Diary of Charles Francis Adams, 1864
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1864-09-18
A fine day almost without a shower. I went to the city intending to worship at a Church of St Dinis in Line Street. But on getting to the spot I found it closed, and as the hour was late, I had recourse to the nearest I could find. This proved to be St Peter le poor in Old Bread Street—a modern erection without any interest either inside or out. A small attendance; but a well read service. The sermon upon the young man who could not obey the injunction to part with his riches. Nothing remarkable. After luncheon to the zoological gardens with Mr and Mrs Kuhn. We were so much interested int eh monkey house that we spent most of our time there. The Oran Outang and a species of large baboon were both remarkable. Evening quiet at home. The American papers very interesting this week.