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The "President's closing Levee" was the open inaugural reception at the White House, held the evening
5000 guests, including Frederick Douglass, who had initially been barred by guards from entering the White
Never before was such a compact jam in front of the White House, all the grounds filled, and away out
As the President came out on the capitol portico, a curious little white cloud, the only one in that
.; The "President's closing Levee" was the open inaugural reception at the White House, held the evening
5000 guests, including Frederick Douglass, who had initially been barred by guards from entering the White
—White Sulphur Springs.
White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, was the site of continuing skirmishes during August of 1862 along the
The resort of White Sulphur Springs was turned into a hospital in 1862 and cared for both Union and Confederate
A major battle at White Sulphur Springs took place the following summer, but George Whitman was not involved
Hill, Major General Henry Heth, and Major General William Mahone. loss slight. September 30.
.; White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, was the site of continuing skirmishes during August of 1862 along
The resort of White Sulphur Springs was turned into a hospital in 1862 and cared for both Union and Confederate
A major battle at White Sulphur Springs took place the following summer, but George Whitman was not involved
fresh'd refresh'd by the storm, I watch'd with joy the threatening maws of the waves, I mark'd the white
I drew 2 months pay to day and bought a new suit of clothes and now I feel something like a white man
William T. Otto, Assistant Secretary of the Interior. William T. Otto to Walt Whitman, 11 May 1865
of State: Sir: I am directed by the President to request that you cause a Commission to issue to William
Hubley Ashton to William H. Seward, 2 August 1865
Jabo's health declined rapidly after the battle of White Oak Swamp, and he was ultimately discharged
Jabo's health declined rapidly after the battle of White Oak Swamp, and he was ultimately discharged
I am, very respectfully, William Cook Capt 9th U[nited].S[tates].
William Cook to Louisa Van Velsor Whitman, 19 February 1865
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen John Schwaninger William
Stewart to William B.
Before Petersburg NY January 21st, 1865 Friend Walt Haveing this morning received a letter from Lieut William
Sending my best respects to Your Mother and Your Self hoping to hear from you soon I remain Yours &c William
your Brother Capt Geo Whitman 51st NY N Prisoner of War Danville, V[irgini]a C[onfederate] S[tates] William
had been battle flags Pioneers with axes on shoulders the crowds the perfect day—the clear sky—the white
William got your letter last week, and we were all glad that you felt like coming to try the position
In your letter to William you spoke of Mrs. Davis being at Mrs. Price's.
Your letter to William about your books interested us deeply, be sure to bring your perfect copy of "
William would send love if he new that I was writing,—Jeannie is out playing & as usual, her voice is
right—& was glad to hear from you, Nelly, & Charles Eldridge & dear little Jeannie—(I will not add William
& launched on the market—at least that's my design at present — When you write tell me all about William—My
William, if you could hear of a room, I wish you would engage it for me—if Gwinne has one, it would do—take
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 20 January 1865
My dear William & Nelly O'Connor, I write a few lines to tell you how I find the folks at home—Both my
Walt Whitman to William D. and Ellen M. O'Connor, 26 March 1865
It was in the winter time, I think in '64 I went up to the White House with a friend of mine, an M.
William tells me that in the letter Curtis promises to do all he can, & is very much interested, but
We miss you and William immensely, Charley & I speak of you daily.
William T. Otto to Walt Whitman, 12 January 1865
file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen James Speed to William
on the dead cart with its rigid forms, piled upon each other like logs—the stark swaying arms—the white
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen William
Walt Whitman, Esq. of New York William T. Otto to Walt Whitman, 24 January 1865
file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen James Speed to William
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen John Schwaninger William
file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen James Speed to William
file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen James Speed to William
file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen James Speed to William
file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen James Speed to William
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen John Schwaninger William
Hubley Ashton to William Hunter, 3 August 1865
Hubley Ashton to William Hunter, 4 August 1865
Hubley Ashton to William Hunter, 3 August 1865
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen John Schwaninger William
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen William
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen William
file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen John Schwaninger James Speed to William
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen William
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen William
file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen James Speed to William
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen William
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen John Schwaninger William
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen William
file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen James Speed to William
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen William
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar James Speed to William
file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen James Speed to William
to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Jonathan Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen William
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen William
changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen John Schwaninger William
The poem is apparently based on a photograph of Whitman possibly taken by the photographer, William Kurtz