A bright Sunday morning. Everybody happy. Our last day in
camp at Martinsburg, the Shenandoah Valley, where we have seen and passed
through hard service during the past three years. As the time draws near we are
anxious to go home, but there is somewhat of a feeling of sadness on leaving
old Martinsburg, where we have made many friends. Our camp is about deserted. A
few men remain on guard in charge of the camp. Some of the boys are in town
visiting, and attending church. Others are tramping through the country,
bidding good-bye to the farmers and taking a look at the fine scenery and
country. We must all report back to camp in time for our last dress parade, at
5 P. M. At our dress parade was a large attendance of people from town. A short
religious service was held by our Chaplain, Rev. Wm. C. Walker. It was made
somewhat solemn by the good man, as the journey home was laid before us. Orders
were also read to be ready to leave camp early on the morrow, at 5 A. M. This
is a happy evening in camp. Singing all through the camp.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 155-6
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