1862 September 4 Camp Upton

[from the diary of James Dinsmore Templeton, musician and private in the 23rd Ohio]
 Thursday, Sept. 4, 1862

Guard mounting
Do not remember if
doing anything of
any consequence to
day.  got some cans
& put barbs on them &
lost nickel yesterday
by the parolled prisoners
The enemy commenced
shelling Falls Church
from the hills west
We were called out
considerable [excite?]ment
among the Troops
Heard rumors of the repulse
of the Enemy by Wool at Harpers
Ferry. Rec'd Letter from
Father dated the 1st
Tom Jacobs of the 22d here to day
Feel well this evening
Clear fine day

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