Saturday, March 17, 2012

1862 March 18 Raleigh, [W. Va.]

[from the diary of James Dinsmore Templeton, private and musician in the 23rd Ohio]
Tuesday, Mar. 18, 1862

Played for Guard mounting
and evening Parade
Practiced as usual
Went out this afternoon
to see Gen Beckley who
has returned played some
Co G returned this evening
with one prisoner say
they have walked
about sixty miles
Have written a letter
to Mrs Campbell
mostly Clear

General Alfred Beckley, 1802-1888, commanded a militia unit which was disbanded by General John B. Floyd. Beckley resigned his commission,returned to his home in Raleigh and surrendered to Col. Rutherford B. Hayes of the 23rd Ohio

MSS 10317

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