REV. NEWMAN HALL

28 New Tinchlek Road, Txîndon, N. W., July 25, 1864.

Dear Sir: I bcg, throujih you, to retum my hearty thanks to lho.se gentlemen who hâve sent me the “ Rébellion Record.” I shall always prize it very highly for ita intrinsic value, and for the honor thus conferred on me.

From the very first I could find no term for the action of “ the South” than the one used in the title of the work. The parallel aometimes drnwn between the Rébellion of the South and the sécession of the American colonies from Great Hritain, faiU in cvery particular. Tlie American colonies were a mere dependency — were not fully reprcsentetl — were treated unjustly, and tbey petitioned before lhey drew the sword.

But the Southern States were an intégral part of the nation — were reprcscnted more powerfully than the re.st in proportion to population — had enjoyed through many years a prépondérance of influence in the State — had no injustice to complain of — did not first scek constitutional methods of obtaining their wishes — but did avail thcmselves of the last of the udvantagcs of the Constitution, in order, under cover of the law, to prepafe traitorously to overthrow that law. And, what is chief of ail — the American colonies revolted solely for Freedom — the South rcbcl solely that they may perpctuate and extend slavery, under the false ciy of National Independence and Freedom.

Tl>e very handsome set of volumes sent me, are thereforc truly designatcd the Rébellion Record. This is the character of the war on the part of the South, whatever the resuit may b«. VVickedness sometimcs seems to triumph for a whilc, even as Pharaoh long held out against Moses and God, only that bis destruction might be more signal at la.st 1 pray — ^not the Southerncrs may be destroy'ed, but that they may be saved through the destruction of their wkkedness.

I hope still to SCO America one and froc. But should this not be, God grnnt that slavery and war may both cease to sadden and desolatc your great and glorious country.

Constant absence from home must be my apology for allowing this handsome présent to remain so long unacknowledged.

Believo me to be, dear sir, with sincere and respectful thanks, to tlte donors, very faithfully yours,

Newman Haix»

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PfiOP. THOEOLD ROGERS, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD.

Oxford, May 19, 1864.

Mt Deak Sib : 1 hare the honor to acknowledge a lettcr from Mr. Putiiam, of New York, and a case containing six volumes of the “ Eebellion Record,” together with a collection of pamphlets L^uod bj the I>oyal Publication Society of New York.

I am profoundly sensible of the great distinction which is conferred on me by the présent of these valuabic authorities for the history of the great war in which the people of America are engaged, and I ask you to convey my grateful thanks to the gentlemen who bave bestowed this honor on me.

Among the many characteristics of your great nation, none is, I think, so admirable, and none is certainly so singular, as your habit of generously appreciating cniightened public opinion in other countrics, and of according the kindest acknowledgments to those who seek to judge you justly, and to inlerpret fairly the functions which you fulftl in the work of human progres.s. And with those who are aware of how large luis been the contribution of the United States to the general good of mankind, and how the growth of a true liberty is helped by the prosperily of your institutions, any danger or ditficulty which threatena you is a cause for the keene.st anxicty, any successfor the warmest congratulation.

We are bound, indecd, apart from the general duties which we owe you, to recognize in your quarrel lhat the issue involved is the triumph of public conscience and public duty over a con.“piracy unequalled in the history of the worUl for shameles-sness and perfidy. To maintain that which you are striving to support, is not only to fight your own battlc, the battle foi the int^rity of your people, but to combat for the largest and truest interests of the human race. And I, for one, cannot for a moment doubt that, despite the délaya you hâve endured and the vast sacrifices you hâve made, your ultimate succe.^ will be equal to the goodness of your cauM! and the resolution of your national will.

Accept Bgain, my dear sir, the assunmee of my great indebtedn(»8 to you, and bclieve me to be

Your obliged and faithful servant,

Jaxies E. Tuohold Rogers.

LETTERS FBOH EUROPE

PBOF. GOIiDWIN SMITH, ÜHIVERSITY OF OXFORD.

OxFOHD, May 21, 1864.

SiR : I bog leave to acknowledge the receipt of the six volumes of “ Kecorcl of lhe Rébellion,” logether with the volume of United States Loyal Publications, and to retum mj best thanks to the donors for their handsome and most acceptable gîfl. There are few to whom it would be more interesting than to me, for I believe I may say with truth that no American lias watched the vicissitudes of this war with more heartfelt solicitude than I hâve.

I hâve not yet had time to study the collection of documents, but I ean perçoive at a glance tliat they are of a very valuable kind, and impartially selected ; such as will furnish good materiul for the future bistorian.

And assurcdly, future historians can hâve no greater theme than the revoit of the slavcowncrs, and lhe unpandleled struggle to which it has lcd. Tlie restoration of the Union îs an object, the importjince of which no'one can fail to recognize who has considercd how disastrous an effect the fate of the American commonwealth would hâve on the councils of the world. llie rédemption of the African race from the hopeless slavery into which the authors of the rébellion are striving to hurry them, is also au objcct dear to every heart in which the spirit of Christianity, or even coramon hiimanity, résides. But far above these objecta in importance is the future of the American continent, which hangs on the issue of this war, and which, as victory may incline to loyalty or to rébellion, will become the héritage of fieedora and of social justice, or of tyranny darker and fouler than the darkest and foulest tyrannies of the OUI World.

Tliis contest touches the dearest intere.sts and moves the inmost hearts of men not on your continent alone. Everywhere it is felt to bc, as in truth it is, a contfô>t between the great parties which divide mankiud — the party of justice and of the future, ami of the party of privilège and of the past. You hâve friends of the rebel slavcowncrs aniong you in the North ; so hâve we, and the same are enemies not only of the American Republic, but of the hopes of man.

ITie présent crisis is one full of terrible anxiety, but the rcsult, I trust, is not doubtful. It is for goed and not for evil that Providence has Iliade the world. I earnesily pray that décisive victory may soon attend your arms, and that the rctüm of peace may bring with it, ns assuredly it will, an increase of national greatness, in the noblest sense

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of the torm, to reward you for the efforts whîch you liavo mado and the blood which you bave poured ont in the common cause of man.

I bave tbe honor to be, sir,

Very failbfully yours,

Goijjwin Smith.

[traksi.ations.]

HENRI MABUN, PARIS.

Paris, May 20, 1864.

To the Members of the Loyal Publication Soicety :

I bave reccived the valuable collection of papers relating to the présent war (“ Kebellion Kecord”), in six volumes, besides tbe volume of pamphlets publisbed by tbe Loyal Publication Society, which you bave donc me tbe honor to send me.

I beg you to plcase receive tbe expression of ray gratitude for the i gift, equally valuable, with référencé, either to politics or bistory. As One of your iiewspapcrs very justly remarks, it is one of tbe most novel and striking events in littrary bistory — this appeal of a mition to ordinary citizens of other nations, outside of official diplomatie relation.s, to induce them to inform thcmselve.s concerning tbe great coun- Iry, which'thus addre.s.scs them, and, to furnish them with the nieans of doing 80 . You bave correctly siipposed, that the fortunes of the United States, and tbe extrême crisis througb which tbey are pa.ssing, concerns civilization itself and makes its influence felt on ail. A crisis, froin which, I am one of those who firmly believe, you will corne victoiious, and delivored frora the curse of slavery, which you bave inheriteil from the pa.«t. Itsgloomy shadow will cease to diu-ken the glory and cumpromL°e the genuineness of your free démocratie institution.

Every one who can aid your country and ours in better understanding cach other—every one who forcibly recalls to France îtnd to America the ties which originally united them, and which ought never to cease to unité them— deserves well of mankind. The groatest misfortunc for the ci\ilization and liberty of the world woiild be thaï these tics should ever part or lie broken. Our duty tôward.s you consista in the roaintenance of them.

Pray, rcceive, gentlemen, together with my thanks, the expression of my high considération and lively sympathy.

. H. Martin.

LETTKRS FBOM EUROPE

EDWARD LABOÜLAYE.

Paris, June 14, 1864.

SiK : I hâve received the magtiificent volumes of the “ Rébellion Record” which some honorable citlzens of New York hâve been pleased to send me. I do not know how to thank thera for the especial honor whicl» they hâve done me on this occasion. If I hâve been fortunate enough to defend the cause of the North, I hâve been a thousand limes recorapensed by the good wishes of your compatriols, and I can say that at the bottom of my heart I am one of you — a frue American.

It only remains for me to express the desire that the “ Rébellion Record” will terminale soou by the iriumpb of a cause which is that of justice, of liberty, and of humanity.

Be kind enough, sir, to be my interpréter to tliosc gentlemen whose names I shall always keep in remerabrance ; and permit me to call myself, with a perfect sympathy,

Your very devoted servant,

Edw. Laboülate.