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

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Winter camp?–Alexander G. Downing.

November 12, 2011

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

Tuesday, 12th—There is some talk of our having to stay here in camp all winter. Most of the men are getting rather restless and anxious to get to the seat of war. New companies for the Fourteenth Iowa are still arriving.

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