Anniversary of my enlistment. Two years in the service. Rain
this morning. Marching orders came early. Left camp, crossed the Monocacy River
and the B. & O. R. R. Roads very muddy. Hard marching as we go up and down
hills. On over South Mountain, descending into the Pleasant Valley. After
marching about fifteen miles we go in camp near the Potomac River. Late this
afternoon the weather became clear and fine. Camp located on high sandy ground.
A number of the boys are ill at this time and must leave for hospitals. All is
quiet tonight. Hope to get a good rest for we don't know what tomorrow may
bring to us.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 111
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