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August 12 – Sunday
After a very late breakfast, which we heartily enjoyed, a cousin of mine, Mr. Nelson Pendleton and I walked out Riverside Drive, where we finally sat down and watched the boats of all sizes and descriptions cruising up the Hudson River
In the afternoon all of us took the elevated railway to the 23rd St. Ferry where we took a boat for Coney Island. The ocean was beautiful and the trip was very enjoyable. I shall never forget my first trip to “Coney” and how I enjoyed it. We came back to N. Y. by rail, as the boats were all so full. We were in a big mob, and nearly got squeezed to death. Big policeman tried to take Uncle Willie, who was doing nothing, instead of taking those who were raising the fuss. We crossed Brooklyn Bridge at midnight and the subway, my first trip on it, for 103rd St. Our first trip to “Coney” and return is never to be forgotten.
Historical/Editor’s Note: Nelson Pendleton is probably Philip Nelson Pendleton (born 1871) son of Philip Thomas Pendleton (born 1847), brother of Susan Francina Pendleton (born 1851) who was Annie’s mother. Uncle Willie is probably William Micajah Pendleton (born 1849) another brother of Susan Francina Pendleton’s.
After a very late breakfast, which we heartily enjoyed, a cousin of mine, Mr. Nelson Pendleton and I walked out Riverside Drive, where we finally sat down and watched the boats of all sizes and descriptions cruising up the Hudson River
In the afternoon all of us took the elevated railway to the 23rd St. Ferry where we took a boat for Coney Island. The ocean was beautiful and the trip was very enjoyable. I shall never forget my first trip to “Coney” and how I enjoyed it. We came back to N. Y. by rail, as the boats were all so full. We were in a big mob, and nearly got squeezed to death. Big policeman tried to take Uncle Willie, who was doing nothing, instead of taking those who were raising the fuss. We crossed Brooklyn Bridge at midnight and the subway, my first trip on it, for 103rd St. Our first trip to “Coney” and return is never to be forgotten.
Historical/Editor’s Note: Nelson Pendleton is probably Philip Nelson Pendleton (born 1871) son of Philip Thomas Pendleton (born 1847), brother of Susan Francina Pendleton (born 1851) who was Annie’s mother. Uncle Willie is probably William Micajah Pendleton (born 1849) another brother of Susan Francina Pendleton’s.
Picture above is Riverside Park Morning, a painting by Ella Yang, may be representative of Annie’s walk and view of the Hudson.
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