Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: December 14, 1863

Bean Station, Tenn.  Dark, cloudy and foggy. Hear Jacob Smallered of "C" Co. was killed yesterday. At noon Col. Garrard came along with the Brigade. Teams ordered to hitch up. Didn't feel well but concluded to go out. June went with me to station. Artillery firing commenced. Found rebels near the station in position. Forces were disposed of and work commenced. 2nd Ohio moved from under fire. Ordered back again. Hot fire from 2 till dark, awful firing. Heavy body of rebels on flanks and center.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 101

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: December 15, 1863

Last night I accompanied Col. Garrard, carrying his orders. He is very cool under fire and indifferent as to the nearness of shell, shot and musket ball, many of which gave him a close call. Hugh White, Co. A. killed. Many narrow escapes. The scene after dark was fine. I felt a wild enthusiasm at the work. Fell back 1½ miles and in line till morning. Moved back to some infantry who made breastworks. Skirmishing all day. 250 Ibs. of hardbread for the Brigade. Fell back through Rutledge during the night.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 101