Camp fires were kept burning very late last night. The boys
are singing, dancing, making speeches, and having a very merry old time. All
seem happy. This morning the regiment formed in line for our march out of the
old fort. When outside of the walls cheering began as the happy boys went
marching on.
The regiment made a fine appearance as they marched through
Baltimore. Every man seemed to be trying to do his best. Stopping for a rest in
one of the streets, a grocer treated us to apples. Citizens cheered us as we
marched along. Passed through Baltimore on out to the east side, going into
camp near Fort Marshall on Snake Hill. Camp being established it was named
Emory in honor of the General. Seven companies sent out for guard duty along
the Baltimore & Philadelphia Railroad. Bridges had been set on fire at
times. There was much sympathy for the South in Maryland. Companies A, B, and C
remained in camp. Regimental headquarters a pleasant location for a camp. Guard
duty, drilling, dress parade, with an occasional tramp through the country on
skirmish drill was about the daily routine of duty, weather permitting. One of
the very pleasant things about camp life was the writing and receiving of
letters.
Our duty at Camp Emory was not very laborious. Allowed to
visit the city quite often on passes. After Sunday morning inspection no more
duty required of us until dress parade. Guard duty must be done all the time.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 10-11
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