XIV

The depredations of the Alabama...
The progress of affairs in the United States..
The reinstatement of Mr. Canisius as consul at Vienna.
Public sentiment in the United States towards France.
No party in the United States disposed to submit
to dictation, or to accept mediation or intervention.
Instructions given to the French agents and to the
United States military authorities at New Orleans.
The military situation

The alleged attempt of France to separate Texas.
Schemes and efforts of insurgent emissaries in
Europe.

Acknowledgment of information given by Mr. Dayton.
The French proposition of mediation...

638

638

639

639

641

642

642

643

643

Authority conferred on the President to issue letters
of marque.

644

Feb. 26

XVI

Mr. Seward to Mr. Taylor.... Jan. 14

14

27

Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward.

15

Mr. Seward to Mr. Taylor.

Jan. 21 Jan. 23 28 Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward.... Jan. 27

The policy of Russia in regard to the United States.
The military situation

779

781

The Russian opinion of the President's proclamation
of emancipation.

781

17

Mr. Seward to Mr. Taylor....

.do.......

Feb. 18
Feb. 25

35

30

Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward....

..do.... March 31 April 20

Diplomatic communications between France, Russia,
and Great Britain, in regard to American affairs.
Comments of the Russian press on the President's
proclamation.

Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward.... March 3 Intercepted despatch from J. P. Benjamin to L. Q. C.