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CIVIL WAR: CARTOON, 1861. Captain Charles Wilkes of the USS San Jacinto apprehends the Confederate commissioners to England, James M. Mason, and France, John Slidell, on the British mail steamer Trent, 8 November 1861. Cartoon from a contemporary Northern American newspaper
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CIVIL WAR: CARTOON, 1861. Captain Charles Wilkes of the USS San Jacinto apprehends the Confederate commissioners to England, James M. Mason, and France, John Slidell, on the British mail steamer Trent, 8 November 1861. Cartoon from a contemporary Northern American newspaper
CIVIL WAR: CARTOON, 1861.
Captain Charles Wilkes of the USS San Jacinto apprehends the Confederate commissioners to England, James M. Mason, and France, John Slidell, on the British mail steamer Trent, 8 November 1861. Cartoon from a contemporary Northern American newspaper
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Captain Commissioner Confederate Mason Political Acts Trent Trent Affair Wilkes Slidell
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The print captures a significant moment during the Civil War, depicting Captain Charles Wilkes of the USS San Jacinto apprehending Confederate commissioners James M. Mason and John Slidell on the British mail steamer Trent on November 8,1861. This cartoon from a contemporary Northern American newspaper reflects the tense political atmosphere of that time. In this scene, Captain Wilkes is shown bravely intercepting and capturing Mason and Slidell, who were en route to England and France respectively in an attempt to gain diplomatic recognition for the Confederacy. The incident, known as the Trent Affair, caused a major international crisis between America and Britain. The cartoon highlights both the audacity of Captain Wilkes' actions and their potential consequences. It also underscores how deeply divided America was during this tumultuous period in its history. The image serves as a reminder of how political acts can escalate tensions during times of war. This historical photograph print offers viewers a glimpse into one aspect of the complex dynamics at play during the Civil War era. It invites us to reflect upon not only military strategies but also diplomacy's role in shaping events on both domestic and international fronts.
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