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.

January 30, 2014

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

Saturday, 30th—We cleaned up our camp for inspection. Troops are still landing here for the purpose of going out on the raid.

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