Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889 to Robert G. White

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GLC05891.15
GLC#
GLC05891.15-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
March 29, 1867
Author/Creator
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
Title
to Robert G. White
Place Written
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 13 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
Reconstruction

Suggests nominating General John White Geary, Union Civil War hero and Governor of Pennsylvania, for President. Cameron states he does not wish to run for President himself, but seems to desire some influence over the man who is in office. Also expects the Senate to be recalled soon by President Andrew Johnson.

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