Up early this hot morning. On the march along the river
road, going south. Nothing important has taken place since we waded the river
at Williamsport. After a march of about six miles we came to the Maryland
Heights. Passing on down, the road runs along beside the Ohio and Chesapeake
Canal. Opposite is Harper's Ferry. Here we stop for rest and rations, making
coffee from the water in the canal. After a short rest we continue our march on
down the road beside the river and canal, on through Sandy Hook into Pleasant
Valley, Maryland, where we go into camp on high ground, overlooking the river
and the canal.
Owing to the severe service many of the boys are giving out
and are sent to a hospital. I would be all right, only for my feet. This is
suffering for one's country. We are in it to the finish, in spite of what we
must endure. I doubt at this time, if any man would take a discharge. I have
not seen or heard of any who would. We are all very anxious for the finish,
when peace will reign over our fair land. We remain here for the night, but
don't know how much longer.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 106-7
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