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Mrs J. L. Pittman to Walt Whitman, 6 January 1892

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  • Title: Mrs J. L. Pittman to Walt Whitman, 6 January 1892
  • Date: January 6, 1892
  • Creator(s): Mrs. J. L. Pittman | Mrs J. L. Pittman
  • Whitman Archive ID: loc.03493
  • Source: The Charles E. Feinberg Collection of the Papers of Walt Whitman, 1839–1919, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Transcribed from digital images or a microfilm reproduction of the original item. For a description of the editorial rationale behind our treatment of the correspondence, see our statement of editorial policy.
  • Contributors to digital file: Cristin Noonan Amanda J. Axley Stephanie Blalock
  • Cite this page: Pittman, Mrs. J. L. and Mrs J. L. Pittman. "Mrs J. L. Pittman to Walt Whitman, 6 January 1892." The Walt Whitman Archive. Gen. ed. Matt Cohen, Ed Folsom, & Kenneth M. Price. Accessed 10 May 2024. <http://www.whitmanarchive.org>.
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 loc.03493.001_large.jpg 245 Schenck St. Brooklyn, L.I. Jan. 6, 1892. Dear Walt Whitman,

Though unknown to you, I cannot forbear in this way to take you by the hand and tell you that I am glad to call myself your friend.

Your "Leaves of Grass" is a precious possession of mine and each time I take it up I find something new and inspiring in it.

I want to thank you for it all. It has helped me to see and understand more the beauty and truth  loc.03493.002_large.jpg that is in the world, and given me a broader sympathy for all mankind—and an insight into the reality of life.

You say—"Long, long hence, "Then only may these songs reach fruition"1—

They surely will, and to have a grand, uplifting ennobling influence on those who read them.

That is worth living for. In these days of your sickness my thoughts and sympathy are with you.

Please pardon the familiar manner of my writing, this letter is just for you alone  loc.03493.003_large.jpg and is from the heart of a friend.

With affectionate regard— Mrs. J. L. Pittman  loc.03493.004_large.jpg

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