Wool, John E., 1784-1869 to George Opdyke
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05458 Author/Creator: Wool, John E., 1784-1869 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 3 July 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy
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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