| Page 001 | Front cover. |
| Page 002 | Front fly-leaf. |
| Page 003 [1861] | Gives the date range of entries for the diary. |
| Page 004 | Two newspaper engravings, of Hibernian Hall and St. Andrew's Hall in Charleston, South Carolina. |
| Page 005 | Two newspaper engravings, a birds eye view of Charleston and a group of banks in Charleston, South Carolina. |
| Page 006 | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Carlyle about Gunn's stay in Charleston. |
| Page 007 | Newspaper clipping of map of Charleston Harbor. |
| Page 008 [01-01-1861] | Describes the events of New Years Day. |
| Page 009 [01-01-1861] | Describes the events of New Years Day. |
| Page 010 [01-01-1861] | Regarding a visit to the Arsenal in Charleston. |
| Page 011 [01-01-1861] | Regarding a visit to the Arsenal in Charleston. |
| Page 012 [01-01-1861] | Describes a visit to the camp of a German militia company. |
| Page 013 [01-01-1861] | Describes a conflict between A.H. Colt and Woodward. |
| Page 014 [01-01-1861] | Describes a conflict between A.H. Colt and Woodward. |
| Page 015 [01-01-1861] | Describes the outcome of a conflict between A.H. Colt and Woodward, turning into a dispute between Colt and St. Clair Morgan. |
| Page 016 [01-01-1861] | Describes the outcome of a conflict between A.H. Colt and Woodward, turning into a dispute between Colt and St. Clair Morgan. |
| Page 017 [01-01-1861] | Describes the outcome of a conflict between A.H. Colt and Woodward, turning into a dispute between Colt and St. Clair Morgan. |
| Page 018 [01-01-1861] | Describes the outcome of a conflict between A.H. Colt and Woodward, turning into a dispute between Colt and St. Clair Morgan. |
| Page 019 [01-01-1861] | Describes his last evening spent with A.H. Colt before Colt's departure for New York. |
| Page 020 [01-04-1861] | Describes a trip to Sullivan's Island. |
| Page 021 [01-04-1861] | Describes a trip to Sullivan's Island. |
| Page 022 [01-04-1861] | Describes a trip to Sullivan's Island. |
| Page 023 [01-04-1861] | Describes a letter received from Jesse Haney regarding the Edwards family Christmas party. |
| Page 024 [01-04-1861] | Describes a letter received from Jesse Haney regarding the Edwards family Christmas party. |
| Page 025 [01-04-1861] | Mentions the death of Knudsen's wife as learned from a letter from Jesse Haney. |
| Page 026 [01-04-1861] | Mentions Captain Coste's suspicions of Frank Wood. |
| Page 027 [01-04-1861] | Describes the triumphant attitude of certain secessionists. |
| Page 028 [01-04-1861] | Regarding John Mitchel's tale of assisting with the lynching of an abolitionist. |
| Page 029 [01-04-1861] | Regarding John Mitchel's tale of assisting with the lynching of an abolitionist. |
| Page 030 [01-04-1861] | Regarding John Mitchel and his father. |
| Page 031 [01-04-1861] | Regarding a letter received from George Boweryem. |
| Page 032 [01-04-1861] | Regarding letters received from members of the Edwards family. |
| Page 033 [01-04-1861] | Describes the Battery at Charleston. |
| Page 034 [01-04-1861] | Describes the Battery at Charleston. |
| Page 035 [01-04-1861] | Regarding the arrival of Will Waud in Charleston. |
| Page 036 [01-05-1861] | Describes a flag-raising in front of the ''Charleston Courier'' office. |
| Page 037 [01-05-1861] | Mentions Charleston sights seen with William Waud. |
| Page 038 [01-05-1861] | Regarding Charles Damoreau and his wife. |
| Page 039 [01-05-1861] | Regarding music played by a German band in honor of Benjamin Mordecai, who gave the state of South Carolina $1,000. |
| Page 040 [01-05-1861] | Regarding a celebration in honor of Benjamin Mordecai. |
| Page 041 [01-05-1861] | Regarding a celebration in honor of Benjamin Mordecai. |
| Page 042 [01-06-1861] | Describes a drive in the country to Colonel Brown's house. |
| Page 043 [01-06-1861] | Describes a letter from Bigelow. |
| Page 044 [01-06-1861] | Describes letters from George Boweryem, Myron Cobb, and Jesse Haney. |
| Page 045 [01-06-1861] | Mentions a letter from Mr. Edwards. |
| Page 046 [01-07-1861] | Describes a walk with Carlyle in Charleston. |
| Page 047 [01-08-1861] | Describes a walk with Carlyle in Charleston. |
| Page 048 [01-09-1861] | Describes the scene in Charleston the day the ''Star of the West'' was fired upon by the Morris Island battery. |
| Page 049 [01-09-1861] | Describes the scene in Charleston the day the ''Star of the West'' was fired upon by the Morris Island battery. |
| Page 050 | Newspaper engraving of the ''Star of the West.'' |
| Page 051 [01-09-1861] | Regarding Frank Wood's troubles in Charleston as a correspondent for the ''World.'' |
| Page 052 [01-09-1861] | Regarding Frank Wood's troubles in Charleston as a correspondent for the ''World.'' |
| Page 053 [01-09-1861] | Mentions that William Waud was prevented from sketching the ''Mercury'' office. |
| Page 054 [01-10-1861] | Includes Gunn's newspaper account of the firing upon the ''Star of the West'' written for the ''Evening Post.'' |
| Page 055 [01-10-1861] | Includes Gunn's newspaper account of the firing upon the ''Star of the West'' written for the ''Evening Post.'' |
| Page 056 [01-11-1861] | Regarding a visit to Sullivan Island. |
| Page 057 [01-11-1861] | Regarding a visit to Fort Moultrie on Sullivan Island. |
| Page 058 [01-11-1861] | Regarding a visit to Fort Moultrie on Sullivan Island. |
| Page 059 | Photograph of Major R.S. Ripley. |
| Page 060 [01-11-1861] | Includes Gunn's newspaper account of events in Charleston written for the ''Evening Post.'' |
| Page 061 [01-11-1861] | Regarding a visit to Fort Moultrie on Sullivan Island. |
| Page 062 [01-11-1861] | Includes Gunn's newspaper account of his visit to Sullivan Island written for the ''Evening Post.'' |
| Page 063 [01-11-1861] | Mentions meeting a man from Edgefield. |
| Page 064 [01-12-1861] | Includes Gunn's newspaper account of his visit to Sullivan Island written for the ''Evening Post.'' |
| Page 065 [01-12-1861] | Describes precautions he takes as a correspondent of the ''Evening Post.'' |
| Page 066 [1887] | Newspaper clipping announcing the death of R.S. Ripley. |
| Page 067 | Includes two photographs of Charleston Market. |
| Page 068 [01-12-1861] | Describes precautions he takes as a correspondent of the ''Evening Post.'' |
| Page 069 [01-12-1861] | Comments on the turkey buzzards in Charleston. |
| Page 070 [01-12-1861] | Describes an old cannon dubbed by Charlestonians as ''Old Secession.'' |
| Page 071 [01-12-1861] | Regarding various events in Charleston. |
| Page 072 [01-13-1861] | Regarding a Northern man residing in Charleston named W.E. Dodge. |
| Page 073 [01-13-1861] | Regarding a Northern man residing in Charleston named W.E. Dodge. |
| Page 074 [01-13-1861] | Regarding a Northern man residing in Charleston named W.E. Dodge. |
| Page 075 [01-13-1861] | Describes a visit to the Kynaston family. |
| Page 076 [01-14-1861] | Describes pistol and rifle practice with various Charlestonians. |
| Page 077 [01-15-1861] | Describes pistol and rifle practice with various Charlestonians. |
| Page 078 [01-16-1861] | Mentions plans for another shooting party. |
| Page 079 [01-17-1861] | Describes a letter received from Hannah Bennett. |
| Page 080 [01-18-1861] | Describes his brother Charley's house at Chigwell, as taken from a letter received from Hannah Bennett. |
| Page 081 [01-18-1861] | Regarding the marriage of his brother Charley. |
| Page 082 [01-18-1861] | Regarding a rumor in New York about his having been tarred and feathered in Charleston. |
| Page 083 [01-18-1861] | Regarding a rumor in New York about his having been tarred and feathered in Charleston. |
| Page 084 [01-18-1861] | Regarding a rumor in New York about his having been tarred and feathered in Charleston. |
| Page 085 [01-18-1861] | Describes an unsuccessful attempt to visit James Island with William Waud. |
| Page 086 [01-19-1861] | Mentions making several calls in Charleston with Carlyle. |
| Page 087 [01-20-1861] | Mentions meeting Senator Allen from Barnwell. |
| Page 088 [01-20-1861] | Describes Senator Allen from Barnwell. |
| Page 089 [01-20-1861] | Regarding a proposition from Stedman to George Boweryem. |
| Page 090 [01-21-1861] | Regarding a proposition from Stedman to George Boweryem. |
| Page 091 [01-21-1861] | Regarding a proposition from Stedman to George Boweryem. |
| Page 092 [01-21-1861] | Mentions writing a letter to Boweryem, giving him advice about the Stedman situation. |
| Page 093 [01-21-1861] | Mentions receiving a letter from Frank Bellew. |
| Page 094 [01-23-1861] | Describes a letter from Frank Bellew. |
| Page 095 [01-23-1861] | Describes a conversation with Will Waud. |
| Page 096 [01-23-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 097 [01-23-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 098 [01-24-1861] | Regarding Gunn's Charleston acquaintance named Cill. |
| Page 099 [01-24-1861] | Describes a hatter named Harry Covert. |
| Page 100 [01-24-1861] | Describes performing amateur theatricals with others in Marchant's theater. |
| Page 101 [01-24-1861] | Describes performing amateur theatricals with others in Marchant's theater. |
| Page 102 [01-24-1861] | Regarding a fight in a Charleston brothel. |
| Page 103 [01-25-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 104 [01-25-1861] | Mentions the secession of Louisiana from the Union. |
| Page 105 [01-26-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 106 [01-27-1861] | Describes a visit to Fort Moultrie. |
| Page 107 [01-27-1861] | Describes a visit to Fort Moultrie. |
| Page 108 [01-27-1861] | Describes a visit to the quarters of the ''Richland Rifles.'' |
| Page 109 [01-27-1861] | Describes a visit to the quarters of the ''Richland Rifles.'' |
| Page 110 [01-27-1861] | Describes spending time with Captain Dan Miller of the ''Richland Rifles.'' |
| Page 111 [01-27-1861] | Describes spending time with Captain Dan Miller of the ''Richland Rifles.'' |
| Page 112 [01-27-1861] | Describes spending time with Captain Dan Miller of the ''Richland Rifles.'' |
| Page 113 [01-28-1861] | Describes his thoughts while attempting to sleep on Sullivan Island. |
| Page 114 [01-28-1861] | Mentions reading and enjoying a book by Honore de Balzac. |
| Page 115 [01-28-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 116 [01-28-1861] | Describes a letter from George Boweryem. |
| Page 117 [01-28-1861] | Describes a letter from Jack Edwards. |
| Page 118 [01-28-1861] | Describes a letter from his mother. |
| Page 119 [01-28-1861] | Mentions that he has not received any correspondence from the ''Evening Post'' of late. |
| Page 120 [01-29-1861] | Regarding South Carolina's new state flag. |
| Page 121 [01-29-1861] | Mentions seeing the construction of the floating battery. |
| Page 122 [01-30-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 123 [01-30-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 124 [01-31-1861] | Regarding a slave auction held in Charleston. |
| Page 125 [01-31-1861] | Regarding a slave auction held in Charleston. |
| Page 126 [01-31-1861] | Regarding a slave auction held in Charleston. |
| Page 127 [01-31-1861] | Regarding a slave auction held in Charleston. |
| Page 128 [01-31-1861] | Describes a letter from Jesse Haney. |
| Page 129 [01-31-1861] | Describes a letter from George Boweryem. |
| Page 130 [02-01-1861] | Describes a letter from George Boweryem. |
| Page 131 [02-01-1861] | Describes a visit to the Arsenal in Charleston. |
| Page 132 [02-01-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping about an escaped slave named Peter. |
| Page 133 [02-02-1861] | Mentions a proposed visit to Major Anderson at Fort Sumter. |
| Page 134 [02-03-1861] | Describes Russell Ramsay, a newspaper correspondent of the New York Tribune in Charleston. |
| Page 135 [02-03-1861] | Describes Russell Ramsay, a newspaper correspondent of the New York Tribune in Charleston. |
| Page 136 [02-03-1861] | Regarding attending a ''bachelor party.'' |
| Page 137 [02-03-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 138 [02-04-1861] | Mentions attending a concert in Charleston. |
| Page 139 [02-04-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 140 [02-04-1861] | Mentions another slave auction in which a slave named Laura was sold for $12. |
| Page 141 [02-05-1861] | Describes a day spent at the horse races. |
| Page 142 [02-06-1861] | Regarding a misunderstanding with the ''Evening Post'' about payment for his services. |
| Page 143 [02-07-1861] | Regarding a misunderstanding with the ''Evening Post'' about payment for his services. |
| Page 144 [02-07-1861] | Mentions that Marchant's reputation in Charleston has been damaged by his selling tickets to his ball to women from local brothels. |
| Page 145 [02-07-1861] | Relates a story about Fanny Elssler's performances in Charleston. |
| Page 146 [02-07-1861] | Mentions that Spear won oysters as the result of a wager on a horse race. |
| Page 147 [02-08-1861] | Mentions Murdoch's disgust with the conduct of a particular South Carolinian officer. |
| Page 148 [02-08-1861] | Describes William Waud. |
| Page 149 [02-08-1861] | Compares William Waud to his brother Alfred. |
| Page 150 [02-09-1861] | Regarding fellow correspondent Russell Ramsay. |
| Page 151 [02-09-1861] | Regarding Charleston beauty Mrs. Hayward. |
| Page 152 [02-09-1861] | Regarding a three-hour dinner with Charleston acquaintances. |
| Page 153 [02-09-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 154 [02-10-1861] | Regarding Ramsay leaving Charleston. |
| Page 155 [02-10-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 156 [02-10-1861] | Regarding Ramsay's correspondence for the ''New York Tribune.'' |
| Page 157 [02-10-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 158 [02-10-1861] | Regarding Major Anderson at Fort Sumter. |
| Page 159 [02-10-1861] | Mentions an attempt to obtain a photograph of Major Robert Anderson from photographer Cook. |
| Page 160 [02-12-1861] | Mentions receiving a letter from Jesse Haney. |
| Page 161 [02-12-1861] | Describes a letter from Jesse Haney. |
| Page 162 [02-12-1861] | Describes a letter from Jesse Haney. |
| Page 163 [02-13-1861] | Describes a visit to Colonel Bull's home. |
| Page 164 [02-13-1861] | Describes a visit to Colonel Bull's home. |
| Page 165 [02-13-1861] | Describes a visit to Colonel Bull's home. |
| Page 166 [02-13-1861] | Describes a visit to Colonel Bull's home. |
| Page 167 [1858] | Pencil and watercolor drawing of St. Andrew's Church near Charleston, South Carolina. |
| Page 168 [02-13-1861] | Describes the return to Charleston after a visit to Colonel Bull's house. |
| Page 169 [02-13-1861] | Describes letters received from members of the Edwards family. |
| Page 170 [02-13-1861] | Describes letters received from members of the Edwards family. |
| Page 171 [02-13-1861] | Describes letters received from members of the Edwards family. |
| Page 172 [02-13-1861] | Describes his departure from Charleston. |
| Page 173 [02-14-1861] | Describes his journey back to New York by ship from Charleston. |
| Page 174 [02-14-1861] | Describes his journey back to New York by ship from Charleston. |
| Page 175 [02-15-1861] | Describes his journey back to New York by ship from Charleston. |
| Page 176 [02-16-1861] | Describes his arrival back at his boarding house after his stay in Charleston. |
| Page 177 [02-17-1861] | Describes his first day back in New York after his stay in Charleston. |
| Page 178 [02-17-1861] | Describes his first day back in New York after his stay in Charleston. |
| Page 179 [02-18-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 180 [02-16-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 181 [02-18-1861] | Mentions a woman author who has yet to produce a book. |
| Page 182 [02-18-1861] | Mentions seeing Abraham Lincoln pass in a carriage. |
| Page 183 [02-19-1861] | Regarding a night spent with the Edwards family. |
| Page 184 [02-19-1861] | Mentions that he has been paid $103.60 from the ''Evening Post'' for his letters from Charleston. |
| Page 185 [02-21-1861] | Describes an encounter with Alfred Waud at the ''Illustrated New York News'' office. |
| Page 186 [02-21-1861] | Describes an encounter with Alfred Waud at the ''Illustrated New York News'' office. |
| Page 187 [02-22-1861] | Mentions that a plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln had been discovered. |
| Page 188 [02-23-1861] | Regarding a conversation with Sally Edwards about Nicholas. |
| Page 189 [02-24-1861] | Regarding a conversation with Sally Edwards about Nicholas. |
| Page 190 [02-24-1861] | Regarding a conversation with Sally Edwards about Nicholas. |
| Page 191 [02-24-1861] | Regarding the inspiration for one of Fanny Fern's articles. |
| Page 192 [02-25-1861] | Describes letters received from his mother and his sister Rosa. |
| Page 193 [02-26-1861] | Mentions that Carlyle has written kindly of him in the ''Charleston Courier.'' |
| Page 194 [02-27-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 195 [02-28-1861] | Mentions going to the ''Evening Post'' office to get copies of his letters sent to the newspaper. |
| Page 196 [02-25-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 197 | Blank page. |
| Page 198 [03-08-1861] | Includes a newspaper clipping written by Gunn for the ''Evening Post'' concerning pre-war events and attitudes in Charleston. |
| Page 199 | Blank page. |
| Page 200 | Newspaper engraving of a palmetto tree from the ''Illustrated London News.'' |
| Page 201 | Newspaper clipping regarding the members of the Convention of South Carolina. |
| Page 202 | Newspaper engraving of a Roman Catholic cathedral in Charleston. |
| Page 203 [01-03-1861] | Newspaper clipping regarding the members of the Convention of South Carolina. Also includes a newspaper advertisement regarding a new jail. |
| Page 204 | Newspaper engraving of a church and the South Carolina Institute. |
| Page 205 [01-23-1861] | Newspaper clipping of an article by Frank Bellew about his London experiences. |
| Page 206 | Includes Gunn's commentary about Bellew's article. |
| Page 207 [01-23-1861] | Newspaper clipping of an article by Frank Bellew about his London experiences. |
| Page 208 | Blank page. |
| Page 209 | Three photographs of members of Charleston militia companies. |
| Page 210 | Blank page. |
| Page 211 | Newspaper clipping of a review of Stedman's poetry. |
| Page 212 | Back fly-leaf. |
| Page 213 | Back cover. |
| Page 214 | Newspaper clipping of a poem by Henry Van Dyke titled ''Little Things.'' |
| Page 215 | Newspaper clipping of a poem by Franklin Quinby titled ''Der Boeren.'' |
| Page 216 [03-02-1861] | Newspaper engraving of Fort Moultrie in Charleston, South Carolina. |
| Page 217 | Newspaper engraving of the interior of Fort Moultrie in Charleston, South Carolina. |
| Page 218 | Obituary and engraving of General R.S. Ripley. |
| Page 219 | Newspaper clipping of an open letter to the King of England, Edward VII. |
| Page 220 | Newspaper engraving of Charleston Harbor. |
| Page 221 | Engraving of Abraham Lincoln. |
| Page 222 [1889] | Newspaper clipping of a review of a book by Eliza McHilton Ripley. |
| Page 223 | Newspaper clipping of a poem by N.G. Shepherd titled ''Lost Gertrude.'' |
| Page 224 [02-27-1884] | Newspaper engravings of scenes from Charleston, South Carolina. |
| Page 225 [08-27-1884] | Newspaper engraving of the result of a fire in Charleston. |
