Smithsonian Institution The William Steinway Diary: 1861-1896
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| New York, June 10th 1877. | ||
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Park to Steins, after stopping a few moments at Steins, the ladies drive to St. Isl. Ferry. Albert would have been 37 years of age today, and Louisa is 29 years. I stop at Steins, take a walk with Fred Steins & McLean, we are also a few minutes at Bedford Brewery, at 8 P.M. we three with Mrs. Steins to house of Chas. Wilhelms, where we sing Quartetts without a second tenor. I am in splendid voice. Arrive at home after 1 PM. |
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June 11th Monday. |
Excessively busy all day. Work til 10 PM conversing with Henry Steinway. During day down town, lunch at Rathskeller, make acquaintance of Congressman Schleicher of Texas. |
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June 12th Tuesday. |
At 9 A.M. with my George & Paula and Mrs. Tretbar, by Carriage to St. Island, visit Mrs. Louisa A. Steinway, find her bodily well but still very much depressed in spirits. George Kreischer with us. At 4 P.M. depart, meet Mrs. Adam Weber on the way. From St. Isl. Ferry, by Elevated Road to 21st str. & 23d str. Car home. Take supper with Mr & Mrs. Tretbar. They, H. St. & I afterward play Skat, win $1. 00/100. In the morning, Cablegram "Power to arrest, answer" Marie Dachauer to which I reply "No arrest for childrens sake I beg you. Wm. St." In evening both Therese Heilmann, and Ellen Walsh are subpenaed as Witnesses in the Dachauer divorce suit |
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June
10
1877
