1862 October 24 Wheeling, Va.

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

Friday, Oct. 24, 1862
 This morning
we had our
papers made
out. Played [Hello?]
& Greeting to LondonWatye
&Walgreens Gallop
The boys left early
Will & I waited for
the papers
The Regt were loth
to part with us
Some talk of keeping
our horns but it
fell through
Took the cars at
10 30 Came to Grafton
Changed Cars
arrived at Wheeling
before dark  Are
now at the moment
Home!
Clear beautiful day


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