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Walt Whitman had received a letter from Towner, who reported on a conversation with Peter Doyle, some

time before Whitman's September 12, 1873, letter to Doyle.

Meditating on his relationship with Peter Doyle, Whitman laments "this diseased, feverish disproportionate

were nursing Walt after his paralytic stroke: "give my love to mrs oconor and remember me to peter doyl

family (again, though May 1873) far exceed in number those to any family member: forty-five to Peter Doyle

html That Walt began his revision earlier is also suggested in his October 9, 1868 letter to Peter Doyle

October 9, 1868 letter to Peter Doyle.

accounts of his journey (see the letters from Whitman to Whitelaw Reid of June 17, 1880 and to Peter Doyle

Washington and later visited him in Camden (which Whitman reported in his November 9, 1873 letter to Peter Doyle

Washington and later visited him in Camden, which Whitman reported in his November 9, 1873, letter to Peter Doyle

Washington and later visited him in Camden (which Whitman reported in his November 9, 1873, letter to Peter Doyle

Washington and later visited him in Camden, which Whitman reported in his November 9, 1873, letter to Peter Doyle

A draft of this letter appears on the verso of Walt Whitman's September 29, 1868 letter to Peter Doyle

Camden N J Dec 9 '83 A young workingman & engineer, Edward Doyle, (brother of my dear friend Peter D.

Doyle spent the afternoon of December 7 with Whitman (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.

When Doyle's mother was dying, on May 23, 1885, Whitman sent $10, and he lent Doyle $15 when he came

In the 1870s Edward Doyle, like Peter, had been a streetcar conductor.

Whitman also wrote of Charles Hine's illness in his July 28, 1871 letter to Peter Doyle.

In his September 3, 1869 letter to Peter Doyle, however, Whitman wrote that he was still "unwell most

Whitman visited the Channings in 1868 (see the letters from Whitman to Peter Doyle of October 18, 1868

Whitman also wrote of the incident in his July 14, 1871 letter to Peter Doyle.

Whitman also wrote about Burroughs's visit in his April 16, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle.

water—in the chronic condition I seem to be in they seem to bring better result than any thing else— Pete

Doyle was over this evening—I was real glad to see him—he only staid two minutes—Horace Traubel has

Despite his status as a veteran of the Confederate Army, Doyle's uneducated, youthful nature appealed

limited the time the two could spend together, their relationship rekindled in the mid-1880s after Doyle

After Whitman's death, Doyle permitted Richard Maurice Bucke to publish the letters Whitman had sent

For more on Doyle and his relationship with Whitman, see Martin G.

Murray, "Doyle, Peter," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia, ed. J.R. LeMaster and Donald D.

Washington and later visited him in Camden (which Whitman reported in his November 9, 1873, letter to Peter Doyle

occupied an entire page of the paper (as Whitman alludes to in his November 28, 1873, letter to Peter Doyle

Pete, do you remember —(of course you do—I do well)—those great long jovial walks we had at times for

Pete, give my love to dear Mrs. and Mr.

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, June 1883

This note is written on the fly-leaf of a copy of Specimen Days, sent to Peter Doyle at Washington, D.C

The note is significant, because it constitutes the first correspondence from Whitman to Doyle since

It appears that writing Specimen Days stirred Whitman's memories of the times he shared with Doyle in

Michael Nash were old, mutual friends of Whitman and Peter Doyle in Washington.

Whitman referred to them often, especially in closing, in his letters to Doyle.

1873 Dear Pete, I have been very unwell—but am better again—at least at the present moment.

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, [9? June 1873]

Doyle was evidently not informed of Whitman's move.

Dear Pete, serious as these spells are, (& seems as if they will continue to come on,) I still have abiding

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 9[–10] October [1873]

Since Doyle's correspondence during this period is not extant, it is impossible to explain Whitman's

Dear Pete, I hope you are having good times, & are in good spirits.

for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Peter Doyle, | Conductor, | Office | Wash & Georgetown City

Oct 9 Dear Pete, It is splendid here this forenoon—bright and cool.

rode the trip I describe with a friend, on a 5th Avenue stage, No. 26—a sort [of] namesake of yours, Pete

Yours for life, dear Pete, (& death the same).

Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 9 October [1868]

Doyle's letter of October 5, 1868 contained gossip about Washington.

Calhoun was involved in a street car altercation reported in Whitman's June 21–23, 1871 letter to Doyle

In his October 2, 1868 letter to Doyle, Whitman responded to Henry Hurt's request for information about

Dear son Pete, By accident your usual letter was not sent to P.O. so that you could get it Saturday—which

hour or two does me real good—he has a wife, daughter & son, all good—I go Sunday evenings to tea—Pete

around Washington so much—Well, good bye for this time, dear loving boy— Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

Doyle came from Virginia.

Well Pete, my dear loving boy, I have just come in from a 15 minutes walk outside, with my little dog—it

, & good company & a good fellow, (like Parker Milburn)—I have an occasional visitor, but not many—Pete

give 'em my address—I am glad to see most any one for a change— Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, [8 October

This postcard bears the address, "Peter Doyle | M street south, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."

Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 8 May [1874

This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Pete Doyle, | M st.

Dear boy Pete, It is a beautiful quiet Sunday forenoon.

Pete, I have just taken out your last letter, & read it over again—I went out on a kind of little excursion

myself last night—all alone—It was very pleasant, cool enough, & the moon shining—I think of you too, Pete

That accident on the bridge was indeed terrible —that bridge is a disgrace to Washington, any how—Pete

Pete, you are doing first-rate.

The Queen's Cup Race, mentioned in Walt Whitman's August 3–5, 1870 letter to Doyle, was held off Staten

Michael Nash, Washington friends to whom Walt Whitman referred frequently in his letters to Doyle.

Nash was an old resident of the city; Walt Whitman's December 5, 1873 letter to Doyle made mention of

Henry Hurt, like Peter Doyle, worked for the Washington and Georgetown Railroad Company.

Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 7 May [1875

This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M st. South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."

The correspondence (again chiefly postcards) with Doyle in April and May was sent on Fridays, according

At this time Doyle was working out of Baltimore; note Whitman's April 30, and June 25, 1875 letters to

Doyle.

March 7–1872 Dear son, Well I am still here Pete, kept in pretty close quarters by the weather—but it

Milburne I wish him success in the "graduate of Pharmacy" line, & every thing else— give him my love — Pete

that is all this time, dear baby, Walt— with a kiss from your loving father— Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle | Conductor | Office | Wash. & Georgetown City RR. | Washington

this, it is a very pleasant cool afternoon, & I am sitting here by the window in a big easy chair Pete

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 7 [July 1873]

Brooklyn , July 7, 1871 Dear Pete, Well here I am still, pretty much the same thing, doing nothing &

Hart, formerly of the Chronicle—he is about the same in appearance as formerly—Pete, I will not write

forenoon—We had a fine shower last night, and there is some breeze—but it is pretty warm and oppressive— Pete

for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

whom Walt Whitman sent publicity puffs for insertion in the Washington Daily Morning Chronicle; see Doyle's

Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 7 August

This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M street South, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."

The dating of this postcard as well as the notes and letters to Doyle on July 31, August 14, 21, and

Pete, I was just reading over your last letter again.

for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Peter Doyle | conductor, | Office | Wash. & Georgetown City

Henry Shedd, the driver of the streetcar (#14) on which Doyle was the conductor.

Whitman's changing attitude toward the Franco-Prussian war, see his September 15–16, 1870 letter to Doyle

Since Doyle's letters to Walt Whitman in 1870 are lost, it is impossible to explain this paragraph.

Oct 6 Dear Pete, There is nothing special with me to write to you about.

So long, dear Pete. From your loving comrade.

Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 6 October [1868]

Doyle concurred in Walt Whitman's opinion in his letter of October 9, 1868: "i think your description

See Doyle's letter of October 1, 1868.

Dear boy Pete, I was quite shocked to hear of Parker Milburn's death —he was never very rugged, but he

was far from anticipating this—I think he had very noble traits, & both you & I liked him thoroughly—Pete

, I hope he is better off—I will try to write a few words to Wash — —Pete I have rec'd both your letters—I

Pete I sometimes think if I was fixed so that I had you with me every day, I should get well—good bye

for this week, my loving son— from your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 6 March [1874]

This letter is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M street South, | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington D. C.

See the letter from Whitman to Doyle of February 27, 1874.

Dear boy Pete, Both your letters came this week—also one from my friend Eldridge, he too speaks of meeting

Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 6 February [1874]

August 6 1875 Dear Pete, Dear, dear boy, Still here, pulling through the summer (I think the winter is

Pete you havn't haven't made that call on Mrs. O'C. yet. Come when you can, my darling boy.

Your loving old comrade & father Walt W papers &c came Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 6 August [1875]

Dear boy Pete, Your letter, with cheering wishes & prophecies came last Tuesday—God bless you, boy—for

paralysis—in the paper this morning I see a piece about his body being resurrected from potter's field— —Pete

Pete the papers you sent came last Monday all right—I have rec'd a letter from Chas Eldridge—& another

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 5 September [1873]

For Whitman's opinion of Hickman, see the letter from Whitman to Doyle of September 12, 1873.

Louis Missouri Nov 5 Dear Pete You will be surprised to get a letter from me away off here—I have been

for me before long)—Shall stay here probably two or three weeks longer, & then back east to Camden— Pete

this city don't agree with me—I have not had a well day, (even for me,) since I have been here— —Well Pete

goes, you must try to keep up a good heart—for I do— So long—from your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

—must get in some time before dark— Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 5 November [1875]

However, November 8 was on Monday in 1875 (see the letter from Whitman to Doyle of November 3, 1875).

On November 3 Whitman had promised Doyle definite word about his plans by Saturday; this letter was sent

Doyle replied on November 7 that he would meet Whitman at the depot on the following day, and that Mr

for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

Address: Peter Doyle, | M street South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D. C.Postmarks: Camden | (?)

Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 5 February

This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M st South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."

The four brief postcards to Doyle in February 1875 were written on Fridays, and the discussion of his

1874 or 5 431 Stevens st. cor West Camden, Dec. 5—after 12 M 1873 Dear Pete, I am still holding on about

out a little every day when the weather will permit—but my walking power is still very bad indeed—Pete

correct here—but O I need your dear loving face & hand & voice— Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

See the letter from Whitman to Doyle of November 21, 1873.

See the letter from Whitman to Doyle of December 5, 1873.

—I am well—Mother is pretty well—I rec'd your letter three days since—Pete, things must be going on about

the same as ever— ̬As I write, it is pleasant weather, & I am going out to get the good of it—Pete take

Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 5 April [1872]

have felt the cold more than for the last three winters—But I reckon I have said enough on this point—Pete

the highest old weather exhibition I ever witnessed—snow fell two inches thick in 15 minutes Dear Pete

Dear Pete, I don't think I shall stay here as long as I originally intended—I shall be back by or before

Sun Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 4[–5] March [1872]

Whitman pasted this newspaper clipping onto the third page of his letter to Doyle.

Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 4 September

This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Pete Doyle | M street South, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C

October 31 . 1873 1874 or 5 Dear boy Pete, My condition remains about the same—I don't get ahead any

little islands in the middle, which sometimes we steer between, & sometimes go round—Then these nights Pete—last

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 31 October [1873]

This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle, | M street South | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington | D. C.

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 31 May [1873]

Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 31 July [

This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M street South bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."

The dating of this postcard as well as the notes and letters to Doyle on August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 1874

Pete, I rec'd your last letter, the 26th—it was a good long, lively letter, & welcome—you write about

would be perhaps the making of him, if he would give it up, & find his pleasure in some other way—Pete

for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

Perhaps George Allen, mentioned in Whitman's August 22, 1873 letter to Doyle.

Alfred Thornett, like Doyle, was a conductor; see Thomas Biggs Harned Collection of Walt Whitman, The