April 1863 Issue [Fiction] The Grand Idea Download PDF Adjust Share by J.W. (John Whittaker) Watson, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 19th century Boardinghouses Fiction Humor Humorous stories New York New York (State) Upper class families More from J.W. (John Whittaker) Watson The pond house Gas and gas-making Along the wharves Adjust Share