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

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A bible for the duration.–Alexander G. Downing.

September 29, 2011

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

Sunday, 29th—I went to meeting once more before leaving for camp. After preaching I went to Mr. Moore’s, remaining there the rest of the day and stayed over night with John Moore. John presented me with a pocket Bible which he asked me to carry with me.[1]


[1] I carried this Bible during my four years’ service and read it through four times.—A. G. D.

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