The firing of heavy field guns at midnight aroused
everybody. Great rejoicing when we learned that General Lee has surrendered to
our Grant. Crowds of people began to come to town very early to hear the latest
news. It was hard for some to believe it. We hope the four years of struggling
with death and destruction are at an end. As the people returned to their
homes, informed me that they would again have an open road, and not be stopped
to answer questions and show a pass. They won't be any more pleased about it
than these same soldiers who are very anxious to return to our homes in Yankee
land. This is a fine country. We are happy over the prospects that the war is
coming to an end. Passed a very pleasant time in charge of the picket post, out
on the Tuscaror road.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 147-8
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