Left Hagerstown,
leaving a detail for provost duty in town. Marched through Williamsport, wading
the Potomac, over into Virginia, pushing along in our wet clothes over very
rough roads. After a march of about ten miles, we reached the town, going into
camp on the west side. Here we erected our camp and began duty. Provost guard
in town, picket, and guard duty, drilling, dress parade. When off duty, allowed
to visit town on a pass from the company commander.
SOURCE: Charles H.
Lynch, The Civil War Diary, 1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn.
Vol's, p. 29
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