Smithsonian Institution The William Steinway Diary: 1861-1896
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| New York, November 13th 1883. | ||
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Novbr 13. Tuesd. |
feel first rate, Burkard says that our old R.R. stable in Ravenswood was blown over during the gale last night. Lunch home. Willie lovely + wild. At 2 P.M. to General Wingate. Fix up report for Comptroller for RailRoads with him. Willie Steins called, was married some time ago, looks very lean & shabby. After supper to L.K. have Music Com. Meeting, resolve to have Amy Sherwin sing and Joseffy play Novbr 25th at L.K. Concert. Governor Abbett |
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Novbr 14th Wed. |
Gassier from Boston endeavors to get my support for his new musical paper which I refuse. At home in eve'g writing. Become Member of Gesellig Wissenschaftlich Verein |
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Novbr 15th Thursd. |
Lovely weather. Mrs. Zielfelder calls, tells she will about Christmas remove from Steinway Settlement to marry Wm. Schmidt the ex-butcher. At 7 P.M. whole family assembled to celebrate my wife's 30th birthday, fine supper, Theo makes piece of poetry, nice presents to wife, retire at 11½ P.M. all highly pleased. | |
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Novbr 16th friday. |
Cold & windy. Interesting letter from Papa and Martha Ranft. At 2 P.M. to Vandyke reference, Kinghorn for Vandyke. Fred. E. Jones on the stand for us and proves a splendid witness. Francis Gartlan there but will call the next time. Work at store til 10 P.M. then to L.K. pleasant chat with Thomas +c. Home at 12½ AM | |
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Novbr. 17. |
Cold + clear. Chas. Benner calls on me relative to Gleason road Dr. Guckertort calls and also Mrs. Francis B. Thurber calls on behalf of Miß Marguelis. Prof. Sembrich Stengel & bro. call. Home in eveg correcting final proof of my Biography & drawing satisfaction pieces take hot bath. Business has been very good |
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Novbr 18. Sunday. |
Lovely day, get haircut, at store working in forenoon Theo lunches with us, I work all afternoon. To supper at Zieglers where Bam + Paula are. Play Skat lose 15 Cents | |
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