Saturday, August 19, 2017

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: August 1, 1863

Reached Columbus about 3 A. M. Went to Niel House and rested two or three hours and breakfasted. Did business. Receipted for property. Left horse and equipments at Q. M. Burrs. All very pleasant. Left C. at 3:40. Took dinner at Mrs. Crarey's. Pleasant time. From Wellington rode across in carriage. Colored man company. Oberlin about 10:30. Happy boys. Saw Minnie and John.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 81

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