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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. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Letter Text Any textual data included in the document London, Dec 11, '61 My Dear Sir, Again, after free communication with most intelligent parties here, I assure you that war is deliberately settled upon unless you, at Home, avert it. If it does not result immediately, from the Trent affair, England will ask France to join in raising the Blockade. Their object is, to while our Ports are Blockaded to open those of the Confederate States, resuming commercial relations in British Bottoms, and thus tempting the Border and Western States. This, you see, will have a strong appeal to the Pockets of men. I fear that our People, exasperated by the burning of the “Harry Birch,” and the insolence of the London Press, will be in no temper to consult prudent councils. But much of the abuse of the Press here might have been prevented if our Governmt had looked to it. I am already in communication with prominent men, some connected with the Govermt and some with the Press, to have changed the whole tone of popular sentiment. But to do this able writers, here (and I already know some of them) must be paid. The Secessionists understood this — have paid what was necessary, and we are suffering the consequences. I am working as hard as I can, on my own hook, tho' distinguished People here believe, and trust me, as in some way connected with the Governmt. Mr Adams is very cordial, and renders me every [illegible] in his power. The Englishmen put searching questions, some of which are not a little embarrassing. We have excellent Friends in the Cotton consuming Cities and Towns The naval success helps much. The great difficulty has been that, with all our acknowleged superiority, the Enemy held us at bay. A real victory would set us up abroad. I am however, well satisfied with the last accounts from Home. Very truly, T. Weed 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 William H. Seward, December 11, 1861' Subject The topic of the resource A letter from Thurlow Weed, a Northern politician and agent in London, to Secretary of State Seward expressing his rising concerns over the possibility of war with England over the Trent Affair Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thurlow Weed Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized by the Library of Congress, Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916; Digitized online at https://www.loc.gov/item/mal1336900/ 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 11, 1861 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Transcribed by the Lincoln Studies Center, Knox College. Galesburg, Illinois. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letter Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource This letter from the Union agent addresses some of the concerns for the potential fallout of the Trent Affair in the case of further escalation. The threat of European intervention in the war, either militarily or as forceful mediators, amplified the importance of Union efforts to deter unfavorable outside participation. The 1861 Affair was the closest Britain came to entering into war with the U.S., not necessarily on the side of the Confederacy, but a boon to their chances in the Civil War all the same. Weed notes the growing talk of war as a response to the U.S.'s actions in bringing about the controversy, a prospect which could have the meant the breaking of the Union blockade by Britain, France and other European powers. Weed notes his own efforts to influence public sentiment through publications, noting British frustrations in the press, public, and government over the Union's activities. Letters Thurlow Weed Trent Affair United Kingdom William Seward https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/56b356d6335a7a9fad51c9a820a2e179.jpg 3e611f37093656540f004b9550a611d5 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/01117c469f6a93f23cdc1a598319620f.jpg 9190d98f222bfe310f6c23ae618c41bf https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/1b5ec246be5a49da6566ea3ad1bb9603.jpg aa06060403a1dedb1d0e1a898d46df16 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/f749897d5fb3e9fccce1a3b329b77663.jpg 925bc7fff105ee63837a31c153d487f0 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/60b89f2beb5d77a0e962b8ca9eb973a3.jpg 19c374dc94c29202c052649a93a6d931 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 Rec 30 Dec London. Dec 13, '61. Dear Seward, I went to “Pembroke Lodge” to-day, having been told by Sir Samuel Roming and Mr Terrence McCullouth, M. P. that the Earl would give me an Audience at 1 o'clock. I first called to advise Mr Adams of my intention, and found that he was quite pleased that his own pupose had been anticipated. He is waiting for something from you that would render his call on Lord John necessary. Unfortunately, I had left your Letter in another coat pocket, and tho the explanation was awkward, I made it, adding that I would send it to him. The Earl soon made me full at ease, and the conversation grew more and more [unembarassed?]. I remarked that my visit was unofficial and unbinding, but grew out my great solicitude that the English Friends of America should be possessed of the causes and progress of our Civil War; but that new complications, and the sensibility it had awakened here, while without knowledge of the views of the American Government; left me so little to say that I feared my Friends had erred in asking an audience. He soon however, led me into conversation, and from time to time, touched points that enabled me to say all I had desired, and after three quarters of an hour, when Lunch was announced, I believe I got through with out “breaking any crockery.” At Lunch, with Lady and Miss Russell, the conversation became general. I tried, repeatedly, to get the Lord to consider some mode of [negociation?], looking to Peace, after a reprisal, if should come, to give up the Rebels, but he quietly refused, each time, that, as the President had not instructed Capt. Wilkes, there could be no embarrassment, &c &c. He referred to his conversation with Mr Mallory, as I thought to learn if I knew any thing of it, and when I told him that you read Mr M's letter to me, and it gave our Government much satisfaction, he was more free. I am sure, he does not war, but his government here is not indifferent to the circumstances that a war over the Trent issue, gives them the support of the whole Nation. Lord John remarked that he had been informed (this was in reply to my expression of confidence in the wisdom Mr Lincoln) that Gen McClellan went early to the President to advise the giving up of S. & M. and that Mr L. replied “that needs consideration.” He gave me the Duke of Newcastle views of his talk with you — or, as it goes, your talk at him, and had it all gone to the People to together, it would have furnished its own explanation. This was, that you disclaimed any intention to provoke war. Truly Yours T Weed Saturday morning You will see that I have had my head in the Lion's mouth. Whether this act of [business?] was wise or foolish others must judge. I was moved and tempted, and I hope that it will do no mischief at Home. Here, it was needed. I am sorry I had not seen Earl Russell in London to have the benafit of his version of your talk with the D. of N.7 But another opportunity may offer. I go to Paris this Evening to consult with Messrs Dayton, Bigelow and Sanford 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 Thurlow Weed to William Seward, December 13, 1861' Subject The topic of the resource A letter from Thurlow Weed to the U.S. Secretary of State concerning the development of the Trent Affair in Britain. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thurlow Weed Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 13, 1861 Description An account of the resource Weed's letter is written in the midst of an deteriorating diplomatic situation between the United States and the British Empire. Informing Secretary Seward of a meeting between himself and the British Foreign Minister, Earl Russell, Weed's account reflects the seriousness of the controversy over the arrest of two Confederate diplomats aboard a British vessel by the Union. In the timeframe surrounding the creation of this letter, tensions were reaching their peak, in the midst of British military precautions taken to secure their North American territories, and the delivery of a diplomatic ultimatum from Russell to Secretary of State Seward. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Congress Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Transcribed by the Lincoln Studies Center, Knox College. Galesburg, Illinois Language A language of the resource English Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Abraham Lincoln Papers: Series 1. general Correspondence. 1833-1916. Library of Congress Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Doman. Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Abraham Lincoln Papers John Russell Letters Thurlow Weed Trent Affair William Seward https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/628a57d3fb7910254af92e6c4e47d4d0.jpg e21cbdbfdbb4a8c80e94c78a6cb2bb59 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 Printed Circular 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 to William Lloyd Garrison from the Union and Emancipation Society of Manchester, England, September 6, 1864' Subject The topic of the resource A copy of a Circular Published and Distributed by the Society for an Audience in the General Public in Britain; Sent to the American abolitionist Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Union and Emancipation Society, and William Lloyd Garrison Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Digitized by the Boston Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 6, 1864 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No known copyright restrictions. No known restrictions on use. Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource In a circular sent to the ardent abolitionist, the Union and Emancipation Society's words reflect the general themes and platforms of such groups in the United Kingdom. Delivered late in the war, it conveys the growing hope of British reformers that the United States would soon undertake a significant social and political change with the end of slavery. Liberal reformers and Union sympathies often aligned during the war influencing the growth of post-war movements. For some reformers, their interests would take inspiration from the success of Lincoln and the early stages of post-Civil War reform in the United States. Seeing the changes as catalysts for their own political and labor reforms, British society experienced new waves of calls for change through the rest of the century, largley beginning with the Reform Act of 1867, which was based upon expanding the political franchise. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Boston Public Library, Digitized online at https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth:2z110c927 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource The Boston Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text Emancipation Letters Slavery United Kingdom United States https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/1d8431729c4a414de5770f9f7332fb88.jpg 4e179226f331112935ad713b0f6a7331 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 Photographic albumen print 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 'Lord John Russell' Subject The topic of the resource A portrait of John Russell, Earl, British Foreign Minister during the American Civil War Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Library of Congress, https://lccn.loc.gov/00650535 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Digitized by the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Browning Collection of Portraits Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Between 1865 and 1878 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No known restrictions on publication Relation A related resource Browning Collection of Portraits, etc., p. 19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photographic albumen print Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Description An account of the resource Maintaining different levels of power throughout his career in Parliament, including as Prime Minister, John Russell, the 1st Earl Russell, served as Foreign Minister in the Liberal government under Lord Palmerston during the late 1850s and early 1860s. This position, which he held for the duration of the American Civil War, put him into regular contact with the ambassadors of the Union and Confederate governments. Russell faced criticism both from both abroad and at home. He was a frequent target for Union frustrations over perceived Southern sympathies in British government, though he largely favored British neutrality as the status quo. Overall, his middling approach to handling controversies with the Union and the issue of British neutrality led to his unpopularity among some of his peers and the British public. Russell went on to serve as Prime Minister again following the death of Palmerston, though a brief Conservative rise to power removed him from the office. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photographer Unknown Diplomacy John Russell United Kingdom https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/7349b1076ce23ebd8c7f6d59300416a5.jpg 9e9962a40a16871e92fe50fbc5419972 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 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 'Naughty Jonathan' Subject The topic of the resource The 'American Yankee' Caricature in the Civil War Era Description An account of the resource British iconography for American culture and society evolved over the course of the early 19th century. Among them precursors to the popular icon of Uncle Sam, these figures also included 'Brother Jonathan.' Perceived American-belligerence during the Civil War leads to a change in the character, soon termed 'Naughty Jonathan' in the British press. In this image, Jonathan is shown as throwing a tantrum over Britain's refusal to support the Northern cause, as the motherly figure of Queen Victoria, also representing Britannia, sits as if ready to scold her unruly child. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sir John Tenniel Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Punch Magazine; Reprinted on page 117 of William Walsh's Abraham Lincoln and the London Punch, New York: Moffat, Yard and Company, 1909. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Punch, or the London Charivari Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource July 6, 1861 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text, Still Image Britannia Brother Jonathan/Uncle Sam Punch Cartoons Queen Victoria United Kingdom United States https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/f9d614c635e73fde79906a156edc3f6e.jpg d8a1f96c1054e5d23a3c9afa05e9565e 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 Printed Collector Card 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 England's Muggy Shore a Surly Lion gave a Grievous Roar!' Subject The topic of the resource A satirical take on British anger over the Trent Affair and the Union's Capture of Confederate Diplomats Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource James Fuller Queen and Henry Louis Stephens Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized by The Library Company of Philadelphia Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Published by William A Stephens Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Printed by William A. Stephens, Collected by John Allister McAllister Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All use must credit Library Company of Philadelphia Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource The news of the Trent's stopping and the arrest of its Southern diplomatic passengers, James Mason and John Slidell, by the Union provoked confusion and anger among the British. The popular views of the incident considered the actions of Union captain Charles Wilkes as violating British neutrality. Amid attempts to get a clear response from the North, including a formal apology and the release of the diplomats, the British government undertook efforts to secure vulnerable regions of its Empire from military threat, including the provinces of British North America. The movement of military resources, accompanied by the fluctuating public talk of war, intensified U.S.-U.K. relations before the Affair was resolved. Trent Affair United Kingdom https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/bc89119462b81cb8c2180c847244b6f0.jpg 9225e12877b6be9ab9345b5436f69b26 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 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 'Over the Way' Subject The topic of the resource A Punch cartoon satirizing English frustration with the Civil War in the context of cotton production and the new role of its colonial territory Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sir John Tenniel Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Published in Punch, or the London Charivari Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Electronic Version online in Wikimedia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 16, 1861 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource In response to the economic instability brought about by the American Civil War, affecting production and the consumption of goods and materials, John Bull (England) looks to other markets free of less shaken by an 'inconvenient' conflict. Economic frustration stemmed from the actions of both sides, though both intervention and continued British neutrality carried economic consequences, namely in the form of impediments to food or cotton supplies. To supplement Britain's damaged markets, the Empire turned its attention to colonial production, drawing cotton from the agricultural work of the Egypt and India. Brother Jonathan/Uncle Sam Confederacy Cotton John Bull Punch Cartoons Union United Kingdom https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/7a2736ca61423f30eec739ff96451402.jpg 687b58419f75900a67be36d546ea1ca0 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 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 'Policeman Wilkes' Subject The topic of the resource Northern Political Cartoon of Union Captain Charles Wilkes's Capture of Confederate Diplomats Mason & Slidell - The Trent Affair Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Artist Unknown; Possibly William Willard Howard Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Harper's Weekly 5, p. 768, November 30, 1861 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 30, 1861 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No known restrictions on publication. Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource 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. Harper's Weekly James Mason John Slidell Trent Affair 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/efe67e9599730085edbe166e246b1360.jpg 14b3751fcdda693953186ba0dc73fe7b https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/cb36f7c7c08d421f24cdfe7e24930129.jpg 0faad2865542c55c39ce3e4034b8d465 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 Group Photo 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 'Seward's Delegation at Trenton Falls, New York' Subject The topic of the resource A gathering of diplomats led by U.S. Sec. of State of William Seward at Trenton Falls, New York Description An account of the resource An 1863 outing of foreign ambassadors to the Union under Secretary of State William Seward, visiting New York's Trenton Falls; Secretary Seward stands at the far right, marked (1). The British Minister, Lord Lyons, sits in the middle with a white top hat, marked (4). Accompanying the photograph is a list of those present in the scene, and their represented nation. By this point in the war, Seward had taken steps to improve U.S. relations with the British, having negotiated an agreement with Lord Lyons, the Lyons-Seward Treaty addressing the slave trade, the previous year. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William J. Baker Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized by the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, https://lccn.loc.gov/2009633603 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863 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 Group Photo Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available William J. Baker Diplomacy Lord Lyons Union William Seward