18th. Relieved the 1st N. H. on picket near Cox’s Mills. Major Nettleton, while relieving pickets, had horse shot. Lt. 1st N. H. killed by his side. Guerrilas in ambush. Hdqrs. in a pleasant shady yard.
War Diary of Luman Harris Tenney
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