Town ball in TX in December 1861

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Date of Game December 1861
Game Town ball
Location TX, United States
Description

William W. Heartsill diary, published under the title "1491 Days in the Confederate army..."

December 1861 (Texas?): "There is nothing unusual transpiring in Camp. The boys are passing the time playing Town-Ball."

January 1862 (Texas?): "All rocking along finely, Boys playing Town-Ball"

The unit (Co. F, 2nd TX Cavalry) was stationed in Texas at the time, probably in Fort Lancaster, Crockett County.

Sources

William W. Heartsill diary, published under the title "1491 Days in the Confederate army..."

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Submitted by Bruce Allardice
Entry Origin Sabrpedia



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