Robert Cumming Schenck was a Union Army general in the American Civil War, and American diplomatic representative to Brazil and the United Kingdom. He was at both the First and Second Battle of Bull Run and took part in Jackson's Valley Campaign of 1862, and the Battle of Cross Keys. He served two separate multi-term stints in the U.S. House of Representatives.
No. 102. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. [Telegram.] London, June 11, 1872. (Received at 3.40 p.m.) Have acknowledged Lord Granville’s note telegraphed you this morning, saying I have transmitted it…
[Inclosure 5 in No. 104.] General Schenck to Earl Granville. Legation of the United States, London, June 11, 1872. My Lord: I had the honor to receive late last night…
No. 103. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. [Telegram.] London, June 12, 1872—3.45 p.m.(Received at 10.45 p.m.) Have this moment received another long communication from Lord Granville. It is in a…
No. 104. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, June 13, 1872. (Received June 25.) No. 254.] Sir: With this I transmit copies of all correspondence…
No. 7. Letter of General Schenck in answer to Mr. Fish’s letter of June 3. Legation of the United States, London, June 20, 1872. My Dear Mr. Fish: I have…
No. 116. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. [Telegram.] London, June 26, 1872. (Received at 11 a.m.) Davis telegraphs as follows: [Mr. Davis to Mr. Fish] At the Conference convened this…
No. 117. Mr. Schenck to Mr. Fish. [Telegram.] London, June 27, 1872. (Received at 12 m.) Davis telegraphs me to send you the following: [Mr. Davis to Mr. Fish.] Lord…
No. 94. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. [Telegram.] London June 7, 1872. (Received 7 p.m.) I have just received the following from Lord Granville: [Earl Granville to General Schenck.] Sir:…
No. 120. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, August 12, 1872. (Received August 23.) No. 290.] Sir: On Saturday, the 10th instant, the day on…
No. 150. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, October 7, 1872. (Received October 23.) No. 316.] Sir: You have doubtless received a copy of the…
No. 148. Mr. Schenck to Mr. Fish. [Extract.] Legation of the United States, London, October 8, 1872. (Received Oct. 23.) No. 317.] Sir: As soon after the reception of your…
No. 153. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, January 23, 1873. (Received February 10.) No. 335.] Sir: With reference to my No. 329 I have…
[Inclosure No. 4.] General Schenek to Earl Granville. Legation of the United States, London, January 23, 1873. My Lord: I have had the honor to receive your lordship’s note of…
No. 124. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, February 7, 1873. No. 342.] Sir: With reference to my No. 341, I have the honor to…
No. 154. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, March 5, 1873. (Received March 24, 1873.) No. 352.] Sir: There has been a “Burmese embassy” here,…
No. 126. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, March 6, 1873. No. 353.] Sir: The receipt of your No. 329, correcting the error of Mr.…
No. 155. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, March 22, 1873. (Received April 4.) No. 358.] Sir: The “ministerial crisis” through which the government here…
No. 157. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, April 5, 1873. (Received April 16.) No. 370.] Sir: The Royal Geographical Society have sent to me…
[Inclosure No. 2.] General Schenck to Sir Henry Rawlinson. Legation of the United States, London, April 5, 1873. My Dear Sir Henry: Your letter of yesterday, with the gold medal…
No. 159. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, April 26, 1873. (Received May 14.) No. 392.] Sir: I yesterday handed to Lord Granville a copy…
No. 160. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, April 29, 1873. (Received May 14.) No. 395.] Sir: Referring to my No. 392, I have to…
No. 278. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, April 30, 1873. (Received May 14.) No. 398.] Sir: I have been thinking for some time of…
No. 161. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, May 1, 1873. (Received May 14.) No. 399.] Sir: In conformity with the instructions contained in your…
No. 162. General Schenck to Mr. Fish. Legation of the United States, London, May 3, 1873. (Received May 15.) No. 401.] Sir: Last evening, in the House of Commons, Lord…