Sunday, January 7, 2018

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: December 21, 1863

Remaining troops paid off. About noon went down to the 2nd Ohio and to my unspeakable joy found a letter from Fannie. How long I have suffered from anxiety and suspense. I love the dear child more than ever, if such a thing be possible. I answered it during the evening. Col. Purington got a leave of absence through Corps Hdqrs. Signed my “final statements.” Henry Drake, Houghton, Parish and Anderson were singing “Annie Laurie,” “One Vacant Chair,” and other pleasing songs.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 102

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