1862 July 1 Camp on Flat Top Mountain, Va.

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

Tuesday, July 1, 1862

Arthur Fox Campbell
& Ritter[?] on a little
spree last night as
was Capt Skiles Drake
& others they had a
lively time and succeeded
in keeping us awake
until after midnight
they br[?] Fulkerson
& Jos horns some
Guard mounting but
did not practice any
either before or after
noon
Had some dessicated
potatoes for dinner &
supper  Gillett Charlie
& I a very good substitute
have been reading most
of the day          
                             day
drizzling rain near all ^


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