1862 May 2 Princeton, Va.

[from the diary of James Dismore Templeton, musician and private in the 23rd Ohio]
Friday, May 2, 1862
Played  for Guard
Mounting felt sore
from yesterdays
Tramp.  Wrote letter
to Father Had parade
this evening
Cavalry have been
skirmishing some to day
Ruins of the Town yet
smoking
Had roast Pig for
supper.  Very fine day
Cloudy very warm

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