Memphis riots of 1866...
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, May 2, 1866
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Race riots - Negroes
- Reconstruction era
Page 2 has a small one column heading: "Riot at Memphis". See image for text .
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.
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