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Poker on Pickets and a Regimental Reform Tale
A wartime reminiscence from the Civil War describes poker as a demoralizer when allowed on picket lines, leading to a disastrous capture at a guard post. The incident spurred reforms after Bluffer’s role surfaced, and the piece shifts to GAR encampment preparations in California with floral displays, mining demonstrations, and a state budget plan. It also includes anecdotes from veterans about Lee and Appomattox, plus notes on pensions and encampment governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Nfe
Hike Rosecrans
Aidt
Bluffer
Ftme
Bluifer
Chicago
Inter Ocean
General Committee
Citizens of
California
Grand Army of the Republic
Pacific
GAR
Nevada
Pacific Coast
Santa Clara
Marin
Sonoma
Alameda
Contra Costa
Twenty-ffth Indiana
Decatur
Ala
Washington Post
Pennsylvania Regiment
Union League
Veteran Corps
Theodore H. Wiedersheim
Nelson A. Miles
A. R. Chaffes
John R. Brooke
Gov. Pennypacker
John Weaver
James W. Latta
R. Dala Henson
Cal. Weldersheim
den. Mites