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

Downing’s Civil War Diary.–Alexander G. Downing.

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Tuesday, 20th–Another cold, wet day. We completed loading our regimental supplies about noon, and at 4 o’clock started for Vicksburg. We tied up for the night about forty miles below Memphis. The boats are overcrowded, and because of the cold weather there is much suffering.[1] [1] Starting on this trip ended seventy-nine days of campaigning; [...]

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

Downing’s Civil War Diary.–Alexander G. Downing.

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Friday, 16th–The snow continued today with a high wind. I loaned Lieutenant Spencer $15.00.[1] I went to the city today to purchase some supplies, spending in all $1.00. This evening we received our long-looked-for knapsacks with our extra underwear, which was quite welcome. Those of us who were not fortunate enough to secure extra underclothes [...]

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