Relieved from picket this morning. On reaching camp there
was great rejoicing over the good news. Reports continue to come about General
Grant's success. Shouting and singing, glory hallelujah on all sides. Citizens
and soldiers cheering over the good news. Bands and drum corps making all the
music they can. We are at liberty to go and come as we please. Duty suspended
as far as can be. In and out of town as we please. A happy time. The Union
people in town are keeping open house. The soldiers are made welcome. The
glorious Yankee Army are surely in Richmond. We are all thankful for the good
news. This summer will surely find us in good old Connecticut. The singing and
cheering is continuous.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 146
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