Letter
Eugene Kelly Co to Simon Cameron, September 19, 1861
NEW YORK
NEW YORK, September 19, 1861.
Hon. SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War, Washington City :
SER: The inclosed document was received by us to-day through the pony express.* The signers requested us to present same in person, but on consultation with Mr. Cisco, assistant treasurer United States, we feel satisfied that the objects of the signers will be accomplished by forwarding it by mail. We deem it of greatimportance that the information embraced in this document shall be placed before you without delay, and therefore respectfully ask your immediate consideration to the requests of the loyal people of California.
Very respectfully, your obedient servants,
EUGENE KELLY & CO.
New YORK, September 19, 1861. `
The signers to the above are gentlemen of the highest respectability,
doing business here and in California. i
New YORK, September 19, 1861. `
The signers to the above are gentlemen of the highest respectability,
doing business here and in California. i
Respectfully, are
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: NEW YORK.
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Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1
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