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

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Inspection and pay.–Alexander G. Downing.

November 29, 2011

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

Friday, 29th—We had inspection for pay today, which includes inspection of knapsacks and equipments. After inspection and pay, I went down town on a pass and purchased a portfolio,[1] a paper weight and a pocket knife for army service.


[1] This portfolio, together with my Bible, I carried through my four years’ service.—A. G. D.

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