ALS, 1863 Oct. 7, Washington, D.C., to Cyrus W. Field, New York.

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ALS, 1863 Oct. 7, Washington, D.C., to Cyrus W. Field, New York.

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Chase is pleased that Field is entertaining British naval officers in the cause of Anglo-American relations; believes the British government will not alienate the U.S. and will make full reparation for unneutral acts of British subjects who are running the blockade of Confederate ports and building and equipping ships for the Confederacy.

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