A clear snapshot of 1863 emigration through New York, with figures, health trends, and operations.
The year was the seventeenth under the commission’s system, and emigration more than doubled 1862. The report notes better health and fewer people needing immediate relief after arrival, even as total arrivals rose. It also highlights the efficiency of the commission’s establishments and the expanded duties related to Ward’s Island and Castle Garden, along with the steady management of expenses and debts.
- Total passengers landed at the port in 1863: 194,377, with the majority classified as aliens for whom assistance was arranged.
- Major origins: Ireland, Germany, England, and other countries, with Ireland leading.
- Key operations: treatment and support at emigrant facilities, and the movement of people inland or back to Europe as needed.
- Financial and administrative details: the report covers receipts, expenditures, and the administration of relief, forwarding, and employment services.
Ideal for readers of 19th-century American history, immigration policy, and New York’s municipal history.