Report of the Select Committee Appointed by the Legislature of New York, to Examine Into Frauds Upon Emigrants, 1847
This is a report from the Select Committee appointed by the Legislature of New York in 1847 to investigate frauds perpetrated upon emigrants. The document provides a detailed examination of the schemes and deceptions targeting vulnerable individuals arriving in New York, seeking new opportunities in America. It sheds light on the social and economic conditions faced by immigrants during this period and the legislative efforts to protect them. This historical record offers valuable insights into the challenges of immigration in the 19th century and the role of government in addressing exploitation.
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