Mentions having dinner with William Barth. Transcription: Lantern, full page one; on wood. [William] Barth came, being on a visit up town, which visit being rendered abortive by his not having the address, he returned, and going down to Nassau Street we dined together, luxuriously; (turtle & strawberries and cream) Walked down Broadway with him; called at Dickinsons with block, left Barth at Chamber Street and returned to room. Work hard till 6 or so when I finished big block. [William] Roberts called. Out about 7, meditatively down Broadway, the hot bright sunset casting long shades athwart
Mentions having dinner with William Barth. Transcription: Lantern, full page one; on wood. [William] Barth came, being on a visit up town, which visit being rendered abortive by his not having the address, he returned, and going down to Nassau Street we dined together, luxuriously; (turtle & strawberries and cream) Walked down Broadway with him; called at Dickinsons with block, left Barth at Chamber Street and returned to room. Work hard till 6 or so when I finished big block. [William] Roberts called. Out about 7, meditatively down Broadway, the hot bright sunset casting long shades athwart the Park, and lighting up the faces of the wayfarers. A lovely close to a lovely day. Met [] Holly (the young Publisher of the Democratic Review) imbibed with him, walked back till near Chamber Street, when he left. Supped at Van N ?s, and then into the Park. Tammany Hall illuminated and a band Title: Thomas Butler Gunn Diaries: Volume 4, page 138, June 9, 1852 . 9 June 1852. Gunn, Thomas Butler, 1826-1903
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