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

The '7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 (U.S. Civil War)' refers to a specific military unit during the American Civil War. This militia was stationed at Camp Cameron, Washington D.C., in 1861, a time when the country was deeply divided over the issue of slavery and secession had led several southern states to form the Confederate States of America. The 7th New York State Militia likely played a role in defending the national capital and maintaining law and order during this tumultuous period in U.S. history. This designation, '002', could be related to a specific photograph or document within a larger collection.