Stanton stayed in close contact with Governors Pierpont and Boreman of the Restored Government of Virginia and West Virginia respectively, during the Civil War. Stanton supported West Virginia statehood and was aware of the need for a strong Union military presence in the region.

Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War During Lincoln Administration 1862-1865

Identifier:: 041551
Title:: Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War During Lincoln Administration 1862-1865
Date:: ca. 1862
Description:: Stanton stayed in close contact with Governors Pierpont and Boreman of the Restored Government of Virginia and West Virginia respectively, during the Civil War. Stanton supported West Virginia statehood and was aware of the need for a strong Union military presence in the region.
Acquisition Source:: Library of Congress
Acquisition Method:: Acquired
Medium:: digital file
Projects:: West Virginia History OnView