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- 1863.51 + (<p>“[Horse] [r]aces were a favorite … <p>“[Horse] [r]aces were a favorite amusement of the men in this camp . . . . Foot-races among the men wre frequently indulged in, not for the purpose of developing any <em>retreating</em> qualities. These were always exciting, and usually afforded themes for discussion and conversation for one day at least. Base-ball and foot-ball were favorite amusements among the soldiers, and afforded recreation which was highly appreciated.”</p></br><p>Rev. Geo. W. Bicknell, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">History of the Fifth Regiment Maine Volunteers</span> (Hall L. Davis, Portland, 1871), page 298. Bicknell writes this of the 63/64 winter camp. The camp was at White Oak Church, near Falmouth VA – which is about 3 miles NE of Fredericksburg.</p>ear Falmouth VA – which is about 3 miles NE of Fredericksburg.</p>)