The Diary of Orville Hickman Browning V1: 1850-1864 is a book written by Theodore Calvin Pease. It is a compilation of the diary entries of Orville Hickman Browning, a prominent lawyer and politician in Illinois during the mid-19th century. The diary covers a period of 14 years from 1850 to 1864, during which Browning played a key role in Illinois politics and was a close friend and advisor to President Abraham Lincoln.The book provides a unique insight into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the ...
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The Diary of Orville Hickman Browning V1: 1850-1864 is a book written by Theodore Calvin Pease. It is a compilation of the diary entries of Orville Hickman Browning, a prominent lawyer and politician in Illinois during the mid-19th century. The diary covers a period of 14 years from 1850 to 1864, during which Browning played a key role in Illinois politics and was a close friend and advisor to President Abraham Lincoln.The book provides a unique insight into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the personal life of Browning himself. It contains detailed accounts of Browning's interactions with notable figures such as Lincoln, Stephen A. Douglas, and John Quincy Adams, as well as his thoughts on important events such as the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Civil War.The diary also sheds light on Browning's personal life, including his family relationships, his struggles with depression, and his love of literature and poetry. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of Illinois and the United States during the mid-19th century.Orville Hickman Browning Was A Republican Senator From Illinois.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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