| 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 [10-09-1850] | Discusses visits with various friends. |
| Page 006 [10-13-1850] | Gives his thoughts on not receiving a letter from Mary, and how he fears he has lost her. |
| Page 007 [10-15-1850] | Lists topics of a lengthy conversation he had with Alfred Waud. |
| Page 008 [10-19-1850] | Discusses his work and ''roasting'' Donnell. |
| Page 009 [10-23-1850] | Mentions his work and comments on his desire for a home of his own. |
| Page 010 [10-27-1850] | Discusses his new job working for Anderson. |
| Page 011 [10-31-1850] | Discusses visiting Brown's ''ladye love'' and hearing her play piano. |
| Page 012 [11-06-1850] | Mentions receiving letters from home, and hopes he will not have to ask his father for money. |
| Page 013 [11-10-1850] | Discusses his work for Anderson and others. |
| Page 014 [11-16-1850] | Discusses his work and time with friends. |
| Page 015 [11-23-1850] | Discusses visiting Warren Butler and his family with Charles Brown and Alfred Waud. |
| Page 016 [11-26-1850] | Discusses a visit from William Barth and hearing Barth's stories of the Mexican War. |
| Page 017 [11-29-1850] | Comments on William Barth and mentions receiving a letter from Mary Bilton. |
| Page 018 [12-01-1850] | Comments on his love of Charles Dickens and his conversation with a ''literary lady.'' |
| Page 019 [12-04-1850] | Continues commentary on the ''literary lady.'' |
| Page 020 [12-07-1850] | Describes a visit to see old friends in New Jersey. |
| Page 021 [12-08-1850] | Describes a conversation with William Barth, a fire, and his melancholic thoughts. |
| Page 022 [12-09-1850] | Discusses his work and going out with friends. |
| Page 023 [12-14-1850] | Mentions attending a sermon and his discontent with William Barth. |
| Page 024 [12-16-1850] | Describes a visit to William Barth on Governors Island. |
| Page 025 [12-18-1850] | Describes a wintery visit to Hoboken with Joe Greatbatch. |
| Page 026 [12-22-1850] | Describes a sermon he attended at Chapin's church. |
| Page 027 [12-23-1850] | Describes his Christmas and Christmas Eve activities. |
| Page 028 [12-25-1850] | Describes the events of Christmas Day. |
| Page 029 [12-26-1850] | Describes drinking with friends and a visit to Richardson's home. |
| Page 030 [12-29-1850] | Describes a parade of firemen. |
| Page 031 [12-31-1850] | Gives his thoughts on the New Year. |
| Page 032 [12-31-1850] | Concludes his thoughts on the New Year. |
| Page 033 [01-01-1851] | Describes attending a sermon at Chapin's church. |
| Page 034 [01-05-1851] | Regarding his drawing work for the week. |
| Page 035 [01-10-1851] | Discusses attending an art auction and a visit to Hoboken. |
| Page 036 [01-12-1851] | Mentions receiving a gift of an apple from Lotty Kidder. |
| Page 037 [01-14-1851] | Comments on Alfred Waud's mood and the forger Monroe Edwards. |
| Page 038 [01-16-1851] | Mentions the arrival of the steamer Atlantic and Alfred Waud's mood. |
| Page 039 [01-17-1851] | Mentions his work and visits with friends. |
| Page 040 [01-19-1851] | Comments on ''David Copperfield'' by Charles Dickens. |
| Page 041 [01-21-1851] | Continues commenting on ''David Copperfield,'' and mentions meeting Evans, who has been traveling to the South and West. |
| Page 042 [01-24-1851] | Mentions an invitation from Homer Hall to go with him to visit his home in Byron, Genesee County, New York, so Gunn can see Niagara Falls. |
| Page 043 [01-26-1851] | Gives his thoughts on William Barth and mentions that his trip to Niagara Falls with Homer Hall has been deferred. |
| Page 044 [01-30-1851] | Describes a visit to Collinson and his family in Newark. |
| Page 045 [01-31-1851] | Describes his winter walk from Newark to Jersey City. |
| Page 046 [02-05-1851] | Mentions purchasing volumes of the journal of Leigh Hunt and attending church. |
| Page 047 [02-12-1851] | Mentions Brown's upcoming departure to Boston for work. |
| Page 048 [02-14-1851] | Describes Brown's departure. |
| Page 049 [02-15-1851] | Comments on his birthday and receiving a letter from Mary Bilton. |
| Page 050 [02-17-1851] | Comments on his feelings about his relationship with Mary Bilton ending. |
| Page 051 [02-18-1851] | Comments on receiving a letter from Hannah Bennett. |
| Page 052 [02-19-1851] | Mentions an opportunity to go to Fonthill Castle, and describes a parade of militia companies for George Washington's birthday. |
| Page 053 [02-22-1851] | Mentions seeing Senator Foote giving a speech. |
| Page 054 [02-24-1851] | Describes a visit to Sanchez. |
| Page 055 [02-28-1851] | Describes a fire at Saint Thomas Church. |
| Page 056 [03-01-1851] | Continues describing the fire at Saint Thomas Church. |
| Page 057 [03-02-1851] | Describes a day out driving a horse and buggy with Cross. |
| Page 058 [03-02-1851] | Describes a scenic walk with Alfred Waud. |
| Page 059 [03-06-1851] | Comments on the end of his relationship with Mary Bilton. |
| Page 060 [03-08-1851] | Describes a visit to William Barth on Governors Island. |
| Page 061 [03-10-1851] | Describes a visit to William Barth on Governors Island. |
| Page 062 [03-10-1851] | Mentions an attempt to go to Hoboken which was foiled by snowfall. |
| Page 063 [03-13-1851] | Comments on receiving no letter from Charles Brown. |
| Page 064 [03-13-1851] | Comments on the book ''Ten Thousand a Year'' |
| Page 065 [03-14-1851] | Describes a visit to Thomas Picton. |
| Page 066 [03-16-1851] | Comments on books he borrowed from Thomas Picton. |
| Page 067 [03-19-1851] | Comments on a dream regarding a non-existent passage in George Sand's ''Consuelo.'' |
| Page 068 [03-23-1851] | Describes the contents of a package received from his family. |
| Page 069 [03-26-1851] | Comments on the Andersons. |
| Page 070 [03-29-1851] | Mentions an April Fools' Day prank by Fred Anderson. |
| Page 071 [04-01-1851] | Describes a visit to Mrs. Kidder and her daughter Lotty. |
| Page 072 [04-02-1851] | Comments on two fellow boarders, Surtees and Mason. |
| Page 073 [04-05-1851] | Mentions a visit to William Barth with Alfred Waud on Governors Island. |
| Page 074 [04-06-1851] | Gives his observations about Governors Island. |
| Page 075 [04-08-1851] | Mentions that Alfred Waud accepted a job in Boston at the rate of $15 per week. |
| Page 076 [04-12-1851] | Describes his arrival at New Rochelle to visit Mr. Hart and Dillon Mapother, who are doing surveying work for a new town called Pelhamville. |
| Page 077 [04-12-1851] | Describes his country walks with Mr. Hart and Dillon Mapother. |
| Page 078 [04-13-1851] | Describes an incident involving a dead muskrat and two dogs. |
| Page 079 [04-13-1851] | Describes chopping down a tree and his thoughts on it. |
| Page 080 [04-14-1851] | Describes his walk back to the train to return to New York. |
| Page 081 [04-16-1851] | Comments on his work and telling ''snake stories'' with Homer Hall. |
| Page 082 [04-22-1851] | Gives his thoughts on Alfred Waud's departure for Boston. |
| Page 083 [04-22-1851] | Describes a painting he saw at the Art Union. |
| Page 084 [04-23-1851] | Comments on a fellow boarder named Tilton. |
| Page 085 [04-23-1851] | Comments on a fellow boarder named Tilton. |
| Page 086 [04-23-1851] | Comments on watching a sunset. |
| Page 087 [04-25-1851] | Describes a visit to William Barth on Governors Island. |
| Page 088 [04-26-1851] | Comments on his dislike of hunting for sport. |
| Page 089 [04-28-1851] | Mentions a visit to the Greatbatches and witnessing a fire on his way home. |
| Page 090 [04-30-1851] | Describes stowing away his belongings upon his departure from the 177 Canal Street boarding house. |
| Page 091 [05-02-1851] | Describes a visit to Jersey City and Communipaw. |
| Page 092 [05-02-1851] | Describes a visit to Communipaw, and gives his thoughts on early New York Dutch explorers. |
| Page 093 [05-02-1851] | Comments on a sermon by Chapin. |
| Page 094 [05-04-1851] | Comments on a sermon by Chapin. |
| Page 095 [05-04-1851] | Comments on a sermon by Chapin. |
| Page 096 [05-04-1851] | Mentions spraining his knee. |
| Page 097 [05-05-1851] | Describes a letter from Alfred Waud about Charles Brown. |
| Page 098 [05-08-1851] | Mentions his work and a letter Mrs. Dobson received from Charles Brown. |
| Page 099 [05-10-1851] | Mentions a visit to Hoboken and attending church. |
| Page 100 [05-12-1851] | Describes a parade for President Millard Fillmore's visit to New York. |
| Page 101 [05-13-1851] | Comments on his hopes for success. |
| Page 102 [05-15-1851] | Comments on a visit to Mrs. Kidder and their discussion about books. |
| Page 103 [05-15-1851] | Comments on a visit to Mrs. Kidder and their discussion about books. |
| Page 104 | Newspaper clipping of Gunn's advertisement for employment. |
| Page 105 [05-18-1851] | Describes attending a military funeral on Governors Island. |
| Page 106 [05-19-1851] | Lists topics of a conversation with William Barth and Creecey. |
| Page 107 [05-21-1851] | Describes his work and meetings with various publishers. |
| Page 108 [05-24-1851] | Describes a visit to Staten Island with Dillon Mapother. |
| Page 109 [05-28-1851] | Gives his thoughts on life and love. |
| Page 110 [05-29-1851] | Describes attending a Jenny Lind concert. |
| Page 111 [06-01-1851] | Mentions his work and comments briefly on imposters who claim the ability to summon spirits of the dead. |
| Page 112 [06-07-1851] | Describes a visit to Mrs. Kidder and meeting Miss Brown there. |
| Page 113 [06-07-1851] | Comments on his conversation with Miss Brown. |
| Page 114 [06-09-1851] | Describes a parade of firemen. |
| Page 115 [06-10-1851] | Describes finding a new boarding house in Brooklyn, recommended by J. B. Holmes. |
| Page 116 [06-11-1851] | Describes his journey to Fonthill Castle. |
| Page 117 | Newspaper clipping regarding Fonthill Castle. |
| Page 118 [06-12-1851] | Describes a day spent with Edwin Forrest at Fonthill Castle. |
| Page 119 [06-12-1851] | Describes his return journey to Fonthill Castle. |
| Page 120 [06-14-1851] | Describes his day drawing in the library of Fonthill Castle. |
| Page 121 [06-15-1851] | Comments on Shakespeare's ''Coriolanus.'' |
| Page 122 [06-16-1851] | Comments on Scott's ''Lord of the Isles.'' |
| Page 123 [06-20-1851] | Describes his return to New York and the journey back to Yonkers. |
| Page 124 [06-22-1851] | Describes his day at Fonthill Castle and Yonkers. |
| Page 125 [06-27-1851] | Comments on past European rulers, from Elizabeth I of England to Napoleon Bonaparte of France. |
| Page 126 [06-27-1851] | Describes his last days at Fonthill Castle. |
| Page 127 [07-01-1851] | Mentions visits to William Barth and Mrs. Kidder. |
| Page 128 [07-03-1851] | Mentions attending an opera, ''Lucia di Lammermoor.'' |
| Page 129 [07-05-1851] | Comments briefly on his fellow boarders in the Washington Street boarding house. |
| Page 130 [07-08-1851] | Comments on his former boss, Samuel Beazley. |
| Page 131 [11-01-1851] | Newspaper clipping of Samuel Beazley's obituary. |
| Page 132 [07-08-1851] | Describes a sailing trip taken with Roberts and other men. |
| Page 133 [07-10-1851] | Describes a sailing trip taken with Roberts and other men. |
| Page 134 [07-10-1851] | Describes a sailing trip taken with Roberts and other men. |
| Page 135 [07-11-1851] | Describes a school-boy prank from his past and attending a sermon of Henry Ward Beecher. |
| Page 136 [07-13-1851] | Mentions being ill and visiting Morey. |
| Page 137 [07-17-1851] | Comments on fellow boarders in his boarding house. |
| Page 138 [07-18-1851] | Comments on his habit of judging people in his diary. |
| Page 139 [07-18-1851] | Comments on his habit of judging people in his diary. |
| Page 140 [07-20-1851] | Comments on viewing prints of the plagues of Egypt. |
| Page 141 [07-22-1851] | Comments on viewing prints of the plagues of Egypt. |
| Page 142 [07-24-1851] | Discusses visiting the Tombs prison with a policeman who lives in his boarding house. |
| Page 143 [07-24-1851] | Regarding a conversation with Miss Brown at Mrs. Kidder's residence. |
| Page 144 [07-25-1851] | Regarding a conversation with Miss Brown at Mrs. Kidder's residence. |
| Page 145 [07-25-1851] | Regarding a conversation with Miss Brown and others at Mrs. Kidder's residence. |
| Page 146 [07-25-1851] | Gives his thoughts on Miss Brown. |
| Page 147 [07-26-1851] | Mentions his determination to move to a new boarding house. |
| Page 148 [07-29-1851] | Comments on leaving the Brooklyn boarding house. |
| Page 149 [08-01-1851] | Mentions plotting revenge against Mrs. Paterson with Dunsiere and Fagan. |
| Page 150 [08-04-1851] | Describes placing a fake advertisement for boarders in the New York Sun under Mrs. Paterson's name. |
| Page 151 [08-07-1851] | Comments on the fake advertisement for Mrs. Paterson's boarding house. |
| Page 152 [08-07-1851] | Comments on a visit to Mason and Jane Gibson at Mrs. Kidder's, and receiving a letter from Keating. |
| Page 153 [08-07-1851] | Comments on inner urges. |
| Page 154 [08-13-1851] | Gives Holmes' account of Keating receiving Gunn's letter. |
| Page 155 [08-15-1851] | Describes a visit to Hoboken with Mr. Hart and Dillon Mapother. |
| Page 156 [08-16-1851] | Describes a visit to Mrs. Kidder's boarding house, and an encounter with her landlady. |
| Page 157 [08-18-1851] | Describes a boat tour around the New York islands taken with Roberts. |
| Page 158 [08-21-1851] | Mentions a procession of sympathizers for an incident in Cuba in which 50 Americans were shot. |
| Page 159 [08-24-1851] | Discusses Mrs. Kidder's sister who writes as Mary Campbell. |
| Page 160 | Two newspaper clippings including a poem by Mary Campbell [Mrs. George Brown] and a review of her work. |
| Page 161 [08-24-1851] | Describes conversations with Lotty and others at Mrs. Kidder's residence. |
| Page 162 [08-24-1851] | Mentions telling ghost stories with William Barth on a rainy night. |
| Page 163 [08-26-1851] | Describes a mob protesting the events in Cuba. |
| Page 164 [08-27-1851] | Describes listening to Lotty sing at Mrs. Kidder's residence. |
| Page 165 [08-28-1851] | Describes a visit to Flushing with Mr. Mansfield. |
| Page 166 [08-29-1851] | Describes attending the funeral of Mrs. Richardson. |
| Page 167 [08-29-1851] | Describes attending the funeral of Mrs. Richardson. |
| Page 168 [08-29-1851] | Describes a visit to Mrs. Kidder's residence. |
| Page 169 [08-30-1851] | Comments on the kind of man he wishes for Lotty Kidder. |
| Page 170 [08-31-1851] | Mentions a conversation with Joe and attending the theatre. |
| Page 171 [09-02-1851] | Discusses a visit to Mrs. Kidder's residence and a trip to Hoboken with Mason. |
| Page 172 [09-03-1851] | Describes a walking trip taken with Mason, including turkey-stealing. |
| Page 173 [09-03-1851] | Describes a walking trip taken with Mason, including turkey-roasting. |
| Page 174 [09-04-1851] | Describes a walking trip taken with Mason, including bothering a snake. |
| Page 175 [09-04-1851] | Describes a walking trip taken with Mason, including meeting a gypsy. |
| Page 176 [09-04-1851] | Describes his journey back to New York with Mason. |
| Page 177 [09-04-1851] | Comments on Thackeray's novel ''Pendennis.'' |
| Page 178 [09-08-1851] | Mentions a story of his that was rejected from publication and a conversation with Margaret Brown at Mrs. Kidder's residence. |
| Page 179 [09-08-1851] | Mentions meeting a old schoolfellow of his named Wilkins. |
| Page 180 [09-12-1851] | Comments on a visit to Mrs. Kidder's residence and a conversation with the women there. |
| Page 181 [09-16-1851] | Mentions an incident at Mrs. Paterson's boarding house, as told by J. B. Holmes. |
| Page 182 [09-18-1851] | Mentions a conversation with Mrs. Kidder about her history. |
| Page 183 [09-19-1851] | Mentions an argument with Mrs. Flowers, resulting in Gunn having to leave the boarding house. |
| Page 184 [09-20-1851] | Comments on a visit to Thomas Picton's home and gossip with him about Mrs. Kidder and other acquaintances. |
| Page 185 [09-21-1851] | Comments on Lotty Kidder's departure for the South. |
| Page 186 [09-21-1851] | Comments on Thomas Picton. |
| Page 187 [09-23-1851] | Describes his anger at not receiving payment for a drawing done for Gleason. |
| Page 188 [09-25-1851] | Comments on seeing a play with Mr. Forrest playing the role of Spartacus. |
| Page 189 [09-27-1851] | Describes a letter-writing hoax he and Barth played on Gleason as revenge for Gleason not paying for Gunn's drawing. |
| Page 190 [09-28-1851] | Describes a letter-writing hoax he and William Barth played on Gleason as revenge for Gleason not paying for Gunn's drawing. |
| Page 191 [09-29-1851] | Mentions taking a room at Mrs. Holt's boarding house on Duane Street. |
| Page 192 | Back flyleaf. |
| Page 193 | Back cover. |
