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 24, 2013

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

Tuesday, 24th—It rained all night and day, and our camp is almost covered with water. The report in camp is that we will go down the river in a day or two.

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