Called up early
this morning. Orders to march. Left Back Creek. After a slow march of about
seven miles we came to Martinsburg. We call this our home town, having served
in this section of the Shenandoah Valley for two years. Marched through the
town, meeting a few old friends. Camped on the south side, near the Winchester
Pike. The enemy left town early this morning. Our knapsacks, with extra
clothing, left here when we began our march up the valley in May, were taken by
the rebs, so we lost our clothing that we expected to find here on our return.
On picket. Strict orders for tonight, as the enemy is reported a short distance
south. Keep a sharp lookout.
SOURCE: Charles H.
Lynch, The Civil War Diary, 1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn.
Vol's, p. 97
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