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CAMERON, SIMON

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CAMERON, SIMON
(1799 - 1889) Secretary of War in Lincoln's cabinet, often involved in scandal concerning army contracts. A.L.S. ""Simon Cameron"" as Senator, 2pp. 4to., Washington, Dec. 27, 1847, in part: ""àPublic duty will not permit me to be with the sons of St. TammanyàI have long wished to meet this ancient brotherhood within the walls of its temple. Among the names of your society I observe many who have been recognized for years as honored leaders of the Republican party of New York. Some of them were the efficient supporters of Mr. Madison in our last war with Great Britain and others were foremost in bringing forward and entertaining the great man who closed the war in a blaze of glory. It is gratifying to see the same men entertainingàdemocracy of the Union and still on the side of their country in the present war with a foreign nationàThe impression of Gen. Jackson's great mind is still felt in the confidence and self reliance which he imparted to our citizen soldiersà"". Very good.