Notes - Calling on Interviewees
John M. McDonald interview — {}
John Macdonald records his activities in Manhattan on October 10, 1850, and in White Plains on October 15, 1850. In Manhattan, he hoped to visit General Nathaniel Montross, but was informed by Dr. Myron Beardsly that he was not in town. Macdonald also attempted to visit Caroline F. Lewis and Dr. John B. Stevenson, but neither were home. In White Plains, he made several successful visits.
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- Hufeland Index Page 1013 -
October 10th Called also upon Myron Beardsly, Dentist, corner of 6th Ave. and West 13th St., who informed me that General N. Montross boarded with Mrs. Hyatt in Christopher Street, two doors east of Simson’s bakery, but that he spent most of his time with him (Mr. Beardsly) – that he was at present absent in the country, but would be back in a few days, &c. Called also upon Mrs. Caroline F. Lewis of Broadway, and found that she had for sometime been absent at the west along with Mr. L. and Mr. Henry Young, &c. Called upon Dr. John B. Stevenson at No. 15 Harrison Street. He was from home. Saw his mother Mrs. Maxwell, and her daughter, &c.
- Hufeland Index Page 1014 -
1850 October 15th Went with Horace C. to White Plains – Called on Mr. Putney, Mr. E. Horton, Mr. Backer, Mr. John Horton, Mr. Griffen, &c. and then to Washington Tompkins of Kensea. (?)