Did not have to
hurry up this morning. After breakfast, orders were, we remain here for the
day. I started out to find water where I could take a bath. While hunting for
such a place I met Sergeant Samuel Lee, Co. A, who was on the same errand.
Together we hunted for water through the lots. We were rewarded by finding a
small brook with a deep hole, close to the foot of a high mountain. A good
clean place. Water enough for a good bath but not for a swim. Remained in the
water for a long time. After the bath we visited the springs. Drank freely of
its waters. Walked around the grounds and in some of the buildings. The
soldiers raised havoc with the place. It was a fine property, badly ruined. At
the springs we met our Colonel and Colonel Rodgers, and Maryland. Our Colonel
said, “Boys, you ought to find a place for a bath.” We informed him, “We just
came out of the water.” “Where?” he asked. We pointed out the place across a
lot. Thanking us, they made tracks for the place. We lay down under the fine
trees for a rest. This is certainly a beautiful place. On returning to the
regiment, orders had been given that we leave in the early evening for an all
night's march. It is done on account of the extreme heat. After a feed of fresh
meat and coffee, line was formed and ready for the march.
SOURCE: Charles H.
Lynch, The Civil War Diary, 1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn.
Vol's, p. 85
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