Message of the President of the United States, of March 20, 1866, Relating to the Condition of Affairs in Mexico, in Answer to a Resolution of the House of December 11, 1865 Volume 2 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 Excerpt: ...that he had given his attention to the affair, and, in consequence, had caused the seizure of some articles suspected of being contraband of war destined to Mexico; and, besides, that General Herron had been called to the position of General McClernand, in command of the 13th corps, who would have his headquarters in Louisiana. I hasten, sir, to thank you for the news, and am going to communicate it to the government of the Emperor, which will appreciate, no doubt, as I myself do, both the promptitude of your excellency in sending these orders to New Orleans, and the diligence of Major General Banks in executing them. Accept, sir, the assurance of my high consideration. L. DE GEOFROY. Hon. William H. Seward, Sfc. No. 19. Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Hcward. 'Translation. Legation Of France To The United States, Washington, July 8, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to communicate to you the extract from the despatch of his Majesty's consul at San Francisco, which points out to me shipments of powder and arms to Mexico, which would take place from California, at the instigation of an agent of Juarez, named Vega, and I beg your excellency will be so good as to address to the authorities of that State orders analogous to those which stopped in Louisiana movements of the like nature. Accept, sir, the assurance of my high consideration. L. DE GEOFROY. Hon. William H. Seward, Sfc. Mr. Calotte to Mr. Gcofruy. Translation. San Francisco, June 10, 1864. Since the departure of Mr. James, collector of the customs at San Francisco, the deputy collector, who replaced him, Mr. Cushman, has the air of receiving with great earnestness my communications for hindering the shipment of arms, gunpowder, and articles contraband of war, destined for Mexican ports, but the sum of it is, that he do...