Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: July 8, 1864

Barber was sick so Bob and Thede got dinner. Very warm day. Did very little. Read some.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 124

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: July 10, 1864

Took the inspected horses to Quartermaster Stone and turned them in — 79 to be receipted for by Lt. Spangler. Had a good bath. Read several articles in the Atlantic. My eyes are occasioning me considerable trouble. Have thought of home a good deal today. Many of the officers are thinking of going home when their three years' term expires. Of course it would be pleasant to go home as soon as possible, but many officers promised their men that they would remain with them. I don't know what I shall do. I could not go to Oberlin to stay and I have no desire to go elsewhere and I think for the present every man able should bear arms.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 124

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: Sunday, June 19, 1864

Bathed and washed shirt and drawers. Read some in the Acts of the Apostles. Went to headquarters with Purington.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 120

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: June 12, 1864

Wrote a letter of apology to Mr. Brown, our former chaplain. Would my temper, etc., never got the upper hand of me. Read Independents. Afternoon ordered to move in evening. Sent off train. Our Regt. in rear till midnight.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 119

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: June 9, 1864

Read in "Queen Mab," by Julia Kavanagh. Shoeing horses as rapidly as possible. A very sultry, oppressive day. A few drops of rain. Turned in to Capt. Viall 3 contraband mules temporarily. Hired David Brooks.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 119

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: Sunday, June 5, 1864

Rainy and cool this morning. Would that I could see some of the dear home friends. A letter from Minnie Friday did us much good. Hear the glad result of the fighting last night. Rebels charged our center from five to eight times and every time were repulsed. Passed the day mostly under the fly, visiting with the boys, reading my testament and thinking over old times, troubles, joys, blessings, etc. The phantom form still haunts me day and night. Cleared off before sundown. All the commissary corps here now. Gen. Wilson remarked today to Gen. Sheridan that the 2nd Ohio was the best regiment in the Div., that the 5th N. Y. was formerly but it had to yield to the 2nd now.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 118

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: May 25, 1864

Troops crossed the North Anna. Regt. camped near the train. Read in “Villette” and played a little at cards.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 117

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: May 27, 1864

Orders to hitch up about 11 A. M. Moved about 3 P. M. Read one volume of "Marble Faun." Marched all night.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 117

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: May 18, 1864

Read Independents and "Night and Morning," by Charles Leper. Hard fighting today at Spottsylvania, nearly a drawn game. Ours if either.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 116

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: April 8-19, 1864

Generally went to town once during the day on business and to see Dan. The boy has seen trouble and I fear that it will be too much for him. He had been intimate with and for some time engaged to a young lady of wealthy family. The father opposed the intimacy and engagement and ordered all attentions discontinued. Burned Dan's letters and her letters, taking them from the office privily. She remained true, but her father compelled her to marry another, she all the time protesting. I know how to sympathize with Dan, poor boy.

Twenty-six officers and non-commissioned officers ordered into Penn. to buy horses for the regt. to be gone five days or thereabouts. Gen. Burnside came to see us one day. Another day, Burnside, Grant and Washburn reviewed us. Have read “Sutherland,” author unknown, not much liked because it has a pro-slavery tendency. “Red Tape and Pigeon Hole Generals.” Telling criticisms on Fitz-John Porter, Butterfield, McClellan and Regulars generally. Written in a spicy and entertaining style and withal quite interesting and I guess, truthful.

Reported that Burnside's expedition will leave on the 24th. Fear that we will be left in the lurch. Dread to be. Have played chess somewhat with A. B. N. Ma has moved to Minnie's, Minnie very sick. Written home twice and heard twice.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 113

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: Thursday, April 7, 1864

Letters from home yesterday. Read the “Life of Capt. Hurley Vicars” in the morning. Tom and Thede went to town to see Dan. P. M. went out to see companies drill. Would like to drill right well. Dreamed of Fannie last night.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 113

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: March 17, 1864

Stormy day. Played a little chess and read some. In the P. M. went to Thursday lecture. A stranger, an old graduate, occupied the pulpit — from a tent on Tappan Square. Columbian's concert in the evening. Remained at home with Ma and baby Carrie.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 110

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: March 9, 1864

Wednesday spent the day at home. Somewhat rainy. Played chess with Thede and read in "Dutch Republic." What is more trying to be borne than suspense.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 109

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: March 12, 1864

Wrote to Alf Webber and Hugh. Read some in Dio Lewis' “Weak Lungs, and How to Make Them Strong” — much interested. Called yesterday to see Jamie Johnson. Walked home from town with Ella and challenged for a game of chess. Went down and played in the evening — the champion. Letter from Fannie asking me to come down.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 109

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: March 13, 1864

Felt so unwell and uneasy, concluded not to go to church. Lay down part of the day. Read “Bitter Sweet,” by Holland. Much interested.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 109

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: March 1, 1864

Spent the day at home. Commenced the "Dutch Republic." Much interested. In the evening Thede and I went to meeting. Prof. Peck. “If I am thy Father, where then is mine honor.”

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 108

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: March 4, 1864

Read and visited during the morning. Floy, Thede and I went to Cleveland on the P. M. train. Went to the various halls at Fair (Sanitary Commission) and to Uncle's to tea. Mrs. D. so hoarse as to be unable to speak. Floy and Thede went to Minstrels. I called at Mr. Cobb's. Spent a very pleasant evening with F. and Mrs. Cobb. Saw Floy off on morning train.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 108

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: February 18-20, 1864

Remained quietly at home resting and reading and playing chess till Sat. P. M. went to C. In evening called on Fannie. Happy time — same creature. (She spent the winter of 1864 in Cleveland at the home of her sister, Helen Cobb.)

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 107

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: February 1, 1864

Worked on the rolls. Read the papers and a little in Atlantic.

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 106

Diary of 2nd Lieutenant Luman Harris Tenney: February 5, 1864

Stayed in camp. Board of Survey. Read in “Tales and Sketches.”

SOURCE: Frances Andrews Tenney, War Diary Of Luman Harris Tenney, p. 107