Letter
Unknown to Simon Cameron, July 25, 1861
Washington
Washington, July 25, 1861.
Hon. SIMON CAMERON, Secretary of War:
SIR: The bearer of this, Col. J. D. Williamson, of New York, and formerly a resident of Oregon, informs me that he has raised a regiment of riflemen composed principally of citizens from that State. I trust that it will be convenient for you to receive them at once as a part of the quota from Oregon. Colonel Williamson bears the highest testimonials from some of the most distinguished citizens of New York.
respectfully, your obedient servant,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Charleston Harbor, S.C., 1861. Location: Washington. Summary: An unidentified sender requests Secretary of War Simon Cameron to accept Colonel J. D. Williamson's newly raised Oregon riflemen regiment as part of the state's military quota in 1861.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 1
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