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.

February 8, 2015

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

 

Wednesday, 8th—Our division started out on the railroad at 7 o’clock this morning and destroyed about ten miles of track. We then returned to camp for the rest of the day and night. All is quiet in front.

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