what was his rank as a soldier?
Captain
James Barnet Fry
 He was promoted as an assistant adjutant general with the rank of captain on August 3, 1861.

those most likely to have taken part in the new york city draft riots of 1863 were The white working-class. when did these riots take place? July 13–16, 1863. which country? United States of America. why? It is widely regarded as the culmination of white working-class discontent with new laws passed by Congress that year to draft men to fight in the ongoing American Civil War. how were they resolved? UNANSWERABLE how was order restored? As this news appeared in newspapers, some rioters stayed home. But some of the militias began to return and used harsh measures against the remaining mobs. was the police part of it? Yes, under the command of Superintendent John A. Kennedy. what do you mean by militia? UNANSWERABLE do you know any prominent names who took part in the riots? James Barnet Fry. who was he? An American soldier and prolific author of historical books.
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James Barnet Fry [SEP] Civil War service
On October 8, 1862 Fry participated in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky. Fry then served as assistant in charge of the appointment branch of the Adjutant-General's Office, at Washington, D. C. from November 12, 1862 until he was appointed provost marshal general of the United States Army. In this capacity he was responsible for tracking deserters, enforcing military laws and overseeing the Invalid Corps. He was appointed to the position, with the rank of colonel, on March 17, 1863 and was promoted to brigadier general on April 21, 1864. Fry served as provost marshal general until the office was abolished on August 27, 1866.