Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Diary of Alexander G. Downing: Saturday, August 31, 1861


Our men arrived from Keokuk this morning. They did not get into action with the "secesh" while at Keokuk as reported. The companies for the Eighth Iowa Infantry are almost completed and the regiment will be ready to leave for the South at a moment's notice. They are to receive the clothing and arms at St. Louis.

Source: Alexander G, Downing, Edited by Olynthus B., Clark, Edited by Olynthus B., Clark, Downing’s Civil War Diary, p. 7

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