In Sonoita in 1870

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Date of Game 1870
Location Sonoita, AZ, United States
Description

Report on Camp Crittenden, near Sonoita, AZ Territory, which existed 1867-73.

"The cavalry of this command has been almost constantly employed in scouting and escort duty, while the infantry have performed most of the camp duties, including the building of the greater portion of the post. Their recreations comprised base ball, and exercise on the horizontal and parallel bars. "

Sources

Report of the Surgeon General's Office on Army Posts (Dec. 5, 1870), p. 474

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Found by Bruce Allardice
Entered by Bruce Allardice
First in Location AZ



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