1862 July 29 camp near Jumping Branch

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

Tuesday, July 29, 1862

Guard mounting
Practiced
Read some
Parade & drill
Charlie & I dug a small
cellar for our baths
Clear fine day. threatening
rain this afternoon
Did not receive any
letters last night as
I expected


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