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W. I. Whiting to Walt Whitman, 14 June 1886

 loc.01415.001_large.jpg Walt Whitman Esq. Dear Sir

Trusting that the intelligence conveyed will plead for my presumption, I venture to enclose you a few lines. At a sale of Autographs, & Books a few days ago the following prices were obtained,

  • "Autograph letter, Whitman, Walt, Poet," $80.00
  • Leaves of Grass 1st Edition 18.00
Which prices were the highest paid for any similar lots. Thinking you might not get the above information, I venture to enclose it. with best wishes Yours Truly W. I. Whiting1
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Correspondent:
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Notes

  • 1. Whitman wrote a note on the back of this letter and forwarded it to the editor of the Critic. See the letter from Walt Whitman to the Editor of the Critic of June 17, 1886. Jeanette Gilder (1849–1916) was the editor of the Critic in 1886, assisted by her brother Joseph. [back]
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