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.

December 3, 2011

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

Tuesday, 3d—Nothing of importance. It is quite noticeable that the men are now holding their heads erect without wearing the “dog collars” around their necks.

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