1862 July 8 Camp on Flat Top Mountain, Va.

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

Tuesday, July 8, 1862

Guard mounting
after which we practiced
no practice this afternoon
[?] being down to
the 2d Brigade Parade
this evening & short
drill
John Buchan of Co G came
in this morning with
Deserters from the Rebel
Army.  McClellan repor-
-ted moving again--
successfully
this has been a lazy
day. thought to receive
a letter this evening
but was dissapointed[sic]
as the mail was only
a paper one.  It has been
a long day to me.  Men dug
out the latrine successfully to
day  Clear warm


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