All things have been quiet with us since the last date. The
regiment voted for President. Commissioners were here from Connecticut. Each
voter was given two ballots and an envelope. One for Lincoln and one for
General McClellan. The voter, taking his ballots to his tent or anywhere he
chose, put in the envelope the one of his choice, seal and return to the
Commissioners who carried the vote home. I was not old enough to vote. I could
carry a gun and do as much duty as any man.
The excitement through the North is great, so it is reported
to us, and trouble is expected in the large cities, owing to the anti-war spirit
that is cropping out. According to reports many regiments are being sent to the
North to hold the toughs in check. Reported late this afternoon we may be sent
to New Haven. Hope there won't be any trouble, for the sake of good old
Connecticut. Later orders came for us to prepare to take train for New Haven.
Great excitement in camp tonight as we are getting ready to leave in the
morning.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 132
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