1862 May 12 Camp at mouth of East River, Va.

[from the diary of James Dismore Templeton, musician and private in the 23rd Ohio]
Monday,  May 12, 1862

Remained at Camp
mouth of East River
Bathed changed &
washed my shirt
Tents came this evening
& box came along
some of McMullens
Battery Crossed the
River to the house
opposite to forage
We are very scarce
of provisions
Very warm & Hazy
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