23rd. Moved on the R. R. destroying as we went till noon, when we got dinner. 12 miles from Burkesville a rebel force under W. H. Lee as reported of about 2000 cavalry got between Kautz and Wilson. Fight commenced immediately and lasted till dark— our brigade in rear. Drove the rebs at dark in a charge—our regt. on picket and in support of a battery. Got a good night’s rest. Pickets firing all the time.
War Diary of Luman Harris Tenney
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