The Case of Great Britain as Laid Before the Tribunal of Arbitration Volume 1 (Paperback)

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1872 edition. Excerpt: ...are treating us properly in this matter. They are not dealing with us as one friendly nation ought to deal with another. Vhen I, as the agent of my Government, tell them, from evidence submitted to me, that I have no doubt about her character, they ought to accept this until the parties who are building her, and who have it in their power to show if her destination and purpose It is a very easy matter for the Messrs. Laird & Co. to show for whom they are building her, and to give such information as to her purpose as to be satisfactory to all parties. The burden of proof ought not to be thrown upon us. In a hos tile community like this it is very difiicult to get information at any time upon these matters, and if names are to be given it would render it almost impossible. The government ought to investigate it, and not call on us for proof. I understand if she is not arrested she will endeavor to capture some of the California steamers with specie for New York. The Rosalind, referred to in previous dispatches, sailed on Saturday last. She has on her nine cannon, rifled, which I think are intended for this gun-boat. They are 32-pounders. I am, 850., (Signed) THOMAS H. DUDLEY. Mr. Dudley to Mr. Seward. Extract No. 89. UNITED STATES CONSULATE, Liverpool, July 11, 1862. SIR: Iuclosed, marked Nos. 1, 2, and 3, find a copy of the communication by me addressed to the collector of customs at this port, relative to the gun-boat now being built by_the Messrs. La-irds for the rebel government, a copy of the most extraordinary answer of the collector, and a copy of a note sent to Minister Adams upon the receipt of this answer inclosing him a copy thereof. These papers explain themselves and do not require further remark by me. Richard Brougan, a...

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1872 edition. Excerpt: ...are treating us properly in this matter. They are not dealing with us as one friendly nation ought to deal with another. Vhen I, as the agent of my Government, tell them, from evidence submitted to me, that I have no doubt about her character, they ought to accept this until the parties who are building her, and who have it in their power to show if her destination and purpose It is a very easy matter for the Messrs. Laird & Co. to show for whom they are building her, and to give such information as to her purpose as to be satisfactory to all parties. The burden of proof ought not to be thrown upon us. In a hos tile community like this it is very difiicult to get information at any time upon these matters, and if names are to be given it would render it almost impossible. The government ought to investigate it, and not call on us for proof. I understand if she is not arrested she will endeavor to capture some of the California steamers with specie for New York. The Rosalind, referred to in previous dispatches, sailed on Saturday last. She has on her nine cannon, rifled, which I think are intended for this gun-boat. They are 32-pounders. I am, 850., (Signed) THOMAS H. DUDLEY. Mr. Dudley to Mr. Seward. Extract No. 89. UNITED STATES CONSULATE, Liverpool, July 11, 1862. SIR: Iuclosed, marked Nos. 1, 2, and 3, find a copy of the communication by me addressed to the collector of customs at this port, relative to the gun-boat now being built by_the Messrs. La-irds for the rebel government, a copy of the most extraordinary answer of the collector, and a copy of a note sent to Minister Adams upon the receipt of this answer inclosing him a copy thereof. These papers explain themselves and do not require further remark by me. Richard Brougan, a...

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2013

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246 x 189 x 30mm (L x W x T)

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Paperback - Trade

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582

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978-1-234-11468-8

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9781234114688

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1-234-11468-2



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