Illinois supporters of the Constitutional Union ticket of John Bell and Edward Everett met in Decatur at their state convention. Ninety-two delegates from twenty-six counties attended. They named a slate of candidates for statewide offices and reinforced their intent to work for a Bell-Everett victory in November. (By John Osborne)
Source Citation
"Illinois Bell and Everett State Convention," New York Times, August 18, 1860.
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