The '7th New York State Militia, Camp Cameron, D.C., 1861 019' refers to a historical photograph from the U.S. Civil War era. This image captures a moment during the establishment of the 7th New York State Militia at Camp Cameron in Washington, D.C., in January 1861, just months before the outbreak of the American Civil War. The photograph is part of a larger collection of significant images documenting this tumultuous period in U.S. history. This particular image offers a glimpse into the military preparations and troop mobilization that took place as the nation prepared for conflict.