Page 001 | Front cover |
Page 002 | Front flyleaf. |
Page 003 | Gives the date range of entries for the diary. |
Page 004 | Blank page. |
Page 005 [09-23-1860] | Regarding trouble with allotting season opera tickets to friends. |
Page 006 [09-23-1860] | Regarding his brother Charley's impending marriage with Rosa Bolton. |
Page 007 [09-24-1860] | Describes his reporting work for ''The World.'' |
Page 008 [09-25-1860] | Describes a lecture by J.H. Siddons on Queen Victoria. |
Page 009 [09-26-1860] | Describes a lecture by J.H. Siddons on Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales. |
Page 010 [09-26-1860] | Mentions that his article about Siddons's lecture was reprinted. |
Page 011 [09-28-1860] | Describes witnessing tightrope walker Charles Blondin perform. |
Page 012 [09-28-1860] | Describes witnessing tightrope walker Charles Blondin perform. |
Page 013 [09-29-1860] | Regarding the death of Matthew Whitelaw. |
Page 014 [09-29-1860] | Regarding the death of Matthew Whitelaw. |
Page 015 [09-29-1860] | Mentions a visit to the Edwards family and that Shepherd is leaving his boarding house. |
Page 016 [09-30-1860] | Comments on the death of Bohemian woman ''Getty Gay.'' |
Page 017 [09-30-1860] | Comments on the death of Bohemian woman ''Getty Gay.'' |
Page 018 [10-01-1860] | Mentions reporting on an upcoming auction of Japanese manufactures. |
Page 019 [10-03-1860] | Mentions meeting Gladdy Gouverneur and hearing news of Rawson Gill. |
Page 020 [10-03-1860] | Describes a talk with Sally Edwards in which she states that her family is trying to keep her away from Gunn to save him from ''future disappointment.'' |
Page 021 [10-03-1860] | Describes witnessing a procession for Republican candidates. |
Page 022 [10-03-1860] | Mentions Anne Edwards's intended flirtation with him. |
Page 023 [10-03-1860] | Discusses writing an article about the procession for Republican candidates. |
Page 024 [10-03-1860] | Describes Briggs. |
Page 025 [10-04-1860] | Mentions hearing from Jesse Haney how Alfred Waud's wife met her former husband unexpectedly while staying at the Jersey City Hotel. |
Page 026 [10-04-1860] | Describes the current boarders at his boarding house at 132 Bleecker Street. |
Page 027 [10-04-1860] | Describes the current boarders at his boarding house at 132 Bleecker Street. |
Page 028 [10-04-1860] | Describes the current boarders at his boarding house at 132 Bleecker Street. |
Page 029 [10-04-1860] | Describes the current boarders at his boarding house at 132 Bleecker Street. |
Page 030 [10-04-1860] | Describes the current boarders at his boarding house at 132 Bleecker Street. |
Page 031 [10-05-1860] | Mentions seeing Alfred Waud and Sol Eytinge at Mataran's. |
Page 032 [10-06-1860] | Describes the marriage of his brother Charley. |
Page 033 [10-06-1860] | Discusses news from England as received from letters from his mother and Frank Bellew. |
Page 034 [10-06-1860] | Describes a visit to the Edwards family at 745 Broadway. |
Page 035 [10-06-1860] | Describes an evening at Pfaff's. |
Page 036 [10-07-1860] | Discusses William Waud's reconciliation with Sol Eytinge. |
Page 037 [10-07-1860] | Describes a conversation with Jesse Haney about Sally Edwards. |
Page 038 [10-07-1860] | Describes a conversation with Jesse Haney about Sally Edwards. |
Page 039 [10-07-1860] | Describes a conversation with Jesse Haney about Sally Edwards. |
Page 040 [10-07-1860] | Describes a conversation with Jesse Haney about Sally Edwards. |
Page 041 [10-07-1860] | Describes a conversation with Jesse Haney about Sally Edwards. |
Page 042 [10-09-1860] | Regarding receiving notice from ''The World'' that his pay will be reduced to $14 per week. |
Page 043 [10-09-1860] | Mentions that he is tiring of his reporting duties for ''The World.'' |
Page 044 [10-11-1860] | Describes a visit of the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII of Great Britain, to the United States. |
Page 045 [10-11-1860] | Describes a visit of the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII of Great Britain, to the United States. |
Page 046 [10-11-1860] | Describes a visit of the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII of Great Britain, to the United States. |
Page 047 [10-11-1860] | Describes a visit of the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII of Great Britain, to the United States. |
Page 048 [10-11-1860] | Describes a visit of the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII of Great Britain, to the United States. |
Page 049 [10-11-1860] | Describes a visit of the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII of Great Britain, to the United States. |
Page 050 | Blank page. |
Page 051 [10-12-1860] | Describes a visit of the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII of Great Britain, to the United States. |
Page 052 [10-12-1860] | Describes a conversation with Sally Edwards about Jesse Haney. |
Page 053 [10-12-1860] | Describes a conversation with Sally Edwards about Jesse Haney. |
Page 054 [10-13-1860] | Describes a firemen's parade in honor of the Prince of Wales. |
Page 055 | Newspaper clipping describing a firemen's parade in honor of the Prince of Wales. |
Page 056 [10-13-1860] | Describes a talk with Sally Edwards about her flirtation with a Mr. Nicholas. |
Page 057 [10-14-1860] | Describes seeing Charles Blondin's final performance in New York for the season. |
Page 058 [10-15-1860] | States that he received a note from Marble at ''The World'' releasing him from his duties as a reporter. |
Page 059 [10-16-1860] | Describes attending a sale of Mr. Hought's furniture. |
Page 060 [06-23-1874] | Newspaper clipping describing the death of dog breeder Francis Butler. |
Page 061 [10-17-1860] | Describes a visit to Harry Jennings at Peck Slip. |
Page 062 [10-18-1860] | Describes a note from Sally Edwards, asking if Gunn is the one who sent her flowers anonymously. |
Page 063 [10-18-1860] | States that he is tiring of being a reporter for ''The World.'' |
Page 064 [10-18-1860] | Describes a mysterious incident at his boarding house. |
Page 065 [10-18-1860] | Describes a mysterious incident at his boarding house. |
Page 066 [10-19-1860] | Describes a visit to Francis Butler's dog-establishment with George Boweryem. |
Page 067 [10-21-1860] | Describes attending a ''Roman Catholic Fancy Fair.'' |
Page 068 [10-23-1860] | Mentions that Thomas Nast is working for Giuseppe Garibaldi in Europe. |
Page 069 | Newspaper clipping of an engraving of Thomas Nast while working on Garibaldi's staff. |
Page 070 | Newspaper clipping regarding the history of a house on Bleecker Street. |
Page 071 | Newspaper clipping regarding the history of a house on Bleecker Street. |
Page 072 [10-23-1860] | Describes a portrait of Thomas Nast. |
Page 073 [10-23-1860] | Describes a conversation with Sally Edwards about her relationship with Nicholas. |
Page 074 [10-24-1860] | Describes a conversation with Sally Edwards about her relationship with Nicholas. |
Page 075 [10-24-1860] | Comments on his relationship with Sally Edwards. |
Page 076 [10-24-1860] | Describes an evening spent with Thomas Picton at Picton's residence. |
Page 077 [10-26-1860] | States that he has resigned from his reporting position at ''The World.'' |
Page 078 [10-29-1860] | Describes a visit to Harry Jennings's dog fighting establishment. |
Page 079 [10-29-1860] | Describes a visit to Harry Jennings's dog fighting establishment. |
Page 080 [10-29-1860] | Describes a visit to Harry Jennings's dog fighting establishment. |
Page 081 [10-29-1860] | Describes a visit to Harry Jennings's dog fighting establishment. |
Page 082 [10-29-1860] | Describes attending a lecture by the artist Page on art at the Athenaeum Club. |
Page 083 [11-01-1860] | Describes a joke on Anne Edwards created by Jesse Haney. |
Page 084 [11-02-1860] | Describes a joke on Anne Edwards created by Jesse Haney. |
Page 085 [11-02-1860] | Comments on Sally Edwards |
Page 086 [11-02-1860] | Relates the story of how James Parton left his wife, Fanny Fern, heard from Jesse Haney. |
Page 087 [11-02-1860] | Describes a visit from Charles Damoreau. |
Page 088 [11-04-1860] | Describes a conversation with Jesse Haney about Sally Edwards. |
Page 089 [11-04-1860] | Describes a conversation with Jesse Haney about Sally Edwards. |
Page 090 [11-04-1860] | Describes a conversation with Jesse Haney about Sally Edwards. |
Page 091 [11-04-1860] | Mentions a tour of the Harper Brothers building with Cornelius Bagster. |
Page 092 [11-06-1860] | Mentions hearing that Lotty is sailing to England to join Granville. |
Page 093 [11-07-1860] | Gives details relating to Fanny Fern and James Parton's separation. |
Page 094 [11-07-1860] | Gives details relating to Fanny Fern and James Parton's separation. |
Page 095 [11-09-1860] | Describes a caricature of Fanny Fern drawn by Thomas Nast. |
Page 096 [11-11-1860] | Describes Mrs. Kidder's sister Mrs. Winchester and the traits of her family. |
Page 097 [11-11-1860] | Describes Mrs. Kidder's sister Mrs. Winchester and the traits of her family. |
Page 098 [11-11-1860] | Describes Mrs. Kidder's sister Mrs. Winchester and the traits of her family. |
Page 099 [11-11-1860] | Describes Charles Damoreau's troubles with his wife. |
Page 100 [11-11-1860] | Describes Charles Damoreau's troubles with his wife. |
Page 101 [11-11-1860] | Describes Charles Damoreau's troubles with his wife. |
Page 102 [11-11-1860] | Comments on Allie Vernon's relationships with various men. |
Page 103 [11-11-1860] | Mentions the return of his nervous disorder. |
Page 104 [11-13-1860] | Regarding the servant girl working for the Edwards family. |
Page 105 [11-13-1860] | Regarding the servant girl working for the Edwards family. |
Page 106 [11-13-1860] | Regarding the servant girl working for the Edwards family. |
Page 107 [11-13-1860] | Regarding the servant girl working for the Edwards family. |
Page 108 [11-13-1860] | Comments on Hayes and other acquaintances. |
Page 109 [11-13-1860] | Describes a letter from Mary Anne Greatbatch. |
Page 110 [11-14-1860] | Describes an attack of his nervous disorder. |
Page 111 [11-15-1860] | Describes an attack of his nervous disorder. |
Page 112 [11-16-1860] | Describes a letter from Hannah Bennett. |
Page 113 [11-16-1860] | Describes George Boweryem's attempted visit to Lotty. |
Page 114 | Photograph of Warne. |
Page 115 [11-17-1860] | Describes Lotty's departure to Europe, as described by Warne. |
Page 116 [11-17-1860] | Describes a talk with Charles Damoreau about Damoreau's wife. |
Page 117 [11-18-1860] | Describes a talk with Charles Damoreau about Damoreau's wife. |
Page 118 [11-18-1860] | Describes a talk with Charles Damoreau about Damoreau's wife. |
Page 119 [11-18-1860] | Describes a talk with Charles Damoreau about Damoreau's wife. |
Page 120 [11-18-1860] | Describes attending church with Martha and Eliza Edwards. |
Page 121 [11-18-1860] | Describes an attempted visit to Thomas Picton. |
Page 122 [11-19-1860] | Describes an attack of his nervous disorder. |
Page 123 [11-20-1860] | States that James Parton has returned to his wife Fanny Fern. |
Page 124 [11-20-1860] | Describes an attack of his nervous disorder. |
Page 125 [11-21-1860] | Describes an evening spent with the Edwards family. |
Page 126 [11-22-1860] | Describes visiting Barnum's museum with Welden and Armstrong. |
Page 127 [11-22-1860] | Describes a conversation with Sally Edwards about Thomas Nast. |
Page 128 [11-22-1860] | Describes a conversation with Sally Edwards about Thomas Nast. |
Page 129 [11-24-1860] | Describes an evening spent with the Edwards family. |
Page 130 [11-25-1860] | Regarding the relationship between Charles Damoreau and his wife. |
Page 131 [11-25-1860] | Regarding the relationship between Charles Damoreau and his wife. |
Page 132 [11-25-1860] | Describes a conversation with Sally Edwards. |
Page 133 [11-25-1860] | Describes a conversation with Charles Damoreau about Damoreau's old flames. |
Page 134 [11-26-1860] | Describes a conversation with Charles Damoreau about Damoreau's old flames. |
Page 135 [11-27-1860] | Mentions receiving an invitation to Thanksgiving dinner with the Edwards family. |
Page 136 [11-29-1860] | Describes Thanksgiving Day spent with the Edwards family. |
Page 137 [11-29-1860] | Describes Thanksgiving Day spent with the Edwards family. |
Page 138 [11-29-1860] | Describes Thanksgiving Day spent with the Edwards family. |
Page 139 [12-01-1860] | States that Harper's refused to publish his story about suicide because of its immorality, despite it being a good story. |
Page 140 [12-02-1860] | Mentions a visit with the Edwards family after church. |
Page 141 [12-04-1860] | Describes an evening spent at the 4th Ward police station awaiting election returns. |
Page 142 [12-04-1860] | Describes an evening spent at the 4th Ward police station awaiting election returns. |
Page 143 [12-04-1860] | Describes an evening spent at the 4th Ward police station awaiting election returns. |
Page 144 [12-04-1860] | Describes an evening spent at the 4th Ward police station awaiting election returns. |
Page 145 [12-04-1860] | Describes an evening spent at the 4th Ward police station awaiting election returns. |
Page 146 [12-04-1860] | Describes an evening spent at the 4th Ward police station awaiting election returns. |
Page 147 [12-05-1860] | Describes an evening spent at the 4th Ward police station awaiting election returns. |
Page 148 [12-06-1860] | Describes an evening spent with the Edwards family. |
Page 149 [12-07-1860] | Mentions an evening of play-rehearsing. |
Page 150 [12-08-1860] | Regarding a letter from Frank Bellew to Hayes. |
Page 151 [12-09-1860] | Mentions a visit to Myron H. Cobb and family. |
Page 152 [12-09-1860] | Regarding a letter from Frank Bellew to Hayes. |
Page 153 [12-10-1860] | Describes a visit to the Crockett family at Newark. |
Page 154 [12-11-1860] | Mentions a fight at his boarding house. |
Page 155 [12-11-1860] | Regarding Sally Edwards's reaction upon discovering that Nicholas is a widower. |
Page 156 [12-12-1860] | Regarding Sally Edwards's secret correspondence with Thomas Nast during his absence in Europe. |
Page 157 [12-14-1860] | Mentions that he has been engaged by ''The Evening Post'' to go south to cover Secession. |
Page 158 [12-14-1860] | Describes an evening spent with the Edwards family and friends. |
Page 159 [12-14-1860] | Comments on the courtship of Nicholas and Sally Edwards. |
Page 160 [12-14-1860] | Describes going to the British consulate with Mr. Edwards in order to obtain a passport for Gunn's visit to the South. |
Page 161 [12-11-1860] | Newspaper clipping regarding a letter from the wife of an officer describing conditions at Fort Moultrie in Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 162 [12-15-1860] | Describes meeting Charles Damoreau's two sons. |
Page 163 [12-15-1860] | Mentions receiving letters of introduction from Joe Scoville to the editors of Charleston and Mobile newspapers. |
Page 164 [12-15-1860] | Gunn's passport received from British consul Edward Mortimer Archibald. |
Page 165 [12-24-1860] | Reverse of Gunn's passport, signed by Charleston consul John Bunch. |
Page 166 [12-17-1860] | Comments on Sally Edwards's envy over his going to Charleston. |
Page 167 [12-17-1860] | Regarding preparation for his departure to Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 168 [12-18-1860] | Describes his farewell to the Edwards family before leaving for Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 169 [12-18-1860] | Describes his departure for Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 170 [12-19-1860] | Describes his fellow passengers aboard the ''Marion,'' bound for Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 171 [12-19-1860] | Describes his voyage aboard the ''Marion'' to Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 172 | Newspaper clipping regarding the retirement of Samuel Whiting. |
Page 173 [12-20-1860] | Describes his voyage aboard the ''Marion'' to Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 174 [12-20-1860] | Describes his voyage aboard the ''Marion'' to Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 175 | Newspaper engraving of the steamship ''Marion.'' |
Page 176 [12-21-1860] | Describes his voyage aboard the ''Marion'' to Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 177 [12-22-1860] | Describes his voyage aboard the ''Marion'' to Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 178 [12-23-1860] | Describes his arrival in Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 179 [12-23-1860] | Describes his first day in Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 180 | Newspaper clipping describing a newcomer's first impressions of Charleston. |
Page 181 [12-24-1860] | Describes his impressions of Charleston in an article for ''The Evening Post.'' |
Page 182 [12-24-1860] | Describes meeting the British Consul Robert Bunch in Charleston. |
Page 183 [12-24-1860] | Conclusion of Gunn's article for ''The Evening Post'' about his impressions of Charleston. |
Page 184 [12-24-1860] | Describes his first day in Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 185 [12-25-1860] | Describes his Christmas Day spent in Charleston, South Carolina. |
Page 186 [12-25-1860] | Mentions that Major Anderson has gone to Fort Sumter. |
Page 187 [12-27-1860] | Describes meeting Major R.S. Ripley. |
Page 188 [12-27-1860] | Includes Gunn's newspaper account of the evacuation of Fort Moultrie by Major Anderson. |
Page 189 | Newspaper engraving of politician Laurence M. Keitt. |
Page 190 [12-27-1860] | Describes meeting theater manager Marchant whom he first met in a Leonard Street boarding house in New York. |
Page 191 [12-28-1860] | Describes meeting theater manager Marchant whom he first met in a Leonard Street boarding house in New York. |
Page 192 [12-28-1860] | Describes meeting Captain Coste of the ship ''Aiken.'' |
Page 193 [12-28-1860] | Describes a nighttime cruise in Charleston Harbor. |
Page 194 [12-29-1860] | Mentions the turkey buzzards in Charleston. |
Page 195 [12-31-1860] | Mentions time spent in Adams' Express Office in Charleston. |
Page 196 [12-31-1860] | Includes Gunn's newspaper article regarding the rumors of coming war in Charleston. |
Page 197 [12-31-1860] | Mentions his Charleston acquaintances. |
Page 198 [06-20-1865] | Newspaper clipping regarding the suicide of Edmund Ruffin. |
Page 199 [12-31-1860] | Describes his Charleston acquaintance Carlyle of the ''Courier.'' |
Page 200 [12-31-1860] | Comments on Frank Wood. |
Page 201 [12-31-1860] | Regarding how he told Frank Wood everything he heard spoken against him in Charleston in order to frighten him so that he would return to New York. |
Page 202 [12-31-1860] | Describes his Charleston acquaintances. |
Page 203 [12-31-1860] | Describes the Charleston Hotel. |
Page 204 [12-31-1860] | Describes the slaves at the Charleston Hotel. |
Page 205 [12-31-1860] | Describes the slaves at the Charleston Hotel. |
Page 206 [12-31-1860] | Describes the slaves at the Charleston Hotel. |
Page 207 | Newspaper clipping of revolver. |
Page 208 [12-31-1860] | Describes his apprehensions of danger about his position in Charleston. |
Page 209 [12-31-1860] | Describes his apprehensions of danger about his position in Charleston. |
Page 210 [12-31-1860] | Regarding his experience in Charleston. |
Page 211 | Blank page. |
Page 212 [1860] | Poem of Gunn's composition about Sally Edwards. |
Page 213 [1860] | Poem of Gunn's composition about Sally Edwards. |
Page 214 [1860] | Poem of Gunn's composition about Sally Edwards. |
Page 215 | Blank page. |
Page 216 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 217 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 218 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 219 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 220 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 221 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 222 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 223 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 224 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 225 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 226 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 227 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 228 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 229 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 230 | Poem of James Parton's composition read at the Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 231 | Blank page. |
Page 232 | Program from Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 233 | Handbill for performance at Edwards family's 1860 Christmas party. |
Page 234 | Back fly-leaf. |
Page 235 | Back cover. |
Page 236 [02-22-1897] | Newspaper clipping of obituary for tightrope-walker Charles Blondin. |
Page 237 | Newspaper clipping showing a photograph of Charles Blondin. |
Page 238 | Newspaper clipping regarding recollections of tightrope-walker Charles Blondin. |
Page 239 | Newspaper clipping regarding recollections of tightrope-walker Charles Blondin continued. |
Page 240 [10-18-1860] | Note from Sallie Edwards to Gunn, returning a book she borrowed from him. |
Page 241 [10-18-1860] | Reverse of note from Sallie Edwards to Gunn, inquiring if he sent her flowers. |
Page 242 [1902] | Newspaper clipping regarding the visit of the Prince of Wales to New York in 1860. |