Diary of Alexander G. Downing; Company E, Eleventh Iowa Infantry
    

Last evening at home.–Alexander G. Downing.

Saturday, 28th–We had regular drill this morning and in the afternoon our election of officers. The election resulted as follows: Captain, Samuel S. McLoney; First Lieutenant, John F. Compton; Second Lieutenant, Lorenzo D. Durbin; Orderly Sergeant, Joel H. Clark. I went home this evening for the last time before leaving for Camp McClellan.[i]


[i] It proved to be the last time for two years and six months.–A. G. D

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