7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 019 (U.S. Civil War) White Coffee Mug

The title "7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 019 (U.S. Civil War)" refers to a historical photograph from the U.S. Civil War era. This image depicts members of the 7th New York State Militia, stationed at Camp Cameron in Washington, D.C., during the year 1861. The number "019" likely indicates this is one of a series of photographs documenting events related to the unit. The U.S. Civil War (1861-1865) was a significant conflict between the Northern states (the Union) and the Southern states that seceded from the United States and formed the Confederacy, primarily over the issue of slavery and its expansion into territories. This photograph provides a valuable insight into the appearance and daily life of soldiers during this tumultuous period in American history.