Dayton, William L. (minister to France)

Abstracts: 2

956

Cleveland Morning Leader, 28 May 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

956 - L. May 28; ed:2/2 - The President directed Dayton, our minister to
France, to inform the government of France that he does not at present
contemplate any departure from the policy which this government has
pursued in regard to the war which exists between France and Mexico.
"Let us first restore the Union, and then invite Maximilian, with
charging bayonettes, if need be, to retire to Austria with his French-
men and leave Mexico alone." (9)

Foreign Relations / Border Raids / Diplomats, Appointments, Service

Index terms:

Austria; Dayton, William L. (minister to France); France; Lincoln, Abraham; Maxmi ilian the First (Mexico); Mexico; Union

1489

Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 December 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

1489 - L Dec. 22; ed: 2/1 - William Lewis Dayton, U. S. minister to
France, was one of the nation's ablest statesmen and one of its best
diplomatists. He was born in New Jersey 57 years ago, was admitted to
the bar in 1830, and was elected to the state council in 1837. In the
spring of 1861, he was appointed minister to France, and has since per-
formed the duties of that office with distinguished ability and success.
"News of his death... will cause a deep feeling of sorrow throughout the
country." (9)

Persons and Personages

Index terms:

Dayton, William L. (minister to France); France; New Jersey