Letter
SIMON âCAMERON to Nod, September 11, 1861
Washington, September 11, 1861.
Maj. Gen. N. P. BANKS, Commanding near Darnestown, Md. : GENERAL: The passage of any act of secession by the legislature of Maryland must be prevented. If necessary, all or any part of the members must be arrested. Exercise your own Judgment as to the time ane . manner, but do the work effectively. = Very. respectfully,
your obedient servant,
SIMON âCAMERON,
Secretary of War.
NOD :
Report of Maj. Gen. John on Dix, U. $. Army.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, N. Virginia, W. Virginia, 1861–62. Location: Washington. Summary: Simon Cameron, Secretary of War, orders Major General Banks to prevent Maryland's secession by arresting legislators if necessary, emphasizing decisive action to maintain Union control.
Topics
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 5
View original source ↗