Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: June 24, 1864

At 3 A. M. breakfasted. Column moved out on Meherrin road — our Regt. the rear guard. Reached the station at 4 P. M. On picket. Troops destroyed the track as they advanced. Road made of stringers and bar iron spiked on. Destruction almost complete. Disturbed but little on picket.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 121