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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. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Type The nature or genre of the resource Text John Russell Letters Lord Lyons Trent Affair United Kingdom William Seward https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/1eca8a5522a5c9646d74032c579ad3a1.jpg 25efb0f6e6548d9ca89a1cf2d5ed2677 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 On Slavery, Abolition and Emancipation Subject The topic of the resource The role of slavery in Anglo-American relations and Civil War diplomacy. Description An account of the resource The institution of slavery of the United States was a key contributer to the crisis of secession, and subsequently formed a prominent issue in diplomatic matters of the Civil War. The Union and Confederacy alike both faced difficulties in addressing the subject in interactions with outside powers, Great Britain included. Britain, a nation that had developed strong anti-slavery sentiment watched this area of the conflict wondering if its abolition in North America would be achieved. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Seitz Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-1865 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 'Abe Lincoln's Last Card; Or Rouge-et-Noir' Subject The topic of the resource British Satirical View of Lincoln's Drafts of an Emancipation Proclamation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John S. Tenniel Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Printed by Punch Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Image reprinted in Abraham Lincoln and the London Punch; cartoons, comments and poems, published in the London charivari, during the American Civil War (1861-1865) by William Shepard Walsh Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 18, 1862 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Image Source digitized on the Internet Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Public Domain Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource Despite some hopes that the announcement of the Lincoln Administrations plans on the matter of emancipation, international doubts over the Union position on slavery remained. This cartoon, a satirical take by Punch, highlights the view in Great Britain that such a move might be a last desperate move by Lincoln to sway the war, at this time in a bloody stalemate, more clearly in his favor. This view of the matter was shared by Confederates and similarly presented by their diplomats and sypathizers abroad. 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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 Buffalo, Dec. 16. 1861. Sir, I have never, under any circumstances, presumed to offer any advice, as to men or measures, to those who have succeeded me in the administration of the Government; and I beg of you to consider the few crude suggestions which I am now about to make, as mere hints from one who will feel no mortification, personally, if they should be wholly disregarded. I can in some measure appreciate the difficulties with which the administration of the Government is now embarrassed by this unholy rebellion; for I heard the muttering thunder, and viewed the gathering storm at a distance in 1850; and while I approve most cordially of the firm stand which you have taken in support of the constitution, as it is, against insane abolitionism on one side and rebellious secessionism on the other, and hope and trust that you will remain firm; yet, it was not to speak of this that I took up my pen, but of a new danger which threatens more immediately our Northern frontier, but in its consequences, most fatally, the whole country. You of course must anticipate that I refer to a threatened rupture with England; for if we are so unfortunate as to be involved in a war with her at this time, the last hope of restoring the Union will vanish, and we shall be overwhelmed with the double calamities of civil and foreign war at the same time, which will utterly exhaust our resources, and may practically change the form of our government and compel us in the end to submit to a dishonorable peace. I perceive that the telegram of this morning announces the fact from semi-official sources that, the law officers of Great Britain have given it as their opinion that the arrest of Messrs. Mason & Slidell and forcibly taking them from the Trent, a British merchant or transport vessel, was not justified by the law of nations; and that the British Cabinet were united in sending a despatch to Lord Lyon, protesting against the act, and demanding satisfaction by the restoration of the prisoners and a suitable apology for the insult to the British Flag. I still cherish the hope, however, that this statement may be greatly exagerated— But suppose it be true— What then? It may be said that one of two things must happen— Either, this Government must submit to the demand thus made upon it by Great Britain, or take the hazards of a war at a most inconvenient time to settle a point of international law by resort to arms. This alternative should be avoided it it can be with honor, and I venture to suggest that it may be, by urging in a firm but conciliatory argument in reply to the demand of Great Britain, our views of the Belligerent right to arrest these men, but conclude by saying that although we feel assured that we are right, yet if Great Britain after weighing our argument still adheres to the opinion that we are wrong, then as this is a purely legal question, where no insult was intended to the flag of Great Britain, nor any intention to invade her rights, and as the point in dispute is one of international law in which all maritime nations are interested, we propose to submit it to one of the crowned heads of Europe for arbitrament, agreeing to abide its award. It seems to me that Great Britain can not refuse so fair a proposition. But if she does, and insists on an unconditional compliance with her demand or war, all Christendom will then hold her responsible for the consequences. I trust you will pardon these suggestions, which are made on the spur of the moment, without consultation with, or the knowledge of, any one; and may remain in confidence between us if you prefer that they should. I am with sincere respect & great haste, Truly yours Millard Fillmore 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 'A Letter from Millard Fillmore to Abraham Lincoln, December 16, 1861' Subject The topic of the resource A Letter from Former President Millard Fillmore to President Lincoln with advice on the ongoing Trent Affair Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Millard Fillmore Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Library of Congress, Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916, https://www.loc.gov/item/mal1344100/ Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Congress Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 16, 1861 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Transcript by Lincoln Studies Center, Knox College. Galesburg, Illinois. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text Language A language of the resource English Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Type The nature or genre of the resource Letter Description An account of the resource Former President Fillmore's letter to the current executive reflects the growing view among prominent American politicians that war with Britain, increasingly probable as the Trent Affair continued, was undesriable and disadvantageuous to the interests of the nation. Acknowledging the matter of war as a last resort, Fillmore encourages a diplomatic solution, suggesting that the matter be taken under legal review, subject to international arbitration before a final decision is made to release the arrested Confederate diplomats. Lincoln's own reluctance to free Mason and Slidell were eventually overcome by the desire to prevent a second war with Britain, a conflict unsustainable in the nation's current situation. Abraham Lincoln Letters Trent Affair United Kingdom https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/765d108574542b9abeeae27dd8711698.jpg 0a0c517f8665cfeb5fb310c17f0f4e20 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 Observers and Officials Subject The topic of the resource Significant Figures in Anglo-American Diplomacy and British Observations of the Civil War Description An account of the resource Prominent British and American individuals involved in negotiations behind the scenes, as well as those directly viewing the conflict, offer a wide range of perceptions and viewpoints of the war and its underlying causes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Seitz Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image 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 Glass negative 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 'Richard Pemell, the Lord Lyons' Subject The topic of the resource A photo negative of British Minister to the United States, Richard Pemell, Lord Lyons, during the Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource National Photo Company Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived National Photo Company Collection, Library of Congress Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Digitized in the Library of Congress, https://lccn.loc.gov/2016821200 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Taken between 1861 and 1865, Published between 1908 and 1919 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No known restrictions on publication Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Glass Negative Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Description An account of the resource From his position as the British envoy to Washington D.C., Lord Lyons served as a vital avenue of communication between the U.S. and U.K. Often meeting with Secretary of State Seward to discuss matters lying between their respective nations, it was Lyons that transmitted the demands of the British during the Trent Affair of 1861, working with Seward and Lincoln to facilitate a peaceful resolution. Lyons would later negotiate with Seward a new Anglo-American agreement in mid-1862, tackling the slave trade in the Atlantic. In part due to his strong working relationship with Seward, Lyons sympathized with the problems of the U.S., though he maintained a neutral perspective, and was prepared to put the interests of the British government first. Diplomacy Lord Lyons Union United Kingdom https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/68c2215807a992b12e912769cb5d93ec.jpg e450b0417a09ab23f7cf68266af24153 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 On Slavery, Abolition and Emancipation Subject The topic of the resource The role of slavery in Anglo-American relations and Civil War diplomacy. Description An account of the resource The institution of slavery of the United States was a key contributer to the crisis of secession, and subsequently formed a prominent issue in diplomatic matters of the Civil War. The Union and Confederacy alike both faced difficulties in addressing the subject in interactions with outside powers, Great Britain included. Britain, a nation that had developed strong anti-slavery sentiment watched this area of the conflict wondering if its abolition in North America would be achieved. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Seitz Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860-1865 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 Song Sheet 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 'King Cotton, Song Sheet' Subject The topic of the resource A song celebrating the South and the persona of 'King Cotton,' written in the Aftermath of the Battle of 1st Manassas (Bull Run), and other early Union losses. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nicholas Greenberry Ridgely Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived North Carolina Digital History Center and Duke University Libraries Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Digitized in the Duke University Digital Repositories - American Song Sheets Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 1, 1862 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Free Re-Use Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource This song sheet celebrates the actions of the Confederate Army in its early victories against the Northern military. The idea of 'King Cotton' dominates the themes of the song, based upon the strong association between the South and the perceived dominance of the cotton industry. Emerging out of arguments made in the 1850s, particularly by South Carolina senator James Henry Hammond before the Senate in 1858. Believing that the economic power of cotton gave the Confederacy diplomatic leverage over the nations of Europe, to pressure foreign support, cotton diplomacy guided their initial efforts at foreign policy. Ultimately, the strategy failed to have the desired impact, increasingly limited Southern cotton gradually replaced by product from other sources. Confederacy Cotton https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/797cb755e98de6d0e0e21c667f39acf2.jpg 5cdf235254123759e3b3c1298490a7a4 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 War in Cartoon Form Subject The topic of the resource Matters of the War and Diplomacy as captured by British and American Cartoonists Description An account of the resource Political cartoons, whether critical or satirical, exist as commentary for the major issues and events of the day - the Civil War in America included. British and American publications regularly highlighted issues of the war, including diplomatic controversy, in their accompanying illustrations. 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 Wood Engraving and Poem 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 'England's Tribute to Lincoln and 'Abraham Lincoln foully assassinated'' Subject The topic of the resource A image and accompanying poem honoring the late president following his assassination Description An account of the resource Compiled together as a tribute to Lincoln's memory, this item combines both a print of a wood engraving, likely by Punch artist John Tenniel, and a poem also published by Punch, together on a single page. Though republished in 1910, this document still expresses the grief that Lincoln's death caused outside the United States. Of note is that even though Lincoln was the subject of much caricature, satirization, and even criticism from publications such as Punch, the work of the president in matters of war and emancipation were not forgotten. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource O.H. Oldroyd Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Punch, or the London Charivari Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Digitized by the Library of Congress; The Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 6, 1865 - Wood Engraving and Poem 1910 publication of document Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Credit: Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana Language A language of the resource English Abraham Lincoln Britannia Columbia Punch Cartoons 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 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/4776c8257022f829b0769c5081707069.jpg d674c69b42ba5066bacc8b9065b2df82 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 Observers and Officials Subject The topic of the resource Significant Figures in Anglo-American Diplomacy and British Observations of the Civil War Description An account of the resource Prominent British and American individuals involved in negotiations behind the scenes, as well as those directly viewing the conflict, offer a wide range of perceptions and viewpoints of the war and its underlying causes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Seitz Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image 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 'Charles Francis Adams, Sr.' Subject The topic of the resource An 1861 photographic print of Charles Francis Adams, Sr., the United State's minister to Great Britain Description An account of the resource The son of President John Quincy Adams, Charles Francis Adams served as the primary Union diplomat in its interactions with Great Britain throughout the Civil War. A prominent statesman prior to the outbreak of war, Adams worked tirelessly to preserve relations with his British counterparts, detailed throughout his letters and notes. His presence across the Atlantic was instrumental in Union efforts to prevent further British pressure and their possible entry into the war. Furthermore, the arguments Adams made in regards to legal justification and precedent in cases such as the Trent and Alabama controversies would later play a role in post-war negotiations. Primarily it factored into the arbitration of the Alabama Claims and the review of maritime neutrality law. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photograph by George Kendall Warren Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized by the Library of Congress - Prints and Photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861 Charles Francis Adams Sr. Diplomacy Union United Kingdom https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/c69221bba0cf5b58c4de3b38bafcf4a0.jpg c756d71942a9a8a377c159c29871c55c 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 Observers and Officials Subject The topic of the resource Significant Figures in Anglo-American Diplomacy and British Observations of the Civil War Description An account of the resource Prominent British and American individuals involved in negotiations behind the scenes, as well as those directly viewing the conflict, offer a wide range of perceptions and viewpoints of the war and its underlying causes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Seitz Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image 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 Half-Portrait Photograph 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 'John Slidell' Subject The topic of the resource 1859 Portrait of Democratic Louisiana Senator John Slidell Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photograph by Julian Vannerson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Photograph originally in 'McClees' gallery of photographic portraits of the senators, representatives & delegates of the thirty-fifth Congress... Washington: McClees & Beck, [1859], page 186.' Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Digitized by the Library of Congress Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No known restrictions on publication. Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Description An account of the resource Captured by the Union alongside his fellow Confederate diplomat, James Mason, in the 1861 Trent Affair, John Slidell's intended post was making appeals on the South's behalf to the French government under Napoleon III. After being released, Slidell worked to encourage French action, though the nation largely based its decisions off the actions being taken by the United Kingdom. England remained neutral, despite persistent interest in mediating the conflict, with no such plan ever fully undertaken. Thus Slidell encountered little diplomatic success, though he generated sympathetic connections through French society. After the war, Slidell, as well as Mason, aided exiled Confederate officials leaving the U.S. settle in France and England. Confederacy Diplomacy France John Slidell Trent Affair https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/8f17af5dc62a61d943fe84df35b24eef.jpg 5cfb4612c6e837929b99f34bc8823952 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 Observers and Officials Subject The topic of the resource Significant Figures in Anglo-American Diplomacy and British Observations of the Civil War Description An account of the resource Prominent British and American individuals involved in negotiations behind the scenes, as well as those directly viewing the conflict, offer a wide range of perceptions and viewpoints of the war and its underlying causes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnathan Seitz Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image 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 Daguerreotype Portrait 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 'James M. Mason' Subject The topic of the resource Daguerreotype Portrait of Virginia Democratic Congressman James Mason Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photograph by Mathew Brady Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress); Digitized online at https://www.loc.gov/item/2004664025/ Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Digitized by the Library of Congress Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1844-1860 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No known restrictions on publication Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Description An account of the resource James M. Mason played an important role for Confederate activity in the United Kingdom, organizing funds and the purchase of supplies and ships. Following his arrest and release as part of the Trent Affair of 1861, Mason began his work in London, remaining there or in consultation with his colleage John Slidell in France. Concerning diplomatic outreach, Mason's contact with the Palmerston government was limited, with ittle official recognition. Moreover, what talks he could arrange failed to achieve Confederate interests abroad. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Daguerreotype portrait Confederacy Diplomacy James Mason Trent Affair United Kingdom