5 10 50 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/d661489e3745e610e23f92a36458990a.jpg 7e744d7f2869518dd08ea26f49dfa57b 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 Lithographic 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 'Shadows of the Times' Subject The topic of the resource A depiction of the threat of European intervention in the American Civil War Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Printed by Peter Kramer Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Housed and digitized by The Library Company of Philadelphia, Print Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Published by Peter Kramer and C. Muringer Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by John Allister McAllister; Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All use must credit the Library Company of Philadelphia; https://www.librarycompany.org/ Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Lithograph print Description An account of the resource Part of a set of prints by Peter Kramer, these two images point to the interests of the European powers observing the conflict in America. The top image shows the figure of Queen Victoria, representing the British Empire, and the military threat posed by British participation. Relations with Britain had deteriorated over the course of late 1861 over their neutrality and recognition of the Confederacy as a belligerent. While by 1862, the immediate tension had waned, animosity towards Britain lingered in the North, flaring up over later controversies with the British before the end of the war. The lower image displays the figures of Otto von Bismarck of Prussia and Napoleon III of France, two other powers vying for superiority over the other in Europe and beyond. France in particular would exploit the situation in America, the Union being distracted by its war with the Confederacy, to enact an invasion and occupation of Mexico. Establishing a puppet regime under Maximilian I, it would collapse due to revolts by Mexican republicans in conjuction with the winding down of the Civil War to the north. France Queen Victoria Union United Kingdom https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/e90f06d8e1ec4edecb48f056cefbad9d.jpg 3676d6c33f5d413d00a6d05e10582134 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/2c037507e284e3002c4663d2456ff701.jpg 1faab164360c132fef56f2fda1a5a1fc 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 Photograph w/ drawn caricatures; Text on Back Text Any textual data included in the document The Great Surrender America surrenders the great commissioners - England surrenders her great pretensions - Jeff. Davis surrenders his great expectations "The Consideration is Ample." - Sumner The portraits of Earl Russell, Mason, Slidell, and Sec'y Seward, are photography Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York 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 Great Surrender' Subject The topic of the resource Northern Reaction to the End Results of the Trent Affair and the Return of the Confederate Diplomats Description An account of the resource This print combines caricature with photography to express the artist's view of the events surrounding the Trent Affair. Here, the figures of Confederate diplomats James Murray Mason and John Slidell stand aboard a ship travelling to England. There, British Foreign Minister Lord John Russell tears apart the Right of Search document that justified their capture by the Union in November, 1861, seized in a search of the British vessel, the RMS Trent. U.S. Secretary of State William Seward stands across the water from him. Seward faced criticism in England following the capture, amid growing tension over possible threats to Canada and pervieved violations of British neutrality. Finally, Confederate President Jefferson Davis disappointedly stands in the far right, having had hopes that this event would have ended up bringing Britain more solidly in support of the Southern cause. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource E. Anthony, New York 1862 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Library of Congress - Prints and Photographs Division Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographic Print, Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized by the Library of Congress, online at https://www.loc.gov/item/2013648221/ Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Confederacy James Mason Jefferson Davis John Russell John Slidell Trent Affair Union United Kingdom William Seward https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/3283f766c65c63de1c0d462e6b185c40.jpg 073e7d41e471a50bbc39b52c04a4e37b https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/e56e7eae528a5d13fd18638e3d75f4dd.jpg 5685828edc9d63e44063516235f4f0ed https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/864bd1eff7ad61faecc505226dcd9fad.jpg cfb0c230d48961cc951fbd528428a2f6 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/b8665c69728d8c73889a762f03612cd7.jpg 84516b0f6f8e3d798479bb3e0ab6cabd https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/c5a6cba6480df259c75e09147d59111a.jpg 563039aa0b567849afa73efcb3fa4e70 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/eca37492abfdd501724b2830620adf95.jpg ca90603d3e8f77c935042330d480ea6b https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/366ce0cd2c9d1d6b29ca22c099e22039.jpg c01d635a0aa5d3a52330fca155ef34ef https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/93bec6673797769017f8175370a624fb.jpg b3b4d960a1bab452c923222b24c7b5a6 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/ce316bc47ff9bd109b0ade493e00d97a.jpg 7332eb476315bc3e4b5221b6badf8b22 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/fabef466125b53beb3308e4e9c2ae126.jpg 563d04bc2ac7f6dcfde04f4a4109e419 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 Documents of Diplomacy Subject The topic of the resource Anglo-American Communications: Great Britain, Union and Confederacy Description An account of the resource Documents pertaining to diplomatic messages, instructions, and negotiations between representatives of Great Britain and the American belligerents. 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 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 Lyons-Seward Treaty of 1862' Subject The topic of the resource 'A Treaty Between Her Majesty and the United States of America for the Suppression of the African Slave Trade' Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Seward and Sir Richard Pemell, the Earl Lyons Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized in the New York Public Library's Digital Collections Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Printed by Harrison and Sons, London Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 27, 1862 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Following the diplomatic tensions caused by the Trent Affair in late 1861, American efforts in foreign policy concentrated on generating more amiable relations with nations interested in the effects of the Civil War. This direction pushed Secretary Seward to seek an opportunity to foster stronger ties with the United Kingdom, working with Lord Lyons to address a shared interest of the two governments. The product of their dialogue, the Lyons-Seward Treaty, promoted collaboration between the two nations on opposing the still-lingering elements of the Atlantic Slave trade, opened the door for additional talks as the war progressed. In promoting this overlapping interest, the U.S. added additional incentive for the British to remain neutral - a view argued as in the interests of both parties to the Treaty. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Diplomacy Lord Lyons Slavery Union United Kingdom William Seward 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/eb1e20dd31c00a79f94bad9ba904de9c.jpg cb02d6b083080697e8c8096378563b50 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/58c7f7fa00e1487de17c9347ef1c90d0.jpg ba8a759f169d2d783787274d6fdec1ef https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/ac00920f9fdb57d4be4218cc45e76a4d.jpg 03c5f1e33e474cf8e6e26af09c36cb48 https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/eac45d64f53f671b0ff103bbfcbbb9ad.jpg 7d5a9926516b1028bcfca5b575db326c 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 Documents of Diplomacy Subject The topic of the resource Anglo-American Communications: Great Britain, Union and Confederacy Description An account of the resource Documents pertaining to diplomatic messages, instructions, and negotiations between representatives of Great Britain and the American belligerents. 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 Government Document 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 Queen's Neutrality Proclamation' Subject The topic of the resource Official Declaration of British Neutrality in the American Civil War released by Queen Victoria Description An account of the resource This document not only established Great Britain's stance concerning events in the brewing conflict between the North and South, but also recognized the belligerent status of the two combatants. In the aftermath of its release, the provisions of the initial statement would be further adjusted by Foreign Minister Earl Russell, expanded to affect British maritime law and belligerent access to their ports and territorial waters. The action also angered the North, as it afforded the same status to the Confederacy as the Union. The South took the gesture as a potential doorway to future recognition and support for their cause of independence. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Downing Street, London; Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Library of Congress - The Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana; Digitized online at https://www.loc.gov/item/scsm000229/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 1, 1862 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Downing Street, London 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 Confederacy Diplomacy John Russell Queen Victoria Union United Kingdom https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/1aa6594fe264d2808dba8ce33281762f.png e52287b2a66cd3db7accb6be8ec3b189 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 Documents of Diplomacy Subject The topic of the resource Anglo-American Communications: Great Britain, Union and Confederacy Description An account of the resource Documents pertaining to diplomatic messages, instructions, and negotiations between representatives of Great Britain and the American belligerents. 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 Treaty Document 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 Webster-Ashburton Treaty Ratification' Subject The topic of the resource The ratification document of an 1842 agreement between U.S. Secretary of State Daniel Webster and Alexander Baring, the Baron Ashburton, of the United Kingdom, signed by U.S. President John Tyler Description An account of the resource An agreement ending the non-violent territorial dispute known as the Aroostook War (1838-1839), between the U.S. and British North America, the provisions of the treaty covered issues beyond agreement on lands between U.S. state of Maine and British-held New Brunswick. It outlined specific provisions regarding criminal extradition between the two parties, as well as laying a path forward for cooperation against the slave trade in the Atlantic. During the Civil War, the use of Canada by Confederate agents to plot against and attack the Union raised anger in the North. Percieved inaction by the Canadian government to address these alleged violations of neutrality, and concerns over the extradition of those involved, led to review of past Canadian-American agreements, including Webster-Ashburton and deals over military access to the Great Lakes. The provision concerning action against he slave trade would be expanded upon, facilitating stronger cooperation, in the Lyons-Seward Treaty of 1862. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Daniel Webster, Alexander Baring, and John Tyler Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived U.S. National Archives, General Records of the United States Government, 1778 - 2006, Perfected Treaties, 1778 - 1945; Digitized online at https://catalog.archives.gov/id/596319 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available U.S. National Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 9, 1842 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 Canada Slavery United Kingdom United States https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/6bbb8ebb9cf6f32caf6c1a7d91690182.jpg 3a75c6c0a57ac6ff8d1f291287744e00 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 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 'William Howard Russell' Subject The topic of the resource A photograph of London Times war correspondent William Howard Russell circa 1855 Description An account of the resource This photograph, taken during his time spent covering the Crimean War of the 1850s, shows the reporter seated. William Howard Russell acted as the London Times's war correspondent abroad, documenting events in Crimea. An early pioneer in war reporting for press publications, Russell went on to cover the course of the American Civil War for the Times as well. Russell was especially prominent among the international reporters covering the conflict within the military lines of the North and South. Through his work, Russell followed armies to the battlefield, and regularly met with political leadership in the Union and Confederate governments, including President Lincoln. Particularly notable is his coverage of the First Battle of Bull Run and other early engagements, whose outcome generally favored the South. Russell's reporting of Union military performance, published in the Times, influenced early British expectations for the conflict and its final outcome. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roger Fenton Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Roger Fenton Crimean War photograph collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2001697687/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1855 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 Photographic Print Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Journalism United Kingdom https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/ce3caadcfb017029893a46144b48ff88.jpg 3bcb8786b0c6056ee95e9233368b7ace 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 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 'William Seward' Subject The topic of the resource Photograph portrait of U.S. Secretary of State William Seward Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Created/Published by E. Anthony Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Digitized by the Library of Congress, Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs, https://lccn.loc.gov/2019630448 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Between 1860 and 1870 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries 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 Photograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Description An account of the resource Secretary Seward was a driving force behind much of the North's international messaging over the course of the Civil War. Known as one of the most outspoken and active members of Lincoln's cabinet, Seward was a staunch Unionist who regularly interacted and coordinated with the president on matters of foreign relations amid the ensuing conflict. As with his British counterparts, Seward found critics on both sides of the Atlantic for his actions in the course of controversies such as the Trent Affair and the potential for conflict over the Canadian border. Diplomacy Union William Seward https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/92fa82676b4588d93f52799bf9785b8f.jpg 72cd11517e3d6db5a03afb8ec8203dbd 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 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 'Ye Conference, "Not Any We Thank You Mr. Davis"' Subject The topic of the resource A Northern View of the Confederacy's First Diplomatic Endeavors Description An account of the resource This scene presents the results of early attempts by the Confederate government, represented by CSA President Jefferson Davis, to attain greater European support. Depicted being addressed by Queen Victoria of Britain and Napoleon III of France, Davis's requests are met with refusal and general neutrality, a reflection of the official statements made by both nations by this point in the conflict. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Published/Printed by Erghott and Forbringer 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 1861 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Lithograph Confederacy Diplomacy France Jefferson Davis United Kingdom https://johnathanseitz.com/files/original/10e4c5b3bba9d98af87b8648945de097.jpg 9fa638d8b45d874447d3f67be71578d2 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 Print; Wood Engraving 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 Apple of Discord at the Geneva Tribunal" Subject The topic of the resource An American political satire of the 1872 arbitration of the Alabama Claims between the U.S. and U.K. by an international commission, occurring in Geneva, Switzerland. Description An account of the resource One of the last outstanding diploamtic issues of the Civil War, the resolution of American damage claims over the actions of the British-built Confederate raider Alabama, and others of her kind, was a persistent issue throughout the aftermath of the conflict. Though occupied with the affairs of early Reconstuction after the war, Congressional and public interest in seeking compensation from Britain for its percieved role in prolonging the conflict rose. After a failed attempt at agreement under President Johnson, which gained little support in Congress as it was seen as a weak deal, successive attempts under President Ulysses S. Grant acheived a stronger position. Through the 1871 Treaty of Washington, an international arbitration of the claims in Geneva was agreed to for the following year. The above image, by famed American illustrator Thomas Nast, captures elements of these events, portrayed in the context of the William Tell story. Here, the arrow fired by John Bull at the Apple of Discord - representing lingering tension between the U.S. and U.K over the claims- conveys the impact of the 15.5 million dollar settlement paid by the British. In reaching a settlement, not only was precedent set for future international arbitrations, but Anglo-American relations on the whole improved in the aftermath of the deal. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thomas Nast Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Library of Congress Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Harper's Weekly Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 5, 1872 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitized by the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/resource/cph.3c04341/ Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Relation A related resource Harper's Weekly Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Still Image Language A language of the resource English CSS Alabama Diplomacy Harper's Weekly John Bull United Kingdom United States