War of words over British policy and US duties in 1861
President Winfield Scott writes from Paris on December 2, 1861, arguing the United States will remain faithful to its maritime policy while urging Britain to make corresponding sacrifices. He contends that recognizing confederate belligerents harms US sentiment yet warns war is unlikely unless provoked, citing shared interests and justice.
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Paris
Washington
Seine Mears
Mason
New York
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Cuba
Nashvillé
James
England
America
Great Britain
United States
Europe
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Trent
Mr. Seward
Earl Russell
Nara Ribet Tens
Wilkes
Winfield Scott
Mrs. Phelps the Patriotic Heroine at Lyons Burial Site
Mrs. Phelps living a mile from the Missouri defended Gen. Lyon’s heart during the Wil they Creek battle night. She armed herself and guarded the slain commander until the heart was recovered and interred at her farm despite wagon seizures and rebel threats. Her husband Col. John F. Phelps was away on duty.
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