Report of the Merchants' Committee for the Relief of Colored People Suffering From the Riots in the City of New York. July, 1863. (New York: George A. Whitehorne, Steam Printer, 1863), 48 pages, octavo (8.75 in.), gray paper wraps. This publication outlines the excessive violence perpetrated against New York's "colored" community over the course of three hot July days during the Civil War. Elements opposed to the federal army's newly implemented draft saw New York's black residents as the cause of the war and attacked them with a blind fury that left over 100 people dead from beatings, lynchings and burnings. To the city's credit, the better part of its population was horrified by the mayhem and immediately set out to aid the victims. Over $40,000 plus food and supplies were collected for the survivors. This booklet outlines the atrocities committed during the riots and names those who contributed material aid to the survivors.

Private Collection, Southeast Virginia

The cover inscribed "J. Julius Langston 102 St Marks Place New York July 1863.

Lacking back wrap; minor chips to extremities; overall good condition.