Tuesday, April 3, 2012

1862 April 4 Camp Hayes, Raleigh, Va.

[from the diary of James Dinsmore Templeton, musician and private in the 23rd Ohio]
Friday, Apr. 4, 1862
Played as usual
and practiced did not
drill after parade
this evening
Drew pants and Blous
this morning
Bathed and took off
my underclothing
Had my new pants
cut off by a lady
our neighbor
Gen Beckley brought
in a prisoner this
evening
Very fine day Clear

MSS 10317

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