7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 001(2) (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

The '7th New York State Militia' refers to a military unit that served during the U.S. Civil War. Specifically, this unit is identified with the Camp Cameron encampment in Washington D.C., and the designation '001(2)' likely indicates a specific batch or series of photographs. The 7th New York State Militia was raised in July 1861 for one-year service during the early stages of the Civil War, primarily to defend Washington D.C. from potential Confederate invasion. This unit, like many others, played a significant role in preserving the Union and shaping the course of the American Civil War.