FootNote
The new kid on the block, FootNote is known for digitizing historical
documents... many of which are genealogical gems. With naturalizations,
city directories, war records, newspapers, town records, etc... this new
kid is quickly being recognized as an alternative to Ancestry.
While we know our northern friends may not feel it, in the South, Spring is
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Including a Full and
Complete Account of the Four Days' Draft Riot of 1863
The history of the
riots that have taken place in a great city
from its foundation, is a curious and unique
one, and illustrates the peculiar changes in
tone and temper that have come over it in
the course of its development and growth.
They exhibit also one phase of its moral
character, furnish a sort of moral history
of that vast, ignorant, turbulent class
which is one of the distinguishing features
of a great city, and at the same time the
chief cause of its solicitude and anxiety,
and often of dread. Read
More...
The materials for the descriptions of the
Negro and Doctors' Riots were gathered from
the Archives of the Historical Society;
those of the immediately succeeding ones,
from the press of the times.
For the scenes and incidents that occurred
on the stage and behind the curtain in the
Astor place Opera Riot, I am indebted to a
pamphlet entitled "Behind the Scenes."
The materials for the history of the Draft
Riots were obtained in part from the Daily
Press, and in part from the City and
Military Authorities, especially
Commissioner Acton, Seth Hawley, General
Brown, and Colonel Frothingham, who
succeeded in putting them down.
Mr. David Barnes, who published, some ten
years ago, a pamphlet entitled "The
Metropolitan Police," kindly furnished me
facts relating to the Police Department of
great value, and which saved me much labor
and time.
Much difficulty has been encountered in
gathering together, from various quarters,
the facts spread over a century and a half,
but it is believed that everything necessary
to a complete understanding of the subjects
treated of has been given, consistent with
the continuity and interest of the
narrative.
Of course some minor riots a collection of
mobs that were easily dispersed by the
police, and were characterized by no
prolonged struggle or striking incidents are
not mentioned.
This site
includes some historical materials that may imply negative stereotypes
reflecting the culture or language of a particular period or place. These
items are presented as part of the historical record and should not be
interpreted to mean that the WebMasters in any way endorse the stereotypes
implied .
Great Riots of New York 1712 to 1873,
Including a Full and Complete Account of the
Four Days' Draft Riot of 1863
