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It later appeared in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) and, as part of the Good-Bye my Fancy annex, in the so-called

the recto are prefatory in nature and reflect the spirit of the preface to Whitman's 1891 Good-Bye My

the mullein and the bumble-bee" is on page 36 of the section entitled Gathering the Corn of Good-Bye My

Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital image of an original

Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital image of a microfilm

Revised and reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital image of

Wallace replied to Walt Whitman's card on August 1: "I have considered it one of the main privileges of my

life (since my mother's death the main privilege of my life) to be able to communicate with you personally

and to tender you my deep reverence and love" (typescript: County Borough of Bolton (England) Public

siege of grip viciously departing (I hope departing)—But am decidedly easier to-day—am weaker than ever—my

MAY 7 | 6 AM | 90, LONDON | AM | MY 8 | O | CANADA; N.Y. | 1890 | 1030 AM | 8.

It was included without the note in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital

On the verso is a note in Whitman's hand reading "to my 2d & last Annex for L of G."

(first published in 1891), My task (published as part of L. of G.'s Purport in 1891), L. of G.'

s Purport (only the first two lines of the poem of the same title published in 1891), Death dogs my steps

scratch smiling)—I am still getting along thro the hot season—have things pretty favorable here in my

ventilation (night & day) frequent bathing, light meals & lassaiz faire —all wh' makes it better for me in my

some where to sea-shore or mountain—It is not for a long time any how—then Elias Hicks's saying to my

article ab't me for N E Magazine —I make dabs with the little 2d Annex & licking it in shape—I made my

B[ucke] & I will bring out my book on you sometime, perhaps sooner than we any of us know.

Wilson, peremptorily ordering him to return my MS to me."

Whitman's "Rejoinder" was also reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (Prose Works 1892, Volume 2: Collect and

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

My brother Eustace (who you will remember)—we call him Duke—arrived here at noon today from Ottawa We

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

O'Connor, pub'd posthumously in 1891, which appeared in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891), and in William Douglas

6th just rec'd—Kennedy then has gone—Very likely Horace T will visit you before long—Have just had my

supper—small mutton chop, onions & corn & beans—Fiercely hot day here—worse than ever—Shall probably not put my

Whitman is referring to the group of thirty-one poems taken from the book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) that

For more information on Good-Bye My Fancy, as a book and an annex, see Donald Barlow Stauffer, "Good-Bye

my Fancy (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia, ed.

letter of 12 th came to hand yesterday—Shall we soon have a chance of seeing the "Annex"—"Good bye My

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

Robert Browning (1812–1889), known for his dramatic monologues, including "Porphyria's Lover" and "My

Also shall perhaps find time to elaborate my theory as to the guilt of Pamphilia of which I am firmly

Browning himself, according to my hypothesis, may or may not think her guilty.

afternoon—but we have had a dark cold storm two days—I keep on ab't same as usual—in-doors these times—my

other market perhaps—(if not, shall print in a little another Annex —for I contemplate such)—have had my

mid-day massage—am sitting here at the table in my den—good oak fire— Walt Whitman Whitman wrote this

This "Annex" would become Good-bye My Fancy (1891).

of pocket:b'k b'd L of G —& I now send it by same mail with this —Nothing very new or different in my

meeting on September 13, 1890: "Nearly all 'the boys' were present with two friends & the reading of my

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

O wild and loose to my soul—O wonderous singer.

I read not long ago in the Century a line "the vagaries of my life" This troubled me—is the book and

"If you love me, keep my commandments." If you care for me read my book.

I cannot understand much of these things, only of my love and affection this I am sure of.

May I call my self a pupil—Dear old man you are beloved more than you can know this is the best I have

The writer is referring to Whitman's poem, "My 71st Year" which was first published in the Century Illustrated

published in Have We a National Literature, (North American Review, 152, March 1891), and in Good-bye My

Whitman's preface was also included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.

Whitman included this preface in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) as Preface to a volume of essays and tales

suppose (have this tenacious grip though)—was out last Sunday—was propell'd in the wheel chair —to my

the best ch: I ever drank)—I am writing a little annex (the 2d) to L of G. & giving out the design of my

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

Camden 3 ½ P M July 5 '90 Fine sunny salubrious day & I am feeling well—have been scribbling on my final

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

before being collected in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891). [Then Another and very grave point]

Review in November 1890 and later reprinted in the Pall Mall Gazette (17 November 1890) and in Good-Bye My

Man's Rejoinder, first published in the Critic 17 (16 August 1890) before being reprinted in Good-Bye My

which was first published in the August 16, 1890 issue of the Critic and later reprinted in Good-Bye My

26Death Dogs My Steps (1890).

A.MS. draft.loc.00120xxx.00406Death Dogs My Stepsabout March 3, 1890poetryhandwritten1 leaf12 x 19 cm

; Draft of Death Dogs My Steps written in ink on the inside of a discarded and opened out envelope, addressed

Death Dogs My Steps

400 Fifth Avenue June 5, 90 My dear Mr.

Sometime I will pay, so far as may be in my power, a fitting tribute to your character and genius.

He reprinted it in his 1891 bookGood-Bye My Fancy.

to-day—have just written a little poemet "Sail out for good for aye O mystic yacht of me" for outset of my

Whitman is referring to the group of thirty-one poems taken from the book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) that

For more information on Good-Bye My Fancy, as a book and an annex, see Donald Barlow Stauffer, "Good-Bye

my Fancy (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia, ed.

The preface was included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.

"Ingersoll's Speech" of June 2, 1890, was written by Whitman himself and was reprinted in Good-Bye My

Cloudy & rain & dark weather to-day & looks like snow out—has been a rather gloomy week past with me—my

Ingersoll's lect: is being printed in a small book in N Y, & I will send you one—sell my books to purchasers

stronger—write soon & tell me ab't him, & w'd like to send him something for Christmas present—And my

enough for me to have him with me every day—I am getting more helpless than ever in legs and ankles—only my

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to

Feb 21st 1890 To / Walt man Eq My Dear Sir I apologize heartily for my delay in replying to your kind

the page of "poemets" 'old age echoes' —which you were so good as to offer me at the price of £20— My

—& secondly my unwillingness to do the unwelcome & ungracious thing implied in my being unable to avail

I am so extremely sorry not to see my way to utilizing them for my Review & I accordingly return herewith

of four short poems, appeared in Lippincott's Magazine in March 1891 and were reprinted in Goodbye My

Nov: 12 '90 Cloudy wet & dark—mild temperature—y'rs of 9th rec'd last evn'g —Horace here—Shall call my

little 2d annex " Good Bye my Fancy " after a little piece in it—Tom Harned's mother is dead 65 y'rs

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

Camden noon Feb: 5 '90 A rare egg & Graham br'd for my breakfast—Y'r good letter rec'd —the sun is out

eye bother, or liability—& there probably is something in that—I have mark'd defection & weakness in my

"A Death-Bouquet" became the last section of Good-Bye My Fancy, which was later reprinted in Complete

I send you a little box of confections by Adams Exp. with my love.

Critic of November 28, 1890 (p. 282) printed a paragraph about Whitman's forthcoming volume Good-Bye My

Camden Evn'g May 14 '90 Ed, I am decidedly better f'm my second grip —(was a bad 'un)—have been out bet'n

. | May 14 | 8 PM | 90, London | PM | My 16 | 0 | Canada.

I was quite amused to see my letter about the G.A.R. in the Camden paper —not amused I mean but willing

Whitman, late in life, said to Horace Traubel: "[I] take my Ruskin with some qualifications."

The "Rejoinder" was later reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) (see Prose Works 1892, Volume 2: Collect

Near the end of the essay, Whitman writes: "My own opinion has long been, that for New World service

shall go to the Hall & show myself, & just say publicly a word or so (as I wish to definitely settle my

That same day, he wrote Horace Traubel: "I am over my eyes in work and my right arm is helpless and painfull—it

From that I enter on my 72d year— Walt Whitman here is $2 for the young ones, Eva Eva Stafford Walt Whitman

"Ingersoll's Speech" of June 2, 1890, was written by Whitman himself and was reprinted in Good-Bye My

leafhandwritten; Manuscript notes, heavily revised, apparently for the preface to Whitman's 1891 volume Good-Bye My

This is a draft of the essay Whitman later published as American National Literature in Good-Bye My Fancy

Critic (titled Shakspere for America) on September 27, 1890, and then included in Whitman's Good-Bye My

LOUIS, May 30 189 0 Dear Sir: Your brother, and my friend, Mr Thomas J.

Come, said The Soul, Such verses now, my body, let us write—write thou for me— That when I come again

Whitman's epigraph poem for the 1876 and 1891–92 editions of Leaves of Grass, beginning "Come, said my

sixty-five poems that had originally appeared in November Boughs (1888); while the second, "Good-Bye my

leafhandwritten; This manuscript contains part of an autobiographical sketch on the composition of Good-bye My

Nice, France, Jan. 16, 1890 My Dear Walt— I am still here an invalid—nervous prostration.— To you, far

Whitman included the poem in his late collection Good-Bye My Fancy, 1891–1892; the poems in that book

Symonds, f'm Switzerland—the grip has caught me again—have rather a bad bladder trouble interferes with my

Thirty-one poems from Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy

For more information see Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

(It may not suit them) I saw my ¶ abt the "banditti combine" in paper —I am having bound up 100 more

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman