1st Pennsylvania Infantry - Cameron Guards

Item DOC-165

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1 page original Civil War soldier's letter written in period ink.

“Armory of the Cameron Guards”
Harrisburg

January 5th 1861

To General C. C. Williams

In accordance with General Orders No. 4 dated November 6th 1860, directing me to report at Headquarters on or before the 10th of January 1861 for further orders. I hereby report the “Cameron Guards” read for duty on the 15th and await your further orders.


J. M. Eyster
Commanding
Cameron Guards
3rd Brigade, 5th Division Pennsylvania Volunteers