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July 1, 1861
The National Republican
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Captain James Eiler of the Cameron Guards in this city is appointed captain in the regular army and ordered to report to Colonel Keyes in Boston. He served in the Mexican War and organized a militia company for city defense.
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OCR Quality
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MILITIA OFFICER APPOINTED.—We learn that Captain James Eiler, of the Cameron Guards, of this city, has received an appointment as captain in the regular army, and has been ordered to report immediately to Colonel Keyes, commanding the eleventh regiment of infantry, at Boston, Massachusetts. Captain E. was at the head of a company in the Mexican war, where he displayed his worth and efficiency as a military officer. Previous to assuming command of the Cameron Guards, he held a clerical position in one of the Departments, which he resigned at the time of the apprehended attack on this city, for the purpose of organizing a military company for its defence. His men express great regret at parting with so gentlemanly and excellent an officer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Military Appointment
Cameron Guards
Mexican War
Regular Army
Militia Officer
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain James Eiler
Colonel Keyes
Where did it happen?
This City; Boston, Massachusetts
Story Details
Key Persons
Captain James Eiler
Colonel Keyes
Location
This City; Boston, Massachusetts
Story Details
Captain James Eiler receives appointment as captain in the regular army and is ordered to report to Colonel Keyes in Boston; he led a company in the Mexican War, resigned a clerical position to organize the Cameron Guards for city defense amid apprehended attack.