This morning opens up very hot. Having a rest. Trying to
break in my new shoes. A bad job for the feet, which are very sore. Early this
afternoon, marching orders received. Confederate cavalry reported to be raiding
into Pennsylvania and upper Maryland. Ordered to make a forced march. Fearful
hot as we break camp and begin the march. Pushing on over Bolivar Heights down
through Harper's Ferry, over the railroad bridge into Maryland. Many of the
boys are dropping out on account of the severe heat, the sun beating down on
us, and no air. New shoes, woolen stockings, sore feet, make me about sick,
while pushing along. I was obliged to drop out by the roadside. A member of our
company, George W. Cross, said he would drop out and stick to me. After the sun
went down we pushed along. Came to a brook of good cold water. Gave my feet a
good bath, after which I was able to push on. Found the regiment in camp for
the night, after making a forced march of sixteen miles. Glad to get my shoes
and stockings off for the night and get a little rest.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 107-8
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