Item 12: Letter from Simon Cameron to C[ornelius]. A. Walborn, 1862 February 10
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 12
Dates
- Created: 1862 February 10
Creator
- Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter
Condition Note:
Excellent
Measurements:
8 in. x 5 in.
Description:
This is a letter from Simon Cameron to Cornelius A. Walborn on February 10, 1862. This letter seems to be in relation to the fact that Cameron was replaced by Edwin M. Stanton as secretary of war one month prior to this letter. Cameron was incensed when he tried to get the House of Representatives to reverse its criticism of his handling of the War Department. “His close friend Cornelius Walborn, postmaster of Philadelphia, approached Congressman Kelly on the subject of using his influence on Cameron’s behalf,” wrote biographer Bradley. Within the letter he relays to Walborn that he had no intention of resigning and that he will talk to Washington. Walborn was one of the few people who supported him.
Cameron was an American politician and businessman, born in Pennsylvania in 1799. He went on to become a U.S. Senator and even served under President Abraham Lincoln as Secretary of War. The recipient of this letter, Cornelius Walborn, was born in Pennsylvania in 1816. Walborn was a member of the House of Representatives before he became postmaster for the United States Postal Service because of a recommendation from Cameron. The other individual mentioned in the letter was Morton McMichael. McMichael was born in New Jersey in 1807. He was the mayor of Philadelphia from 1866 to 1869 as well as an editor and publisher. McMichael co-founded the Saturday Gazette and was an editor of The Saturday Evening Post and Godey's Lady's Book.
Cameron was an American politician and businessman, born in Pennsylvania in 1799. He went on to become a U.S. Senator and even served under President Abraham Lincoln as Secretary of War. The recipient of this letter, Cornelius Walborn, was born in Pennsylvania in 1816. Walborn was a member of the House of Representatives before he became postmaster for the United States Postal Service because of a recommendation from Cameron. The other individual mentioned in the letter was Morton McMichael. McMichael was born in New Jersey in 1807. He was the mayor of Philadelphia from 1866 to 1869 as well as an editor and publisher. McMichael co-founded the Saturday Gazette and was an editor of The Saturday Evening Post and Godey's Lady's Book.
Transcription:
Feb. 10. 1862
Dear sir
There is no wish on my part to give up the mission, and I shall go as soon as my arrangements can be completed, but I find my private affairs, have long neglect much more difficult to arrange than I had anticipated, and therefore I will be ok to do it quite as soon as expected.
I am really much obliged to Mr McMichael, for his friendly expression.
It is my intention to visit Washington, some time next week.
Very truly yours
Simon Cameron
Ca Walborn.
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Creator
- Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889 (Person)
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