Tag Archives: New York City Riot

John A. Dix, Troubleshooter

Posted on September 15, 2020 by ECW Guest Post

ECW welcomes back guest author Leon Reed A single patriotic envelope with an enigmatic message led me to the story of one of the Civil War’s more interesting figures. John A. Dix was a New York politician and businessman who … Continue reading →

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“Dreadful Scenes Enacted In The City”: The New York Draft Riots

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Although deep in northern territory, New York City’s war sentiments were not heavily pro-Union. The merchants and businessmen of the city looked on the conflict with displeasure from the beginning since it interrupted their commerce and trade with Southern states … Continue reading →

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