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Fernando Wood (1812-1881)
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Abraham Lincoln & New York
Fernando Wood (1812-1881)
It was in New York City, rather than Washington, where Wood made his mark. Although he was no longer Mayor when Draft riots broke out in July 1863, some historians have suggested that the riots reaped seeds that Wood had…
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