Severe cold weather since the last date. Deep snow and plenty. The
inhabitants have always claimed the Yankees brought the cold weather. Such
severe winters do not come to Virginia but once in many years. Our regular
routine of duty is, and must be, kept up in spite of the severe weather. It is
two hours on duty and four off. The report of a gun calls up the other two
reliefs. The corporal must investigate and find out the cause of the alarm. If
more than one gun is fired, the camp guard reports firing on the picket line.
The Colonel is notified. He orders the sounding of the long roll, calling out
the regiment. Everything is kept ready for a sudden call in the night. We turn
out very lively, soon in line.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary, 1862-1865, of
Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 139
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