Our boys who had been prisoners since the fifteenth of June,
had been released and exchanged. Lieutenant-Colonel Peale, commanding regiment,
ordered to Camp Parole, Annapolis, Maryland, to bring the boys to camp for
duty. A happy meeting talking over our past experience. Guns and equipment
given out. All were ready for duty. Drilling, picket, and scouting. The
guerillas in the valley keeping us busy, as they often raided the trains on the
B. & O. R. R. Our boys made friends among the towns-people. Were made
welcome in many homes. The town was considered a Union town. Many loyal people
in it.
No important events have taken place during the past few
days. November coming in brought cold rain and snow, making mud. Reminded
winter is coming on. Duty must be done in all kinds of weather. Daily routine
with its various duties must be performed as the days come and go. Looking
forward to the coming of Thanksgiving, hoping it will pass pleasantly.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 29-30
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