284 Angleterre, 1835 
646 (1855. July-Dec) 
Sebastian! 
From Broglie 
Nov. 30. U.S. promises to make favorable state- 
ment after payment of French debt, but France desires that 
statement precede payment; British government might serve 
as mediator (ff. 241-245). 
Dec. 4. Explanations he is to give Palmerston 
concerning reinforcement of naval stations in Antilles; 
France has no hostile designs on U.S., but circumstances 
necessitate caution (ff . 252-253) . 
Dec. 7. He fears misunderstanding between 
England and France over French attitude in American inci- 
dent (ff. 254-255). 
Dec. 24. Mediation has not yet been proposed 
to him (ff . 270-271) . 
To Broglie 
Dec. 3. Interview with Palmerston, who pro- 
poses mediation between France and U.S. ; English charge 
in Washington finds Jackson opposed to conciliation (ff . 
249-251) . 
Dec. 7. Has suggested that England act in 
Washington without appearing to cooperate with France; 
friendly attitude of British cabinet (ff. 256-258). 
Dec. 11. British minister in Washington will 
not be told of Anglo-French conversations so that he may 
negotiate with U.S. without betraying French interest (ff . 
259-260) . 
Dec. 14. British representatives in Paris and 
Washington to receive orders to offer mediation in Franco- 
American dispute (ff. 262-263). 
Dec. 17. Palmerston has communicated instruc- 
tions being sent to British minister in Washington; method 
of mediation proposed (ff. 266-267). 
Dec. 21. Instructions have gone off to British 
minister in Washington (f. 269). 
Dec. 25. Reaction in American public opinion 
that is sure to follow British offer of mediation (ff . 271- 
274) . 
Dec. 30. Sends message of U.S. president 
(f. 280) . 
Dec. 31. Sebastiani's impression of U.S. presi- 
dent's message; thinks it satisfactory, and that France 
should declare her readiness to pay first installment of 
indemnity (ff. 281-282). 
From Bourqueney 
Nov. 16. Uneasiness of British minister in 
Washington concerning Franco-American relations; Palmerston 
ready to interest himself in matter if necessary (ff . 222- 
227) . 
Dec. 27. Broglie to Granville, reply to British 
offer of mediation (ff. 275-276). 
