Marching orders this morning. Pushing on towards Winchester.
Passed over the battle-field known to us as Carter's Farm, or Summit Point, on
the Harper's Ferry and Winchester R. R. On this field we did some hard fighting
against great odds, June 15th, 1863. Many of our boys were made prisoners.
Talked over the events of the battle as we marched along, pointing out the
places where our boys fell and were buried. We are very familiar with this
section of Virginia. Pushing along, passed through Winchester. Very few people
in sight. Those we saw said they hated the Yankees. Hope we would all be
captured and taken to Richmond. Out on the main pike, came to a halt near the
Union Mills. Our regiment detailed for picket on the advance, near Kernstown.
We are now in the enemy's country. Liable to meet trouble at any time. The
signal corps is kept very busy. I do not know the code but it is very
interesting to me as I watch them work. They seem to find every high point of
ground where they get a fine view of the country.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 56
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