1861.88
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In camp on Rikers Island
| Salience | Peripheral |
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| Tags | Civil War, MilitaryCivil War, Military |
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| City/State/Country: | New York, NY, United States |
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| Immediacy of Report | Contemporary |
| Age of Players | AdultAdult |
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| Text | Charles F. Johnson, "The Long Roll," p. 16 (journal entry of May 21, 1861, when in camp at Rikers Island), mentions "a game of ball on the parade ground." Johnson belonged to the 9th NY (Hawkins' Zouaves). Rikers Island is in New York harbor. |
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| Submitted by | Bruce Allardice |
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1861.88 In camp on Rikers Island"
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