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pointment at the loss it represents for then-emerging gay iden- tity.11 Whitman’s longtime companion Peter Doyle

; on Whit- double consciousness, ix man, 125 “Double V” campaign, 118 “For My People” (Walker), xi Doyle

s letterto his mother and to Peter Doyle.

Portraitof Whitman and Doyle together,by Harry D.

Wiksell's personal recollectionsof Pete Doyle.

J., I give to my friend,Peter Doyle, my silverwatch. I give to H.

Doyle, Peter, 261. Finta, Alexander, 118, 119.

organized into thirty–seven topics, chronologically arranged (e.g., "Opera Lover," "The 1856 ," "Peter Doyle

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

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.

He boasted to Pete Doyle of his "capacity of flirtation & carrying on with the girls" (Whitman 62), adding

Lebens dauernde, innige, väterlich-zärtliche Kameradschaft mit dem jungen Irisch-Amerikaner Peter Doyle

„Piet, mein liebster Sohn“, schreibt er an Peter Doyle, „ich denke immer noch, ich werde durchkommen,

nature writer, literary critic, and author of Notes on Walt Whitman as Poet and Person (1867); Peter Doyle

Whitman admits as much to another lover, Washington street- car driver Peter Doyle, in a September 2,

Peter Doyle’s long romantic friendship with the poet is well- established.

See Murray, “‘Pete the Great,’” 14. 44. Corr. 1:11. 45.

“‘Pete the Great’: A Biography of Peter Doyle.”

Maddock, 86 Garrison,William Lloyd, 25 Douglas, Stephen A., 6, 125–26 Gay, Getty, 91–92; “Royal Bohemian Doyle

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.

Elephant, his brother Young Elephant (who came afterward,) Tippy, Pop Rice, Big Frank, Yellow Joe, Pete

walks out from Washington, five, seven, perhaps ten miles and back; generally with my friend Peter Doyle

Come up from the fields, father, here's a letter from our Pete; And come to the front door, mother—here's

The little sisters huddle around, speechless and may'd dismay'd See, dearest mother, the letter says Pete

Come up from the fields, father, here's a letter from our Pete; And come to the front door, mother—here's

The little sisters huddle around, speechless and may'd dismay'd See, dearest mother, the letter says Pete

On October 31, 1873, Whitman wrote Peter Doyle that "I got a letter from Mr.

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 17 March [1874]

This post card is addressed: Pete Doyle | M st South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington D C.

Whitman wrote of the sale in his July 10, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle.

O'Connor's tenure was brief; as of Walt Whitman's March 12–13, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle, O'Connor had

Price Ashley Lawson Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

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

, 1876 seems more plausible; note the similar phraseology in Whitman's December 13, 1876 letter to Doyle

account book, this bound manuscript notebook dates from March 1876 to 30 May 1889) that Whitman wrote to Doyle

Probably Doyle had answered Whitman's December 13, 1876 letter.

Nash were old Washington friends of Whitman and Doyle.

In Whitman's February 19, 1875, letter to Peter Doyle—one of Whitman's closest comrades and companions—Whitman

Kirkwood New Jersey July 2— Dear boy Pete I still keep pretty well, & am again down here at the farm

back—Love, love, love, Your old Walt I still make my headquarters in Camden— Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

Your papers come— W W Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 24 July [1880]

This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle | M Street South bet: 4½ & 6th | Washington | D C | U S A.

of this letter is determined by the reference to it in Whitman's October 9–10, 1873 letter to Peter Doyle

COME up from the fields father, here's a letter from our Pete, And come to the front door mother, here's

sobs, The little sisters huddle around speechless and dismay'd,) See, dearest mother, the letter says Pete

Retorna dos campos, pai Retorna dos campos, pai, aqui está a carta do nosso Pete, E vem para a porta

soluços, As irmãzinhas amontoam-se em volta caladas e pálidas,) Vê, queridíssima mãe, a carta diz que Pete

Tanto George, seu irmão, quanto Peter Doyle, que foi seu amigo entre os 45 e os 50 anos de idade, afirmam

"C up from the fields, father, here's a letter from our Pete; And come to the front door, mother—here's

The little sisters huddle around, speechless and dismayed); "See, dearest mother, the letter says Pete

COME UP FROM THE FIELDS FATHER. up from the fields father, here's a letter from our Pete, And come to

sobs, The little sisters huddle around speechless and dismay'd,) See dearest mother, the letter says Pete

Peter Doyle called on June 4, Edward Carpenter was in Camden from June 18 to 20, and Whitman's brother

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.

Dear Pete—dear son, I have received your letter of the 8th to-day—all your letters have come safe—four

Pete, you say my sickness must be worse than I described in my letters—& ask me to write precisely how

Pete, the fourth week of my vacation is most ended. I shall return the middle of next week.

Pete, I have seen Tom Haslett —he is well—he is working extra on Broadway & 42d st. RR.

Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 10 September 1869

It probably contained the money order mentioned in Whitman's August 21, 1869 letter to Doyle.

intended to write "Hassett," the Washington conductor mentioned in his September 25, 1869 letter to Doyle

Brooklyn , September 3, 1869 Dear Pete, I thought I would write you a letter to-day, as you would be

I have read it several times since—Dear Pete, I hope every thing is going on favorably with you.

the sea-shore as I intended—In fact my jaunt this time has been a failure—Better luck next time— Now Pete

God bless you, dear Pete, dear loving comrade, & Farewell till next time, my darling boy.

Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 3 September 1869

The skin eruption mentioned in Walt Whitman's August 21, 1869 letter to Doyle.

Saturday evening—Aug. 21 Dear Pete— I have been very sick the last three days—I dont know what to call

And now, dear Pete, for yourself.

Dear Pete, you must forgive me for being so cold the last day & evening.

Dear Pete, dear son, my darling boy, my young & loving brother, don't let the devil put such thoughts

Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 21 August [1869]

Richard Maurice Bucke, Doyle was suffering a skin eruption popularly known as "barber's itch" and was

Doyle's suicidal response to the skin irritation was undoubtedly associated with deep-seated feelings

In this uncharacteristic injunction, Walt Whitman was no doubt exploiting Doyle's Catholicism.

Dear Pete, I have not heard from you now for nine days.

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 22 August 1870

Pete, one month of my leave exactly is up to-day.

Pete, your letter of 23d came yesterday, & the one written partly that night & partly 24th came this

Well, Pete, I guess this will do for to-day.

riding here in Brooklyn—we have large open cars—in good weather it is real lively—I quite enjoy it— Pete

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Walt Whitman was disturbed by Doyle's mood swings; he raised similar concerns in his August 21, 1869

letter to Doyle.

Milburn, a druggist mentioned in Whitman's August 7–10, 1870 letter to Doyle.

Dear Pete, Dear son, I received your second letter to–day, also the Star.

I believe that is all for to–night, as it is getting late—Good night, Pete—Good night, my darling son—here

tomorrow, I will imagine you with your arm around my neck saying Good night, Walt—& me—Good night, Pete

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

The envelope is addressed "Peter Doyle, | conductor, | Office | Wash. & Georgetown City RR.

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

Dear Pete, Well here I am home again with my mother, writing to you from Brooklyn once more.

Pete, there was something in that hour from 10 to 11 oclock (parting though it was) that has left me

It is now Saturday between 4 & 5 in the afternoon—I will write more on the other side—but, Pete, I must

Pete, dear boy, I will write you a line to-day before I go.

Well, Pete, you will have quite a diary at this rate.

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

that feminine pronouns were substituted for masculine. "164" was undoubtedly intended to conceal Doyle's

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.

Dear Pete, whatever happens, in such ups & downs, you must try to meet it with a stout heart.

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Riker, president of the Washington & Georgetown Railroad, for which Doyle worked.

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

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

Dear Pete, I received your welcome letter of Aug. 27th—and also 31st, enclosing Ned Stewarts Stewart's

Pete, there is nothing particular to write about this time—pretty much the same story—every day out on

Well, Pete, I am on the second month of my furlough—to think it is almost six weeks since we parted there

Nothing new in office—Well, Pete, about half our separation is over—the next six weeks will soon pass

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

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

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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.

Dear Pete, Your letters of 10th and 12th have come safe, & are welcome—dear son, I see you are hard at

first (I don't know but the very first) of the railroad men there I got acquainted with, & rode with—Pete

Well, Pete, dear loving boy, I must now close for to-day. Walt. late Friday afternoon Sept. 16.

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

In his September 6, 1870 letter to Doyle, Whitman expressed support for the Prussian cause, labeling

Dear Pete, Your letter of last Sunday & Monday came safe—was glad to see you so cheerful & feeling well

Nash —also Father Boyle —(By the bye, Pete, I have taken a great fearful drink of whiskey, in honor of

letter—shall probably go to some amusement with a friend this evening—most likely Buckleys Serenaders — Pete

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

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

Milburn, a druggist mentioned in Whitman's August 7–10, 1870 letter to Doyle.

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

Dear Pete, I will write you a few lines as I sit here, on a clump of sand by the sea shore—having some

Pete, I wish you were with me the few hours past—I have just had a splendid swim & souse in the surf—the

how long I could sit here, to that soothing, rumbling murmuring of the waves—& then the salt breeze— Pete

this envelope, & ask him to go to p. o. & send a p. o. order to me—it will save you the trouble—But Pete

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Whitman confirmed receipt of the $50 in his July 24, 1871 letter to Doyle.

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

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

Brooklyn June 21, 1871 Dear Pete, I arrived home last night between 11 and 12, all safe & sound—found

car—thought while I was sitting up here now in my room wait'g for dinner I would write a line to boy Pete

papers—come up punctually to my meals—sleep a great deal—& take every thing very quietly— Friday —Pete

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 21–23 June 1871

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

1865 71 Brooklyn, Friday, July 14. 1867 or '8 Dear Pete, It is pretty much the same with me, as when

them—something new, to me, it quite set me up to see such chaps, all dusty & worn, looked like veterans— Pete

alone, none of my sisters being home at present—she is much better this morning, under my doctoring— —Pete

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 14 July 1871

This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle | Conductor, | Office Wash. & Geo. City RR.

and returned to Washington on July 31; see Whitman's July 16–21, 1871 and July 28, 1871, 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

Dear Pete, I rec'd the $50 to-day all right, and a real help to me—I have money, but cannot have the

tremendous—Shall stay here a week or so longer—shall be back first part of next week if nothing happens— Well, Pete

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Whitman had requested $50 in his July 16–21, 1871 letter to Doyle.

Dear Pete, Dear, dear son, We are having a very cold spell here, the severest of the winter—freezes up

Walt Pete, I am making out a poor scraggy letter to you this time—I feel pretty well, but don't seem

writing—Good bye for to-day, my loving boy— Your true Father & Comrade always Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle | conductor, | [Of]fice Wash. & Georgetown City RR. | Washington