Again on the march this hot, muggy morning. Still climbing
the mountains. After a march, about twelve miles, came to a halt. Do not know
the name of this section of Virginia. At this point rations are piled up by the
roadside. Waiting for our turn to be supplied, which was slow work. Becoming
impatient and could not wait, some of the boys made a raid on the supplies,
helped themselves. After a good feed of bacon, hardtack, and coffee, we felt
much better. After a short rest we are again on the march, taking more interest
in the mountains and scenery. After a march reported to be nine miles, we camp
for the night well up the mountains. Don't know the name of the place. Reported
we are headed for the New River and Gauley Bridge, West Virginia.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 87-8
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