by John Bigelow. 1888. 247p

During the American Civil War, suspicious documents revealed a secret agreement between the French government and Confederate States for the construction of war vessels, raising concerns about threats to American interests. Legal action was considered to denounce the unlawful contracts, with the press playing a crucial role in exposing the conspiracy. The failure of a Mexican loan added pressure on the French government, leading to embarrassment and forced abandonment of support for the Confederates.