John Slidell was an American politician, lawyer, slaveholder, and businessman. A native of New York, Slidell moved to Louisiana as a young man. He was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. He was one of two Confederate diplomats captured by the United States Navy from the British ship RMS Trent in 1861 and later released. He was the older brother of Alexander Slidell Mackenzie, a U.S. naval officer.
Mr. John Slidell to Mr. Drouyn de Lhuys, minister of foreign affairs. Paris, June 9, 1864. [329] *Sir: On the 17th February last the Confederate States war-steamer Rappahannock having completed…
Mr. John Slidell to the Duke de Persigny. [Extract.] Paris, 19 Rue de Marignan, June 17, 1864. [334] *My Dear Duke de Persigny: To whom but you, the only decided…
[332] *Mr. John Slidell to Mr. J. P. Benjamin. [Extract.] Paris, June 30, 1864. Sir: * * * * * * * I said * * * * that I…
Mr. Slidell to Mr. Benjamin No. 75.] Paris. November,28, 1864. Sir: As I am still without the despatch referred to in your No. 42 I fear that it has miscarried,…
Mr. Slidell to Mr. Benjamin No. 76.] Paris. December 13th, 1864. Sir. Since I last had the honor of addressing you, your missing despatch, No. 42, of 20th September, has…
[336] *Mr. John Slidell to Mr. J. P. Benjamin. [Extract.] Paris, August 8, 1865. Sir: Commodore Barron and Captain Bullock have fully advised the secretary of the navy of the…