This is the story of the Civil War draft in the North brought about by the Enrolment Act of 1863 -- the story of bounty jumpers, bounty brokers, substitution, and commutation; of draft resistance and the kidnapping of innocent aliens; of riot, arson, and assault; and of loyal and dedicated service.
This is the story of the Civil War draft in the North brought about by the Enrolment Act of 1863 -- the story of bounty jumpers, bounty brokers, su...