Small memorial tintype photograph of Colonel James C. Cameron in uniform.  Measures 1 3/8” wide x 1 5/8” tall. Wrapped with typical copper frame, has paper label in back, and ring mounted on top to hang. Pink paper label reads, “COL. CAMERON / N.Y. HIGHLANDERS / Abbott & Co. …”.  Image is dark and the emulsion on the left half is starting to raise and flake.

Colonel Cameron was born in Maytown, Lancaster County, PA on March 1, 1801.  He enlisted on May 29, 1861 (at age 60) as a Colonel and was commissioned in the 79^th New York Infantry.  Just two months later, he was killed in battle.

This regiment, called the Highlanders, was the original 78th militia and was composed mainly of Scotchmen.  It was mustered into the service of the United States at New York city, for a three years' term, May 29, 1861, and left for Washington on June 2.  It was stationed in the vicinity of Washington until the movement of the army to Manassas, when it was assigned to the 3rd brigade, 1st division, Army of Northeastern Virginia and participated in the battle of Bull Run.  This, the first battle of the regiment, was a severe initiation, for the command lost 198 in killed, wounded and missing, Col. Cameron being mortally wounded.  [jet]

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