complete works of Benjamin Franklin and the first autobiography of Franklin taken from Franklin's previously lost original manuscript. He played a central role in the founding of the New York Public Library in 1895 and served as the first president of the New York Law School Board of Trustees.
[Extract.] Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 8.] Legation of the United States, Paris, January 20, 1865. Sir: During an interview which I had yesterday with his excellency the minister…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 9.] Legation of the United States, Paris, January 23, 1865. Sir: Some months since I was requested to ascertain what, if any, penal sanction…
[Extract.] Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 12.] Legation of the United States, Paris, January 27, 1865. Sir: The Corps Legislatif is to open on the 15th instant. This announcement…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys Legation of the United States, Paris, January 28, 1865. Sir: I am advised that a vessel sailing under the Danish flag, hut recently…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 13.] Legation of the United States, Paris, January 30, 1865. Sir: I learned on Saturday, the 28th instant, about 1 p.m., through our consul…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 14.] Legation of the United States, Paris, January 31, 1865. Sir: Mr. Molkté, the Danish minister, whom I have just left, confirms substantially everything…
Mr Bigelow to Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys Legation of the United States; Paris, February 2, 1865. Sir: Since the communication which I had the honor to make to your excellency…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 17.] Legation of the United States, Paris, February 3, 1865. Sir: I have received from our consul at Nantes the testimony of two sailors…
[Enclosure No. 2.] Mr. Bigeloiw to Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys. Legation of the United States, Paris, February 5, 1865. Sir: I had the honor to communicate your excellency’s message this…
[Extracts.] Mr. Bigelow to Mr Seward No 19.] Legation of the United States, Paris, February 6, 1865. Sir: I received a telegram on Saturday from Mr. Perry, secretary of the…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 22.] Legatici of the United States, Paris, February 7, 1865. Sir: I have received from Mr. Adams, at London, a copy of despatch No.…
[Enclosure No. 3.] Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Perry. February 8, 1865. Dear Sir: I was gratified to learn by your telegrams of Monday and to-day that the Stonewall can be…
[Extract.] Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 25.] Legation of the United States, Paris, February 9, 1865. Sir: Reference had to my despatch No. 8, I desire to call your…
[Enclosure No. 2.] Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Drouyn de Lhups. Legation of the United States, Paris, February 9, 1865, Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 28.] Legation of the United States, Paris, February 10, 1865. Sir: I have this moment received the following despatch from our chargé d’affaires at…
[Extract.] Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 29.] Legation of the United States, Paris, February 14, 1865. Sir: The Stonewall was yesterday afternoon lying at Ferrol. Mr. Perry states, upon…
[Extracts.] Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 34.] Legation of the United States, Paris, February 16, 1865. Sir: This being the day set apart by the minister of foreign affairs…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 35.] Legation of the United States, Paris, February 17, 1865. Sir: The corps legislatif was opened by the Emperor on the 15th instant with…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 36] Legation of the United States, Paris, February 17,1865. Sir: One of the last communications which I had the honor to address to you…
Mr. Bigelow, United States minister, to Mr. Seward, Secretary of State. [Extract.] Legation of the United States, Paris, March 13, 1865. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of dispatches…
Mrs. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States, Paris, April 28, 1865. No. 86.] Sir: An aide-de-camp of the Emperor called early yesterday morning at the legation, officially…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States, Paris, May 3, 1865. No. 87.] Sir: His excellency the minister of foreign affairs was kind enough, on Saturday last,…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward Legation of the United States, Paris, May 10, 1865. No. 90.] Sir: At my suggestion a meeting was held at this legation on Tuesday, the…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States, Paris, May 31, 1865. No. 109.] Sir: Among the manifold testimonials of sympathy elicited by the assassination of our late…