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.

September 25, 2011

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

Wednesday, 25th—It rained all day and we had to drill in a big barn on the edge of town. We drilled in the barn on the “double quick.” On account of the rain, business of all kinds is almost at a standstill.

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