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Cameron, Mo. June 17th 1861. Brother Walter, Having some moments of leisure and thinking that you would like to hear what is going on in this country I will write you a summary acct of events. On Sunday morning Cameron was taken possession of by U.S. troops under command of Col. Curtis of Iowa volunteers. All of the disunion men in the town and country were taken prisoners and probably will be taken to Leavenworth for trial for treason. On Saturday night they were out burning bridges which will make the matter worse for them. On Tuesday night they took a lot of prisoners at Maysville our county seat. Two were thought to be killed and three wounded. The secessionists are scared to death and are coming in by the score to take the oath. Those who have not committed any overt act of treason are allowed to return to their homes