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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.
1874 or '5 Dear Pete, Nothing very new with me—rather a mixed week—some suffering—Pete if you have a
Good bye for this time dear son—Your Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 28 August [1874]
This letter is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M street South | bet. 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C.
See the letter from Whitman to Doyle of July 31, 1874.
Jersey, Feb 20–1874 Friday afternoon—2½ Dear boy Pete, Well Pete, dear son, I have just had my dinner
(I am told that I have colored it with thoughts of myself—very likely) —Pete, I rec'd your letter last
Pete as I am a little in extra funds to-day, I enclose you $5—thinking (like Mrs.
Toodles' coffin ) it "might perhaps come in use, somehow"— Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, [20 February
This letter is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M street South, | bet 4½ & 6th, | Washington, D. C.
April 10, 12 M Dear Pete, 74 Nothing very new or different in my condition, or any thing else—have hardly
Pete, darling, shan't I send you a little money? Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 10 April [1874]
This postcard is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M street South, | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington | D. C.
Dear Boy Pete, 74 Your letter came Wednesday—You must try to cultivate & keep up a gay & cheerful heart
I am only so-so—had a very bad night last night—it's a tough pull Pete—still I think I shall come out
Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, [23 January 1874]
Dear Pete, I hope you will be able to come, as you said in your last—If I knew when & where you would
raw, fresh & am feeling quite comfortable—Dear son, I shall look for you Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
This letter is addressed: Pete Doyle | M street South | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington | D. C.
The year is verified by the references to his catarrh, to "want of exercise for 16 months," and to Doyle's
impending visit, which evidently took place a few days later (see the letter from Whitman to Doyle of
See the letter from Whitman to Doyle of March 23, 1874.
Dear boy Pete, Nothing particular or new in my condition—I have been to the Doctor's to-day—had quite
Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 20 March [1874]
This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle | M street south | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, | D. C.
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
Dear Pete, Here I am yet, in my big chair in the parlor—I am up & around, but not very well—I am having
Pete there is nothing new—I got your last letter—have rec'd letters from Mrs.
puts me in better spirits—good bye for present, my dear loving son— Your Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
Dear boy, I am about the same—consider myself improving, if any thing, though slowly enough—Pete I will
Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 2 January [1874]
Miller's example in adopting the dates assigned by Whitman's executors to the correspondence addressed to Doyle
Miller notes that all except one of the letters were written on Fridays, and most of them referred to Doyle's
Pete I thought I would send you a little change enclosed—all I have by me to-day—(but I have plenty at
Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 19 January [1874]
Jersey Friday afternoon Jan January 30, 2 o'clock Dear Pete, I am having another of my bad spells to-day—but
say it is quite a success, & they are introducing them in other cities—but it will get played out— —Pete
be together, & have good times just being with each other, no matter how poor Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
This letter is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M street south | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, | D. C.
cheerful a heart as possible—& as for the way things finally turn out, leave that to the Almighty— —Pete
Pete didn't you get my last Saturday's postal card? I wrote you one.
Nash, Wash Milburn, & the RR boys— Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 10 July [1874]
Jersey, May 1–2 p.m. 1874 Dear Pete, I have been out halting around for a walk, as it is quite pleasant
Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 1 May [1874]
The allusion to the Ashtons, who had recently lost a child (see the letter from Whitman to Doyle of April
time—(he did me a good turn once in the office, just out of good will, & I shall never forget it)—Pete
Nash—& to Parker & Wash Milburn—& in short to all my friends— Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
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]
Nash—Pete I rec'd the "Golden Grain" —also the letter, Herald,—& Repub Republican —send me one of the
the heart to turn 'em out—God help the homeless & moneyless this weather— Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
awesomely sentimental anecdotes in awesome prose, the type of tritely "moral" work likely to appeal to Doyle
Jersey , Dec. 3—noon Dear Pete, Dear son, I am getting over my late bad spell—I have been very sick indeed
Nash, & to all inquiring friends Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 3 December [1874]
Whitman wrote to Ellen O'Connor on November 23, 1874, with instructions to "read [Doyle] this letter—also
muchly ,) in the parlor by the window—It is a rainy darkish day here—the wind south & mild— Walt If Pete
Doyle comes up to see you, read him this letter—also give him the printed slip to read— The following
W Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 29 May [1874]
This postcard is addressed: Peter Doyle | M st. South. bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C.
Doyle's visit to Whitman in May 1874 makes the date certain (see the letter from Whitman to Doyle of
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 3 July [1874
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle | M st. South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The symptoms mentioned here are fully discussed in Whitman's July 10, 1874 letter to Doyle, in which
Whitman also referred to a postcard that Doyle should have received on July 4.
Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 17 March [1874]
This post card is addressed: Pete Doyle | M st South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington D C.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 10 June [
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Pete Doyle | M st.
Doyle's visit to Whitman establishes the year.
dont don't want to send you a blue one—Will feel better by next time, Your Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 26 June [
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle | M st. South bet 4½ & 6th | Washington D.C."
Since Whitman wrote to Doyle on Fridays, and since the account of his illness here does not contradict
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
Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 3 November [1874]
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, 12 June [
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Peter Doyle, | M st.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 17 July [
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Peter Doyle, | M st.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 23 March
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M street South, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
This is the postcard to which Whitman refers in March 26–27, 1874 letter to Doyle.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 21 April
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M street South, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The reference to the new express train here and in Whitman's May 1, 1874 letter to Doyle permits assignment
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 15 May [1874
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Pete Doyle, | M street South, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington,
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.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 24 April
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M street South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
Since Whitman wrote about Doyle's first visit to Camden on March 23, March 26–27, and May 22, 1874, this
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
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 21 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 7, 14, and 28
Your Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 16 April [1874]
extreme—but I am standing it well, so far—to-day as I sit here writing, a fair breeze blowing in— Peter Doyle
The visit took place about May 25, 1874; in his May 29, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle, Whitman mentioned
that Doyle had recently left Camden.
See also Whitman's September 5, 1873 letter to Peter Doyle.
letter to O'Connor and the similar phrasing of this postcard and Whitman's May 29, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle
verified by the reference to Burroughs' visit mentioned in Whitman's April 16, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle
I hear regularly from Peter Doyle—he is well & hearty, works hard for poor pay, on the Balt Baltimore
in the week; Whitman confirmed receipt of Eldridge's letter in a February 6, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle
Nelly dear, I am guiltless of the cologne present—(don't know any thing about Peter Doyle, in this case
Whitman's statement explains why letters from Charles Eldridge, Peter Doyle, Ellen O'Connor, and others
Huntington (whose death was reported in Whitman's March 29, 1872 letter to Peter Doyle), or the widow
occupied an entire page of the paper (as Whitman alludes to in his November 28, 1873, letter to Peter Doyle
His friends in Washington, D.C. helped to care for him: John Burroughs, Peter Doyle, and Ellen O'Connor
occupied an entire page of the paper (as Whitman alludes to in his November 28, 1873, letter to Peter Doyle
Whitman also wrote about Burroughs's visit in his April 16, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle.
occupied an entire page of the paper (as Whitman alludes to in his November 28, 1873, letter to Peter Doyle