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Walt Whitman to Dr. John Johnston, 29 April 1891

  • Date: April 29, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 10 June 1891

  • Date: June 10, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

for breakfast—am expecting one of Mary Davis's nice rice puddings (baked in old red tile dish) for my

that is too far, but it is general enough—fine steady sunny day, cool, some breeze—Warry groans at my

refusal to go out—but I have hardly power to raise my hand to my head—& this letter is mostly automatic

Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 10 September 1891

  • Date: September 10, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

Perfect weather to-day & hope you & W[allace] have had the benefit of it —nothing very different in my

health & feelings—have just eaten my supper with fair zest—Horace here this even'g—Warry just ret'd

Annotations Text:

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

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 11 June 1891

  • Date: June 11, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

Here I sit in my favourite seat on a bank overlooking Rivington Lake—(where we sat Sunday afternoon,

I must write to you tonight (my last chance this week) but as it is a beautiful evening I decided to

And now while resting here I may as well draft my letter.

L. of G. is with me & my thoughts are of you .

God bless you, & my heart's best love to you always. J. W. Wallace P.S.

Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 18 April 1891

  • Date: April 18, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

delighted to have been the means of giving to future generations a portrait of you that is certainly one 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

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 30 December 1891

  • Date: December 30, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

My Dear Old Friend As no cablegram came this morning we conclude that "no news is good news" & our anxiety

My best heart love to you now & always. Yours affectionately J. Johnston.

PS Please tell Warry & Mr s Davis that I send my affectionate regards & best wishes for a happy new year

Annotations Text:

Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground for the love of men I thank you continually 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

Walt Whitman to Hannah Whitman Heyde, 26 November 1891

  • Date: November 26, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

trouble & head bring me much suffering—(This is quite a hospital Mickle St around here)—sell some of my

Annotations Text:

She was a widow and had been married to a sea captain. See Carol J.

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 29 August 1891

  • Date: August 29, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

Aug 29 th 1891 My Dear Old Friend.

Please accept of my warmest thanks for your kind postcard of Aug 16 from which I was glad to hear that

I would prize it very, very highly & would give it a place of honour in my home second to none of my

possession s About the time you receive this letter my dear friend, Wallace, will arrive at Phila. &

The mere thought of his meet ing you fills me with undescribable emotion & my heart fairly wells with

Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to Dr. John Johnston, 6 August 1891

  • Date: August 6, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 18 July 1891

  • Date: July 18, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

54 Manchester Rd Bolton England July 18/91 My Dear Walt Whitman Just a few lines to supplement Dr Bucke's

Annotations Text:

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

It connects itself with memories of my mother's like condition—her only companion often a canary too.

Whitman's housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain

Walt Whitman to James W. Wallace, 9 October 1891

  • Date: October 9, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

doubtless) all y'r Canada letters & welcom'd all—Send you a word in hopes it may reach you thro' care of my

up on a rush—& Tom Rome —how good & considerate & faithful they both were—& I wish to send them here my

of course show them this letter—(Tell Andrew I am just having a big book, complete works, including my

last "Good-Bye my Fancy" bit, bound up, & I will surely send him one )— Still holding the fort (sort

Annotations Text:

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

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 19 March 1891

  • Date: March 19, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

March 1891 My dear Walt Whitman, Your two post cards of March 8 th & March 10 addressed to Dr.

I intended to write to Traubel by this mail, but will ask you to convey my affectionate regards to him

Annotations Text:

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

criticism . . . after full retrospect of his works and life, the aforesaid 'odd-kind chiel' remains to 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

Wentworth Dixon to Walt Whitman, 13 June 1891

  • Date: June 13, 1891
  • Creator(s): Wentworth Dixon
Text:

Whitman, I have been perplexed how to express to you my feelings of gratitude for the gift of the letter

I am especially pleased to learn from it that you share my admiration for the noble stoic Epictetus,

I have also to thank you, Mr Whitman, for inscribing my name in the copy of Leaves of Grass which the

"Boys of the College" gave to me on my birthday.

my wife joins I am yours sincerely Wentworth Dixon Wentworth Dixon to Walt Whitman, 13 June 1891

Annotations Text:

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

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 5 December 1891

  • Date: December 5, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

—I got cold on my voyage home, & in the outdoor work I took up soon after my return I got additional

Despite my cold, I am confident that my trip has done me good, & that when I get clear of it, & fairly

He has been my main company. I think of you continually.

Will you give my love to Warry & to M rs Davis ?

Annotations Text:

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 23 May 1891

  • Date: May 23, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

My Dear Old Friend, I have nothing particular to say but I cannot let the mail go without a word of greeting

My loving salutation to you, dearest & best of Friends!

in the surgery & snatch a few minutes of leisure while waiting for my horse, to write a few lines to

—& J.W.W is spending it quietly at home—(But there's my horse so I must stop a while—) Later.

I have sent a copy of the NE Mag, my "notes" & some of my "Whitman" photos to the Editor of the Review

Annotations Text:

America It is postmarked: BOLTON | MY 23 | 91; New York | June 1; PAID | C | ALL | Camden, N.J. | 1891

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

Song of Myself.

  • Date: 1891–1892
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

My voice goes after what my eyes cannot reach, With the twirl of my tongue I encompass worlds and volumes

My ties and ballasts leave me, my elbows rest in sea-gaps, I skirt sierras, my palms cover continents

We closed with him, the yards entangled, the cannon touch'd, My captain lash'd fast with his own hands

Now I laugh content, for I hear the voice of my little captain, We have not struck, he composedly cries

My lovers suffocate me, Crowding my lips, thick in the pores of my skin, Jostling me through streets

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 6 May 1891

  • Date: May 6, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

My Dear Old Friend, Your kind post card of April 20 th arrived here during my absence in Scotland & I

at my own inability to do anything for you!

At Corby—a pretty little Cumberland village where my married sister lives—I saw my first swallows of

But my greatest Heart-joy was at Annan —my native place—with my Father —my life-long Exemplar of Truth

& Righteousness—my Mother —dearest & best of womankind in all the world to me—my dear Brother & my old

Annotations Text:

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 6 June 1891

  • Date: June 6, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

54 Manchester Road Bolton, England June 6 th 1891 Just a line or two to send my loving salutation & cordial

greeting to you, my dear, good old friend & to thank you for the good letter you so kindly sent to Wallace

says: "I was not able to get the portrait in this month but I shall be delighted in noticing "GoodBye My

my horse—truest & faithfullest of friends—has been nearly run off his feet.

We are anxiously awaiting some report of your birthday proceedings Please convey my kindest regards to

Annotations Text:

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

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

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 20 November 1891

  • Date: November 20, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

as I intended since my return home.

But it has pretty nearly worn off & I am feeling distinctly better for my trip.

May God bless you is my constant prayer. Please to give my affectionate regards to M rs Davis.

And Warry too, please give my love to him . I will write to them both soon.

My deepest love to you always. J.W. Wallace see notes Nov 30 1891 J.W.W. James W.

Annotations Text:

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

writes in his Visits to Walt Whitman in 1890–1891 about asking Whitman to inscribe a copy of Good-Bye My

In all the departments of my life Walt entered with his loving personality & I am never alone" (Horace

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 22 August 1891

  • Date: August 22, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

54 Manchester Rd Bolton England Aug 22nd 1891 My Dear Walt Whitman, Just a few lines to send you my love

I blushed to see my poor scribblings, written off hurriedly & without premeditation, arrayed in all the

My best love to you now & always! God bless you!

Annotations Text:

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

Hannah Whitman Heyde to Walt Whitman, 22 September [1891]

  • Date: September 22, [1891]
  • Creator(s): Hannah Whitman Heyde
Text:

thing everything in the world to me I want so much to write (have so long wanted to) I have no doubt my

cannot know how much I wish I was not I sat here alone last night an hour or two thinking of you—you are my

one great comfort. what What I should do,—or should have done in my sick times—without you to think

of & how it would have been without all the money comforts. youv'e You've been the means of my having

—but all my ailments dear dear brother seem so trivial to what you have to bear—I think of you so much

Annotations Text:

letter to Hannah dated September 14, 1891, in which he mentions troubles with his eyesight: "one of 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

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 3 January 1891

  • Date: January 3, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

enclosed —Houghton & Co. are to publish her book, in the way you will see—all well—no particular news—made my

porridge, a bit of cold turkey & cup of tea—am sitting here at present as usual—rec'd a good letter f'm my

my neice Jessie in Saint Louis (superior girl, sensible, intuitive, a little reticent, undemonstrative

foreign and domestic—Ab't noon as I send this off & sun looks fine out, but I suppose rather too cool for my

Annotations Text:

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 23 September 1891

  • Date: September 23, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

Carlyle's Place Annan Dumfriesshire Scotland Sept 23rd 1891 My Dear Old Friend, I arrived here yesterday

I cannot tell you what a joy it is to me to receive a letter from you while I am staying in my dear Father's

My dear good old father is in the garden, which is his peculiar care, my brother (a lawyer) is reading

his morning letters & my dear old mother is busy with domestic duties.

I must ask you to pardon my writing more at present as it is nigh mail time My best wishes for your welfare

Annotations Text:

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

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 11 September 1891

  • Date: September 11, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

Sept br 1891 My dear Walt Whitman, How I wish that you were here just now!

I won't attempt to convey my impressions of the Falls.

My dear old friend! My heart goes out to you more than ever now that I have seen you.

For one thing, you remind me so much of my dear mother.

Love to you, renewed and deepened, & my best prayers & wishes. And love to all. J.W.

Annotations Text:

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 26 September 1891

  • Date: September 26, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

54 Manchester Road Bolton England Sept 26 th 1891 My Dear Old Friend Upon my arrival home yesterday from

I send you my heartiest thanks.

My best thanks to you for your kind offer to send me a copy of the "Complete Edition of L of G " wh.

Annotations Text:

The Critic of September 5, 1891 included a review of Whitman's Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy 2d Annex" to Leaves of Grass

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

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

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

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 29 October 1891

  • Date: October 29, 1891
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Annotations Text:

Wigston was the author of Francis Bacon, Poet, Prophet, Philosopher, Versus Phantam Captain Shakespeare

Walt Whitman to Dr. John Johnston, 24 July 1891

  • Date: July 24, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 8 July 1891

  • Date: July 8, 1891
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Annotations Text:

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

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 12 December 1891

  • Date: December 12, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

—In thinking of you, & in my own worries, I have to fall back always on the belief that "it is all right

I am practically clear of my cold again.

Please to give my affectionate regards to M rs Davis & Warry. Yours affectionately, J.W.

Annotations Text:

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 6 February 1891

  • Date: February 6, 1891; January 30, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston | Unknown
Text:

54 Manchester Road Bolton Lancashire, England Feb 6 th 1891 My Dear Old Friend Just a few lines to acknowledge

Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to Dr. John Johnston, [16] October 1891

  • Date: October [16], 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to Dr. John Johnston, 22 November 1891

  • Date: November 22, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 17 September 1891

  • Date: September 17, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

INSANE ASYLUM LONDON ONTARIO 17 Sept.br 18 91 My dearest Friend, I write this in Dr's office —(3. 10

Thank you from my heart.

think of you with "more tender love.— I thank you for Ernest Rhys's letter, & will write to him on my

Please give my love to M Davis & to Warry —& to Traubel & his wife.

Annotations Text:

In his March 9, 1892, letter to Traubel, Greenhalgh wrote that "Walt has taught me 'the glory of my daily

In all the departments of my life Walt entered with his loving personality & I am never alone" (Horace

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

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 28 September 1891

  • Date: September 28, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

now D r . hands me a postal from you (which he had thought was addressed to him) Thank you with all my

But my opportunities for observation & enquiry have been too narrow for any remarks of mine to be worth

My own general impressions of the country itself I have already indicated.

Annotations Text:

In his March 9, 1892, letter to Traubel, Greenhalgh wrote that "Walt has taught me 'the glory of my daily

In all the departments of my life Walt entered with his loving personality & I am never alone" (Horace

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

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 19 December 1891

  • Date: December 19, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

For I know more clearly than I did the character of the men I have been dealing with, & the nature of my

I am clear of my cold again & feel pretty well. And all the friends are well I think.

Annotations Text:

Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground for the love of men I thank you continually in my

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

Walt Whitman to Dr. John Johnston, 20 October 1891

  • Date: October 20, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 28 October 1891

  • Date: October 28, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

England Oct. 28th 1891 My Dear Old Friend, Your two postals of Oct 15 th & 16 came by last mail & I thank

cloudless blue sky—a day to rejoice the heart of man & make him feel glad he is alive I am just in from my

this to the accompaniment of the rattle of lorries cabs & trains the bumping of Railway wagons—for my

frosts have almost cleared the woods & hedgerows of foliage May the oncoming Winter treat you leniently my

My kindest regards to Warry Harry & good Mr s D & my heart's devotion to you Yours ever J Johnston see

Annotations Text:

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

Edward Carpenter to Walt Whitman, 19 December 1891

  • Date: December 19, 1891
  • Creator(s): Edward Carpenter
Text:

enclose a Postal order for £4, and want you to mail one copy of your great big volume complete edition to my

Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to Dr. John Johnston, 6 October 1891

  • Date: October 6, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

War Memoranda for him to y'r care—a cool spell has set in here—nothing worse with me—have just eaten my

Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 5 December 1891

  • Date: December 5, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

entitled "A Backward Glance O'er Travel'd Roads" and sixty-five poems; while the second, "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

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 30 June 1891

  • Date: June 30, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

continued—Y'rs of 28th welcom'd —Ab't same with me as of late—head-ache (think eat too much meat lately)—my

to go to Bolton —(returns here same evn'g)—be there at 4 P M Tuesday 7th— Last evn'g rec'd word that my

sister at Burlington Vt: is much better—great weight off my mind—(very ill lately—jaundice) —bowel motion

yesterday—Chs: W Eldridge here yest'y—sit here in my shirt sleeves in big chair by the window—no decision

Annotations Text:

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

It connects itself with memories of my mother's like condition—her only companion often a canary too.

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

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 18 July 1891

  • Date: July 18, 1891
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Text:

My reception here has been such that I am absolutely dumbfounded.

from Johnston to say that Wallace & he would meet me at L. pool if I w d let them know the time of my

You will of course, dear Walt, show this letter to Horace as there is no use my writing it over again

I think I have said all I can say at the present moment—will soon write again I send you my love, dear

Annotations Text:

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

It connects itself with memories of my mother's like condition—her only companion often a canary too.

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 21 January 1891

  • Date: January 21, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

& bladder matters—am sitting here in big chair as usual—Mrs: D over at Phila—Warry down stairs—made my

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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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 27 February 1891

  • Date: February 27, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

54 Manchester Road Bolton Lancashire England Feb 27 91 My Dear Old Friend, Just a few lines to acknowledge

My best thanks to you for all & for your loving benediction & "heart full of good wishes & affectionate

warmest thanks & I should like you to convey my gratitude to him for his dear good letter.

Of my sympathy you are already assured & what can I say but renew the expression of my personal affection

May God grant that it may be so is my heart felt prayer.

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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

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 23 September 1891

  • Date: September 23, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

when I get back to England—especially during our November fogs—I shall be dissatisfied & look back on my

I think, however, that my main feeling will be gratitude that my trip was so fortunate in all its circumstances

Please give my love to M Davis & Warry. With best love to you always Yours affectionately J.W.

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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

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 9 December 1891

  • Date: December 9, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

I am almost clear of my "cold" now, only my long confinement to the house has rather taken it out of

I sent a letter as my contribution to the talk.

Horace says that you refer to my American trip sometimes as "a triumph" for me.

It must be my care now to turn it to use. This my main aim & prayer.

Please do give my kindest regards to Warry & to M rs Davis.

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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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 11 June 1891

  • Date: June 11, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

54 Manchester Road Bolton England June 11 th 1891 My Dear, Good Old Friend, Yesterday was a real Jubilee

God grant that this may be so, my dearest & best of friends, & my life's Benefactor & Blessing!

My best thanks to you, too, for your kind gift of the "mask" photograph.

I hope you liked the Birthday Letter of the friends & the copy of my "Notes."

I am sending Whittier a copy of your 1890 photo & of my "Notes" JJ Dr.

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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

Johnston is referring to Whitman's Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy 2d Annex" to Leaves of Grass

In his letter of June 10, 1891, Johnston ordered six copies of Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy and a

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 27 October 1891

  • Date: October 27, 1891
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
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Wigston was the author of Francis Bacon, Poet, Prophet, Philosopher, Versus Phantam Captain Shakespeare

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 13 September 1891

  • Date: September 13, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

And you have my love for ever, & more so as I know you better.

My letters from home contain such sentences as these.

to give him my love," (R K Greenhalgh ).

"Please give my love & best wishes to Walt Whitman" (W.A.

All intensely interesting to me— too interesting indeed, for it affects my sleep.

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In his March 9, 1892, letter to Traubel, Greenhalgh wrote that "Walt has taught me 'the glory of my daily

In all the departments of my life Walt entered with his loving personality & I am never alone" (Horace

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 15 September 1891

  • Date: September 15, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

Sept 15 th 1891 My Dear Friend, I have to acknowledge the receipt of, not one communication only, this

For each & all of these kind missives from your dear hand I now return you my best and heartiest thanks

; & I can only say thanks, my dear, good old friend, for this signal token of your love, & God bless

dear wife & the remainder at Annan, Scotland, among my beloved Kinsfolk & the scenes of my happy boyhood's

My best thanks to you for your kind letter about him.

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

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