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Name, Date. 
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To Colonial Office..-.--- July 8 
To Sir L. West.-.--.:..:- July 9 
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(Telegraphic.) 
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To Sir L. West......---] Sept. 10 
Sir H. Holland to Mar- ! Sept. 14 
quis of Lansdowne. 
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Memorandum commu- | Oct. 5 
nicated by Baron 
Plessen. 
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Memorandum commu- | Oct. 10 
nicated by M. d’ Adel- 
borg. 
To M. d’Adelborg .....- Oct. 11 
To Baron Plessen.....-.|.--. yee. 
Admiralty <<. 5. .-.2-<--- Oct. 13 
Sir L. West......- ecee--| Oct. 14 
Subject. 
Attempts of Alaska Company to obtain further pro- 
tec‘ion. . 
The Captain of the *‘Corwin” has been cited to defend 
himself for seizures effected bn American schooner 
“Sierra.” 
Mr. Blaine’s replies to questions founded on No. 34. 
Indefinite. | Incloses ‘‘ Provisions relating to the 
Unorganized ‘erritory of Alaska.” 
Refers to No. 36. Case postponed 
Extract from ‘‘New York Timex” showing United 
States reply to pretensions of Russia previous to 
cession of Alaska. 
Report of Canadian Privy Council urging speedy 
reparation, with a résumé of facts by Minister of 
Marine and Fisheries. 
Acknowledges above. We should wait for Report of 
judicial proceedings. Want copies of papers laid 
before Canadian Parliament. 
Copy of No. 40. To get judicial records.-.........--: 
Forwards copies of judicial proceedings in Alaska 
District Court in cases of the three vessels seized. 
Acknowledges above. Were they communicated 
without comment? 
Answers above. 
News received of further seizures. To remind Mr. 
Bayard of assurances given in No. 27, and to com- 
municate information. 
Asks for further information and details connected 
with judicial proceedings sent home in No. 43. 
Mr. Bayard’s replies to No. 46. He knows of no 
assurances, but willask grounds for seizures. 
Seizure of {Anna Beekvit won Sanne teee eee Per 
Position of “Sayward,” ‘t Dolphin,” and ‘‘Grace” 
when seized, with remarks on habits of seals. 
Copies of Reports by Captain of the ‘t Rush,” who 
ettected above captures, giving details. 
Reports by Rear-Admiral sir M. Culme-Seymour on 
seizures of ‘‘ Anna Beck” and ‘‘ W. P. Sayward,” 
with copies of statements, declarations, and indict- 
ments. 
General review of the position. No doubt United 
States’ Government will admit their liability, and 
give compensation. 
Sends copy of No. 53. Explains position.--.-......-.- 
“New York Times” on maritime jurisdiction in 
Behring’s Sea. ‘ 
Have any steps been taken to appeal in cases of 
“Onward,’’ ‘*Carolina,” and *‘ Thornton?” 
Copies of two despatches from Canada respecting 
Be of ‘‘Grace,”’ ‘‘ Dolphin,” and ‘‘ W. P. Say- 
ward.” 
Telegram from Canada reporting that vessels are 
still detained, and asking for inquiry. 
Copy of above. To inquire why vessels have not 
been released as promised (see No. 27). 
Copies of inclosures in No. 57. To make representa- 
tions to the United States Government respecting 
seizure of these three vessels. 
German Government ask views of Her Majesty’s 
Government as to proposal of United States for 
International Convention for preservation of seals. 
A cine w lode es receipt of No. 53. Copy left with Mr. 
ayard. 
cay of letter from Commander-in-chief on Pacific 
Station, with list of sealing schooners. 
Answers No. 59. Note to Mr. Bayard respecting 
non-release Of vessels, and extract from ‘‘ New 
York Herald”’ on the subject. 
Invitation from United States to Sweden to join nego- 
tiations for preservation. 
Answers above. Nosimilar invitation received from 
United States Government. Will Sweden accept? 
Answers No. 61. No similar proposal made to Her 
Majesty’s Government. What will be decision of 
German Government? 
Sends copy of letter from Commander-in-chief on 
Pacific Station, with newspaper extracts as to de- 
murrer handed in on behalf of British sealers. 
Renewed orders sent for release of vessels......-..-- 
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