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

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Horse theft.–Alexander G. Downing.

January 12, 2012

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

Sunday, 12th—Dr. Smith, a resident here, had his horse stolen last night. This morning Lieutenant Durbin with ten men went out to find the thief, but they returned this evening without finding him.

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