1862 September 5 Camp Upton

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

Friday, Sept. 5, 1862

Guard mounting
Wrote letter to Father
have done nothing
else scarcely the
remainder of the day
some of the boys went
over to the 22 Regt
Parade as usual
Have orders to pack
up in preparation
of a march I do not
know what movement
is anticipated
Rec'd letter from
Shonk[?]



MSS 10317