• Held At: West Sussex Record Office
• Reference Number: Cobden/2/13/19
• Document Order #: Cobden Mss 13/19
• Ref No: Cobden/2/13/19
• Date: 19 May 1863
• Level: Piece
• Description: Written from Washington. Discussing improved situation re US/British relations, problem of Lord John Russell's letters, 'Can he not be made to see that every one of these letters must be treasured, as so much material for future animosity & all to be repaid with fearful interest?', Lord Lyons, the state of the Potomac Army, rough terrain of Virginia and the implications for warfare, confidence of eventual Union victory, letter from Gideon Welles, questions over naval diplomacy and maritime rights.
• Terms:Transatlantic Ties
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• Access Status: Open
• Digital Copy:Online digital surrogate available
• Contact: West Sussex Record Office,

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