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jhu.00001xxx.00218MS. 7O Captain! My Captain!
April 30, 1890poetry1 leafhandwritten; A handwritten version of O Captain! My Captain!
O Captain! My Captain!
pml.00002xxx.00218MA 1212O Captain! My Captain!27 April 1890poetryhandwritten1 leaf; O Captain!
My Captain!
Mitchell's hand says, "To give Walt a little money I offered for a gentleman 100$ for an autograph copy of My
Captain—I pin it to Furness note April 1890."
O Captain! My Captain!
Whitman; You know how hard I have tried to get the autograph copy of "My Captain," for our Iowa Collection
inches—is now devoted to memorials of yourself, but I am most anxious to secure a holograph copy of "My
Captain," while you can still write it & I can fitly arrange it in my collection, which, you are aware
Aldrich wanted an autograph copy of Whitman's poem "O Captain! My Captain!."
"O Captain! My Captain!"
For more information on the poem, see Gregory Eiselein, "'O Captain! My Captain!'
Whitman eventually did furnish Aldrich with a manuscript copy of "O Captain!
This correspondence card apparently accompanied a transcription of "O Captain! My Captain!
business (whatever it is) uncomfortable enough—(I have not probably the grip but I suppose I must pay my
Y'rs rec'd—then Matilda Gurd is dead —I remember her well & most favorably—my sympathies & condolences
you—Mrs: Davis has gone off for a couple of days (more or less) to see an old relative & friend a sea-captain
very ill but better now—an addition also to his family, baby boy —Alys Smith here yesterday—have had my
vulgar excitement here is the LeConey murder trial—an unusual muddle & paradox — Finish this up in my
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
On June 12, 1884, Walt Whitman had sent a transcription of "O Captain! My Captain!"
Aldrich (1828–1908) was an ornithologist, a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, an infantry captain
Is it practicable to fac-similize your plate (of course at our expense here) of my picture (in 1890)
to send here for my forthcoming little (2d) annex ?
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
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
Dear Walt Whitman Accept of my best thanks for your kind letter with the enclosed slips of your article
He also says that he has sent your photo (from my negative) "back to England, to a daughter of Charles
I received a letter form Captain Nowell (from Queenstown) respecting our commission & his visit to you
Say I & my grateful love accompany him always!"—I saw him this morning.
grand organ & looking at the really fine display of gorgeously tinted bloom—quite a pleasant break in my
On October 8, 1890, Horace Traubel notes that Whitman received a letter from Captain Noell [sic] stating
Traubel notes a few days later on October 14: "W. said Captain Noell [sic] had been in with the blanket
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
"Give my regards to all the boys in New York city, and don't forget it."
The door was opened in response to my ring by a gentle faced, wistful eyed, elderly woman.
I told him of passages in his writings which I admired and referred particularly to "My Captain," that
bells; But I, with mournful tread, Walk the deck; my captain lies Fallen, cold and dead.
I had outstayed the moments to which I was pledged to limit my visit.
I sit here tiding it all over—am just taking my supper—a bit of toast bread & rasperry jam & small cup
On April 27, 1890, Whitman sent Furness a copy of "O Captain! My Captain!"
& welcomed—weather-fast & room-fast here—(altho' the sun is shining out to-day)—Nothing special in my
the $5 you sent—but had sent you word not to—all right now tho—it is ab't sun-down—I am waiting for my
supper—My young nurse is down stairs learning his fiddle lesson—have had my massage— Walt Whitman Walt
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
1890, contained an obituary of Thomas Jefferson Whitman, which Whitman wrote and reprinted in Good-Bye My
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Rumpus" refers to the public scandal that occurred when the Irish soldier and member of Parliament Captain
more before long which I think will interest you I feel very highly honoured by your wish to utilize my
I don't know how this will affect your reproducing my copy of it but you will know best.
Pardon my mentioning it.
I had a visit the other day from Captain Nowell of the S . .
Roose in this months National Review "'My imagination like my heart has always been with the women—I
that he wants to use the photos for his "forthcoming little (2d) annex," which would become Good-Bye My
On October 8, 1890, Horace Traubel notes that Whitman received a letter from Captain Noell [sic] stating
Traubel notes a few days later on October 14: "W. said Captain Noell [sic] had been in with the blanket
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Johnston is referring to Whitman's Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).
best I am capable of these times (& that is poor enough)—had a fresh egg & nice biscuit & coffee for my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Whitman's housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
New Jersey U S America Feb: 10 '90 — It is near sunset after a bright winter day & I am waiting for my
supper—my young nurse is down stairs practising practicing his fiddle lesson— —I have just written three
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Warry wheel'd me up of course in the chair ) to Mr & Mrs: Harned's where we had a first–rate dinner (my
, (he behaved very badly & put on airs) and had a chicken pot pie & I had some of the c[hicken] for my
breakfast this morning—& some new coffee better than the old, (wh' was not good)—My appetite is good
ab't it (I think more of the boy, & I believe he does of me, than we knew)—He kissed me & hung on to my
: 16 —Harry and Becky were married last evn'g, & they came around here afterward a little while, at my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Whitman's housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
of it & probably the sheets themselves—tell Dr J. the photos (of myself & Frank Warren Fritzinger, 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
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
get along somehow out of this fearful weather & every thing else myself—very hot to-day—have just had my
daily bath—my breakfast three hours ago on bread & stew'd stewed prunes & a cup of tea—appetite fair—yesterday
little $6 piece to order for a N Y New York paper —sent off last evn'g evening —I sit here alone in my
send, as I have plenty—Mrs: D has just bo't bought some clams & I am to have a small plate raw for my
She was a widow and had been married to a sea captain. For more information, see Carol J.
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
6 '90 Still down sick—it holds on day & night—(well have they call'd it the grip )—I am sitting in my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Trusting you are in good health & hoping to renew my acquaintance with you I am your faithfully S.
On Wednesday, October 8, 1890, Horace Traubel notes that Whitman received a letter from Captain Noell
Traubel notes a few days later on October 14: "W. said Captain Noell [sic] had been in with the blanket
Ingersoll to me —my nurse is down stairs practising on his fiddle—he gets along well— Walt Whitman Walt
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
I send a copy of my Complete Works & some pictures—with a slip of little piece in May Century —& my best
Whitman also sent "the MS of 'O Captain.'" See Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
(choice persons,) one third women (Proceeds to me $869.45)—I went over, was wheeled on the stage in my
Camden New Jersey Sept. 25 1890 My dear friend Here is the Preface —three printed slips, copies—not so
much of preface to the tales but my memorial & reminiscence of dear W[illiam] —& to give a dash of appropriate
led—have a stout man nurse —go out doors in wheel chair occasionallyᾺwas out yesterday at sunset—I sell my
own books when I can get purchasers & am still rejected by all the magazines—my right arm power & volition
good yet—appetite, sleep &c: fair—am now well on my 72d year—have the grip rather bad—cool spell of
The preface was included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Camden June 18 1890 Fairly with me these days—Did I tell you my last piece (poem) was rejected by the
shoes if nobody will have 'em )—I shall put in order a last little 6 or 8 page annex (the second) of 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
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Camden New Jersey Nov: 30 1890 My dear D L Y'rs of 21st rec'd & welcomed—the Cal[ifornia] papers rec'd
as I get it—Warren Fritzinger is still with me—Mrs: Davis is well—Have had a depressed gloomy week—my
Jeff (T J Whitman) died last Tuesday in St Louis, Mo: was a civil engineer—Hear often f'm Dr Bucke my
I suppose you got my last I sent.
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
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
all is well with me but I regret that I did not write to you sooner or cable to you immediately upon my
being and which eludes my senses and baffles my judgment to explain.
save my own, dear, good father could have done.
For all this and more I desire you to accept of my heartfelt thanks.
I am taking the liberty of writing to Dr Bucke to explain my not visiting him as I intended.
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Enclose this little billet to Mrs: Spaulding —(I have lost the address)—Ed, I feel a little easier f'm my
long grip —just ate my supper & relish'd it—was out an hour in the wheel chair this afternoon—quite
pretty well (he has sold out the grocery) —Horace Traubel comes regularly—I expect Dr Bucke ab't May 12—my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
I can do nothing but write & assure you of my tender sympathy & of my heartfelt & daily deepening affection
This morning I had hours driving in my open conveyance I c not take my brougham—& the all-prevalent moisture
condensed on my beard & moustache & froze into tiny icicles which had to be thawed off.
Dixon wrote for my birthday party.
With my kindest regards to all the members of your household & with my best heart's-love to you I remain
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
meeting on September 13, 1890: "Nearly all 'the boys' were present with two friends & the reading of my
breaths away both of you)—W has gone over to Phila. to give word to Dr Thomas, the oculist & to take my
little book the three opinions (Sarrazin's, the Irishman, & Ingersolls) —Had a fair night—relish'd my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
At this time, Whitman was planning to include an appendix to his Good-bye My Fancy that would include
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
See you must have rec'd all my letters, papers, slips & scraps, & Dr Bucke's book (remember that Dr B
keeps me in bread & meat & shanty-keeping a good time yet—I also send to you printed slip, "Old Poets" my
flatter myself I am giving or trying to give voice to)—I am leisurely cooking up a little 2d annex for my
I enclose you a couple of slips of my last poemet in Dec. Phila.
done me—words by pen & ink are poor perhaps but O how I wish to give you all & each a God bless you & my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
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
Warry (my young man) has just been in to urge me to get out in wheel chair, wh' I shall—the sun is out
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
such as it is—have the grip permanently—I sent from here (4th June last —also letter to you) some of my
Davis, my housekeeper, is well—She has been off to Kansas & Colorado on a jaunt—Warren Fritzinger my
N A Review has a little piece of mine "Old Poets" —As I write I am sitting here in my big chair with
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Louie, "Tom Touchstone" (when there,) & any other friends not named—the 'cute & loving appreciation of my
book & me by them there in Australia has gone right to my heart—is far more than literary or technical
interest you all but it is over color'd flattered)—Dr B is well & is busy—is a leading personal friend & my
middling well, (eat bread & honey, blackberries &c this summer weather—occasionally a mutton chop)—my
plane of course—I have a good strong tight cane chair & get out in it almost every day —propell'd by my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
to both & many others, foreigners &c y'r piece in "Conservator," wh' reads well to me —have not sent my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Why, Horace, you have no idea of the exuberance of the man: he talks of buying all my books, of buying
lessons & practical example in massaging—they are using him very well—had strawberries & Graham bread for my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
I could convey no idea to you of how it affects my soul.
I got it, looked into it with wonder, and felt that here was something that touched on depths of my humanity
yesterday afternoon—Tom Harned last evn'g—Geo: Stafford (the elder) yesterday—Cool weather here—fine sunny—My
printed slip with papers —enclose another in this (copied Boston Transcript ) —papers notice it some—(is my
sometimes I wonder whether J A S don't come under St Paul's famous category )—I am sitting here alone in my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
The "Rejoinder" was later reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) (See Prose Works 1892, Volume II: Collect
Boston to I N Baker ( with R G Ingersoll) —ask $100 for the whole —No proof or news rec'd by me of my
piece sent to N A Review —probably dont suit—Stoddart (Lippincott's Mag) contemplates a full page of my
whether they may interest you)—send also a little ¶ in "Munyon's Ill: World" —am sitting here as usual in my
earthquake in the financial world just now, as you see in the papers—well the money question is the least of my
s Purport," "For Us Two, Reader Dear," and "My Task" (?).
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Whitman's preface was also included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
well—Logan writes—am sitting here dully enough—stupid—no exhilaration—no massage or wheel-chair to day—my
Sylvanus Baxter's Pension Proposition two years ago—Peremptorily declined by me—but for all that & against my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
My family live happily in London, though it is always fog there when there is frost—I should think they
But I don't, so I packed up my books and came here.
Alys is going to stay on a month & learn Italian & then in February she is going to Sicily with my mother
All my American friends—young men who have gone in for politics—are working with the Democratic party
I wish I had got this letter off in time to wish you a happy Christmas—but you must accept my somewhat
Crisis" refers to the public scandal that occurred when the Irish soldier and Member of Parliament Captain
weather here (broken)—another letter f'm Symonds (I think there's something first class in him) —One of my
two boys 26 yrs old was married last evn'g —he came yesterday to talk ab't it & hung on my neck & kiss'd
Whitman's housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain
hot weather here—but every thing goes on much the same—I bother (scribble, transpose, add, dawdle) at 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