1862 September 12 Frederick, Md.

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

Friday, Sept. 12, 1862
Last night it
rained on us was
obliged to get up
and fix a shelter
Slept in wet blankets
however.  Left our Camp
early. Crossed the railroad
Passed through New Market
now on the pike marched
to Fredrick City arrived
late in the afternoon
The skirmish commenced
about a mile from the City
a considerable force Cavalry
w/ one piece Artillery
Our Cavalry made a Charge
but were obliged to fall back
Col Woods of 29th taken one of
[?] guns did bad
work by a premature discharge
A beautiful place &
Union feelings prominent
Played some as we passed through
Cloudy & clear damp then hot

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