1861.28
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2nd NJ Forms “Excelsior Base Ball Club”
| Salience | Peripheral |
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| Tags | Civil War, MilitaryCivil War, Military |
| Location | VirginiaVirginia |
| City/State/Country: | Alexandria, VA, United States |
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| Immediacy of Report | Contemporary |
| Age of Players | AdultAdult |
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| Text | Members of the 2nd New Jersey regiment formed the Excelsior club, evidently named for the Newark Excelsior [confirm existence?] in late November 1861. A report of an intramural game between Golder’s side and Collins’ side appeared in a Newark paper. The game, won 33-20 by the Golder contingent, lasted 6 innings and took four hours to play. The correspondent concludes: “The day passed off pleasantly all around, and I think every one of us enjoyed ourselves duely [sic?]. We all hope to be at home one year hence to dine with those who love us. God grant it!” One may infer that the 2nd NJ remained at winter quarters in Alexandria VA at this time, providing protection to Washington. Facsimile submitted by John Zinn, 3/10/09. Source: Newark Daily Advertiser, 12/4/1861. |
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| External Number | 8 |
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1861.28 2nd NJ Forms “Excelsior Base Ball Club”"
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