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Simon Cameron document signed as Secretary of War under Abraham Lincoln, dated 27 August 1861 shortly after the start of the Civil War. On War Department stationery, document notifies Daniel E. Sickles that President Lincoln has appointed him to the position of Colonel in the first New York Excelsior Brigade. Sickles was the man primarily responsible for organizing the Excelsior Brigade regiments in New York. Signed ''Simon Cameron'' at lower right Document measures 8'' x 10.5'', accompanied by an engraving of Cameron measuring 8'' x 10.625''. Folds and minor soiling, overall very good plus condition.