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The Bowery Boys: New York City History

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A Brief History of Joseph Polletzer

Joseph poletzer was born in southeastern hungary, into a jewish family that was affluent when joseph was young. He became quite poor after his father died when he was only 11 years old. So looking, you know, for money and looking for a little adventure, he enlisted, while still in europe to serve in the union army during the civil war aged 17. And he made the trip over in 18 64, arriving in boston. But then he made his way quickly down to new york. The story of Joseph Poletzer begins with an intriguing s n i have no idea where this is going to go, but let's actually start the beginning.

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