advises against a paper blockade, 284;
wishes to maintain friendly relations with England, 371;
angered at Russell's conduct, 373;
writes menacing instructions to Adams, 373-375;
his attitude in Mason and Slidell affair, 382;
drafts reply to England's ultimatum, 384;
disavows Wilkes's act and surrenders envoys, 385;
advises Lincoln to withhold Emancipation Proclamation until after a victory, ii. [115];
suggests promise to maintain freedom of slaves, [131];