todaysdocument: Head Quarters,Department of the East,New York City, July 13, 1863 Loomis Colonel G.C

todaysdocument:Head Quarters,Department of the East,New York City, July 13, 1863Loomis Colonel G.Commanding Governor’s IslandColonel,The Major General Commanding directs, that you send immediately to this city for special service all the troops, regulars and Volunteers, that you have now under your command, to report to Col Rogert Nugent A.A. Provost Marshal General, No. 106 Leonard St. The men will have forty rounds or ammunition each with their arms.By command of Major General WoolC. T. ChristensenAsst. Adj’t GeneralHead Quarters,Department of the East,New York City, July 13, 1863.Paulding Rear Admiral H.Sir,There is a riot in this city, in opposition to the Draft, which threatens to be quite serious. I have ordered all the troops in the forts in this harbor to report to Colonel Nugent A.A. Provost Marshal General No. 106 Leonard St. New York City - but in all they amount to only a small band. Can you not furnish us with a company or more, of Marines for that purpose, by aiding us at this moment, you will confer a favor on the city authorities, as well as myself. I remain, sir,Very respectfullyYour Obedt ServantJohn E WoolMajor General(Transcription via National Archives Citizen Archivist Transcription Pilot Project)When Federal officials began using the Enrollment Act to draft men on July 13, 1863, riots erupted in New York City. Maj. Gen. John E. Wood requested reinforcements in this urgent letter. More than 5,000 troops arrived, many directly from the Battle at Gettysburg. Nevertheless an estimated 20,000 rioters ruled the city for four days, and 119 people died. Rioters soon targeted New York’s African American community, burning the Colored Orphan Asylum and driving many blacks out of the city.via DocsTeachBe sure to see the rest of our series on the New York Draft Riots, thanks to our colleagues at the National Archives at New York! -- source link

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