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Attack on Provost Marshal Office
- When
- 1863-07-13
- Where
- Third Avenue and 47th Street
A crowd led by volunteer firemen attacked the assistant Ninth District provost marshal’s office where the draft was taking place.
At 10:00 AM on July 13, 1863, a furious crowd of around 500 people, led by the volunteer firemen of Engine Company 33, attacked the assistant Ninth District provost marshal’s office at Third Avenue and 47th Street. This location was where the draft was being conducted.
Sources
- New York City draft riots Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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