David Wilmot (politician)
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David Wilmot was an American politician and judge from Pennsylvania who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, and as a judge of the Court of Claims. He is best known for being t
Wilmot's house in Bethany, Pennsylvania
Simon Cameron
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Simon Cameron was an American businessman and politician who was four times elected senator from Pennsylvania, and whose involvement in politics spanned over half a century. He served as United States
David Wilmot (politician)
…in 1857, losing to Democrat William F. Packer. Wilmot was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Simon Cameron. He served from March 14, 1861 to March 3, 1863. He was not a candidate for reelection in 1862. He was a member of the Peace Conference of 1861, held…
Cameron, c. 1860–1870
Portrait of Simon Cameron by Freeman Thorpe
Congratulatory telegram received by Lincoln from Cameron, 1860
Simon Cameron