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In camp on Rikers Island

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Tags Civil War, Military
City/State/Country: New York, NY, United States
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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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