1862 June 19 Camp on Flat Top Mountain, Va.

[from the diary of James Dinsmore Templeton, musician and private in the 23rd Ohio]

Thursday, June 19, 1862

Guard mounting
after which we
practiced.
Fox and I then went
down to Mr Harris
after waiting a time
we went down the
mountain to Mr Lilles
Mr Harris came then
and we got some
milk and butter
there  Came back to
camp were caught
in a rain
Will West came in
this evening
Showers all day
with sunshine
view of the sunshine
on the mountains in
the distance very fine

MSS  10317