Members
The committee consisted of seven members, and the Speaker of the House appointed the members on July 12, 1861. Originally chaired by Charles Van Wyck of New York, he was later replaced by Elihu B. Washburne of Illinois, due to absences from the committee and other activities. Van Wyck continued to serve on the committee.
| Members | Party | State |
|---|---|---|
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Republican | New York |
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Republican | Illinois |
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Democratic | Indiana |
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Republican | New York |
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Republican | Massachusetts |
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Democratic | New Jersey |
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Unionist | Kentucky |
*Rep. Jackson served on the committee until his death on October 8, 1862, at the Battle of Perryville.
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