Last night, by a
forced march, we overtook the army. It was a fearful night. Dark, a part of the
time marching over rough roads, through lots, wading small streams, fighting
back the rebel cavalry. Glad when daylight came, but no time to stop for rest
this hot Sunday morning. Tired, foot-sore, hungry, and about played out, but
must keep pushing on or be taken a prisoner. The cavalry are now covering the
rear. Again passed through Liberty. A few miles from town, our regiment ordered
to lie down behind a hill in ambush, to support the cavalry, they having got in
the rear of the enemy. After a sharp fight they were routed, and many made
prisoners. After these events we had a short rest and a feed of fresh meat. Detailed
for guard with the wagon train for tonight.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 80-1
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