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his "head feels disagreeable"; In a letter dated May 30, 1864 also to Louisa Whitman, he wrote that "my
Baldwin entered the army at age twenty-nine, became a captain on October 1, 1862, was wounded at Laurel
. | May 5 | 8 PM | 91; London | PM | My 7 | 91 | Canada.
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
Dearest Son, I saw the RR. smash the first thing in the paper in the morning, & run my eyes over the
others , of such accidents, is because they run such a route, over a single track —you may remember my
still I have a sort of feeling not to give it up yet—keep real good spirits—don't get blue, even at my
weather is bright & pleasant here to-day, but cool for the season, & the most backward I have ever known—My
—love to my darling son— Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 30 April [1875]
Captain "Tim" Buchanan, a conductor on one of the trains, was hospitalized.
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
John Gibson Wright rose from captain to colonel in the Fifty-first Regiment; he was appointed to the
According to Jeff's letter of May 14, 1865, George wanted an appointment in the regular army as captain
probably is I am no worse—if no better effectually—dont seem to get any strength or grip yet—but "Keep my
Still on my proofs at 2d annex, well toward the end—all goes fairly—One of the boys has just bro't up
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
The Fritzinger brothers were the children of a blind sea captain, Henry Whireman Fritzinger, for whom
See particularly the following lines (from the 1891–2 edition): "O the old manhood of me, my noblest
/ My children and grand-children, my white hair and beard, / My largeness, calmness, majesty, out of
the long stretch of my life" (145).
His blood My gore presently oozes from trickles down from a score of thinned with the plentiful sweat
salt ooze of my skin , And See how it as trickles down the black skin I slowly fall s on the reddened
Grier notes that a portion of this notebook (beginning "How spied the captain and sailors") describes
I remember a farce, when I was a young man, theatre-going—'The Captain's not a-Miss'—not a bad pun, as
going to have a sepperate command and that Fortress Monroe is to be the place of rendezvous, and if my
Capts Sims and Wright (from this Regt) are home now, and when they get back I believe it is my turn,
come and see me as it is here, and if I can get a chance to come home I shall want the money to pay my
I had my log house almost finished, when the orders came for us to get ready to move, and was going to
Sims, a captain in George Whitman's Fifty-first New York Volunteer Regiment, had been the subject in
letter to his mother on December 16, 1862: "I have come out safe and sound, although I had the side of my
jaw slightly scraped with a peice of shell which burst at my feet."
as when you left, I am still liveing in Capt Francis's tent as I have not been able to get one of my
Francis, also of Buffalo, New York, was promoted to the rank of captain to replace Hazard when the latter
Daily Eagle for January 5, 1863, a factual report of the activities of Brooklyn soldiers, especially Captain
Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd" (hereafter "Lilacs"), "Ethiopia Saluting the Colors," and "O Captain
My Captain!" in the years 1884–1904. Gustav Holst produced a "Walt Whitman Overture" in 1899.
"If anybody asks you give them my love: tell them I feel better to-daytoday than I have felt any day
He gave me a letter which I did n'tdidn't read at the moment but put into my pocket and found on the
"The great party of those days was the Know-Nothing party: it was rather before my time that they were
Dear Walt Whitman:I have received your book and Ms. and send, with my hearty thanks, a New York check
My Captain! I want to learn it to speak in school."
give even a mere resume of the movements, service, fights, marches, sufferings of the 51st since, as my
He likes his position of Captain of Company G, in which rank he started from Palace Garden; and the men
Captain George Washington Whitman was Walt Whitman's younger brother by ten years and was wounded in
A letter from his Captain says: Five of our color guard had either been killed or disabled, when Byram
.; Captain George Washington Whitman was Walt Whitman's younger brother by ten years and was wounded
after f line, build dood house on top will togedder together laugh to old how out of money— we put my
bring big fiddles too, for play Dixie Den Then if noder another war tomes comes we will be taptains captains
Antwerp, but put in here) whose case, under charge of murder by flogging a seaman, was detailed in one of my
At the National, "Mose" and "Captain Tobin" continue to attract.
David Cooper and Albert Burgess in newspapers of the period) for not performing his duties to the Captain's
According to a November 18, 1848, article, Bertrand was not convicted of the crime (see [In the Case of Captain
Thompson captained The Falcon, a paddle steamer.
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).
Camden Evn'g Evening March 4 '91 Best love to you sister dear—I still keep up, & have eat my supper,
I keep a stout fire—am printing my 2d annex & busy with proofs &c:—Expect to have some printed slips
She was a widow and had been married to a Sea Captain. See Carol J.
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
Our captain though[t] he would run the risk and save the time (it takes some time longer to go through
gather something about his early relationship with Walt on the basis of the latter's short sketch, "My
wrestling, boiling-hot days" (1336).Concluding the letter, Whitman calls Emerson "the original true Captain
in the wheel chair, the sun half-out in starts & rather cool—Supper of rice & mutton stew—I continue my
non-mid-day meal or dinner—appetite fair—as I sit here my nurse Warren is down stairs practising on
by the momentum of things I suppose— stupidity may be a strong word but it suggests if not describes 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
do I not see my love fluttering out among the breakers?
Loud I call to you, my love!
who I am, my love.
Hither my love! Here I am! here!
But my mate no more, no more with me! We two together no more.
do I not see my love fluttering out among the breakers?
Loud I call to you, my love!
who I am, my love.
Hither my love! Here I am! here!
But my mate no more, no more with me! We two together no more.
scratch although the balls fairly rained around me, and several of our boys were struck down close by my
better acount of the fight, than I can give you (from the papers) but I know you will want to hear my
the back of the neck passing out of his cheek, I took off the rubber blanket that I had straped on my
a tent where he now lies in a very critacle condition, The Chaplain of our regt was killed. one Captain
corner the following verses are printed: Bright Banner of Freedom with pride I unfurl thee;Fair Flag of my
be-holdbehold thee,Gleaming above us in freshness and youth,Emblem of Liberty, Symbol of truth;For the Flag of my
Sprague held the rank of captain in Company B of the Thirteenth New York State Militia from April 23,
no bed, but I have, and a bedstead too, made with four croched sticks drove in the ground, thus and my
Francis of Buffalo, New York, was promoted to the rank of captain to replace Hazard when the latter left
Rolleston's son, Captain C. H.
Rolleston, informed Horst Frenz in 1950: "I do not think there can be any doubt that my Father's schoolmaster
It is said the government purposes something of this kind—it will throw a good many captains & lieutenants
Mother, you tell him I sent him my love, and Nancy the same, and the dear little boys the same.
I find I have to restrain myself and keep my composure—I succeed pretty well.
Give my best respects to Dr. Ruggles.
3—I have been in my room all day, so far—shall have dinner in ½ an hour, and then down to Armory.
I find them of great use in giving me ideas about my business and they are too cursed costly to buy."
Captain John Mullan (1830–1909), an army engineer, was associated with General Isaac I.
She married a sea captain named Davis, but was soon widowed.
My Dear Old Friend Again have I to thank you for your kindness in writing to me.
know that this is the anniversary (by the day of the week, tho' it is tomorrow by the calendar) of my
, next morning I ferried the River, booked at the West Jersey Hotel & with a palpitating heart made my
When I think of those two happy, happy days I spent with you & all you have been to me since, my heart
swells with reverential grateful love to you, my Benefactor, my dearest & best friend.
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).
Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was Whitman's last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short prose works
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy 2d Annex" to Leaves of Grass
I wish to see my benefactor, and have felt much like striking my tasks and visiting New York to pay you
my respects.
The air tastes good to my palate.
Was't charged against my chants they had forgotten art?
Another song on the death of Lincoln, "Oh Captain! My Captain!"
most recognizable image of the "Ship of State" had been published in the popular 1865–1866 text, "O Captain
My Captain!
its Dantesque horror, and then, brooding over brotherhood, union, democracy, sang 'Leaves of Grass,' 'My
Captain,' 'Calamus,' and all that me quoque which forms the essential germ of the Whitman gospel: egotism
I wished I was where I could have a hand in fixing up something for my old comrade, but here we cannot
verry disagreeable for all that are on Picket. but I shall have to bring this to a close by Sending my
Made Captain Aug. 1864—got a family in Buffalo" (Manuscripts of Walt Whitman in the Collection of American
enrolled as first sergeant of Company F (though by the time of his imprisonment he had been promoted to captain
Sunday Evn'g Dec: 29 '89 Much the same things &c: continued—feeling dull & stupid—dark bad weather—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
we had a chat he ed rush us h as to see me as I was to see him, so you can imagine how interesting my
I am getting along with my study's very well, intend going to Toronto in about three weeks to attend
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
May 6, 1891 My Dear Sir I hope you will allow me to come & have a chat with you for the Pall Mall Gazette
Commemoration Ode," which has often, since its publication, been contrasted with Whitman's own tribute, "O Captain
My Captain!" For further information on Whitman's views of Lowell, see William A.
the head" (or gathering) continues thro' all—bladder business troublesome at night—am sitting here in my
den alone as usual by the stove—my nurse gone to the p o—y'rs of 17th came to night, welcome—corn beef
(good) & good roast potato for my supper—appetite sharp enough Sunday a m Fine bright day—shall probably
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
Robert Browning (1812–1889), known for his dramatic monologues, including "Porphyria's Lover" and "My
Babcock of our Regt (who is with the Regt) and tell him to send my things home by express, as I should
John Gibson Wright rose from captain to colonel in the Fifty-first New York Volunteer Regiment; he was
Made Captain Aug. 1864got a family in Buffalo" (Manuscripts of Walt Whitman in the Collection of American
State Volunteers where he enrolled as first sergeant of Company F (and was eventually promoted to captain
England Jan 6. 91 My Dear Old Friend It is a cold wintry day here—a hard frost, with snow on the ground
I have just finished my morning's round of visits, had dinner & seen the folk in the surgery & as this
continued & unchanged affection for you & of my heartfelt sympathy in your illness.
You are much in my thoughts at all times & I long with a great inexpressible longing to help you But
Later I had got thus far with my letter when I was called away to take in a box wh. had come by rail
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
This is a safer place for me—this little town, this little room, my own bed and chair."
reading Gladstone's reply to Ingersoll—"It is a great weariness—but I stuck to it, thinking it probably my
Its protestations seem to me a sort of Captain Cuttle business—the 'yes I do,' 'no I don't,' 'perhaps
Horace Traubel, a personal friend of mine, the same as you would with me, and consider him as my fully
last cent—at least you'll get it: I am no good anymore, that way speaking: I am tied down here fast to my
W. said Captain Noell had been in with the blanket.Read him the several additional notes I had received
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
had been much better today—and after I had entered his room and he had offered his big hand—clasped my
I raised my eyes—was it his sister? Something to outwit this scoundrel in Burlington?
This simply crossed my mind—I made no mention of it.
I was on my way to Thomas concert tonight. Campanini to sing.
It is loyal, generous, correct, and true, and doesn't labor to prove that "My Captain" is the best of
along—we had a cold week, but the past three days has been much moderated—I am satisfied in the main with my
I have such a good bed—& my stove does very well—it is a little bit out of the way in location—My work
easy—I am through by 4—I find plenty who know me—I received a week's pay on Monday, came very acceptable—My
My room is 468 M street, 2d door west of 12th—from 10 till 4, I am in the Indian Bureau, north-east corner
Mason, who "used to be in my party on the Water Works."
According to his letter to Jeff on January 30, 1865, Whitman wrote to "Captain" Mason the same day; on
I suppose that you have nearly forgotten me, but if you will think back you will remember a man by my
And now you will please accept my thanks for all the favors that you have shown me while lying then unable
Made Captain Aug. 1864—got a family in Buffalo" (Manuscripts of Walt Whitman in the Collection of American
State Volunteers where he enrolled as first sergeant of Company F (and was eventually promoted to captain
Camden July 7 '91 Dear sister The same as before with me—am getting along fairly—My friend Dr Bucke starts
I got over the 4th favorably—am sitting here by the window as usual—have had a good supper—My nurse has
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 father was a carpenter and came into that trade by inheritance.
I had begun to think of making my fortune as a builder.
But my subsequent acquaintance with him taught me not to be too hasty in making up my mind about people
I keep up my spirits, but my strength won't stand any extra demands.
Captain, Oh, My Captain."
As to what should be the nature of the flap—"I am unable to make up my mind.
Of course I am always glad to see my friends. It is to my interest to put my best foot forward.
I think some of my friends imagine that my condition bites—that I feel the bite of poverty, inattention
I explained my talk with Oldach today.
It used to be my delight to get the youngsters, the very young ones, take them in my arms, walk them—often
Friend Walt, I have been setting at the foot of what I call my bed idoly speculating, on the past, and
met and called them Friends how often the word Friend, is missplace, but you have told me you were my
Friend and called me your young Friend, I thank you for that priveledge from the inmost recess of my
camp, expecting to meet you there I was sorrowfully disapointed on my arrival there to find that my
little Wife and my home, to enjoy a few of your leisure hours cheerfully.
He was promoted to full captain in the 25th New York Cavalry on 1 Jul 1864.
Just as my MS pkg was consigned to steamer Roman of the Warren Line, comes crawling along—like a fly
Commemoration Ode," which has often, since its publication, been contrasted with Whitman's own tribute, "O Captain
My Captain!"