Today in Keys History Dec. 22
1855: William Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose at 5 and walked to the Salt Pond, returned home and bathed. At 8:50 a.m. barometer 29.47, thermometer 76, wind southeast 4, clouds 6. Paid $15.00 for Lizziesâ passage. Gave William Von Pisher who sails for Charleston today in the brig Huntress an order for a large cage for the parrot. Paid Fernando Moreno for a barrel of flour $12.08. Wrote to the Attorney General. P.m. read Hucâs âTravels Through China.â 1860: Elections were held for delegates to the convention at Tallahassee to determine if Florida would join the Confeder...
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