Democrat Riot Letter
| Description: |
This letter describes the Battle of Pogues Run. Rumors were circulating of an uprising by anti-war groups at the Democratic convention in Indianapolis. Troops disbanded the convention and several participants were arrested for gun possession. When trains carrying the convention goers were stopped, many threw their weapons into Pogues Run. |
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| Origin: | 1863-05-30 |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc008/id/633 |
| Collection: |
Civil War Materials |
| Copyright: |
Use must be accompanied with the attribution: Indiana Historical Society. |
| Geography: |
Indiana--Putnam County--Reelsville |
| Subjects: |
Correspondence Political issues Politics & government |
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