1862 May 14 camp near mouth of East River, Va.

[from the diary of James Dismore Templeton, musician and private in the 23rd Ohio]
Wednesday, May 14, 1862

Remained all day
in camp
Played for Guard mounting
did not receive any
brad this day
Wrote letters to Father
& Will Langan
Recd letter from John
Wright
Rained some.  Hear
that Cox's brigade is
now within 5 miles
of us
Cloudy showery

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