Thursday, September 21, 2017

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: October 13, 1863

Got the desk out and papers to vote. Mail came. Seven letters for me. Fannie, Ella, Fred, Will and home. Never felt as today, an epoch in my life. Felt sad all day. Ordered forward. Moved out on Blountville road, damp day and somewhat rainy. Read considerable in the Independent. Letters seem so acceptable once more. Camped 5 miles from B. Hardly been myself today. Camped after dark.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 93

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