Diary of Luman Harris Tenney: May 23, 1862

Started at 8 A. M. for Iola. Marched fifteen miles. Saw George. Shaved by Charlie Fairbanks. Encamped out in the open air by Turkey Creek. A. B. and I cooked our suppers. Happy time. A grand ridge of mounds surrounds us.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 15

Diary of Luman Harris Tenney: Saturday, May 24, 1862

Reveille at 4 A. M. Breakfasted, loaded wagon and horsed at six A. M. Grazed about five miles. Splendid prairie view. But one little bunch of woods in sight. Reached Iola about three o'clock. Good visit with the boys.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 16