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.…
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…