Draft Riots 1863 - Lynching
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Founded in 1859, the New York Illustrated News lasted only until 1864. But during that time it chronicled some of the most significant events of the era, from John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry and subsequent trial to the draft riots. African-American coachman Abraham Franklin was attacked and murdered by rioters near his home on Seventh Avenue and 27th Street on Wednesday morning, July 15th. |
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Image of a lynching on 8th Avenue during the draft riots. |
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July 13-16, 1863 |
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New York Illustrated News. August 1, 1863. |
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