We have had pleasant weather for several days, but today it
is cloudy, with some rain. The men drew new clothing today just as fast as the
quartermaster could receive the supply from the general quartermaster. Nearly
every man in the regiment is drawing a full suit, out and out. Some of the men
have to get new knapsacks, canteens and haversacks, while all are getting new
shoes. I drew a pair of pants and a blouse, a pair of drawers and a pair of
socks. Our regiment out on dress parade has the appearance of a new regiment.
Source: Alexander G. Downing, Edited by Olynthus B.,
Clark, Downing’s Civil War Diary, p. 265
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