A very hot morning. Our regiment relieved from picket.
Marched back to our camping place in the woods. A good bath in cold spring
water coming out of the ground clear as crystal. There are many fine springs in
the Shenandoah Valley. After my bath had a good sleep. Ready to eat and sleep
at most any time. All sorts of rumors are passed along the lines. One report
comes that we are to receive a visit from the paymaster. A poor place for us to
receive six months' pay, which is more than due. The families at home are in
need of the money.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 119
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