Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.

If, however, I owe to his memory, as I suppose I do, any further duty as a friend and patriot, it is a duty which my increasing years admonish me must not be deferred." ...John Bigelow, Author

John Bigelow's "France and the Confederate Navy" is a contribution of great value to the history of this country's international relations during and for a few years subsequent to the Civil War.

Mr. Bigelow has, it seems to us, done justice to all.ö - The Churchman (1890) ôIf there is any excuse for this publication, it must be found in the fact that I was associated with Mr. Bryant for many years in the management of æThe ...