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.

January 18, 2012

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

Saturday, 18th—Some of the boys went out on a scouting expedition, but did not meet with any success.

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