[Homer_J_Simpson]

Curiosity piqued, I examined the index in the other 3 volumes of Strong's diaries. Annie L. only has 3 other entries, all in 1860. The last hints at how interesting this project shall become. On the night of October 5, 1860, Leavenworth joins Mr. and Mrs. Strong and one other gentlemen at

"Tiffany's shop in Broadway, where I had engaged a second story window. We inspected the grand National Wide-Awake torchlight procession. It was brilliant and successful. It was more than two hours in passing. . ."

The Wide-Awakes were Republican activists who marched to raise interest and support for Republican candidates. This one is barely a month before Lincoln's election as President.

[M Kehoe]

Thanks.

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