When near the enemy we are always routed out very early in
the morning before daylight, in line to guard against a surprise. A hot dry
morning. On the march across country. At noon, stopped near Cedar Creek for
rations and a rest. Soon we began to advance in line, to the left of the pike,
coming up against the rebel skirmish line. Soon a hot fight was on. We drove
them back. As usual they had the shelter of the woods. Night coming on, the
enemy having fallen back, our regiment detailed for picket and the skirmish
line. Our company, C, remains at headquarters with the colors, being color
company. Located on the north side of Cedar Creek, on high ground. The enemy,
under Early, at Strasburg and Fisher's Hill, about four miles from our
position. The battle of this date is known to us as Cedar Creek.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 113
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