1830: William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose at seven and finished copying the answer. The wind during the night freshened and this morning it is so cold that
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 Confederate States of America. The Secessionists were victorious and announced they would take Fort Zachary Taylor.