May 22, 1866
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Ulysses Mercur
Responds to a letter from Mercur, a United States Representative from Pennsylvania. Denies recommending W. Clark for political appointment. Referring to the debate regarding reconstruction between Congress and President Andrew Johnson, states "the contest now, between congress & the President in my mind, is very far above all personal considerations. Congress must be sustained or the rebels, who have been murdering our kindred will control and destroy the Government."
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