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Today in Keys History – Nov. 13, 2022
1830 – William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose before the sun and studied the case of James Fearn. At 10 went to the courthouse...

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Nov 12, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Nov. 12, 2022
1830 – William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose before the sun and studied the case of James Fearn and Charles Green until 10 when...

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Nov 11, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Nov. 11, 2022
1830 – William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose before the sun and read “Acts” until 10 when I went up to the courthouse and...

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Nov 10, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Nov. 10, 2022
1830 – William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose at sunrise and read the “Acts” until ten when I went to court where I remained...

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Nov 9, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Nov. 9, 2022
1828 – The act incorporating the City of Key West was repealed and a new one incorporating the Town of Key West was passed by the...

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Nov 8, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Nov. 8, 2022
1830 – William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose about half past five, before the sun made his appearance and read the “Acts.” The...

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Nov 7, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Nov. 7, 2022
1830 – William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose with the sun and read the “Acts” and afterwards Hammond. After dinner read...

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Nov 6, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Nov. 6, 2022
1830 – William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose about the hour the sun did. Read a portion of the “Acts.” At ten attended court....

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Nov 5, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Nov. 5, 2022
1830 – William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose before the sun and read the “Acts.” The Judge decided that under the laws of the...

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Nov 4, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Nov. 4, 2022
1830 – William R. Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose before the sun and read a portion of the “Acts.” A smack that arrived this morning...

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Nov 3, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Nov. 3, 2022
1828 – The first term of the Superior Court Southern Judicial District of the Territory of Florida was held in Key West. 1830 –...

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Nov 2, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Nov. 2, 2022
1830 – William Hackley recorded his in diary: Rose before the sun and read the “Acts.” Read Hammond. After dinner went with Captain...

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Nov 1, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Nov. 1, 2022
1830 – William Hackley recorded his in diary: Rose before the sun. Read the “Acts.” Marshal Lackland M. Stone arrived this morning. The...

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Oct 31, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Oct. 31, 2022
1830 – William Hackley recorded his in diary: Rose a little after sunrise and read the “Acts.” I am now reading the “Acts” for the...

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Oct 30, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Oct. 30, 2022
1830 – William Hackley recorded in his diary: This day twelve months ago I began keeping a diary with the intention of noting in it the...

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Oct 29, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Oct. 29, 2022
1830 – William Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose with the dawn and read the papers. The British Brig Allegro which was wrecked...

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Oct 28, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Oct. 28, 2022
1830 – William Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose before dawn and read the “Acts.” The arbitrators in the case of the Brig Halcyon have...

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Oct 27, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Oct. 27, 2022
1830 – William Hackley recorded in his diary: Rose before dawn and read the Acts. After breakfast cleaned the brass on my gun case with...

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Oct 26, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Oct. 25, 2022
1888 – Jefferson B. Browne was named Postmaster of Key West. 1901 – The United States dredge boat Winyah Bay competed its work on the...

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Oct 24, 20222 min read


Today in Keys History – Oct. 24, 2022
1892 – Key West celebrated the 400th anniversary of the voyage to the Americas by Columbus with special programs in all the schools. 1899...

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Oct 23, 20221 min read
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