1862 August 5, Camp Green Meadows

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

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1862

Guard mounting
& practice.
Wrote letters to Father
which I expect to send
with Lieut Cooper who
has been afflicted with
sore eyes and goes home
tomorrow.  Avery Hastings
& others go on Recruiting
service start tomorrow
Parad[e] no drill
Frank  Burrell of Co A
died this evening in
the hospital
Thad better
Mostly clear very warm

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