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A Civil War officer described a rowdy party with his comrades… and found himself in a heap of trouble

Posted on February 17, 2017February 16, 2018 by Jake Wynn

The officers of the 96th Pennsylvania allegedly toasted George Washington's birthday during a raucous party in February 1862.

Posted in 96th Pennsylvania, Civil WarTagged 96th Pennsylvania, American Civil War, Civil War, Featured, Henry Cake, Jacob Frick, John T. Boyle, Officers, WashingtonLeave a comment

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