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.

November 25, 2013

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

Wednesday, 25th—Out on picket. The guard continues strong and the officers are very strict.

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