Saddled up and moved at 3 A. M. Crossed the Pamunkey and took Hanover
Court House. About two miles from town began skirmishing. At noon 2nd made a
charge, driving the enemy and capturing some prisoners, skirmishing till about
sundown, when the brigade formed and charged the rebel position about the court
house. I was on the left. Rode my horse. Firing very hot indeed. Rebels held a
fence along a sunken road and several houses. 2nd charged this position. The number
of dead (rebs) left upon the field told plainly the work we did. Rebels gave
way. Came near capturing two pieces of artillery which played upon us till the last
minute. Our regiment lost 25 in killed and wounded. Remained in position during
night. In the morning moved on towards Ashland.
SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris
Tenney, p. 117
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