Saturday, October 6, 2012

1862 October 7 Camp near the mouth of the Antietam



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

Tuesday, Oct 7, 1862

Were in anxious
expectancy all night
but how often are
our fondest hopes
dashed there is truth in the
adage "There's many a
slip twist the cup & the
lips" This morning Burnside
and all the Divisions
around us left went
in the direction of Harpers
Ferry.  The mustering officers
disclaimed all authority
to muster us out
we went to Gen Crook
he gave us no satisfaction
Capt McIlrath sent request
to be appointed mustering out
officer did not  pass Scammon

Scammon will help us at
our next camp
We are to leave this Camp
in the morning destination
unknown Parade Clear

MSS 10317

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