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Walt Whitman to Herbert Gilchrist, 8 March [1878]

Will be over to tea at ½ past 6, & will give you a good long sitting for the pic[ture] if you wish—("Improve the time" saith the little busy bee)—

W W

Notes

  • 1. The envelope for this letter bears the address: Herbert Gilchrist | 1929 north 22d Street | Philadelphia. It is postmarked: Philadelphia | Mar | 8 | 3(?) PM | Pa. [back]
  • 2. Since Whitman was in New York on this date in 1877, and since the Gilchrists were not in Philadelphia in March, 1879, the note was sent in 1878. [back]
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