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22nd Con

Forty two years ago on or about this date there was an election riot between whites and blacks several were shot. Things looked [serious?] The colored police were in a predicament. One of them Moses Scott who shot a white man had to flee. in the night. how he got out of the city I never have learned, but he went to Boston, Mass. he never returned. he died in that city. and I learn he lost his reason — P.G. Thomas was Mayor. of the city. he was the only republican that was ever elected. as such. — This day forty three years ago, I cast my first vote and it was in Norfolk County. several colored men were on the ticket. and the are all gone “the way of the earth.”

A poor bush is better than an open field

FriTUESDAY, May 23

“Consider thy way.” — Cloudy and warm. — Court again — Rested poor last night. a little sick. acted imprudent — No tidings of those dear unto me, but I hope for the best.— Japan is cheeky. Because a weak man is in the W.h. — O.B. long usual talk on listless ears

He is greatest who is what he is from nature

SaturWEDNESDAY, May 24

“Thou art the Son of the living ‘God.” Rain cooler — Court, as usual. — I slept well last night. — Card from B. & “B.W” they will arrive this p.m. — I was kept in court until 530. my loved ones arrived at 6.p.m. and I am glad. they are well. — Lost my keys.