Historical document detailing the Cripple Attack of 1873 in Boston, featuring a portrait of William Johnson, a man wounded by a mob, and describing the events and reactions surrounding the incident.

A historical document titled "Cripple attack (1873-March 5, 1875)" describing an event in Boston where an African American man named William Johnson was attacked by a mob. The text details the incident, including the attack on a man named Johnson, the involvement of the Boston Militia, and the aftermath. The document includes a portrait of a man with a bandaged head, labeled as "William Johnson, a man who was wounded by a mob in Boston." The text also references the American Sans-Souci Company and the Black community's response.