1862 August 28 Alexandria, Va.

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

Thursday, Aug. 28, 1862
This morning went
to work to secure discharge
Col Hayes refuses to allow
us to go unless compelled
to. Arthur saw Cox Went to
an  attorney & got statement
to present to Cox  Col Hayes is
to sign it. A great many
troops passing through
lay about this afternoon
were not allowed out
several men brought in
drunk.  Saw this afternoon
Milt Pollock & Jonas[?] &
_____ of the 59th N.Y.
Troops passing through &
batteries of Artillery
A shower of rain came
up this afternoon & we
got our Tents pitched the
Sibly mostly clear


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