Nothing of importance has taken place in camp since the last
date. Marching orders received in the shape of general orders. Advance up the
valley. Four days' rations to be issued, with instructions to make it last
eight. That puts us on half rations, and we are also put in light marching
order. All extra baggage, with knapsacks, sent to the rear, at Martinsburg.
Regiment on skirmish drill. Our company, color company, remains on the
reserves. When the regiment forms in line the formation is made on center
company and the colors. All things are now ready for the advance. Waiting for
orders.
SOURCE: Charles H. Lynch, The Civil War Diary,
1862-1865, of Charles H. Lynch 18th Conn. Vol's, p. 62-3
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