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

Downing’s Civil War Diary.–Alexander G. Downing.

Tuesday, 31st–Warm and pleasant today. More troops passed down the river. I commenced cooking for the captain and officers of our company.[1] I was considered a pretty good cook at home, but having so few utensils here, I fear there will be quite a contrast.


[1] It seems that Private Downing was to get $5.00 per month as cook. See the entry for May 2d.–Ed.

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