22nd. In the morning Lt. Nettleton and I went over to the Cathedral. In the afternoon visited at Uncle’s. Returned to camp and found thousands of visitors. Such a Sunday. Prayer meeting in the evening.
War Diary of Luman Harris Tenney.
21st. Commenced to learn my duties. Drilled with the noncommissioned officers by the Adjutant.
Friday, 20th. Received appointment of Com.-Sergt.
Thursday, 19th. Drilled during the day. Received bundle from home through Delos (Haynes), also a line.
Wednesday, 18th. Arose at the firing of the cannon. After the morning drill started for town and met Uncle. (Albert Harris.) Returned and was introduced to Colonel (Chas. W. Doubleday), Major Miner and the Quartermaster. (Lt. Abbey.)
Tuesday, 17th. Went through with the regular routine of camp life until five. Went over to Uncle’s and took tea. Wrote home and to Fannie Andrews.
Monday, 16th. Bid all the dear friends at home good-bye, and left Oberlin for the camp. (Camp Wade, Cleveland, Ohio.) Accompanied Lizzie Cobb home, and called on Helen Cobb. Took tea at Lizzie’s with Charlie Fairchild. Commenced camp life.
Sept. 9th. Enlisted. At home till Sept. 14th. Splendid time.
