Started at 2 A. M. Went to and surrounded Independence. After
search found none, so started to return at seven A. M. Stopped a little
distance out of town, down a hill, and got feed for our horses. Ordered to be
ready to go on at ten A. M. All ready at the time. Three or four fellows up
town, fired upon, bring the report that rebel troops are in town. Forthwith all
the companies, all ready, start at full gallop, Company L leading. The enemy after
one volley, wheel and run down into the gully east, our troops following
closely, and firing as they go. At the forks in the road they scatter, some
going straight forward and some getting into lots behind buildings and stumps
and then firing. The boys charged upon them, killing two and taking five
prisoners. Brownell was shot. After passing him to see if there was a chance to
shoot and finding none, I returned to him. Helped him up hill to barber shop.
Citizens assisted zealously. Three wounded. Stayed by them until ready to
return. In the meantime Nettleton and the command went up the road in search of
the rebels. Found none. One of our men killed. Co. L. Saw two rebels dead — awful
sight — all over dirt and such an expression upon their countenances. Reached
camp at Kansas City at 4 P. M. All pleased with the expedition. Issued rations.
SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman
Harris Tenney, 7-8
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