2nd. Wrote some and read in “Shirley.”
War Diary of Luman Harris Tenney.
Jan. 1st. Wrote, rode and read some. In the morning went over to Company I’s quarters. Wrote to Ella Clark. Made some resolutions for the future.
Through the remainder of the month nothing of special interest occurred. The same daily routine of business. Through order of Quartermaster Thayer, the quartermaster and commissary sergeants formed a mess by themselves. Christmas lost my pocketbook containing upwards of five dollars.
4th. Was obliged to work hard in the commissary.
3rd. Reached Camp Denison where were encamped 8,000 troops.
2nd. Wrote and sent a package to Fannie. Bid the friends good-bye and left for Camp Denison. A noisy time—boys drunk— slept in caboose.
Dec. 1st. Sunday. Spent in camp and at Uncle’s. Was paid off.
30th. Made several calls with Fannie—enjoyed them so much. Returned to Cleveland with Ma and Theodore.
29th. At Prof. Morgan’s to a tea party—a nice visit. Made several calls. Called at Fannie’s.
28th. C. G. and D. R. returned to camp. Visited, called at Fannie’s. Splendid time. Attended a small charade party at Mrs. Holtslander’s. Thanksgiving meetings.
