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August 7, 1868
The Wheeling Daily Register
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
New York Herald dispatch reports that U.S. diplomat Reverdy Johnson's instructions were mild on Alabama claims but detailed on expatriation, authorizing a treaty on naturalized citizens' rights akin to the recent U.S.-Prussia pact.
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Reverdy Johnson's Instructions.
New York, August 6.—The Herald's Washington dispatch states that it is ascertained that the instructions of Reverdy Johnson were not particularly strong regarding the Alabama claims. He was merely directed to pursue the same course as his predecessor on that question, but was more fully instructed regarding the American doctrine of expatriation. It is believed that the President and Secretary Seward authorized him to negotiate a treaty as to the rights of naturalized citizens similar to that lately agreed upon between Prussia and the United States.
New York, August 6.—The Herald's Washington dispatch states that it is ascertained that the instructions of Reverdy Johnson were not particularly strong regarding the Alabama claims. He was merely directed to pursue the same course as his predecessor on that question, but was more fully instructed regarding the American doctrine of expatriation. It is believed that the President and Secretary Seward authorized him to negotiate a treaty as to the rights of naturalized citizens similar to that lately agreed upon between Prussia and the United States.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Reverdy Johnson
Alabama Claims
Expatriation Doctrine
Naturalized Citizens
Diplomatic Instructions
What entities or persons were involved?
Reverdy Johnson
Secretary Seward
President
Where did it happen?
New York, Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Reverdy Johnson
Secretary Seward
President
Location
New York, Washington
Event Date
August 6
Story Details
The instructions to Reverdy Johnson were not strong on Alabama claims, directing him to follow his predecessor's course, but fuller on the American doctrine of expatriation. He was authorized to negotiate a treaty on rights of naturalized citizens, similar to the recent Prussia-U.S. agreement.