7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861. (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

The 7th New York State Militia, also known as Camp Cameron during the U.S. Civil War in 1861, was a military unit raised in response to the secessionist states' declaration of independence from the United States. Named after Secretary of War Simon Cameron, the camp served as a training ground for the militia before they were deployed to various battlefields throughout the conflict. The 7th New York State Militia was part of the Union Army during this critical period in U.S. history and contributed significantly to preserving the nation's unity.