Arrived at Jersey City all right, this morning. Crossed the
Hudson River by Cortlandt Street ferry. On the march up Cortlandt Street we
were hooted and jeered at by the toughs. We passed along without taking any
notice of it. Our march was up Broadway. At Martinsburg, West Virginia, we were
sent off with cheers. In New York City which had many thousands of its good
citizens in the Union army, Union soldiers were insulted as they marched on
through the streets. At the railroad station, Fourth Avenue and 27th Street, we
were soon on board train for New Haven.
We enjoyed the trip. When we crossed the line cheers were
given for good old Connecticut. We arrived late this afternoon. Line formed, we
marched through the streets, making a good appearance, every man doing his
best, from the drum corps all down the line. Passed under a large Lincoln
banner, cheered by each company as we passed along. We marched out to Grapevine
Point, East Haven, going into camp at Conscript Camp, there to remain on duty
until further orders. This camp is used by the state. All recruits are sent
here and sent from here to the different regiments.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 133
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