| Content Description | States that he is disappointed by hostile reaction of British Government and press towards North's struggle against slavery; refers to newspaper articles including New York Herald and Times; believes Government is influenced by commissions of Confederacy; contrasts American political situation with Greeks and Turks; has condemned American ministers abroad to Mr Seward; comments on blockade of Southern ports; refers to George Grenville's opinion on taxation of American colony [Stamp Act 1765] which was opposed by Lord Camden and Lord Chatham; discusses formation and interpretation of international law convention of 1818; comments on opinions of law officers of Crown; refers to Admiralty and 'Law of Nations'. |