'Policeman Wilkes'
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Title
'Policeman Wilkes'
Subject
Northern Political Cartoon of Union Captain Charles Wilkes's Capture of Confederate Diplomats Mason & Slidell - The Trent Affair
Description
The captain of the San Jacinto was hailed as a hero across the Northern public, receiving praise from Congress and the Lincoln administration for his role in the capture of James Mason and John Slidell. However, with the onset of the Trent Affair in the aftermath of the arrest, Wilkes's role fell under review. To placate the British amid attempts to stave off an a potential war, Secretary Seward, Lincoln, and others agreed to a disavowal of the Captain's actions. The arrested diplomats were also set free, being allowed to continue on to Europe.
Creator
Artist Unknown; Possibly William Willard Howard
Source
Harper's Weekly 5, p. 768, November 30, 1861
Publisher
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA
Date
November 30, 1861
Rights
No known restrictions on publication.
Language
English
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Political Cartoon
Collection
Citation
Artist Unknown; Possibly William Willard Howard , “'Policeman Wilkes',” A Study of England in the American Civil War, accessed July 7, 2024, https://johnathanseitz.com/items/show/22.