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17,141 lettersMr. Merrill to Mr. Gunnison. Yarmouth, December 14, 1863. Steamer Chesapeake hovering along shore east of Shelburne Saturday night; her purser started by land for Halifax. Gunboat passed here last…
Mr. Davis to Mr. Gunnison. Liverpool, December 14, 1863. Followed John C. Braine to Petit Riviere and arrested him; he showed a lieutenant’s commission from Jeff. Davis; letter of marque…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Gunnison. Washington, December 12, 1863. Your despatch to Lord Lyons on the subject of the Chesapeake received. He will adopt all proper measures in regard. The…
Mr. Washburn to Mr. Gunnison. Portland, December 12, 1863. Deposition of Charles Johnson, mate of the Chesapeake, taken by United States commissioner, proves conclusively the murder of Orin Shaffer, second…
Mr. Washburn to Mr. Jackson. Portland, December 11, 1863. Cargo of Chesapeake was owned entirely by American and Canadian merchants, and was not intended to run blockade. Advise authorities of…
A. L. to Mr. Chun. Yarmouth, December 10, 1863. A steamer said to be of similar appearance to Chesapeake passed this harbor about noon yesterday, steering down the bay. A.…
Mr. Leech to Mr. Jackson. St. John, December 10, 1863. I am informed by the Secretary of State that steamer Chesapeake, of Portland and New York line, has been taken…
Mr. Howard to Mr. Jackson. St. John, December 9, 1863. You are instructed by Secretary Seward to use your best efforts to secure detention of Chesapeake and arrest of criminals.…
July 15, 1862. July 15, 1862. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to submit the following report of the action of my regiment in the battle of the 27th ultimo, at…
Mr. Seward to Mr Gunnison. Washington, December 9, 1863—1.30 p.m. Is the steamer Chesapeake, or has she been, in your port? Please answer. WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
No. 5. Major General Doyle to the Duke of Newcastle. Halifax, Nova Scotia, December 23, 1863. My Lord Duke: I have the honor to report, for the information of your…
No. 4. (Extract.) Lord Lyons to Earl Russell.—(Received January 8, 1864.) Washington, December 24, 1863. I have the honor to transmit to your lordship further papers relating to the affair…
No. 3. [Extract.] Lord Lyons to Earl Russell.—(Received January 5, 1864.) Washington, December 21, 1863. With reference to my despatch of the 15th instant, I have the honor to transmit…
No. 2. Lord Lyons to Earl Russell.—(Received December 26.) Washington, December 15, 1863. My Lord: On the 11th instant, a few minutes after I had sent off my despatch to…
No. 1. Lord Lyons to Earl Russell.—(Received December) Washington, December 11, 1863. My Lord: The enclosed extract from the New York Herald of yesterday will make your lordship acquainted with…
No. 10. Mr. Waddington to Mr. Hammond.—(Received March 1.) Whitehall, February 29, 1864. Sir: With reference to the previous correspondence on the same subject, I am directed by Secretary Sir…
No. 9. Mr. Waddington to Mr. Hammond.—(Received February 27.). Whitehall, February 26, 1864. Sir: Referring to the correspondence which has taken place on the subject of recruiting in Ireland for…
No. 8. [Extract.] Mr. Waddington to Mr. Hammond. Whitehall, February 19, 1864. Referring to the previous correspondence relative to an alleged breach of the foreign enlistment act by Mr. Patrick…
HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE, THIRD DIVISION, July 19, 1862. ° Camp near Richmond, Va., July 19, 1862. Masor: On the evening of 28th ultimo the command of this brigade was turned…
No. 7. Mr. Waddington to Mr. Hammond.—(Received February 15.) Whitehall, February ——, 1864. Sir: I am directed by Secretary Sir George Grey to transmit to you, for the information of…