4th. In the evening called at Mr. Courtell’s. Treated us with cream and peaches, pie and nuts—seemed very hospitable.
War Diary of Luman Harris Tenney.
3rd. Went down town and drew rations. Neighbors sent in some nuts and pickled beets.
Feb. 2nd. Sunday. Read during the day in “Female Life Among the Indians.” In the evening attended Disciples Church with Brownell.
1st. Mr. Hutchinson, our nearest neighbor, called and gave us some potatoes and biscuit. Had a good visit with him.
31st. Letter from Will Hudson. Wrote to Sarah Felton. Secesh arrested. Whiskey emptied out on the streets. Third Battalion arrived. Found new quarters in a house out by the seminary.
28th. After forty hours reached Weston at two P. M. Fed, watered and marched for Platte City at six P. M. Five letters. Major was fired at.
27th. Rode over prairies and rough road to St. Joseph, Mo. Moved toward Weston.
26th. Arrived at Hudson, Mo., midnight. Next morning, Sunday, reshipped men and horses and left in the freight cars at nine P. M.
25th. Arose at 3 A. M., fed, watered and prepared to move. Second Battalion moved at ten A. M. Some rolling country and some level prairie. Passed burnt bridge where guards were stationed.
24th. Had quite a cold, so kept close to quarters.
