Wool, John E., 1784-1869 to George Opdyke

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GLC#
GLC05458
Type
Letters
Date
3 July 1863
Author/Creator
Wool, John E., 1784-1869
Title
to George Opdyke
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 19.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Discusses his unwillingness to place New York City at the mercy of a privateer by sending troops to protect the city. Adds that if he had the troops to spare, he would gladly send them along. The subject of this letter is foreboding of the 1863 Draft Riots. Imprint of "Congress" written above the Captiol Building in upper left corner.

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