August 14, 1861

Posted: August 14, 2016 in On this Day in the Civil War
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On this day in the Civil War, troops in the Federal 79th New York Regiment mutiny over grievances. The entire unit is placed under armed guard.

The regiment was led by Colonel James Cameron, the brother of Secretary of War Simon Cameron.

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James Cameron

(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)

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