Friday, June 15, 2012

Diary of Alexander G. Downing: Thursday, September 19, 1861


Nothing of importance today.  A few new recruits came in. There is no excitement in getting men to enlist; only plain facts are presented as to our duty to sustain the Government.

Source: Alexander G. Downing, Edited by Olynthus B., Clark, Downing’s Civil War Diary, p. 9

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