Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889 to Robert G. White
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05891.13 Author/Creator: Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889 Place Written: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 20.5 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
Promises to speak to Secretary of War Stanton about Captain Niles, and request his promotion. He had intended to promote Niles before he was forced to resign as Secretary of State. Written at "Lochiel," Cameron's estate. Captain Niles likely refers to Alanson Errick Niles.
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