10th. Tuesday. Officer of the day. Brigade Hdqrs. A pleasant ride around the lines.
War Diary of Luman Harris Tenney.
9th. Monday. Put up picket poles and policed ground.
8th. Sunday. Bruce got me a door. Busy with fireplace.
7th. Saturday. Letter from home. Sarah Felton.
6th. Friday. Worked on house some. Uncomfortable day.
5th. Thursday. Relieved late in the day.
4th. Wednesday. Charge of picket. This morning failed to get out at roll call. Did not hear the bugle. My first failure since I have been an officer in the 2nd Ohio. A very cold windy day. Reserve at a large stone barn.
3rd. Finished the chimney and moved into the new house— little more than 8 ft. square.
2nd. Monday. Commenced building fireplace. Morrison worked for me. Very busy day. Tired out at night.
1st. Sunday. After roll call earned a breakfast by chopping wood. Made a good fire. Drew a load of bricks from the country. Many of the boys are suffering from poor boots and short rations. Have worked some today, but conscience clear.
