Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Diary of Alexander G. Downing: Wednesday, January 22, 1862

Orderly Clark, Sergeants Spencer, Sweet and White went out on a scouting expedition and brought in a pair of ponies and some things to eat.

Source: Alexander G. Downing, Edited by Olynthus B., Clark, Downing’s Civil War Diary, p. 30

1 comment:

Sean McLachlan said...

"Orderly Clark, Sergeants Spencer, Sweet and White went out on a scouting expedition and stole a pair of ponies and a bunch of food."

Winning hearts and minds was not a priority for many soldiers in both armies.