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.

June 23, 2013

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

Tuesday, 23d—Fighting is still going on. A force of thirty thousand under command of General Sherman was sent to rout Johnston. The Eleventh Iowa, with the exception of Company E, went on an expedition[1] in the direction of the Big Black river. Company E was left here for picket duty.


[1] To join Sherman’s forces.—Ed.

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