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Day in the Life

Apr 27, 1861

Journal Entry

April 27, 1861 ~ Saturday

27 I spent the fore part of the day in the Endowment House we gave
Endowments to some 35 persons I spent the afternoon in the office
Journalizing. The Pony Express arived at 8 oclok P.M. I herd it
read at President Youngs office it was vary interesting. The Massachu-
usetts troops were attacked By the citizens of Baltimore 3 soldiers
killed & 11 citizens civil war has commenced there has many


Rail Road Bridges Been burned to stop the Northern Army from
gathering at Washington and much excitement prevails throughout
the whole country. Gov Cummings & Mr Bell was in when the message
was read the Govornor looked sober

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1 Jun 1801 - 26 Aug 1877
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Apr 27, 1861