Diary of 1st Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: Monday, November 28, 1864

In camp all day. Got mustered as 1st Lt. After supper, “General” and “Boots and Saddles” blew. Lay till twelve and then pulled out on back grade and Moorfield Pike.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 136

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: October 10, 1863

Before breakfast was over, “Boots and Saddles” sounded. Packed up and moved to Blue Springs. Burnside up. Ordered to various parts of the field but always recalled till near night when the 9th A. corps charged and drove the enemy. Result of day's fighting, 60 wounded and 8 killed. Bivouacked where night found us. Troops moving up and taking positions. Big fight expected tomorrow.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 92

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

Reveille at early daylight. “Boots and Saddles” at 6:30. Marched out on the Kingston road and halted till nearly noon. Gen. B. passed us. Infantry up and massed in a big field. Looks like business. Moved on London road, more big hills. Numerous reports about Rebs. Three taken at ford of Clinch River. Report that Rebs have left London. Camped after crossing river. Got corn.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 86

Diary of Sergeant Major Luman Harris Tenney: May 25, 1863

After breakfast, just as most of the Cos. had started to graze, word came that rebels were crossing at Fisher's Creek in force and had captured pickets. “Boots and Saddles” sounded and we were soon under way for the ford. Issued rations first. Rebels gone. Followed trail some distance and rested at the Brewery. Got back into camp before dark. Got some supper. Cleaned my horse. Wrote a little and retired.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 70-1