1896 telegram with great associations. Sent from "Johnny" Poe Jr. (played at Princeton, as did his five brothers), and in his hand, to Princeton All-American William Church in regards to officiating at a Navy game in Annapolis. This telegram informs Church that Marshall "Ma" Newell (one of only four individuals who was a four-time All-American; played for Harvard) and Riggs (either Jesse or his brother Dudley, both Princeton All-Americans) were officiating the game. Newell would die from a railroad accident the following year.
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