2 10 17 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/2d5974221487330a96f520455a4a2779.jpg bc75a89cc41a70448f376e6e7d05f073 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Civil War at Sea Subject The topic of the resource Naval Events of the War and the British Involvement Description An account of the resource Despite its neutral status being declared early in the conflict, this did not prevent Great Britain's involvement in several prominent maritime controversies that shook Anglo-American relations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Seitz Language A language of the resource English Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 'Trent and the San Jacinto' Subject The topic of the resource The interception of the RMS Trent on November 8, 1861, by the USS San Jacinto under Cpt. Charles Wilkes. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Edward Sylvester Ellis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image from the The Youth's History of the United States, etc, published by Cassel & Co in 1887 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Electronically available through Wikimedia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1887 Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource The Trent, a British packet ship transporting to England two Confederate diplomats, James Mason and John Slidell, had left Havana, Cuba on November 7th, 1861. Captain Charles Wilkes of the USS San Jacinto became aware of the diplomats' movements and intended route, bringing his ship to impede their passage. Believing his actions to be in the interest of the Union war effort and justifiable as the seizure of war contraband, Wilkes ordered the Trent boarded. When Mason and Slidell, with their diplomatic assistants, come forward, they are arrested and removed from the Trent. Wilke's actions recieve praise in the Union, but set off a diplomatic crisis that lasted through the rest of the year, ending in the release of the diplomats. Confederacy James Mason John Slidell Trent Affair United Kingdom United States https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/f15dfc80d0715c07d4bc1d8f7201e2ee.jpg 68072182f4a3f80f833c2d869b7ea7d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Civil War at Sea Subject The topic of the resource Naval Events of the War and the British Involvement Description An account of the resource Despite its neutral status being declared early in the conflict, this did not prevent Great Britain's involvement in several prominent maritime controversies that shook Anglo-American relations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Seitz Language A language of the resource English Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 'Last of the Alabama' Subject The topic of the resource The final battle of the CSS Alabama against the USS Kearsage off Cherbourg, France. The former is shown sinking, with the neutral British vessel Deerhound and the Kearsarge sailing nearby. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized by the Library of Congress Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Philadelphia : Published by J. Marsh, No. 1102 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Approx. 1864 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Contributed to the Library of Congress by Louis N. Rosenthal, lithographer and the LOC's Marian S. Carson Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digitized lithograph print Language A language of the resource English Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource J. Marsh Description An account of the resource Pursued by Union warships after its final cruises in the Far East, the Alabama is cornered in the French port of Cherbourg by the USS Kearsarge. Captain Raphael Semmes moves to damaged ship into a final engagement, where it soon sinks. The Deerhound, a nearby private British vessel, aids in the rescue of the crew and officers, but does not turn over the rescued, which includes Semmes, to the Kearsarge, instead returning to England. Those aboard disperse, evading capture by the U.S., a series of events that adds more fuel to Northern anger over the British part in the Alabama's actions. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Civil War at Sea Subject The topic of the resource Naval Events of the War and the British Involvement Description An account of the resource Despite its neutral status being declared early in the conflict, this did not prevent Great Britain's involvement in several prominent maritime controversies that shook Anglo-American relations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Seitz Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter Text Any textual data included in the document Foreign Office November 30, 1861 My Lord, Intelligence of a very grave nature has reached Her Majesty's Government. This intelligence was conveyed officially to the knowledge of the Admiralty by Commander Williams, Agent for mails on board the contract steamer “Trent.” It appears from the letter of Commander Williams dated “Royal Mail Contract Packet “Trent,” at sea, November 9,” that the “Trent” left Havannah on the 7th instant, with Her Majesty's mails for England, having on board numerous passengers. Commander Williams states that, shortly after noon on the 8th a steamer having the appearance of a man of war, but not showing colours, was observed a-head On nearing her at 1.15 p.m. she fired a round shot from her pivot gun across the bow of the “Trent”, and showed American colours. While the “Trent” was approaching her slowly the American vessel discharged a shell across the bow of the “Trent,” exploding half a cable's length a-head of her. The “Trent” then stopped and an officer, with a large armed guard of marines boarded her. The officer demanded a list of the passengers, and compliance with this demand being refused, the officer said he had orders to arrest Messrs Mason, Slidell, McFarlane, and Eustis, and that he had sure information of their being passengers in the “Trent.” While some parley was going on, upon this matter, Mr Slidell stepped forward and told the American officer that the four persons he had named were then standing before him. The commander of the “Trent” and Commander Williams protested against the act of taking by force out of the “Trent” these four passengers, then under the protection of the British flag. But the “San Jacinto” was at that time only two hundred yards from the “Trent”, her ship's company at quarters, her ports open and tompions out. Resistance was therefore out of the question and the four gentlemen before named were forcibly taken out of the ship. A further demand was made that the commander of the “Trent” should proceed on board the “San Jacinto,” but he said he would not go unless forcibly compelled likewise, and this demand was not insisted upon. It thus appears that certain individuals have been forcible taken from on board a British vessel, the ship of a neutral Power, while such vessel was pursuing a lawful and innocent voyage, an act of violence which was an affront to the British flag and a violation of international law. Her Majesty's Government bearing in mind the friendly relations which have long subsisted between Great Britain and the United States are willing to believe that the United States naval officer who committed this aggression, was not acting in compliance with any authority from his Government, or that if he conceived himself to be so authorized, he greatly misunderstood the instructions which he had received. For the Government of the United States must be fully aware that the British Government could not allow such an affront to the national honour to pass without full reparation, and Her Majesty's Government are unwilling to believe that it could be the deliberate intention of the Government of the United States unnecessarily to force into discussion between the two Governments a question of so grave a character, and with regard to which the whole British nation would be sure to entertain such unanimity of feeling. Her Majesty's Government, therefore, trust that when this matter shall have been brought under the consideration of the Government of the United States, that Government will of its own accord offer to the British Government such redress as alone could satisfy the British nation, namely the liberation of the four gentlemen and their delivery to Your Lordship in order that they may again be placed under British protection, and a suitable apology for the aggression which has been committed. Should these terms not be offered by Mr Seward, you will propose them to him. You are at liberty to read this dispatch to the Secretary of State, and, if he shall desire it, you will give him a copy of it. I am &c. /signed/ Russell Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 'Dispatch from John Russell to Richard B. Pemell, Lord Lyons, Saturday, November 30, 1861' Subject The topic of the resource A copied dispatch from British foreign secretary John Russell to Richard Pemell, the British minister to the United States, presented to Sec. of State William Seward in the immediate aftermath of the Trent Affair Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Russell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Library of Congress - Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 30, 1861 Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource Accompanying the formal British response to the Trent Affair, which was edited and toned down by Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, Foreign Minister Earl Russell included additional instructions for Lord Lyons. Desiring an explanation from Seward and including a deadline ultimatum to begin with the formal delivery of the message to the Secretary of State, Russell's directives reflect the confusion and frustration over the Affair. Lyons delayed the formal delivery of the ultimatum at Seward's behest, giving the Lincoln Administration time to form an appropriate response. In the meantime, Russell's stance was eased by a message from Seward disavowing the actions of Union Captain Wilkes in the Affair, though it fell short of a desired formal apology and the release of the arrested diplomats. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Transcription by Lincoln Studies Center, Knox College. Galesburg, Illinois. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Civil War at Sea Subject The topic of the resource Naval Events of the War and the British Involvement Description An account of the resource Despite its neutral status being declared early in the conflict, this did not prevent Great Britain's involvement in several prominent maritime controversies that shook Anglo-American relations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Seitz Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Manuscript - Letter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 'Letter from Prince de Joinville to Abraham Lincoln, December 1, 1861' Subject The topic of the resource A letter from the François d'Orléans, Prince de Joinville, a French nobleman and former Admiral residing in the United States Description An account of the resource The impact of the Trent Affair shook public attitudes in Northern society, with some clamoring for war with Britain and others cautioning against the risks of such a confrontation. The Prince de Joinville, a son of French nobility residing in the U.S. with his family, several of whom served the Union in military positions, wrote to President Lincoln expressing the latter opinion. 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General Correspondence. 1833-1916 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 1, 1861 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Abraham Lincoln Letters Trent Affair Union https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/9918827287b12f9277727faaf0609e1b.jpg 10bb49121bbdc005528a17969f3bd420 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/e21c2984e92cde6bc64ad2f1a4ebcf55.jpg c046ec2a92f8337dee49bede98b80d99 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/16bc3f31e29a1427f3e8880e4ab4df76.jpg 6c2b5d6577676c6b4f902ded61aa7c26 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/71eff535b7e3256534e898438593b4aa.jpg 2c07ee91976dde4812bcad8273ecc7c8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Civil War at Sea Subject The topic of the resource Naval Events of the War and the British Involvement Description An account of the resource Despite its neutral status being declared early in the conflict, this did not prevent Great Britain's involvement in several prominent maritime controversies that shook Anglo-American relations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Seitz Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter Text Any textual data included in the document Rec 20. Decr London, Dec 4. Dear Seward, I am not yet as well informed as I hope to be, yet I know enough to be sure that this Government is making prompt and efficient preparations for War; and if it has made a peremptory demand for the rebels, War there will be, for of course nothing will be done on compulsion. The great cause of insecurity is that neither this Government or People are our Friends. The Morrill Tariff and the belief that you are unfriendly to England prepared the Country to go first, for Secession, and next for War. Do not be misled. England is exasperated, and will not be restrained by calculations of cost. If we are equally so, there will be War. Already War Steamers are being got ready for the Western Lakes! Now if they give you a chance, I am persuaded that you can navigate safely through this peril, and if you do so it will be the crowning glory of your life. It is stated here, to-day, on high authority, that the Duke of Newcastle says you told him in America that we must have soon have a War with England The Secessionists here and in Paris are delighted with the arrest of Slidell and Mason, nor is the Family of the former at all unhappy. Some People here suspect that the arrest was courted. But be this as it may, I still think that Slidell and Mason will do us less harm here than in Fort Warren. I am asked, already, by two important men, if I have authority for [illegible] or power to prove, that you have not always shown ill-will and frequently threatened England Truly Yours T. W. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 'Letter from Thurlow Weed to Secretary of State William Seward, December 4, 1861' Subject The topic of the resource A letter from an American agent abroad in London during the Trent Affair Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thurlow Weed Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Library of Congress - Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 4, 1861 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Thurlow Weed, a Republican politician, was operating in London throughout the Civil War, acting as an unofficial agent for the Lincoln administration's efforts to placate British opinion on the war. This letter to Sec. Seward, dated December 4, 1861, concerns British actions in the midst of the Trent Affair. This includes the movement of British troops to stations in Canada, believed to be potentially under threat by the North, as well as the possibility of war with the North being discussed if Confederate diplomats Mason and Slidell were not surrendered to Britain. Weed also notes the economic frustration experienced in Britain following Congress's passage of the Morrill Tariff that March, which increased costs placed upon imported manufactured goods, heavily affecting British industries. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Transcribed by Lincoln Studies Center, Knox College. Galesburg, Illinois. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized online by the Library of Congress at https://www.loc.gov/item/mal1324700/ Relation A related resource <a href="http://johnathanseitz.com/items/show/45">Another letter from Weed to Seward, also dated to December 4, 1861, written from London at 6:00 PM that day</a> Letters Morrill Tariff Thurlow Weed Trent Affair Union United Kingdom William Seward https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/fd7215bff54e9870b251029254bfdfe3.jpg 6bb09293b2bf0a3b4b35b9e4b85bdcb0 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/6879e06faec368ec8f7c416ec4a6f6e4.jpg 4d6508dbc4953c667fe73b8fce4306bd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Civil War at Sea Subject The topic of the resource Naval Events of the War and the British Involvement Description An account of the resource Despite its neutral status being declared early in the conflict, this did not prevent Great Britain's involvement in several prominent maritime controversies that shook Anglo-American relations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Seitz Language A language of the resource English Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Lancaster Ohio Dcr 28/61 Sir I write to express the opinion that a settlement of the now pending question, most favorable to Neutrals will be greatly to the advantage of the U S and acceptable to all the nations except England— The armed neutrality organized in 1780 by the Treaty of Copenhagen originated in a conviction that neutral rights were grossly violated by powerful Belligerents especially by England— Her rebel colonies profited by her persistance in the wrong, and it would be a curious coincidicence, if our rebel states should now profit by our persistence in the like wrong— If England demand the surrender of Mason & Slidel preliminary to any stipulation or concession on her part I would surrender them and say in our diplomatic note that we do so because we are satisfied, some precedents to the contrary notwithstanding that the law of nations did not justify the seizure; and we cannot doubt that Her Majestys Government concurs in opinion otherwise the demand would not have been made— We therefore hold it as settling the law between the two nations now and forever— Our business is not now with England but the rebellion — and England may hereafter be taught to rue any act of arrogance or injustice she may now commit— But I would conduct the negociation in the most civil terms & throw out no hints of future retribution, but preserve the amere pensé and bide our time— I am with consideration & Respect Yours T. Ewing Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 'Letter from Thomas Ewing to Abraham Lincoln, December 28, 1861' Subject The topic of the resource A Letter Carrying the Concerns of Thomas Ewing Regarding the Course of Events in the Trent Affair Description An account of the resource This letter to President Lincoln, possibly from then former Ohio Senator Thomas Ewing, reflects some of the concerns within the Northern public as the Trent Affair dragged on. Written only a few weeks before the captured Confederate diplomats were released to Great Britain, Ewing's opinion and suggestions on what actions to take line up with Lincoln's final attitude on the issue. In suggesting that the focus should be upon the course of the war with the rebelling Confederacy, the idea of one war or issue at a time is a central theme to Ewing's argument. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thomas Ewing Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized by the Library of Congress Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Papers of Abraham Lincoln, Library of Congress Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 28, 1861 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Abraham Lincoln Letters Trent Affair https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/4d5fe791d54b7cb86376abc1a589bfcc.jpg 23f55e76858194512d2e87f4a2f2c683 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Civil War at Sea Subject The topic of the resource Naval Events of the War and the British Involvement Description An account of the resource Despite its neutral status being declared early in the conflict, this did not prevent Great Britain's involvement in several prominent maritime controversies that shook Anglo-American relations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Seitz Language A language of the resource English Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Political Cartoon Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 'The Pending Conflict' Subject The topic of the resource A Unionist View of Confederate Sympathies in Europe Description An account of the resource This image depicts several figures, two of which, engaged in a fierce struggle, represent the American conflict. Encoiled by a serpent holding him back is a representative of the Union cause, dragged down by those in the North that called for peace with the South (called Copperheads after the snake). Attacking him is the figure of Confederate president Jefferson Davis, wielding a large club identified as 'Pirate Alabama'. The others watching the fight, standing to the side, are representative of England and France - John Bull( right) and the Emperor of France Napoleon III (left). This scene is in reference to the sympathies for the South believed to be present in these nations by the North, as well as the actions of Confederate raiders against Union commerce at sea. These include the CSS Alabama and other vessels built in British shipyards, adding to the controversy surrounding them. In this print's accompanying text, the figure of John Bull notably declares he has much such 'clubs' to offer the South. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oliver Evans Woods Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized by the Library of Congress, online at https://www.loc.gov/item/2008661653/ Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Oliver Evans Woods, Philadelphia; Library of Congress Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant CSS Alabama; European Sympathies; Naval Warfare Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Lithographic Print CSS Alabama France Jefferson Davis John Bull United Kingdom