Stephen Greenleaf Bulfinch Diary, Post 35
Series: Civil War
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By Elaine Heavey, Reader ServicesThe following excerpt is from the diary of Stephen Greenleaf Bulfinch.
Tuesday, Aug. 7th, 1864
Thursday was a day of fasting for our national afflictions; - a day of thanksgiving too to the community for a blessed rain the day before after an unexampled drought.
Tuesday, Aug. 28th
Uncertain rumors of peace negotiations, & political arrangements, are the order of the day. Democ. Convention to nominate candidate meets tomorrow at Chicago.
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