This morning finds us still in line at Halltown. A large
force of skirmishers ordered outside the rifle pits. Must charge on the enemy,
drive them back. The enemy in strong force, well posted. The skirmish was hot
while it lasted. A number of our boys were wounded, carried inside our lines.
Late in the day all became quiet. I am detailed for picket duty tonight. The
boys are sleeping tonight with equipments on, ready for a sudden call to duty.
We are often obliged to sleep with our guns in our arms.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 117
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