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- 1863.7 + (<p>In February 1863 the 48<sup> … <p>In February 1863 the 48<sup>th</sup> PA took a steamboat to Newport News VA, where it camped for a month. From the regimental history: “Many amusements were indulged in during the stay at Newport News – horse racing, cricket matches, base-ball and the like. Leaves of absence became frequent.” This is the only reference to ballplaying. In late March the unit headed off to Lexington KY.</p></br><p>Oliver C. Bosbyshell, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The 48<sup>th</sup> in the War</span> (Avil Printing, Philadelphia, 1895), pp 102-103. Accessed 6/7/09 on Google Books via “bosbyshell 48<sup>th</sup>” search. The regiment formed in Schuylkill County of PA in late 1861, an area about 40 miles west of Allentown and 85 miles NW of Philadelphia.</p> an area about 40 miles west of Allentown and 85 miles NW of Philadelphia.</p>)