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 5, 2011

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

Thursday, 5th—No news of importance. There are troops from all of the western states here in camp and working together in harmony.

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