Thursday, January 8, 2026

Diary of Orville Hickman Browning, Thursday, May 31, 1860

Cloudy, cold day, but cleared off, and became more pleasant in the afternoon

There was a large Republican ratification meeting held here to day, which was addressed by Mr Grimshaw and myself in the afternoon, he speaking a half hour, and I an hour and a half. The Court house was packed to its utmost capacity, and then not half the crowd was in. There were a large number of ladies present.

There seems to be a great deal of enthusiasm among the people, and every thing now indicates an ardent and successful campaign.

SOURCE: The Diary of Orville Hickman Browning, Vol. 1, p. 413

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