Called up early
this morning. Sorry to leave our good camp in the Faulkner's woods, Martinsburg.
Our boys often repeat, “There is no rest for the wicked.” Soldiers must obey
orders and not ask questions. Left camp, on the march for Halltown. After an
uneventful march of about eighteen to twenty miles we reached Halltown at
night, tired, foot-sore, marching over rough roads. This town consists of a
railroad station and a few old houses, which show the effect of the war. General
Sheridan will open up the Harper's Ferry and Winchester Railroad, as it is
reported his army will go in winter quarters at Winchester. Our regiment must
hold this point, owing to scouting parties of the enemy, who may attempt to
capture his supply trains.
SOURCE: Charles H.
Lynch, The Civil War Diary, 1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn.
Vol's, p. 135
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