1862 September 25 near mouth of the Antietam

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

Thursday, Sept. 25, 1862

this morning had
marching orders
Went over to 100 Pa
saw Aaron & McClare
Lay about camp all
day in suspence but
did not leave
With Gillett found his
Drum and [rescued it?]
Jo & Charlie went off
on a secret expedition
to day. Borrowed of
John Clugston $5.00 to
day.  some of the Eastern
Regts attempted to clear
our our sutler but our
boys mustered and
prevented.  Came over
after playing this evening to
See Aaron & McClure also went
to meeting.  Clear

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