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The Wood Brothers: New York City’s Crooked Thorns in Lincoln’s Side

The Wood Brothers: New York City’s Crooked Thorns in Lincoln’s Side

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Mike Holme
Mar 01, 2023
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The Wood Brothers: New York City’s Crooked Thorns in Lincoln’s Side
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Fernando Wood

Where did New York City stand on the War of the Rebellion? The answer to this question is rather complex and much of it involves two brothers who were always on the border of treason. Fernando (1812-1881) and Benjamin (1820-1900) Wood were figures who helped define New York City politics,…

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