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Army of the Potomac relaxes with base ball

Salience Noteworthy
Tags Civil War, Military
City/State/Country: United States
Immediacy of Report Contemporary
Age of Players Adult
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The Chicago Tribune, Nov. 18, 1861 lauds the Army of the Potomac's good conduct in camp: "A song, a light-hearted laugh, a group in ecstasies as two stout-hearted fellows roll, one over another, in a wrestling match, a foot race, or a party at base ball are the leading variations on the more formal duties of duty and drill..."

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The Chicago Tribune, Nov. 18, 1861

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