In the morning separated and went by companies. Nettleton
and staff went with Co. “G” to “Turkey Creek,” stopped at nearly every house.
Took what arms, horses and cattle we could find. The guides deceived several
families making them think we were secesh to capture Carthage. All people here
are rebels, loud in their praises of the rebel soldiery and in their
imprecations against the Union boys. The girls sang the “Army Wagon.” Was much
amused. Had a good visit with them — “Challes” by name, said I was the only
gentleman in the lot — asked my name and said possibly they could some time do
me some good. Our men brought into camp cattle and horses. Eight prisoners were
brought in, including John Dale, State Senator from Jasper County. Lots of interesting
incidents.
SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris
Tenney, p. 12-3
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