Page 001 | Front cover. |
Page 002 | Includes Gunn's New York and London addresses. |
Page 003 [1863] | Gives the date range of entries for the diary. |
Page 004 | Blank page. |
Page 005 [01-01-1863] | Describes his return to New Orleans after a visit to the Louisiana countryside. |
Page 006 [01-02-1863] | Describes a dinner at General Hamilton's residence in New Orleans. |
Page 007 [01-02-1863] | Mentions getting his hair cut and rumors about Burt's return to New Orleans. |
Page 008 [01-04-1863] | Describes listening to William L. Burt's tale of the Galveston disaster. |
Page 009 [01-05-1863] | Regarding writing about the Galveston disaster with the other correspondents. |
Page 010 [01-06-1863] | Describes sharing tasks with the other New Orleans correspondents. |
Page 011 [01-06-1863] | Mentions a story told by Captain Sawyer about the night he spent with Hamilton at Knapp's plantation. |
Page 012 [01-06-1863] | Mentions a story that a Boston acquaintance of B. Hills has been arrested. |
Page 013 [01-06-1863] | Mentions a story that a Boston acquaintance of B. Hills has been arrested. |
Page 014 [01-06-1863] | Mentions that Hamilton has requested Cozzens write a report of the Galveston disaster for ''The New York Times'' in his place. |
Page 015 [01-07-1863] | Mentions guns being fired in memory of the Battle of New Orleans. |
Page 016 [01-08-1863] | Regarding preparation for a journey to Baton Rouge. |
Page 017 [01-09-1863] | Describes his journey to and arrival at Baton Rouge on the Laurel Hill. |
Page 018 [01-10-1863] | Describes a visit to Captain Seamans and receiving an invitation to dinner. |
Page 019 [01-10-1863] | Mentions seeing a ''minstrel'' entertainment at Baton Rouge. |
Page 020 [01-10-1863] | Regarding meeting Nat Mann, who had joined the Confederate Army at eighteen but had been brought back home by his father. |
Page 021 [01-11-1863] | Describes settling into Mann's house in Baton Rouge. |
Page 022 [01-11-1863] | Describes anticipation of an attack by Confederate forces on Baton Rouge. |
Page 023 [01-11-1863] | Mentions a man named Duvall who was arrested on suspicion of being a Confederate spy. |
Page 024 [01-11-1863] | Mentions Shaw being left behind by the Morning Light on which he intended returning to New Orleans. |
Page 025 [01-12-1863] | Describes meeting Colonel Currie of the 133rd New York. |
Page 026 [01-13-1863] | Mentions a mock alarm performed by the troops in Baton Rouge to prepare for an attack. |
Page 027 [01-13-1863] | Describes a whiskey party at Baton Rouge. |
Page 028 [01-13-1863] | Describes a whiskey party at Baton Rouge. |
Page 029 [01-13-1863] | Describes a whiskey party at Baton Rouge. |
Page 030 [01-14-1863] | Describes meeting Lieutenant Bradley in Baton Rouge. |
Page 031 [01-14-1863] | Mentions the arrival of General Augur in Baton Rouge. |
Page 032 [01-15-1863] | Describes a visit to General Augur. |
Page 033 [01-16-1863] | Describes a visit to a Belgian woman in Baton Rouge. |
Page 034 [01-16-1863] | Mentions the arrest of a Confederate spy in Baton Rouge. |
Page 035 [01-17-1863] | Mentions receiving a letter from Shaw addressed to ''Head Gorilla.'' |
Page 036 [01-19-1863] | Mentions a talk with Lieutenant Entwhistle about the burning of Warrenton, Florida, and the fight on Santa Rosa Island. |
Page 037 [01-20-1863] | Mentions visiting Billy Wilson's regiment in Baton Rouge. |
Page 038 [01-21-1863] | Mentions visiting the jail in Baton Rouge. |
Page 039 [01-21-1863] | Mentions that A.G. Hills has come to Baton Rouge. |
Page 040 [01-21-1863] | Mentions a proposed trip to Port Hudson meditated by General Banks that was abandoned. |
Page 041 [01-21-1863] | Describe preparing to leave Baton Rouge for New Orleans. |
Page 042 [01-22-1863] | Describes his arrival back at New Orleans. |
Page 043 [01-23-1863] | Mentions receiving a letter from Hannah Bennett, in which she asks him to return to England. |
Page 044 [01-24-1863] | Mentions attending the theater in New Orleans with A.C. Hills and Howell. |
Page 045 [01-26-1863] | Describes a talk with Mr. Baker about New Orleans in ante-Secession times. |
Page 046 [01-27-1863] | Describes a talk with Mr. Baker about New Orleans in ante-Secession times. |
Page 047 [01-29-1863] | Describes a railroad journey into the Louisiana countryside. |
Page 048 [01-31-1863] | Mentions having to postpone a day out with Baker because of work. |
Page 049 [02-01-1863] | Regarding a trip into the countryside on the Flag of Truce. |
Page 050 [02-03-1863] | Mentions helping B. Hills [A.G. Hills] write his letter. |
Page 051 [02-05-1863] | Mentions the death of Grace Thomson. |
Page 052 [02-06-1863] | Mentions several visits by Baker. |
Page 053 [02-08-1863] | Describes a trip with Baker into the Louisiana countryside. |
Page 054 [02-08-1863] | Describes a trip with Baker into the Louisiana countryside. |
Page 055 [02-08-1863] | Describes a visit to Baker's house and meeting his wife. |
Page 056 [02-08-1863] | Describes a conversation with Mrs. Baker about New Orleans before the arrival of General Butler. |
Page 057 [02-09-1863] | Regarding the ambitions of A.C. Hills. |
Page 058 [02-09-1863] | Regarding the ambitions of A.C. Hills. |
Page 059 [02-10-1863] | Regarding the return of Howell to New Orleans from Baton Rouge. |
Page 060 [02-10-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris in New Orleans. |
Page 061 [02-10-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris in New Orleans. |
Page 062 [02-10-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris in New Orleans. |
Page 063 [02-10-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris in New Orleans. |
Page 064 [02-10-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris in New Orleans. |
Page 065 [02-10-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris in New Orleans. |
Page 066 [02-10-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris in New Orleans. |
Page 067 [02-11-1863] | Mentions a rumor that General Butler was assassinated by Bouligny at Washington. |
Page 068 [02-12-1863] | Mentions a visit to and having dinner with Dr. Crane. |
Page 069 [02-12-1863] | Mentions a visit to Slack's house with Baker and Schell. |
Page 070 [02-14-1863] | Mentions meeting Foster in New Orleans. |
Page 071 [02-16-1863] | Mentions that Philip Ripley has been fired from ''The New York World.'' |
Page 072 [02-20-1863] | Mentions a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris. |
Page 073 [02-23-1863] | Mentions attending a ball for Washington's birthday at New Orleans, and names some people who were there. |
Page 074 [02-27-1863] | Mentions being complimented by Hamilton on his article for the ''Era.'' |
Page 075 [02-26-1863] | Describes a party in Bulkley's room. |
Page 076 [02-26-1863] | Mentions seeing Tracy and Slack at the ''Era'' office. |
Page 077 [02-28-1863] | Mentions going to the theater in New Orleans. |
Page 078 [03-01-1863] | Mentions apprehensions of A. G. Hills about his brother being killed, and getting measured for a pair of alligator-skin boots. |
Page 079 [03-01-1863] | Mentions two visits to Mr. and Mrs. Harris. |
Page 080 [03-03-1863] | Describes attending a party at a bachelor-house in New Orleans. |
Page 081 [03-03-1863] | Regarding the troubles of Mr. Daires during the war. |
Page 082 [03-03-1863] | Describes attending a party at a bachelor-house in New Orleans. |
Page 083 [03-03-1863] | Describes attending a party at a bachelor-house in New Orleans. |
Page 084 [03-03-1863] | Describes attending a party at a bachelor-house in New Orleans. |
Page 085 [03-03-1863] | Describes attending a party at a bachelor-house in New Orleans. |
Page 086 [03-03-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris after the bachelor party. |
Page 087 [03-03-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris after the bachelor party. |
Page 088 [03-03-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris after the bachelor party. |
Page 089 [03-03-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris after the bachelor party. |
Page 090 [03-03-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris after the bachelor party. |
Page 091 [03-03-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris after the bachelor party. |
Page 092 [03-03-1863] | Describes a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harris after the bachelor party. |
Page 093 [03-04-1863] | Describes exploring the Spanish quarter of New Orleans with Frank Schell. |
Page 094 [03-04-1863] | Describes exploring the French quarter of New Orleans with Frank Schell. |
Page 095 [03-04-1863] | Describes exploring the French quarter of New Orleans with Frank Schell. |
Page 096 [03-04-1863] | Describes exploring the French quarter of New Orleans with Frank Schell. |
Page 097 [03-04-1863] | Describes an evening at the theater in New Orleans and his observations of Foster. |
Page 098 [03-04-1863] | Describes an evening at the theater in New Orleans and actress Mrs. Gladstone. |
Page 099 [03-04-1863] | Describes Philip Ripley's state. |
Page 100 [03-04-1863] | Regarding Frank Schell's problems with receiving payment from Frank Leslie for his work. |
Page 101 [03-04-1863] | Regarding Frank Schell's money problems in New Orleans. |
Page 102 [03-04-1863] | Regarding the money problems of Frank Schell and Howell in New Orleans. |
Page 103 [03-04-1863] | Regarding Howell's eating habits. |
Page 104 [03-04-1863] | Mentions Howell's disapproval of the reporting style of Hayes. |
Page 105 [03-04-1863] | Regarding Hamilton's jealousy at A. C. Hills and A. G. Hills managing the ''Era.'' |
Page 106 [03-04-1863] | Regarding Hamilton's jealousy at A. C. Hills and A. G. Hills managing the ''Era.'' |
Page 107 [03-04-1863] | Regarding Hamilton's jealousy at A. C. Hills and A. G. Hills managing the ''Era.'' |
Page 108 [03-04-1863] | Describes Hamilton's characteristics. |
Page 109 [03-04-1863] | Comments on the bravery of the other New Orleans correspondents. |
Page 110 [03-06-1863] | Mentions paying a visit to Reid. |
Page 111 [03-08-1863] | Describes a drive into the Louisiana countryside with Thomas B. Thorpe. |
Page 112 [03-08-1863] | Describes a drive into the Louisiana countryside with Thomas B. Thorpe. |
Page 113 [03-08-1863] | Regarding Thomas B. Thorpe's past desire to be a painter. |
Page 114 [03-08-1863] | Regarding Thomas B. Thorpe's writing ability. |
Page 115 [03-08-1863] | Regarding Thomas B. Thorpe's writing ability. |
Page 116 [03-08-1863] | Regarding Thomas B. Thorpe's writing ability. |
Page 117 [03-08-1863] | Describes a drive into the Louisiana countryside with Thomas B. Thorpe. |
Page 118 [03-08-1863] | Describes a drive into the Louisiana countryside with Thomas B. Thorpe. |
Page 119 [03-08-1863] | Describes the reporting of Hayes on the arrests resulting from the revival of old Louisiana slave laws in New Orleans. |
Page 120 [03-08-1863] | Describes writing a forged letter to Hayes as a joke. |
Page 121 [03-08-1863] | Describes experiencing New Orleans nightlife with detective Whitley. |
Page 122 [03-08-1863] | Describes making preparations for his journey back to New York on the propeller Mississippi. |
Page 123 [03-09-1863] | Describes picking up a newspaper for Mrs. Harris and ordering another pair of alligator-skin boots. |
Page 124 [03-10-1863] | Describes his last evening spent with Mr. and Mrs. Harris and other guests. |
Page 125 [03-10-1863] | Describes his last evening spent with Mr. and Mrs. Harris and other guests. |
Page 126 [03-10-1863] | Describes his last evening spent with Mr. and Mrs. Harris and other guests. |
Page 127 [03-10-1863] | Describes a talk with Powers. |
Page 128 [03-10-1863] | Describes a talk with Powers. |
Page 129 [03-11-1863] | Describes the morning of his departure from New Orleans. |
Page 130 [03-11-1863] | Describes the morning of his departure from New Orleans. |
Page 131 [03-11-1863] | Describes the first day of his journey back to New York on the propeller Mississippi. |
Page 132 [03-11-1863] | Describes his sea journey on the Mississippi back to New York. |
Page 133 [03-12-1863] | Describes his fellow passengers on board the Mississippi. |
Page 134 [03-12-1863] | Describes his fellow passengers on board the Mississippi. |
Page 135 [03-12-1863] | Describes his fellow passengers on board the Mississippi. |
Page 136 [03-12-1863] | Describes his fellow passengers on board the Mississippi. |
Page 137 [03-12-1863] | Describes his fellow passengers on board the Mississippi. |
Page 138 [03-12-1863] | Describes his fellow passengers on board the Mississippi. |
Page 139 [03-15-1863] | Regarding meeting an old acquaintance, Hartley, in Key West. |
Page 140 [03-15-1863] | Regarding meeting an old acquaintance, Hartley, in Key West. |
Page 141 [03-15-1863] | Describes his day spent in Key West, Florida. |
Page 142 [03-16-1863] | Regarding the Geiger family in Key West. |
Page 143 [03-18-1863] | Describes a stop at Hilton Head on his way back to New York. |
Page 144 [03-18-1863] | Describes a stop at Hilton Head on his way back to New York. |
Page 145 [03-18-1863] | Describes a stop at Hilton Head on his way back to New York. |
Page 146 [03-18-1863] | Describes a stop at Hilton Head on his way back to New York. |
Page 147 [03-18-1863] | Describes spending the night aboard the Cosmopolitan at Hilton Head with Charles Honeywell. |
Page 148 [03-18-1863] | Describes a stop at Hilton Head on his way back to New York. |
Page 149 [03-19-1863] | Describes a stop at Hilton Head on his way back to New York. |
Page 150 [03-19-1863] | Describes having dinner with General Hunter and others at Hilton Head. |
Page 151 [03-19-1863] | Describes boarding the Mississippi at Hilton Head for the last part of his journey back to New York. |
Page 152 [03-20-1863] | Describes his journey at sea aboard the Mississippi. |
Page 153 [03-21-1863] | Describes his journey at sea aboard the Mississippi. |
Page 154 [03-23-1863] | Describes his last night spent aboard the Mississippi while docked at New York. |
Page 155 [03-24-1863] | Describes his arrival back in New York and his boarding house. |
Page 156 [03-24-1863] | Describes a visit to the Edwards family upon his arrival back in New York. |
Page 157 [03-25-1863] | Mentions a dinner at Jesse Haney's boarding house with George Boweryem. |
Page 158 [03-28-1863] | Regarding news of Frank Bellew and his brother Patrick Beckett Bellew. |
Page 159 [03-28-1863] | Describes meeting Frank Wood at the Illustrated News office. |
Page 160 [03-28-1863] | Describes meeting Frank Leslie and John Angel Wood. |
Page 161 [03-28-1863] | Regarding a restaurant started by ex-engraver Hayes in New York, called Montezuma. |
Page 162 [03-28-1863] | Regarding Hayes' comments about Alf Waud. |
Page 163 [03-28-1863] | Regarding the death of Captain Winchester. |
Page 164 [03-28-1863] | Regarding Frank Cahill and Fred Watson. |
Page 165 [03-28-1863] | Regarding Edward F. Mullen. |
Page 166 [03-28-1863] | Regarding Edward F. Mullen. |
Page 167 [03-28-1863] | Regarding a quarrel between George Boweryem and Frank Cahill. |
Page 168 [03-28-1863] | Regarding the intentions of several men in the boarding house towards Miss Delany. |
Page 169 [03-28-1863] | Regarding the intentions of several men in the boarding house towards Miss Delany. |
Page 170 [03-28-1863] | Regarding the women in his boarding house. |
Page 171 [03-28-1863] | Regarding the other people living in his boarding house. |
Page 172 [03-29-1863] | Regarding the book James Parton will be writing about General Butler. |
Page 173 [03-29-1863] | Regarding the book James Parton will be writing about General Butler. |
Page 174 [03-29-1863] | Regarding the arrival of Frank Schell in New York. |
Page 175 [03-30-1863] | Regarding the arrival of Frank Schell in New York. |
Page 176 [03-30-1863] | Regarding the arrival of Frank Schell in New York. |
Page 177 [03-30-1863] | Regarding updates on the New Orleans correspondents. |
Page 178 [03-30-1863] | Regarding updates on his New Orleans acquaintances. |
Page 179 [03-31-1863] | Regarding an invitation from Sally Nast for Gunn to dine with her and her husband. |
Page 180 [04-02-1863] | Describes a visit to Morris' room with Jack Edwards. |
Page 181 [04-02-1863] | Regarding helping Sidney Gay choose a replacement for him in New Orleans for the Tribune. |
Page 182 [04-04-1863] | Regarding N. G. Shepherd's position as a correspondent for ''The New York Tribune'' with the Army of the Potomac. |
Page 183 [04-04-1863] | Regarding Edward Mullen leaving his boarding house because of unpaid rent. |
Page 184 [04-04-1863] | Regarding Patrick Beckett Bellew. |
Page 185 [04-04-1863] | Regarding the Bellew family and George Boweryem. |
Page 186 [04-04-1863] | Regarding George Boweryem. |
Page 187 [04-04-1863] | Mentions being appointed London correspondent of ''The New York Tribune.'' |
Page 188 [04-04-1863] | Regarding a conversation with Dr. Dixon about the death of Grace Thomson. |
Page 189 [04-04-1863] | Regarding a conversation with Dr. Dixon about the death of Grace Thomson. |
Page 190 [04-05-1863] | Regarding making preparations for traveling back to England. |
Page 191 [04-06-1863] | Regarding a visit to the office of ''The New York Evening Post'' and trying to find Gilmore for payment owed. |
Page 192 [04-07-1863] | Describes a visit to Sally and Thomas Nast. |
Page 193 [04-07-1863] | Describes a visit to Sally and Thomas Nast. |
Page 194 [04-07-1863] | Describes a visit to Sally and Thomas Nast, in which Gunn and Nast discuss their initial misconceptions about each other. |
Page 195 [04-07-1863] | Describes a visit to Sally and Thomas Nast, in which Gunn and Nast discuss their initial misconceptions about each other. |
Page 196 [04-07-1863] | Describes a visit to Sally and Thomas Nast, in which Gunn and Nast discuss their initial misconceptions about each other. |
Page 197 [04-07-1863] | Describes a visit to Sally and Thomas Nast, in which Gunn and Nast discuss their initial misconceptions about each other. |
Page 198 [04-07-1863] | Describes a visit to Sally and Thomas Nast. |
Page 199 | Blank page. |
Page 200 | States, ''J. B. S. Mercantile Library Building, Phila.'' |
Page 201 | Back cover. |
Page 202 | Newspaper clipping of poem ''Love's Revenge,'' written by Gunn, based on Leigh Hunt's blank verse poem. |
Page 203 [11-04-1887] | Letter from F. H. Bellew, New York, to Gunn, giving news about his family. |
Page 204 [11-04-1887] | Letter from F. H. Bellew, New York, to Gunn, expressing his hopes to visit Gunn in England. |
Page 205 [11-04-1887] | Letter from F. H. Bellew, New York, to Gunn, including a self-portrait drawn by Bellew. |
Page 206 [11-07-1887] | Letter from Thomas Butler Gunn, Wardington, Banbury, England, to Jack Edwards, Brook Farm near Baden, St. Louis Co., Mo., apologizing for having not written earlier. |
Page 207 [11-07-1887] | Letter from Thomas Butler Gunn, Wardington, Banbury, England, to Jack Edwards, Brook Farm near Baden, St. Louis Co., Mo., musing on aging. |
Page 208 [11-07-1887] | Letter from Thomas Butler Gunn, Wardington, Banbury, England, to Jack Edwards, Brook Farm near Baden, St. Louis Co., Mo., musing on aging. |
Page 209 [11-07-1887] | Letter from Thomas Butler Gunn, Wardington, Banbury, England, to Jack Edwards, Brook Farm near Baden, St. Louis Co., Mo., musing on wealth and wealthy people. |
Page 210 [11-07-1887] | Letter from Thomas Butler Gunn, Wardington, Banbury, England, to Jack Edwards, Brook Farm near Baden, St. Louis Co., Mo., musing on wealth and wealthy people. |
Page 211 [11-07-1887] | Letter from Thomas Butler Gunn, Wardington, Banbury, England, to Jack Edwards, Brook Farm near Baden, St. Louis Co., Mo., regarding the Queen's Jubilee celebration in Banbury. |
Page 212 [11-07-1887] | Envelope from letter from Thomas Butler Gunn, Wardington, Banbury, England, to Jack Edwards, Brook Farm near Baden, St. Louis Co., Mo. |
Page 213 [11-07-1887] | Envelope from letter from Thomas Butler Gunn, Wardington, Banbury, England, to Jack Edwards, Brook Farm near Baden, St. Louis Co., Mo. |
Page 214 [08-29-1886] | Letter from Alfred H. Terry, Chicago, to Thomas Butler Gunn, Wardington, Banbury, England, thanking him for his letter. |
Page 215 [08-29-1886] | Letter from Alfred H. Terry, Chicago, to Thomas Butler Gunn, Wardington, Banbury, England, thanking him for his letter. |
Page 216 [04-14-1887] | Newspaper clipping with engravings showing various scenes of the Great Fire in St. Augustine, Florida. |
Page 217 [02-02-1902] | Newspaper clipping regarding tourist attractions in St. Augustine, Florida. |
Page 218 | Newspaper clipping of half-tone photograph of Gen. O. O. Howard. |
Page 219 | Newspaper clipping regarding an essay by Austin Dobson on James Oglethorpe. |
Page 220 | Newspaper clipping about a poem written by Charles G. Halpine, which was quote by Roscoe Conkling during the nomination of Grant for president in 1880. |
Page 221 | Newspaper clipping regarding the career of Fitz-James O'Brien. |
Page 222 [05-01-1860] | Newspaper clipping regarding the career of Alfred H. Terry. |
Page 223 | Newspaper engraving showing sketches done at Key West, Florida. |