1862 August 21 Parkersburg, Va.

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

Thursday, Aug. 21, 1862
This morning early
packed up the men went
on shore we remained
on board expecting to cross
the River[?] but did not succeed
disembarked remained for some
time finally put our baggage on
a flat boat and marched to the
beach a short distance & went
on board the Silver [Lake?]
Passed along side Blennerhassetts
Island, arrived at Parkersburg
about noon formed on
shore & played through town
to our camping ground in
a very fine grove. found
there the 36 regt the 28 came
in the 30th & 26the left this
evening.  Bathed this
afternoon
Borrowed of Loren[?] $1.00
clear very warm

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