Scene in the Armory of the Seventh Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y. — The troops awaiting orders.

During the strikes, New York's Seventh Regiment occupied the armory for several days in preparation for violence in the city. Although there were several large meetings held, no mob action took place in New York.

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In New York, soldiers nap while one of their number stands guard in the armory.

About this Document

  • Source: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
  • Citation: The Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, page 385
  • Date: August 11, 1877