1862 October 1 Camp near mouth of the Antietam

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

Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1862

Practiced some this
forenoon
Capt. McIlrath says as
soon as they learn that
Col. Hays is removed from
this regt they will act upon
our case Lieut Munford
came over had some dinner
with me. Went this
afternoon with some of
the boys & bathed
humid & showers this afternoon
mostly clear
Parade after which we
played for the first time
the Waltzers Greeting to London


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