Sunday, August 13, 2017

Diary of Sergeant Major Luman Harris Tenney: July 15, 1863

Moved out at 2 A. M. Mistake in road and went several miles out of way. Morgan 8 hours ahead. Passed through several little towns near Cincinnati. People out with provisions, very warm. Dinner at Batavia. Passed through Williamsburgh and camped at Sardinia. People out with baskets and loads of provisions. Bridge burning continues.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 79

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