Henry Alexander Wise was an American attorney, diplomat, politician and slave owner from Virginia. As the 33rd governor of Virginia, Wise served as a significant figure on the path to the American Civil War, becoming heavily involved in the 1859 trial of abolitionist John Brown. After leaving office in 1860, Wise also led the move toward Virginia's secession from the Union in reaction to the election of Abraham Lincoln and the Battle of Fort Sumter.
Mr. Hay to Mr. Seward No. 357.] Legation of the United States, Paris, August 10, 1866. Sir: There have recently appeared paragraphs in the journals of Paris announcing the contemplated…
[Extract.] Mr. Hay to Mr. Seward No. 358.] Legation of the United States, Paris, August 17, 1866. Sir: According to a suggestion of Mr. Bigelow, who is spending some days…
Mr. Hay to Mr. Seward No. 361] Legation of the United States, Paris, August 24, 1866. Sir: The Princess Charlotte, of Mexico, left Paris yesterday for Miramar. She received on…
Mr. Hay to Mr. Seward No. 371.] Legation of the United States, Paris, September 21, 1866. Sir: The Moniteur of yesterday contained the following announcement: “The president of the commission…