| Page 001 | Front cover. |
| Page 002 | Front fly-leaf. |
| Page 003 | Gives the date range of entries for the diary. |
| Page 004 | Blank page. |
| Page 005 | Newspaper clipping regarding an explosion of the Petrel's boiler on the North River that resulted in three lives lost. |
| Page 006 [11-06-1858] | Regarding a talk with William Leslie about Kendall's wife and marriage. |
| Page 007 [11-06-1858] | Regarding William Leslie. |
| Page 008 [11-08-1858] | Describes a letter received from Alfred Waud. |
| Page 009 [11-12-1858] | Describes a letter from his sister Rosa. |
| Page 010 [11-14-1858] | Mentions a night out at a tavern with Frank Cahill and Bob Gun and receiving a letter from Alf Waud. |
| Page 011 [11-16-1858] | Describes a visit to Mrs. Jewell, and mentions that Mrs. Sexton's husband had been found ''guilty'' at his trial. |
| Page 012 | Newspaper clipping regarding the trial of Francis C. Sexton for the alleged rape of Miss Wood. |
| Page 013 [11-18-1858] | Regarding learning about the death of Oliver Kellam from the artist Pope. |
| Page 014 [11-20-1858] | Describes a conversation with Hitchings about the literary celebrities of Boston, such as Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. |
| Page 015 [11-23-1858] | Regarding Henry Clapp and Fitz James O'Brien. |
| Page 016 [11-23-1858] | Describes Henry Clapp's physical appearance. |
| Page 017 | Newspaper clipping of a cartoon of Henry Clapp. |
| Page 018 [11-23-1858] | Regarding Clapp's ''Saturday Press.'' |
| Page 019 [11-24-1858] | Mentions going to see J. G. Saxe read his poem ''Love,'' and a talk with Jesse Haney about Haney's visit to the Sing-Sing prison. |
| Page 020 [11-25-1858] | Regarding Jesse Haney's visit to Sing-Sing prison and seeing John B. Holmes there. |
| Page 021 [11-27-1858] | Mentions meeting Charles Welden in the street and attempting to visit him. |
| Page 022 [11-29-1858] | Newspaper clipping regarding Francis Sexton's sentence for the rape of Miss Wood. |
| Page 023 [11-28-1858] | Regarding the poet J. G. Saxe, whom Jesse Haney met at Jim Parton's house. |
| Page 024 [11-29-1858] | Regarding the poet J. G. Saxe. |
| Page 025 [12-02-1858] | Regarding Mrs. Potter's financial troubles |
| Page 026 [12-02-1858] | Regarding Mrs. Potter's management of his boarding house. |
| Page 027 [12-02-1858] | Regarding Mrs. Potter and a former Irish servant girl of Mrs. Edwards. |
| Page 028 [12-02-1858] | Regarding the women residing at his boarding house. |
| Page 029 [12-02-1858] | Regarding 12-year-old Anna Bradbury, who lives in his boarding house. |
| Page 030 [12-02-1858] | Regarding 12-year-old Anna Bradbury, who lives in his boarding house, and her step-mother, Mrs. Bradbury. |
| Page 031 [12-02-1858] | Regarding the other boarders in his boarding house, including Anna Bradbury and Miss Pierson. |
| Page 032 [12-02-1858] | Mentions that his story was rejected by the Harpers, and Frank Leslie is contemplating starting a new paper, ''Stars and Stripes.'' |
| Page 033 [12-04-1858] | Regarding Dr. Dixon accepting one of his articles for ''Scalpel.'' |
| Page 034 [12-07-1858] | Regarding Charles Gayler and John McLenan. |
| Page 035 [12-09-1858] | Regarding Charles Gayler and Banks. |
| Page 036 [12-10-1858] | Describes having a drink with Charles Welden and other ''New York Times'' reporters. |
| Page 037 [12-11-1858] | Regarding John McElrath, Frank Cahill, and Charles Welden. |
| Page 038 [12-11-1858] | Regarding Mrs. Potter's attitude towards the people who leave her boarding house. |
| Page 039 [12-11-1858] | Regarding the Pounden family. |
| Page 040 [12-11-1858] | Regarding the Martin family, who used to live at his boarding house. |
| Page 041 [12-11-1858] | Regarding the Martin family, who used to live at his boarding house. |
| Page 042 [12-11-1858] | Mentions meeting the sculptor George Jackson and the artist Rouse. |
| Page 043 | Newspaper clipping stating that the charge against Harbor-Master Willis Patten was dropped. |
| Page 044 [12-14-1858] | Describes a visit from his old acquaintance, Mr. Johns (Woodjohns). |
| Page 045 [12-14-1858] | Describes letters from his nephews Fred and Edward. |
| Page 046 [12-15-1858] | Mentions calls of Blakeman and Park Benjamin, editor of the ''Constellation.'' |
| Page 047 [12-16-1858] | Regarding reviewing two books of prostitution, by Acton and by Sanger, for John McElrath. |
| Page 048 [12-18-1858] | Mentions telling McElrath that he decided not to review the books on prostitution. |
| Page 049 [12-21-1858] | Describes attending a lecture by Oliver Wendell Holmes. |
| Page 050 [12-22-1858] | Newspaper clipping regarding the death of death of Mort Thomson's wife, Anna. |
| Page 051 [12-23-1858] | Regarding hearing about the death of Mort Thomson's wife from Thatcher. |
| Page 052 [12-24-1858] | Describes attending the funeral of Anna Thomson, Mort Thomson's wife. |
| Page 053 [12-24-1858] | Describes attending the funeral of Anna Thomson, Mort Thomson's wife. |
| Page 054 [12-24-1858] | Describes attending the funeral of Anna Thomson, Mort Thomson's wife. |
| Page 055 [12-24-1858] | Describes the circumstances of Anna Thomson's death after giving birth. |
| Page 056 [12-24-1858] | Regarding Allie Vernon's relationship with the Thomsons. |
| Page 057 | Newspaper clipping of a poem called ''Given and Taken,'' composed by Edward Welles after the death of Anna Thomson. |
| Page 058 [12-24-1858] | Describes attending the funeral of Anna Thomson, Mort Thomson's wife. |
| Page 059 [12-24-1858] | Mentions dining with Fanny Fern and delivering presents to Oliver Dyer's house with Grace Eldredge. |
| Page 060 [12-25-1858] | Describes attending the Edwards family's 1858 Christmas party. |
| Page 061 [12-25-1858] | Describes attending the Edwards family's 1858 Christmas party and a letter received from Alf Waud. |
| Page 062 [12-27-1858] | Describes a letter received from William Boutcher. |
| Page 063 [12-28-1858] | Describes a letter received from William Boutcher. |
| Page 064 [12-28-1858] | Mentions that Jesse Haney went with Mort Thomson to Boston on business. |
| Page 065 [12-29-1858] | Regarding Mrs. Potter informing him he is behind in his rent. |
| Page 066 [12-30-1858] | Regarding Fitz James O'Brien not writing a serial story he had promised to Frank Leslie's ''Stars and Stripes.'' |
| Page 067 [12-31-1858] | Regarding his thoughts on New Year's Eve, 1858. |
| Page 068 [02-03-1859] | Letter to Gunn from his publishers, Mason Brothers, regarding the sales of his book, ''The Physiology of New York Boarding-Houses.'' |
| Page 069 [01-01-1859] | Mentions visits to Dr. Dixon and Oliver Hillard. |
| Page 070 [01-03-1859] | Regarding getting a position on the ''Constellation'' for $15 per week. |
| Page 071 [01-05-1859] | Regarding his first day at the ''Constellation.'' |
| Page 072 [01-07-1859] | Mentions that Sol Eytinge has left ''Frank Leslie's Illustrated News.'' |
| Page 073 [01-10-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Gouverneur's return to Mrs. Potter's boarding house. |
| Page 074 [01-11-1859] | Regarding Sol Eytinge's departure from ''Frank Leslie's Illustrated News.'' |
| Page 075 [01-12-1859] | Regarding William Leslie's enthusiasm for buying books by Scottish authors. |
| Page 076 [01-13-1859] | Comments on the American sense of humor. |
| Page 077 [01-15-1859] | Regarding Banks and O'Mana. |
| Page 078 [01-15-1859] | Regarding a letter to the ''New York Ledger'' from a young man looking for advice for finding a vegetarian wife. |
| Page 079 [01-16-1859] | Mentions passing Walt Whitman on the street. |
| Page 080 [01-17-1859] | Mentions receiving a bill from Dr. Blakeman for $57. |
| Page 081 [01-17-1859] | Regarding William Leslie visiting a brothel with Frank Cahill and Bob Gun. |
| Page 082 [01-17-1859] | Mentions receiving an apple from the Edwards girls. |
| Page 083 [01-18-1859] | Describes a conversation with Fitz James O'Brien at the ''Saturday Press'' office. |
| Page 084 [01-18-1859] | Regarding a plot by Ed Underhill to copy a play at Laura Keene's theater phonographically. |
| Page 085 [01-19-1859] | Describes a night out at the ''House of Lords'' with Frank Bellew and others. |
| Page 086 [01-21-1859] | Describes a conversation with Bob Gun at Crook and Duff's. |
| Page 087 [01-22-1859] | Regarding a talk with George Roberts about his future at the ''Constellation.'' |
| Page 088 [01-24-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Gouverneur's illness and treatment of the female boarders in their boarding house. |
| Page 089 [01-25-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Gouverneur and her children. |
| Page 090 [01-25-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Gouverneur's illness. |
| Page 091 [01-25-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Gouverneur's illness. |
| Page 092 [01-25-1859] | Regarding the Bradburys who live in his boarding house. |
| Page 093 [01-25-1859] | Comments on the other boarders living at 132 Bleecker Street. |
| Page 094 [01-25-1859] | Regarding Lucia Cooper, who lives in his boarding house. |
| Page 095 [01-25-1859] | Regarding Hugh Forbes borrowing money from him and other acquaintances in New York. |
| Page 096 [01-26-1859] | Regarding a talk about Sol Eytinge with John A. Wood. |
| Page 097 [01-28-1859] | Regarding a talk about Allie Vernon with John A. Wood. |
| Page 098 [01-29-1859] | Mentions that Mrs. Gouverneur has gone to Cold Spring with Miss Cooper. |
| Page 099 [01-29-1859] | Regarding his homesickness for England. |
| Page 100 [01-30-1859] | Describes a visit from Colonel Forbes. |
| Page 101 [01-30-1859] | Describes a conversation with Thomas Picton over drinks at Mataran's. |
| Page 102 [01-31-1859] | Mentions selling a story to Frank Leslie. |
| Page 103 [02-03-1859] | Mentions that Fitz James O'Brien has left the ''Saturday Press.'' |
| Page 104 [02-05-1859] | Mentions that his story ''Yorkshire Tragedy'' was accepted by ''Household Words.'' |
| Page 105 [02-06-1859] | Mentions that his story ''Yorkshire Tragedy'' was accepted by ''Household Words.'' |
| Page 106 [02-07-1859] | Regarding Frank Bellew being charged for assault and battery of a debt collector. |
| Page 107 [02-08-1859] | Regarding Frank Bellew being charged for assault and battery of a debt collector. |
| Page 108 [02-08-1859] | Regarding the letters of Shelton MacKenzie. |
| Page 109 [02-10-1859] | Describes a visit to Mrs. Whitelaw. |
| Page 110 [02-11-1859] | Mentions meeting the lawyer for Henry William Herbert's wife. |
| Page 111 [02-13-1859] | Regarding the impending demise of the ''New York Picayune.'' |
| Page 112 [02-16-1859] | Tells a story about Fitz James O'Brien trying to escape a creditor. |
| Page 113 [02-17-1859] | Regarding a talk with Henry Clapp, George Arnold and others at the ''House of Lords'' about Fitz James O'Brien. |
| Page 114 [02-17-1859] | Describes Henry Clapp, George Arnold, and Bob Gun at the ''House of Lords.'' |
| Page 115 | Newspaper engraving and photograph of George Arnold. |
| Page 116 [02-18-1859] | Regarding meeting Matthew Whitelaw on the street. |
| Page 117 [02-19-1859] | Describes a visit to James Parton and Fanny Fern in Brooklyn. |
| Page 118 [02-19-1859] | Regarding Ulric's falling out with Fanny Fern and her family. |
| Page 119 [02-20-1859] | Regarding the marriage of Weighty Griffin to Davis. |
| Page 120 [02-21-1859] | Regarding an incident while trying to borrow copies of the ''New York Ledger'' for his article in ''Scalpel.'' |
| Page 121 [02-21-1859] | Regarding a sheriff's officer living in his boarding house. |
| Page 122 [02-22-1859] | Describes letters received from his mother, sister Rosa, and half-sister Mary Anne Greatbatch. |
| Page 123 [02-24-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Potter preparing to lose her boarding house. |
| Page 124 [02-25-1859] | Comments on Mrs. Potter's untruthfulness. |
| Page 125 [02-26-1859] | Regarding a visit from Gladdy Gouverneur. |
| Page 126 [02-28-1859] | Mentions a visit from Selina Jewell, who gives news of her sister, Mrs. Sexton, giving birth. |
| Page 127 [03-09-1859] | Regarding Frank Leslie and his publications. |
| Page 128 [03-09-1859] | Regarding Fred Watson and Thomas Powell, who work at ''Frank Leslie's Illustrated News.'' |
| Page 129 [03-09-1859] | Regarding his article criticizing the ''New York Ledger'' he wrote for ''Scalpel.'' |
| Page 130 [03-16-1859] | Describes Dr. Dixon, publisher of ''Scalpel.'' |
| Page 131 [03-16-1859] | Describes the behavior of Fanny Fern and her daughters. |
| Page 132 [03-16-1859] | Regarding the marriage of James Parton and Fanny Fern. |
| Page 133 [03-16-1859] | Comments on abortion and American women. |
| Page 134 [03-16-1859] | Comments on the traits of American women and children. |
| Page 135 [03-16-1859] | Regarding Fanny Fern. |
| Page 136 [03-16-1859] | Regarding James Parton. |
| Page 137 [03-16-1859] | Regarding the rumor that Fitz James O'Brien is the heir to an Irish baronetcy. |
| Page 138 | Newspaper engraving depicting Fitz James O'Brien wearing a crown, alluding to the rumor that Fitz James O'Brien is the heir to an Irish baronetcy. |
| Page 139 | Newspaper clipping written by Shelton Mackenzie for the ''Constellation,'' regarding the rumor that Fitz James O'Brien is the heir to an Irish baronetcy. |
| Page 140 | Newspaper clipping written by Shelton Mackenzie for the ''Constellation,'' regarding the rumor that Fitz James O'Brien is the heir to an Irish baronetcy. |
| Page 141 [03-16-1859] | Regarding Charles F. Briggs and Park Benjamin. |
| Page 142 [03-16-1859] | Regarding Thomas Picton. |
| Page 143 [03-16-1859] | Regarding a feud between Thomas Picton and Fitz James O'Brien. |
| Page 144 [03-16-1859] | Describes Thomas Picton. |
| Page 145 | Newspaper engraving of Thomas Picton. |
| Page 146 [03-16-1859] | Describes a talk with Henry Clapp about William North's life and death. |
| Page 147 [03-16-1859] | Describes a talk with Henry Clapp about William North's life and death. |
| Page 148 [03-16-1859] | Describes a talk with Henry Clapp about William North's life and death. |
| Page 149 [03-16-1859] | Describes a talk with Henry Clapp about William North's life and death. |
| Page 150 [03-16-1859] | Describes a visit to Matthew Whitelaw and his wax flower shop. |
| Page 151 | Newspaper clipping regarding writer Q. K. Philander Doesticks (Mort Thomason in private life). |
| Page 152 | Newspaper engraving of Doesticks (Mort Thomson). |
| Page 153 [03-16-1859] | Regarding news that Mort Thomson is wooing Grace Eldredge three months after his wife Anna's death. |
| Page 154 [03-16-1859] | Regarding the marriage of Fanny Fern and James Parton. |
| Page 155 [03-16-1859] | Describes Fanny Fern's personality. |
| Page 156 [03-16-1859] | Regarding Fanny Fern and her daughters, Nelly and Grace Eldredge. |
| Page 157 [03-16-1859] | Regarding Fanny Fern's behavior to Louisa Jacobs, the daughter of Harriet Jacobs. |
| Page 158 [03-16-1859] | Regarding the departure of the Bradburys from his boarding house after a row between Mrs. Bradbury and Mrs. Potter. |
| Page 159 [03-28-1859] | Regarding the gossip discussed by the women in his boarding house. |
| Page 160 [03-28-1859] | Regarding a talk with Banks about O'Mana, John Watson, and Allie Vernon. |
| Page 161 [03-28-1859] | Regarding a quarrel between Banks and O'Mana over a woman. |
| Page 162 [03-28-1859] | Regarding a story about Thomas Powell heard from Banks. |
| Page 163 [03-28-1859] | Describes Thomas Powell. |
| Page 164 [03-28-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Gouverneur's trip to South Carolina with her son Gladdy and Miss Cooper. |
| Page 165 [03-28-1859] | Regarding Mort Thomson moving on after his wife Anna's death. |
| Page 166 | Newspaper clipping regarding the death of author Fayette Robinson. |
| Page 167 [04-05-1859] | Regarding the death of Fay Robinson by poison. |
| Page 168 [04-05-1859] | Regarding the faith of A. F. Banks in Henry Clapp and the coming demise of the ''New York Picayune.'' |
| Page 169 [04-05-1859] | Mentions meeting C. W. Warren and talking about his wife, a singer. |
| Page 170 [04-05-1859] | Describes going to a performance of ''Dexter's Dancing Hats.'' |
| Page 171 [04-05-1859] | Mentions having a drink at Howell's with Dr. Norval and others. |
| Page 172 [04-09-1859] | Regarding the uproar by Fanny Fern and John Bonner over Gunn's article in ''Scalpel'' criticizing the ''New York Ledger.'' |
| Page 173 | Newspaper clipping describing Robert Bonner, including two engravings of him. |
| Page 174 [04-10-1859] | Regarding Robert Bonner and Fanny Fern's anger about Gunn's article in ''Scalpel'' criticizing the ''New York Ledger.'' |
| Page 175 [04-10-1859] | Regarding Robert Bonner and Fanny Fern's anger about Gunn's article in ''Scalpel'' criticizing the ''New York Ledger.'' |
| Page 176 [04-10-1859] | Regarding his opinion of Fanny Fern. |
| Page 177 [04-10-1859] | Mentions meeting Hitchings and learning that he is about to go on an expedition to the Rocky Mountains to take photographs for a government survey commanded by Colonel Landor. |
| Page 178 [04-12-1859] | Describes a conversation with Mrs. Neff about common acquaintances and Mormons. |
| Page 179 [04-12-1859] | Describes a package received from his friends and family in England. |
| Page 180 [04-12-1859] | Regarding William Leslie's flirtation with Miss Fisher. |
| Page 181 [04-13-1859] | Regarding William Leslie's passion for making money. |
| Page 182 [04-13-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Gouverneur's dropped plans to go to Cold Spring because she did not want to leave Miss Cooper behind. |
| Page 183 [04-14-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Gouverneur's behavior while traveling down South with Miss Cooper. |
| Page 184 [04-15-1859] | Regarding his landlady Mrs. Potter hunting for a new boarding house. |
| Page 185 [04-15-1859] | Mentions meeting Joe Scoville, who has returned to New York from North Carolina to try to publish a book. |
| Page 186 [04-16-1859] | Comments on Allie Vernon and Fanny Fern. |
| Page 187 [04-18-1859] | Describes a letter from his mother and a letter to Mrs. Gouverneur from a slave she met while traveling in the South. |
| Page 188 [04-18-1859] | Regarding Rawson Gill and his brother Gladdy. |
| Page 189 [04-19-1859] | Regarding Rawson Gill and his brother Gladdy. |
| Page 190 [04-19-1859] | Describes a walk and a talk with John Watson. |
| Page 191 [04-20-1859] | Describes a walk and a talk with John Watson. |
| Page 192 [04-20-1859] | Describes a visit to Richard Edwards and a talk about Mrs. Neff's conversion to Mormonism. |
| Page 193 [04-20-1859] | Describes a letter from George Bolton in Canada, regarding the farm he purchased. |
| Page 194 [04-22-1859] | Regarding his frustration at not being paid for his work. |
| Page 195 [04-23-1859] | Regarding Rawson Gill's parents and siblings. |
| Page 196 [04-23-1859] | Mentions a visit to the Edwards family and taking a walk with Wilbour and Adams. |
| Page 197 [04-25-1859] | Regarding Fanny Fern and James Parton's marriage. |
| Page 198 [04-25-1859] | Regarding Fanny Fern and James Parton's marriage. |
| Page 199 [04-25-1859] | Regarding Fanny Fern and James Parton's marriage. |
| Page 200 [04-26-1859] | Describes Fred Watson and Thad Glover. |
| Page 201 [04-26-1859] | Regarding a row between King and Mrs. Bradbury at their boarding house. |
| Page 202 [04-27-1859] | Regarding a row that broke out at his boarding house over the Bradbury family. |
| Page 203 [04-27-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Potter's furniture in his boarding house being auctioned off before she has to leave the house to Mrs. Boley. |
| Page 204 [04-28-1859] | Regarding the boarders in his boarding house packing and preparing to move since landlady Mrs. Potter has lost the house. |
| Page 205 [04-28-1859] | Regarding his enjoyment of Fanny Fern's article about him in the ''New York Ledger.'' |
| Page 206 | Newspaper clipping written by Robert Bonner for the ''New York Ledger,'' criticizing McElrath. |
| Page 207 | Newspaper clipping written by Fanny Fern for the ''New York Ledger,'' criticizing Thomas Butler Gunn without naming him. |
| Page 208 [04-28-1859] | Describes the furniture in his boarding house being auctioned off. |
| Page 209 [04-29-1859] | Regarding the feelings of the servants Kate and Mary at Mrs. Potter losing her boarding house. |
| Page 210 [04-29-1859] | Regarding his plans to stay in his boarding house with the new landlady at least temporarily, rather than go with Mrs. Potter to a new house. |
| Page 211 [04-29-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Potter's search for a new boarding house. |
| Page 212 [04-30-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Boley taking over his boarding house and Mrs. Potter leaving it. |
| Page 213 [05-02-1859] | Mentions a visit to Ames and reminisces about a party he attended at Henry Clapp's. |
| Page 214 [05-02-1859] | Describes the scene at his boarding house as new boarders move in and a visit to Mrs. Potter's new boarding house. |
| Page 215 [05-02-1859] | Regarding a row between Mrs. Potter and the Bradbury family. |
| Page 216 [05-02-1859] | Comments on the conflicting good and bad natures of humanity. |
| Page 217 [05-02-1859] | Comments on the conflicting good and bad natures of humanity. |
| Page 218 [05-02-1859] | Describes a talk with Jesse Haney about Fanny Fern and her daughters. |
| Page 219 [05-02-1859] | Describes a talk with Jesse Haney about Fanny Fern and her daughters. |
| Page 220 [05-02-1859] | Describes Fanny Fern's personality and habits. |
| Page 221 [05-03-1859] | Describes a letter from Dillon Mapother, a visit to the Jewells, and a talk with George Arnold and Bob Gun. |
| Page 222 [05-03-1859] | Describes the differences between Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Boley in managing his boarding house. |
| Page 223 [05-04-1859] | Describes George Arnold. |
| Page 224 [05-04-1859] | Describes George Arnold. |
| Page 225 [05-04-1859] | Describes a visit to Mrs. Potter's new boarding house. |
| Page 226 [05-07-1859] | Describes a walk with Jack Edwards and Jesse Haney in New Jersey, visiting the home of Hinckley the engraver. |
| Page 227 [05-08-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Edwards and Fanny Fern's dislike for each other. |
| Page 228 [05-08-1859] | Describes stories told by Bradbury about Mrs. Potter. |
| Page 229 [05-11-1859] | Describes hearing stories about Park Benjamin from Fred Watson. |
| Page 230 [05-11-1859] | Describes meeting Lotty in Broadway, on her way to visit Jane Mason. |
| Page 231 [05-13-1859] | Mentions seeing Walt Whitman on the street and receiving a letter from Edward Heylyn. |
| Page 232 [05-15-1859] | Describes a talk with Morse about his wife and Lotty and Will Kidder. |
| Page 233 [05-15-1859] | Regarding a book he borrowed from James Parton that has notes written in it by Mort Thomson to Grace Eldredge. |
| Page 234 [05-16-1859] | Describes a letter received from Alf Waud, mentioning his wife Mary being away in the country. |
| Page 235 [05-19-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Boley's manner of managing his boarding house compared to Mrs. Potter's. |
| Page 236 [05-19-1859] | Regarding Mrs. Boley's manner of managing his boarding house compared to Mrs. Potter's. |
| Page 237 [05-20-1859] | Regarding an article written by Fanny Fern criticizing ''clumsy people,'' speculated to be about Cleve Thomson. |
| Page 238 [05-20-1859] | Printed menu from Sally Edwards' 18th birthday party. |
| Page 239 [05-20-1859] | Describes attending Sally Edwards' 18th birthday party. |
| Page 240 [05-21-1859] | Describes a night out drinking with a group of Bohemians. |
| Page 241 | Ink sketch of Frank Cahill, drawn by John McLenan. |
| Page 242 [05-21-1859] | Describes a night out drinking with a group of Bohemians. |
| Page 243 [05-22-1859] | Regarding a story told by Jesse Haney about a Philadelphian lawyer who purchased mugs and china from Charles Dickens. |
| Page 244 [05-24-1859] | Describes a visit to Mrs. Potter's new boarding house on 16th Street. |
| Page 245 [05-24-1859] | States that he thinks he will remain in the boarding house in Bleecker Street rather than move to Mrs. Potter's new boarding house. |
| Page 246 [05-27-1859] | Regarding William Leslie's efforts to find furniture to furnish Mrs. Potter's new boarding house. |
| Page 247 [05-28-1859] | Describes a visit to Mrs. Sexton and her baby, Virginia. |
| Page 248 [05-29-1859] | Describes his experiences at the 16th Street boarding house. |
| Page 249 [05-29-1859] | Regarding Mort Thomson siding with Fanny Fern in her feud with Jesse Haney. |
| Page 250 [05-31-1859] | Speculates about the coming marriage of Grace Eldredge and Mort Thomson. |
| Page 251 [05-31-1859] | Comments on unequal male friendships, such as that between Mort Thomson and Edward Welles. |
| Page 252 | Back fly-leaf. |
| Page 253 | Back cover. |
| Page 254 | Handbill for the Edwards family's 1858 Christmas party. |
| Page 255 | Short newspaper clipping and engravings depicting Oliver Wendell Holmes. |
| Page 256 | Newspaper clipping of advertisement for instruction in drawing of ''Figures, Water Color, Architectural or Grotesque.'' |
