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“The weather is delightful and riding on the ‘Father of Waters’ is very enjoyable.”–Alexander G. Downing.

November 18, 2011

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

Monday, 18th—We left Keokuk at daylight and ran all day without accident or incident. We again tied up for the night, for fear of encountering a “secesh” battery on the banks. The weather is delightful and riding on the “Father of Waters” is very enjoyable.

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