22nd. Went on to Mt. Jackson and found the whole of Early’s army posted two miles beyond. Quite lively skirmishing. 2nd Ohio in rear at the creek. Had charge of 3rd Battalion, broken as soon as rebs charged through town. Colors in front. Charged back several times. Infantry kept close on heels of the cavalry. Lyons, poor boy, is missing. Camped on old ground at Woodstock. A very cold night.
War Diary of Luman Harris Tenney.
21st. Monday. Out before daylight and moved at 6 A. M., 2nd and 3rd Divisions. A rainy, cold, disagreeable day. Camped just beyond Woodstock.
20th. Sunday. Rest of regt. on picket. Wrote to Lizzie Cobb. Drew rations and ammunition.
19th. Saturday. Officer of the day. “C” Co. on picket in rear of camp. Wrote to Uncle Branch.
18th. Friday. Nettleton returned. Letters from home. God bless the good friends. Commissions for boys. 1st Lt. for me. Letter from Roxena.
17th. Thursday. Relieved by 18th P. V. Got into camp a little before dark.
16th. Wednesday. On picket. Had charge of 2nd Batt. on outpost. Deserters came in. Quiet time. Guard mounting. Harper and Atlantic.
15th. Tuesday. In camp. Read some and did company business.
14th. Monday. Lay in camp. Wrote home, to Sarah and Ella Clark.
13th. Sunday. Reconnoissance by all cavalry to Cedar Creek. No enemy. Very cold.
