7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 002 (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

The '7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861' is a historical image that depicts a camp of the 7th New York Militia during the U.S. Civil War. This militia was active from July 1861 to August 1864, playing significant roles in the First Battle of Bull Run and the Peninsular Campaign. Camp Cameron, named after Secretary of War Simon Cameron, served as a training ground for Union troops in Washington D.C., especially during the early stages of the Civil War. This image, '002' in its series, offers a glimpse into the daily life of these soldiers and the military operations in the nation's capital at that time.