72; fears from Seward's foreign war policy, i.

60, 128-36 _passim_; efforts to prevent interruption of commerce with the South, i.

64, 65, 66, 72, 73, 244; views on the American controversy, 72, 73; advises joint action with France, 84; receives instructions on British policy, 87; and course of action if disavowed by America, i.

190; suspicion of French policy, 201 _and note_; survey of the situation after Shiloh, 278; farewell interview with Lincoln, 301; opinion of Adams, ii.

71 _note_[4]; views on Lincoln and Davis' proclamations, 106; friendliness of Seward to, 72, 141, 176 _note_[2]; report of improved relations on seizure of Laird Rams, 147, 182; report on "scare" at Lee's advance, 176 _note_[2]; view after Gettysburg, 176 _note_[2]; protests against Russell's motion to withdraw belligerent rights to the North, 182, 183; attitude to American public animosity towards Great Britain, 197, 198; on Seward's plan to collect import duties at Southern ports, 198; description of American readiness for foreign war, 183 _and note_[2], 199; on arrogance of American ministers, 199; advises quiet attitude towards the North, 226; view of Northern determination 226, 233; view of Lincoln's chances of re-election, 226, 233; on effect of the fall of Atlanta, 234; advice on Seward's demonstrations for electioneering purposes, 237; illness of, 233, 237; return to London, 237 _note_[4]; appreciation of diplomatic service of, 237 _note_[4] _Diplomatic action and views of, in regard to_: Belligerent rights to the South, i.