Page 001 | Front cover. |
Page 002 | Front fly-leaf. |
Page 003 | Gunn's signature. |
Page 004 [09-11-1818] | License for Gunn's father, Samuel Gun[n], to ''trade in, sell, and vend Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate, in the House, and Places thereunto belonging, wherein he now dwells, and no where else�'' |
Page 005 | Gives the date range of entries for the diary. |
Page 006 | Transcribes inscriptions from his family tomb in Banbury, England. |
Page 007 [02-01-1855] | Gives an account of his family history on his father's side. |
Page 008 [02-01-1855] | Gives an account of his family history on his father's side. |
Page 009 [02-01-1855] | Gives an account of his family history on his father's side. |
Page 010 [02-01-1855] | Gives an account of his family history on his father's side. |
Page 011 [02-01-1855] | Gives an account of his family history on his father's side. |
Page 012 [02-01-1855] | Gives an account of his family history on his father's side. |
Page 013 [02-01-1855] | Gives an account of his family history on his father's side. |
Page 014 [02-01-1855] | Describes a walk with Rosa Bolton to visit the Gregory family. |
Page 015 [02-02-1855] | Describes spending time with Susan Gregory and the Boltons. |
Page 016 [02-06-1855] | Describes a visit to the Bennett family at Chacombe. |
Page 017 [02-07-1855] | Describes a visit to the Bennett family at Chacombe. |
Page 018 [02-08-1855] | Describes his last night with the Bennett family in Chacombe and a letter from Alf Waud in New York. |
Page 019 [02-09-1855] | Describes a letter from Alf Waud, in which he gives news of their friends and acquaintances in New York. |
Page 020 [02-09-1855] | Describes his journey by stagecoach from Oxford to Swinford. |
Page 021 [02-11-1855] | Describes a day spent with Tilly Jenkins and a visit to Cumnor. |
Page 022 [02-12-1855] | Describes a visit to a church in Cumnor with Mr. Franklin. |
Page 023 [02-12-1855] | Describes his journey by stagecoach to Oxford, and his walk around the college buildings. |
Page 024 [02-13-1855] | Describes a walk through Oxford with Tilly Jenkins and Sarah Rogers. |
Page 025 [02-13-1855] | Describes a visit to the Rogers family in Oxford and a journey by rail to London. |
Page 026 [02-14-1855] | Describes witnessing a fire burn in London. |
Page 027 [02-16-1855] | Describes visiting his great-aunt and -uncle Fielder with his mother. |
Page 028 [02-19-1855] | Describes visiting his great-uncle Thomas Fielder and his wife with his mother. |
Page 029 [02-22-1855] | Describes a visit from Charles Damoreau's older brother. |
Page 030 [02-24-1855] | Describes a visit to the National Academy [Gallery] in London. |
Page 031 [02-27-1855] | Describes having dinner with Mrs. Barth. |
Page 032 [02-28-1855] | Describes a visit to William Brown and his wife in London. |
Page 033 [02-28-1855] | Describes a visit to William Brown and his wife in London. |
Page 034 [03-10-1855] | Mentions visits from various acquaintances, including Caroline and Louisa Hogarth and George Clarke. |
Page 035 [03-17-1855] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Barth. |
Page 036 [03-18-1855] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Barth. |
Page 037 [03-20-1855] | Describes an evening spent with George Clarke, Will Waud, Harvey Smith, and others. |
Page 038 [03-21-1855] | Describes a visit to the Chinner family. |
Page 039 [03-21-1855] | Describes a visit the Mrs. Barth's daughters, Mrs. Waylon and Eliza Williams. |
Page 040 [03-21-1855] | Describes a letter from William Barth and how Eliza Williams met her husband. |
Page 041 [03-26-1855] | Describes a visit to the Waud family in London. |
Page 042 [03-28-1855] | Describes a visit to the Waud family in London. |
Page 043 [03-28-1855] | Describes an evening at the theater with his brother Charley and Tanner. |
Page 044 [04-01-1855] | Describes his conversation with Mary Priscilla Waud at a party. |
Page 045 [04-03-1855] | Describes the guests at the party he attended, including Mary Priscilla Waud and the Hogarth sisters. |
Page 046 [04-03-1855] | Describes another party held at his house. |
Page 047 [04-07-1855] | Describes a visit to the Mason family. |
Page 048 [04-08-1855] | Describes a visit to the Mason family. |
Page 049 [04-09-1855] | Describes a letter received from Alf Waud in New York. |
Page 050 [04-11-1855] | Describes attending a party at the Hogarth family's house. |
Page 051 [04-13-1855] | Describes attending a procession for Louis Napoleon in London. |
Page 052 [04-16-1855] | Describes attending a procession for Louis Napoleon in London. |
Page 053 [04-16-1855] | Describes attending a procession for Louis Napoleon in London. |
Page 054 [04-19-1855] | Describes attending a procession for Louis Napoleon in London. |
Page 055 [04-22-1855] | Describes attending a musical performance by Henry Heylyn and others. |
Page 056 [04-24-1855] | Describes a visit to his friend Harry Price, who is suffering from a nervous disorder. |
Page 057 [04-28-1855] | Describes an excursion to Kew Gardens with Harry Price. |
Page 058 [04-30-1855] | Describes attending an amateur theater performance by London architects at Miss Kelly's theater. |
Page 059 [05-02-1855] | Describes a visit to Harry Price, who is now under medical care for his nervous disorder. |
Page 060 [05-03-1855] | Describes visiting his friend Harry Price, who is suffering from a mental illness and is about to be taken to Bethnel Green Lunatic Asylum. |
Page 061 [05-05-1855] | Mentions receiving a letter from Mary Anne Greatbatch, telling him that her family's house burnt down in New York. |
Page 062 [05-07-1855] | Gives his thoughts on his brother Edwin's engagement to Mary Anne Chinner. |
Page 063 [05-07-1855] | Comments on his brother Charley's engagement to Rosa Bolton, and his brother Sam's marriage. |
Page 064 [05-07-1855] | Comments on his brother Sam's marriage to Minnie, and his feelings for Hannah Bennett. |
Page 065 [05-07-1855] | Describes a visit to Phillip's Asylum in an attempt to see Harry Price. |
Page 066 [05-08-1855] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Price to inquire about Harry. |
Page 067 [05-12-1855] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Price to inquire about Harry. |
Page 068 [05-13-1855] | Describes a visit to the Allom family with Harvey Smith and George Clarke. |
Page 069 [05-13-1855] | Describes a visit to the Allom family with Harvey Smith and George Clarke. |
Page 070 [05-15-1855] | Describes a night at the theater with George Clarke and Will Waud. |
Page 071 [05-16-1855] | Comments on the Waud brothers' discontentedness in life. |
Page 072 [05-16-1855] | Describes a visit from Harry Price, who has been released from the asylum. |
Page 073 [05-22-1855] | Describes attending a dinner at a Catholic church to hear Miss Waud sing. |
Page 074 [05-22-1855] | Describes walking Miss Waud home and his conversation with her. |
Page 075 [05-23-1855] | Mentions a visit from Wilkins, who mentions going to Paris with Horace Greeley as a translator. |
Page 076 [05-28-1855] | Regarding his happiness at receiving letters from Hannah Bennett. |
Page 077 [05-30-1855] | Describes the arrival of his friend William Boutcher in London from his travels in the Middle East. |
Page 078 [06-03-1855] | Describes a dinner party to welcome William Boutcher back to London. |
Page 079 [06-05-1855] | Describes visiting the National Academy with William Boutcher and Deane to look at new paintings. |
Page 080 [06-09-1855] | Regarding meeting the artist George Thomas and his tales about sketching the royal family. |
Page 081 [06-11-1855] | Describes his journey by boat to France. |
Page 082 [06-12-1855] | Describes his arrival in Dieppe, France. |
Page 083 [06-12-1855] | Describes his journey by rail through the French countryside. |
Page 084 [06-13-1855] | Describes his arrival in and walk through Paris. |
Page 085 [06-13-1855] | Describes waiting in a hotel in Paris for Wilkins to arrive. |
Page 086 [06-13-1855] | Describes arriving at the Parisian boarding house of M. Perret. |
Page 087 [06-13-1855] | Describes a walk around Paris and the people he sees there. |
Page 088 [06-14-1855] | Describes his hotel room in Paris and French coins. |
Page 089 [06-14-1855] | Describes a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. |
Page 090 [06-14-1855] | Describes a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, including a view of Paris from the towers. |
Page 091 [06-14-1855] | Describes a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, including the stone gargoyles. |
Page 092 [06-15-1855] | Describes visits to the Louvre and the Morgue in Paris. |
Page 093 [06-15-1855] | Describes a visit to the Jardins des Plantes in Paris. |
Page 094 [06-16-1855] | Describes attending a theatrical performance in Paris. |
Page 095 [06-17-1855] | Describes a visit to Napoleon's tomb and the Palais d�Industrie in Paris. |
Page 096 [06-17-1855] | Describes the dancers at a dancing place near Luxembourg in Paris. |
Page 097 [06-17-1855] | Describes a visit to the July Column, at the site of the former Bastille, in Paris. |
Page 098 [06-18-1855] | Describes a visit to Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. |
Page 099 [06-19-1855] | Describes visiting a room filled with Napoleon relics at the Louvre in Paris. |
Page 100 [06-19-1855] | Describes a visit to Versailles in France. |
Page 101 [06-20-1855] | Describes a visit to Versailles in France. |
Page 102 [06-20-1855] | Describes a visit to Versailles in France. |
Page 103 [06-23-1855] | Describes his journey back to England from France. |
Page 104 | Newspaper clipping listing the names of Americans in Paris, including T. B. Gunn. |
Page 105 [06-26-1855] | Describes traveling to Chacombe to visit the Bennett family. |
Page 106 [07-01-1855] | Describes his visit to the Boltons and the Bennetts at Banbury. |
Page 107 [07-07-1855] | Describes his visit to the Boltons and the Bennetts at Banbury and his journey back to London. |
Page 108 [07-10-1855] | Describes attending a ''Fancy Fair'' in Carter Street in London. |
Page 109 [07-13-1855] | Describes attending a supper party at the Cooke family's house. |
Page 110 [07-13-1855] | Describes spending time in London with his friends George Clark, William Boutcher, and Cornelius Bagster. |
Page 111 [07-16-1855] | Describes his final visits to friends and acquaintances before leaving London for New York. |
Page 112 [07-17-1855] | Describes the day of his departure from London to Southampton. |
Page 113 [07-18-1855] | Describes his departure from Southampton to New York on the ''Washington.'' |
Page 114 [07-20-1855] | Describes his journey across the Atlantic to New York on the ''Washington.'' |
Page 115 [07-20-1855] | Describes his journey across the Atlantic to New York on the ''Washington.'' |
Page 116 [07-20-1855] | Describes his journey across the Atlantic to New York on the ''Washington.'' |
Page 117 [07-22-1855] | Describes his fellow passengers aboard the ''Washington.'' |
Page 118 [07-22-1855] | Describes his fellow passengers aboard the ''Washington.'' |
Page 119 [07-23-1855] | Describes a meeting onboard the ''Washington'' to discuss the poor quality of food offered to the passengers, and a subsequent argument with the Captain about it. |
Page 120 [07-23-1855] | Describes a meeting onboard the ''Washington'' to discuss the poor quality of food offered to the passengers. |
Page 121 [07-23-1855] | Describes his journey across the Atlantic to New York on the ''Washington.'' |
Page 122 [07-25-1855] | Describes his journey across the Atlantic to New York on the ''Washington.'' |
Page 123 [07-25-1855] | Describes his journey across the Atlantic to New York on the ''Washington.'' |
Page 124 [07-29-1855] | Describes his journey across the Atlantic to New York on the ''Washington.'' |
Page 125 [07-29-1855] | Describes his journey across the Atlantic to New York on the ''Washington.'' |
Page 126 [07-31-1855] | Describes the captain of the ''Washington.'' |
Page 127 [07-31-1855] | Describes his fellow passengers aboard the ''Washington.'' |
Page 128 | Newspaper clipping listing the passengers who arrived in New York from Havre and Southampton in the steamship ''Washington.'' |
Page 129 [08-01-1855] | Describes his arrival in New York from the steamship ''Washington.'' |
Page 130 [08-02-1855] | Describes his first day back in New York after his journey across the Atlantic on the ''Washington.'' |
Page 131 [08-04-1855] | Regarding learning from Alf Waud that his brother Will left England because he had seduced a girl at Sydenham and gotten her pregnant. |
Page 132 [08-04-1855] | Describes Alf Waud's tale of how he eloped with Mrs. Brainard and is keeping her hidden from her husband at Communipaw. |
Page 133 [08-04-1855] | Describes a visit to Emma Brown, to deliver letters from her brother William and his wife in London. |
Page 134 [08-08-1855] | Describes a visit to Charles Damoreau and his wife. |
Page 135 [08-11-1855] | Describes a visit to Mr. Greatbatch and his family on Long Island. |
Page 136 [08-15-1855] | Comments on his loneliness for his friends and family in England. |
Page 137 [08-18-1855] | Describes meeting James Parton for the first time. |
Page 138 [08-21-1855] | Regarding Charles Welden's accident. |
Page 139 [08-24-1855] | Describes his first visit to the Edwards family's home. |
Page 140 [08-28-1855] | Describes playing a joke on Banks by convincing him that a sleeping Damoreau had been stabbed. |
Page 141 [08-31-1855] | Mentions a visit to Hoboken with Banks. |
Page 142 [09-03-1855] | Mentions learning from Alf Waud that William Levison thinks Gunn's Abolition-themed cuts hurt subscription numbers for ''The New York Picayune.'' |
Page 143 [09-06-1855] | Describes Alf Waud's attack on a man on the street, and a visit to James Parton. |
Page 144 [09-07-1855] | Describes meeting Colonel Hugh Forbes for the first time, and how hard Charles Damoreau works to earn money for his wife. |
Page 145 [09-08-1855] | Describes a talk with Charles Damoreau, who is moving to Boston, and a visit to the Edwards family. |
Page 146 [09-10-1855] | Mentions going to a concert with James Parton. |
Page 147 [09-15-1855] | Describes meeting his friend from England Matthew Whitelaw in the street for the first time in New York. |
Page 148 [09-17-1855] | Regarding a talk with Alf Waud about a visit he received from Mrs. Brainard's father, Jewell. |
Page 149 [09-18-1855] | Describes a few writing projects he is planning. |
Page 150 [09-19-1855] | Mentions hearing from Welden that Stringer and Townsend is interesting in publishing his book when it is written. |
Page 151 [09-25-1855] | Describes feeling miserable because of his fears that he will be a failure. |
Page 152 [09-29-1855] | Regarding his work with James Parton on compiling a book of comic British poets. |
Page 153 [10-03-1855] | Describes learning from Alf Waud his intention to move to Boston. |
Page 154 [10-08-1855] | Describes meeting Mrs. Brainard for the first time. |
Page 155 [10-09-1855] | Mentions several visits to and from friends. |
Page 156 [10-14-1855] | Describes his unhappiness and fears that he will never get a home of his own. |
Page 157 [10-18-1855] | Describes going with Alf Waud to Brady's to get Waud's daguerreotype taken. |
Page 158 [10-18-1855] | Describes an evening spent with James Parton. |
Page 159 [10-20-1855] | Describes working on the book of comic poetry he is putting together with James Parton. |
Page 160 [10-24-1855] | Describes attending a meeting at Frank Leslie's house to discuss his new illustrated paper with other artists. |
Page 161 [10-27-1855] | Describes attending a meeting at Frank Leslie's house to discuss his new illustrated paper with other artists. |
Page 162 [10-29-1855] | Mentions that a letter of his about Paris has been published in ''Life Illustrated.'' |
Page 163 [11-01-1855] | Describes attending a lecture by William Thackeray at Chapin's church. |
Page 164 [11-03-1855] | Describes his wishes to live in Oxford with Hannah Bennett as his wife. |
Page 165 [11-04-1855] | Regarding the kindness of landlady Mrs. Murray. |
Page 166 [11-06-1855] | Includes a quote from Goethe's ''Werther'' which illustrates Gunn's present state of mind. |
Page 167 [11-08-1855] | Regarding his thoughts on Fanny Fern and her book ''Ruth Hall.'' |
Page 168 [11-11-1855] | Describes lecturing Banks about money, and a visit from Alcock. |
Page 169 [11-14-1855] | Describes a conversation with Alcock about former proprietors of ''The New York Picayune.'' |
Page 170 [11-14-1855] | Describes a letter received from Dillon Mapother. |
Page 171 [11-15-1855] | Describes a discussion with James Parton about the book on comic poetry they are collaborating on. |
Page 172 [11-18-1855] | Describes a disagreement with James Parton about the book on comic poetry they are collaborating on. |
Page 173 [11-30-1855] | Describes experiencing anxiety and depression. |
Page 174 [11-30-1855] | Mentions meeting an illegitimate daughter of Louis Napoleon. |
Page 175 [11-30-1855] | Describes telling Jesse Haney about his unstable state of mind. |
Page 176 [11-30-1855] | Describes his unstable state of mind. |
Page 177 [12-01-1855] | Describes a visit of Edward Heylyn to New York to try to sell artificial flies he made. |
Page 178 [12-02-1855] | Describes a talk with Alfred Swinton about Brainard's pursuit of his wife and Alf Waud. |
Page 179 [12-05-1855] | Describes a visit from the Greatbatch family. |
Page 180 [12-06-1855] | Describes a visit from the Greatbatch family. |
Page 181 [12-07-1855] | Describes a visit from the Greatbatch family. |
Page 182 [12-13-1855] | Regarding a thunderstorm that broke his window and the subsequent argument with his landlord about it. |
Page 183 [12-13-1855] | Mentions that the Greatbatch family is moving to Philadelphia. |
Page 184 [12-15-1855] | Describes a visit to his old boarding house run by Holt. |
Page 185 [12-16-1855] | Describes going to see ''The Barber of Seville'' with Sol Eytinge. |
Page 186 [12-19-1855] | Mentions moving into the boarding house at 132 Bleecker Street from his room on Broadway. |
Page 187 [12-25-1855] | Describes attending the Edwards family's Christmas party. |
Page 188 [12-25-1855] | Describes attending the Edwards family's Christmas party. |
Page 189 [12-27-1855] | Mentions an unsuccessful visit to Abbott's office in an attempt to get $10 owed to him. |
Page 190 [12-30-1855] | Gives his thoughts on Sol Eytinge. |
Page 191 [01-01-1856] | Describes how he spent his New Year's Day in 1856. |
Page 192 [01-04-1856] | Describes William Levison, and compares him to Uriah Heep. |
Page 193 [01-05-1856] | Mentions that James Parton and Fanny Fern have married. |
Page 194 [01-09-1856] | Describes his first visit to James Parton and Fanny Fern after their marriage. |
Page 195 [01-09-1856] | Describes his first visit to James Parton and Fanny Fern after their marriage. |
Page 196 [01-10-1856] | Mentions that his liking for Frank Bellew has grown. |
Page 197 [01-19-1856] | Describes spending an evening with the Ornithoryncus Club. |
Page 198 [01-21-1856] | Regarding Douglas Jerrold, son of Blanchard Jerrold, who has moved to New York from Canada. |
Page 199 [01-25-1856] | Regarding Douglas Jerrold abandoning his wife in New York and leaving for Nicaragua, and Mrs. Levison's comments about it. |
Page 200 [01-26-1856] | Mentions visiting James Parton and Fanny Fern and reading to them chapters of his draft of ''The Physiology of New York Boarding Houses.'' |
Page 201 [01-31-1856] | Mentions a visit to the Partons, a letter from his mother and sister Rosa, and his improving opinion of William Levison. |
Page 202 [02-04-1856] | Mentions visiting the Ornithorhyncus Club with Frank Pounden. |
Page 203 [02-09-1856] | Mentions visiting the Ornithorhyncus Club with Frank Pounden. |
Page 204 [02-14-1856] | Describes how he spent his thirtieth birthday. |
Page 205 [02-18-1856] | Describes a letter from Alf Waud describing the pursuit of himself and Mary by her parents in Boston. |
Page 206 [02-20-1856] | Describes a visit to Mason and his wife Jane. |
Page 207 [02-21-1856] | Mentions talking to Abbott and Wiley about the package he is to receive from home, and their speculations about what has happened to it. |
Page 208 [02-27-1856] | Describes the lack of success A. F. Banks is having in finding a publisher for his book. |
Page 209 | Newspaper clipping about the Ornithorhyncus Club and song sung there by Fitz James O'Brien. |
Page 210 [02-27-1856] | Regarding his reasons for refusing to join the Ornithorhyncus Club. |
Page 211 [03-01-1856] | Mentions meeting Fanny Fern on the street and talking with her. |
Page 212 [03-04-1856] | Mentions a visit to Davis in his Broadway shop and a violent storm. |
Page 213 [03-05-1856] | Describes receiving a package from England which includes a five-inch stone sculpture his friend William Boutcher found at Nineveh. |
Page 214 [03-08-1856] | Describes a talk with Clarence Eytinge about his recent trip to Europe. |
Page 215 [03-11-1856] | Regarding his current mental state. |
Page 216 [03-19-1856] | Regarding the disapproval of the women in the Edwards family of Fanny Fern. |
Page 217 [03-24-1856] | Mentions that Dillon Mapother and Hart have set up a lithographic business in Louisville. |
Page 218 [03-27-1856] | Comments on Fanny Fern's openness about her relationship with James Parton in her ''New York Ledger'' column. |
Page 219 [03-28-1856] | Regarding the change in Sol Eytinge's attitude towards him since William Waud has returned to New York. |
Page 220 [04-11-1856] | Regarding the change in Sol Eytinge's attitude towards him since William Waud has returned to New York. |
Page 221 [04-11-1856] | Describes a visit to the Jewell family on Merton Street at Alf Waud's request. |
Page 222 [04-12-1856] | Includes the letter Alfred Waud wrote to Mrs. Jewell, explaining how he eloped with her daughter, Mary. |
Page 223 [04-12-1856] | Includes the letter Alfred Waud wrote to Mrs. Jewell, explaining how he eloped with her daughter, Mary. |
Page 224 [04-12-1856] | Includes the letter Alfred Waud wrote to Mrs. Jewell, explaining how he eloped with her daughter, Mary. |
Page 225 [04-12-1856] | Includes the letter Alfred Waud wrote to Mrs. Jewell, explaining how he eloped with her daughter, Mary. |
Page 226 [04-12-1856] | Includes the letter Alfred Waud wrote to Mrs. Jewell, explaining how he eloped with her daughter, Mary. |
Page 227 [04-12-1856] | Includes the letter Alfred Waud wrote to Mrs. Jewell, explaining how he eloped with her daughter, Mary. |
Page 228 [04-12-1856] | Includes the letter Alfred Waud wrote to Mrs. Jewell, explaining how he eloped with her daughter, Mary. |
Page 229 [04-12-1856] | Includes the letter Alfred Waud wrote to Mrs. Jewell, explaining how he eloped with her daughter, Mary. |
Page 230 [04-12-1856] | Includes the letter Alfred Waud wrote to Mrs. Jewell, explaining how he eloped with her daughter, Mary, and details from Gunn in 1873 regarding the eventual end of their marriage. |
Page 231 | Back fly-leaf. |
Page 232 | Back cover. |