[from the diary of James Dinsmore Templeton, former musician and private in the 23rd Ohio]
Monday, Dec. 22, 1862
Was up early
this morning &
helped butcher killed
six hogs had
[Carter?] to help
got done in good
time cut [trimmings?]
&c
Cloudy with light
showers this evening
thawing
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