1862 August 23 on train to Baltimore

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

Saturday, Aug. 23, 1862
Went to the cars
at dark  went on board
found them cattle cars
with benches in them
got under way. Slept
some during the night
Passed through Clarkesburg
early this morning
Passed about noon Cranbery
Summit--Saw some fine
bridges on the way
are now passing Piedmont
-a small place--where is
a magnificent machine
shop  Have been unwell
all day
Rained a little last night
cloudy & clear

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