Monday, February 29, 2016

Diary of 5th Sergeant Alexander G. Downing: Thursday, April 20, 1865

It rained some today. We spent the day in raising our tents. There is great rejoicing in camp. Many think that peace is made, and that in a few days we shall likely start for home.

Source: Alexander G. Downing, Edited by Olynthus B., Clark, Downing’s Civil War Diary, p. 269

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