1862 November 14 farm near Savannah, Ohio

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

Friday, Nov. 14, 1862

This morning
went with Father &
Smiley Byers to see
the sheep &c took with
him three bucks for
17 dollars
  This afternoon went
to Ashland with
Mother got my dress
coat changed got
my gr Coat also a
vest have in all
contracted a bill
of $60.00   Will Arthur
paid me $8.00
bought some handkerchiefs
neck-tie &c
Mostly clear pleasant
Father butchered pig
this evening
Hear that the 23 Regt are at
Summerville

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