Today in History:

February 28, 1863

Cloudy and damp. Mild evening. The ladies all out for a promenade despite the muddy foot paths. They take their pleasure at the cost of muddy skirts and heels. Some of the more careful lift the outer garment and expose to public gaze every shade and stripe of "Balmoral." They walk until darkness drives them indoors. This is Saturday evening, and they seem to have enjoyed it.