Generally went to town once during the day on business and
to see Dan. The boy has seen trouble and I fear that it will be too much for
him. He had been intimate with and for some time engaged to a young lady of wealthy
family. The father opposed the intimacy and engagement and ordered all
attentions discontinued. Burned Dan's letters and her letters, taking them from
the office privily. She remained true, but her father compelled her to marry
another, she all the time protesting. I know how to sympathize with Dan, poor
boy.
Twenty-six officers and non-commissioned officers ordered
into Penn. to buy horses for the regt. to be gone five days or thereabouts.
Gen. Burnside came to see us one day. Another day, Burnside, Grant and Washburn
reviewed us. Have read “Sutherland,” author unknown, not much liked because it
has a pro-slavery tendency. “Red
Tape and Pigeon Hole Generals.” Telling criticisms on Fitz-John Porter,
Butterfield, McClellan and Regulars generally. Written in a spicy and
entertaining style and withal quite interesting and I guess, truthful.
Reported that Burnside's expedition will leave on the 24th.
Fear that we will be left in the lurch. Dread to be. Have played chess somewhat
with A. B. N. Ma has moved to Minnie's, Minnie very sick. Written home twice
and heard twice.
SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman
Harris Tenney, p. 113
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