1862 July 27 camp near Jumping Branch, Va.

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

Sunday, July 27, 1862

After Guard Mounting
helped fix a wagon
in which we went
out into the country
went to Jumping
branch Went beyond
to where Mrs Caldwell
stopped played some
Came back to Fort Upton
had nice time
Col Hays adjt & other
officers there
Parade as usual (&
short drill)
Clear warm
Had talk with Benton
this evening.

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