Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Diary of Corporal Charles H. Lynch: July 1, 1865

Arrived home last night at 9 o'clock. Great was the welcome home. Crowds were in waiting to receive us. Hearts full of thanksgiving that we were permitted to return to good old Connecticut. Soon made our way to our various homes.

SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary, 1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 160

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