1862 April 22 Camp Hayes, Raleigh, Va.

[from the diary of James Dinsmore Templeton, musician and private in the 23rd Ohio]
Tuesday, April. 22, 1862
Guard mounting
Dick the cook was
taken sick yesterday
morning continued to
grow worse and
to day soon after
noon he died. We
buried him this
evening wrapping
his Blankets around
his His suffering was
very great
I feel sorry for the
fate of the poor fellow
Wrote letter to Jennie
Langan Recd letter
from Ella Dinsmore
showery now clear

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