1862 August 13 Camp Green Meadows

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

Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1862
Guard Mounting
after which I helped to
dress Alfs snake skin
Went this afternnon to
see the cannon that
arrived last practiced
at target shooting
Some good fireing
Parade and Drill
The mail came in this
evening but nothing
for me
Thad came out and
played this evening
mostly clear pleasant
Hear this evening that
John Olin has rec'd
a commission

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