1862 August 15 Raleigh, Va.

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

Friday, Aug. 15, 1862

Had orders last night
to prepare to march the
morning were up soon after
3 oclock left Camp about 4 oclock
Rumer says we are going to
eastern Va.  When we
arrived on the main
road we halted until the
detachment fromt he ferry came
up Col Hays then made a few
remarks Congratulating us
again on  all being together &
to the effect that we would soon
see more active service
Stopped at Shady Spring short
time had some coffee. learn here that
the 2d Brigade had preceeded us
We have at length passed through
Raleigh and are now stopping on the
hill north of town.  Rained some this morning
mostly clear this afternoon cool pleasant
walked 20 miles about

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