Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

Post image for Downing’s Civil War Diary.–Alexander G. Downing.

Downing’s Civil War Diary.–Alexander G. Downing.

March 6, 2013

Diary of Alexander G. Downing; Company E, Eleventh Iowa Infantry

Friday, 6th—I was detailed to go on picket with Company D. Had quite a thunderstorm this evening.

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