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The American Civil War. The outrage on the Trent
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The American Civil War. The outrage on the Trent
Lord Lyons communicating Earl Russells despatch to Mr.Secretary Seward. An international diplomatic crisis erupted for President Lincoln when two Confederate officials sailing towards England were seized by the US navy. Lincoln released the men in December 1861
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1862 Communicating Confederate Crisis Despatch Diplomatic Erupted Lincoln Lyons Officials Outrage Released Seized Seward Trent December
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December 1861: An International Crisis Erupts over The Trent Affair This historic print depicts a pivotal moment during the American Civil War, as Lord Lyons, the British Minister to the United States, delivers Earl Russell's despatch to Mr. Seward, the US Secretary of State. The occasion marked the beginning of an international diplomatic crisis that threatened to draw Britain into the conflict. The crisis arose when the USS San Jacinto, under the command of Captain Charles Wilkes, intercepted and seized two Confederate diplomats, James Mason and John Slidell, along with their secretaries, as they sailed towards England on the British mail steamer Trent. The Confederates were en route to Europe to seek recognition and support for the Confederate States of America. President Abraham Lincoln faced significant outrage both domestically and internationally for this act of maritime aggression. The incident raised tensions between the United States and Great Britain, as Britain considered the seizure a violation of neutrality and an affront to diplomatic immunity. The crisis reached a boiling point in December 1861, when Lord Lyons delivered Earl Russell's strongly-worded despatch to Mr. Seward, demanding the immediate release of the Confederate officials. Lincoln, recognizing the potential for war, eventually relented and released the men in December 1861. This print captures the tense atmosphere of the time, as diplomats and world powers navigated the complexities of international relations during the American Civil War. The Trent Affair serves as a reminder of the far-reaching consequences of military actions and the importance of diplomacy in maintaining peace between nations.
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