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

Vaccinated against smallpox.–Alexander G. Downing.

Saturday, 11th–Our company were all vaccinated today as a protection against smallpox. The regimental surgeon came down from California to do the work. Our captain called the company up in line, and every man had to take his medicine.

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