Received papers of 1st claiming a grand victory here — all
bosh — sorry. Some one is much at fault that the grand plan of July 30, 1864,
failed. Grant seems to have used the best strategy and skill. Who is at fault
will soon be determined. Visited the picket line. Saw the Johnnies. Many
amusing incidents occur daily. As our line fell back July 30 the rebel line
advanced. When we went back Johnnies occupied one of our posts. Had saluted the
sergeant and asked if we intended establishing our old line and carelessly fell
back. Today Johnnies and our men gather apples from the same trees. Boys trade
tobacco, coffee and many things.
SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman
Harris Tenney, p. 126
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