Quincy Thundered & lightened last night, but did not rain—Quite cool this morning. Soon after breakfast took Steamer Hannibal for home where we arrived at 10 А. М. *At 512 PM took the cars for Chicago, to attend the National Republican Convention which is to assemble there on Wednesday. At Galesburg took a sleeping car, and had comfortable nights rest. *A great many going up-long train of cars & all crowded
SOURCE: The Diary of Orville Hickman Browning, Vol. 1, p. 406
