1862 August 16 Camp at Green Meadows

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

Saturday, Aug. 16, 1862

Bivouacked last night
by the roadside with
Sweet and some other
boys of the Band
Were ordered to be ready to
leave by 3 1/2 Oclock this
morning, accordingly got
up a little after one AM
had some  coffee went up
to the Regt. soon after 4 oclock
were under way the 12 & 30
preceeding us marched 15
miles to McCoys Mill for
some dinner after which
marched onto Fayetteville
in all marched 25 miles this
day are now at the tannery
Have just enjoyed supper
Clear pleasant fortunately
rather cool

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