"I'm Off to Russia," February 1, 1862, political cartoon

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"I'm Off to Russia," February 1, 1862, political cartoon

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Sized, cropped, and adjusted for use here by John Osborne, Dickinson College, April 23, 2012.

Depicted ContentCameron, Simon

Depicted ContentThe U.S. Senate votes 26-14 to confirm Simon Cameron as the new ambassador to Russia

Depicted ContentU.S. House censures former Secretary of War Simon Cameron for his lax fiscal dealings while in office

Depicted ContentSecretary of War Simon Cameron resigns and is appointed minister to Russia

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cartoon

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Cameron: "Good-by, Welles! I'm Off to Russia! There's too much talk of HANGING here to suit me!"

Source citation

Harper's Weekly Magazine, February 1, 1862, p. 80.

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