1862 June 6 Camp on Flat Top Mountain, Va.

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

Saturday, June 6, 1862

Herb and I have
been at work most
of the day getting back
and repairing our
tent
We are now fixed
quite well would I
had a sketch of the
shanty to keep.
Reports from Hallecks
Division reports the Rebel
army very much demoral-
-zed.  Si McDonnel
came in this evening from
home he brings me a
Leter from Father &
Mother also some
sugar from Mary
Raining most of
the day.  Waters
very high mudy disagreeable

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