Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Diary of Alexander G. Downing: Wednesday, October 30, 1861


Nothing of importance. We now have a quartermaster for our regiment, Richard Cadle of Muscatine.  All think that he is a good man for the place, and will see that every man is cared for.  We draw rations every five days.

Source: Alexander G. Downing, Edited by Olynthus B., Clark, Downing’s Civil War Diary, p. 15

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