The Civil War in America. Claiming exemption from the draugh
During the American Civil War, the rich could pay $300 or find a substitute willing to serve in the army in his place, the so-called rich man's law was used by many notable Americans
Picture No
10218429
Media ID
45989807
Size
6000px x 4046px
(3.9MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Illustrated London News. 1863. p 28. By Frank Vizetelly
Date
1863
