The 10th New Jersey Infantry nicknamed "Olden Legion" after New Jersey Governor Charles Olden, the regiment was organized under the provisions of an act of Congress approved July 22,1861, and by authority issued by the War Department.
The 10th New Jersey Infantry nicknamed "Olden Legion" after New Jersey Governor Charles Olden was organized under the provisions of an act of Congress, and by authority. This authority was issued by the War Department. This Congress was approved July 22,1861. New Jersey Governor Charles Olden was the regiment.