Smithsonian Institution The William Steinway Diary: 1861-1896
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| Berlin, Canada. W. 1861. | ||
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Aug. 22d thursday. |
Proceed by wagon to Preston C. W. 10 miles distant, arrival at 7. P.M. stop at Geo. Roos. Hotel. see the Schlueters. | / |
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" 23d frid. |
Make the acquaintance of all the family Roos & their relations, look at Geo. Roos. brewery, in the evening have music in parlor with Dr. Kötch. +c +c. |
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" 24th sat. |
depart pr. R.R. for Buffalo at 7. A.M. Arrive at suspension br. at noon, at Buffalo at 2. P.M. |
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" 25th in Buffalo. sunday. |
surprise party at old. Neerbass's house near Buffalo. much fun. & drinking & dancing | // |
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" 26. m. |
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" 27. tue. |
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" 28. wed. |
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" 29. thur. |
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" 30. frid. |
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" 31. saturd. |
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Sept. 1st sund. |
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" 2 monday. |
went to Cleveland by steamer City |
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" 3. of Buffalo. |
Saw Brainard. Geo. Roos. lawyer. F. Haltnorths saloon, met Zinsser fr. N.Y. left Cleveland at 9. P.M. for Buffalo in the same steamer. all during tuesday. |
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August
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1861
