Fed when out two or three miles. Got some apples. When we
reached Heron's division, I called at his quarters and inquired if he could
give the Capt. any information. Very pleasant. Stylish. A fur coverlet, neat
stove and desk, cigars and very fine dress. Said that the rebel pickets were
within a third of a mile of ours the night before. Wouldn't pass his pickets,
hardly advisable, do as he thought fit. Went through to the town, 100 of our
Indians there. Called at two houses and had very pleasant and spicy chats with
two girls, one pleasant lady. Southern officers left their “regards” for any “Feds”
that might call. Believed the south right. Would fight if a man. Got back to
camp at dark and found good letter from home and Fannie. Pleased with the whole
trip and incidents. Quite a laugh with the captain. Like Arkansas first rate
considering — good farms and orchards — pretty girls.
SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman
Harris Tenney, p. 38
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