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

Post image for New barracks.–Alexander G. Downing.

New barracks.–Alexander G. Downing.

October 14, 2011

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

Monday, 14th—We completed building our new barracks today. Each company has its own building, built of good one-inch lumber, with just enough room between the buildings for our long stationary company tables, where we eat. In front of the building, extending the entire length, is our parade ground.

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