Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: October 27, 1863

In the morning, read some late newspapers — month old. Took Davenport over to be mustered. Found no difficulty in examination. Co. detailed for picket, also myself. Took 50 men to Vaul's Ford on Blountville and J. road. Awkward place for picket, 7 miles from camp. Long ride posting pickets. Two letters from home. Good. No alarm.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 95