Diary of Luman Harris Tenney: March 21, 1862

Went out with a detail of twenty privates and two sergeants to cut wood for the regiment. Had twelve mule teams. Drew twenty-two loads. Saw a long overland train bound for Humboldt with crackers. Another train coming loaded with nine yoke of oxen. One wagon had 17 yokes stuck fast in the mire of the creek. California Overland Route.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 9-10