7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 012 (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

The '7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861' refers to a military unit that was active during the United States Civil War. This militia camp was located in Washington, D.C., specifically at Camp Cameron, and was part of the New York State Militia. The unit's designation as the '7th' indicates its position within the larger structure of the New York State Militia. The association with the year 1861 places this militia in the early stages of the Civil War, which began in April of that year and lasted until 1865. This militia played a role in the defense of Washington, D.C., during this tumultuous period in American history.