Called up very early. Marching orders received. Report at
Martinsburg, a distance about eighteen miles from Charlestown. The road led
along the B. & O. R. R., a very rough road for marching over. We entered
the town late this afternoon, making good time but very tired. The town was
well deserted, having been occupied by the rebels. Our regiment, the first to
enter after the enemy left. Marched through the town to the south side. Go into
camp in the Faulkner's woods, owned by Charles J. Faulkner, a leading Virginia
secessionist, one who did much damage to the Union people in this part of
Virginia. Faulkner and his son went south, casting their lots with the
Confederacy. His wife and daughter remained at home to hold the large
plantation and property. The home was a great resort, from all accounts, for
Union officers, who were entertained there. Much valuable information went
south from that home. So it was always reported by the Union people in
Martinsburg. I put in many hours on picket duty in those woods, while stationed
in Martinsburg and vicinity.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 127
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