No. 6. Major-General Doyle to the Duke of Newcastle. Government House, Halifax, Nova Scotia, December 24, 1863. My Lord Duke: My despatch to your grace of the 23d instant, and…
Mr. Farrar to the United States Consul. Barrington, December 14, 1863. She lies behind Blue island, near Jordan, out of sight, discharging cargo into lighters, and waiting for coals. A.…
Mr. 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.…