1862 August 22 Parkerburg, Va.

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

Friday, Aug. 22, 1862

Will Stoner slept
with us during the night
rained a little had no
tents up
was down town &
had my knapsack
mended.  Had some
melons to eat. got some
cakes &c to carry along
a great many men
drunk the 12th & 11th Regts
left we have packed
everything and expect
to leave this evening
Jo came in last night
he is quite drunk to
day & now [?]
rained a very little very hot

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