The Trent Affair, also known as the Mason and Slidell Affair, was an international diplomatic incident that occurred during the American Civil War.
August 24, 1861: President Davis names James M. Mason as commissioner to Great Britain and John Slidell as commissioner to France: October 12, 1861: The Theodora leaves Charleston ...
The Trent Affair In accordance with the authority conferred by this Congress, the Confederate President appointed John Slidell and James M.
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