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Camp Astor

[19 July 1861]

 

The Anderson Zouaves

 

The encampment of the Anderson Zouave Regiment, at Riker's Island, has been named Camp Astor, in compliment to John Jacob Astor, Jr., Esq.

 

New York Times, Friday, July 19, 1861, Page 8.

 

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