Routed out very early this morning. Soon in line and on the
march, taking the road on to Harper's Ferry. A great surprise to us when
informed we go by train. Soon loaded into box cars, during a cold rain. A few
miles out on the road the train came to a stop. Detained by the breaking down
of a bridge. Cold and very uncomfortable in the cars. On the road all day.
Arrived at Martinsburg just before dark. Relieved the 95th Ohio Regiment,
taking their camp on the Winchester Pike, near the home of Mrs. Shults, my wash-woman,
a fine old German lady.1 Detailed for picket duty tonight, soon
after our arrival.
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1 A picture of her home can be seen on page
330, History of the 18th Connecticut Regiment,
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 144
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