In 1907, Ernest Wardwell wrote his account of the Pratt Street Riot, and how he, though not yet 16 years old, joined the ranks of the 6th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia and went off to war.
"19th of April, 1861"
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In 1907, Ernest Wardwell wrote his account of the Pratt Street Riot, and how he, though not yet 16 years old, joined the ranks of the 6th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia and went off to war.