When near the enemy
we are always routed out very early in the morning before daylight, in line to
guard against a surprise. A hot dry morning. On the march across country. At
noon, stopped near Cedar Creek for rations and a rest. Soon we began to advance
in line, to the left of the pike, coming up against the rebel skirmish line.
Soon a hot fight was on. We drove them back. As usual they had the shelter of the
woods. Night coming on, the enemy having fallen back, our regiment detailed for
picket and the skirmish line. Our company, C, remains at headquarters with the
colors, being color company. Located on the north side of Cedar Creek, on high
ground. The enemy, under Early, at Strasburg and Fisher's Hill, about four
miles from our position. The battle of this date is known to us as Cedar Creek.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The
Civil War Diary, 1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 113
