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[Translation.], September 18, 1866.
[Translation.] Paris, September 18, 1866. The Moniteur publishes the text of the circular addressed by the Marquis de La Valette to the French diplomatic agents abroad, which has been for…
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John Bigelow to William H. Seward, September 19, 1866
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 370.] Biarritz, September 19, 1866. Sir: The circular from the minister of foreign affairs, par interim, to the diplomatic agents of the Emperor, for…
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[Untitled], September 14, 1866
[Untitled] [From the Constitutionnel of September 14, 1866.—Translation.] The value of the convention, the text of which is given above, will be at once understood by all, and especially appreciated…
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Monseigneur the Prince Napoleon to Seen and sealed with the seal of state. By the Emperor: J. BAROCHE, The Keeper of the Seal, September 13, 1866
[From the Moniteur Universel of September 13, 1866.—Translation.] Imperial decree for the promulgation of the convention signed at Mexico, July 30, 1866, relative to the delegation granted to the french…
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John Bigelow to William H. Seward, September 14, 1866
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 369.] Legation of the United States, Paris, September 14, 1866. Sir: The Moniteur of yesterday morning contains a convention which has just been negotiated…
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Gueroult to the Mexican loan, August 30, 1866
[From the Opinion Nationale of August 30.—Translation.] Subscribers to the Mexican loan. The probable failure of the Mexican empire will not only ruin our countrymen residing in Mexico, but will…
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Mexican affairs., August 29
[From the Opinion Nationale of August 29.—Translation.] Mexican affairs. The empress Charlotte’s voyage to Paris has recalled attention to Mexican affairs. It is said the young princess has come to…
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Mexican obligations., August 23
[From the Temps of August 23.—Translation.] Mexican obligations. The question of the strange and exceptional situation of the holders of Mexican obligations was not caused by the probable abdication of…
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French interests in Mexico., August 22
[From the Temps of August 22.—Translation.] French interests in Mexico. It is hardly probable that the plan of the court of Mexico will be accepted by the French government. News…
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The Mexican crisis., August 18
[From the Temps of August 18.—Translation.] The Mexican crisis. THE MEXICAN CRISIS. The arrival of the empress of Mexico in Paris has made the forgotten affairs of that country the…
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John Bigelow to William H. Seward, September 7, 1866
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 366.] Legation of the United States, Paris, September 7, 1866. Sir: The press of this capital has been permitted of late to discuss with…
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[ Seal ] Andrew Johnson to William H. Seward, August 17, 1866
[August 17, 1866.—Declaring null and void a decree of Prince Maximilian closing certain ports in Mexico.] BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A PROCLAMATION. Whereas a war…
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William H. Seward to John Bigelow, August 24, 1866
Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow No. 516.] Department of State, Washington, August 24, 1866. Sir: I transmit herewith for your information copies of the President’s proclamation of the 17th instant,…
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JOHN HAY, Charge d’Affaires ad interim to William H. Seward, August 24, 1866
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…
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JOHN HAY, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim to William H. Seward, August 17, 1866
[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…
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JOHN HAY, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim to William H. Seward, August 10, 1866
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…
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John Bigelow to William H. Seward, August 3, 1866
[Extract.] Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 352.] Legation of the United States, Paris, August 3, 1866. Sir: The news of the successful union of the eastern and western hemispheres…
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John Bigelow to William H. Seward, July 20, 1866
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 349.] Legation of the United States, Paris, July 20, 1866. Sir: Prussia has consented to a cessation of hostilities for five days, upon certain…
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John Bigelow to William H. Seward, July 6, 1866
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 344.] Legation of the United States, Paris, July 6, 1866. Sir: The war of which I announced to you the commencement scarcely three weeks…
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William H. Seward to John Bigelow, July 2, 1866
Mr. Seward to Mr. Bigelow No. 493.] Department of State, Washington, July 2, 1866. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 14th of June, No.…