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coffee—now the fourth day of fine weather, pleasantly cool—go out in wheel chair every day a little—am pottering
pocket-b'k-b'd L of G. & sent the money—the dear, good, loving faithful young man—I sell occasionally a big book
Wallace, Eng:—photo enc—good fellow—friend of Dr Johnston (no word of him , since he left here, Camden) Harry
Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short
Woodbury also praised Whitman both in the Century (625) and in his book (62–63).
For more information on the book see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Whitman often referred to Complete Poems & Prose (1888) as his "big book."
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
This was William Potter of Philadelphia, who was one of Wanamaker's Delegate's to the Congress—one of
(pocket book edition )—they need not be stitched or done up any way, but on one I should like your name
When he goes I want him to have the big book—Complete Poems and Prose; and if it were attached to him
Buxton Forman see notes Oct 3 1891 Harry Buxton Forman to Walt Whitman, 8 September 1891
William Potter (1852–1926) was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison to serve as a special commissioner
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's "big book" is a reference to his Complete Poems and Prose of Walt Whitman (1888).
Whitman published the book himself—in an arrangement with the Philadephia publisher David McKay, who
POTTER, EDW. Dear Mr.
I remember you always with gratitude & affection—both for your books and yourself.
Potter 8. rue de Lisbonne, Paris June 19th/86. see notes Mar 9 1889 "We can point to no writer who drew
Edward Potter to Walt Whitman, 19 June 1886
In 1888, Whitman observed to Traubel: "Dowden is a book-man: but he is also and more particularly a man-man
I will have to controol control it or it will send me to the states prison or some other bad place.
Your lovin loving but bad tempered Harry. On the back of this letter is a letter from W. A. B.
Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, [1 May 1877]
Brickenstein, Sallie Potter, E. L. Schessler.
Brickenstein, Sallie Potter, and E. L. Schessler to Walt Whitman, 28 February 1881
Potter, 12 July 1888
This letter is addressed: Edward Potter | The Cedars | Newport | Rhode Island.
Boston Sept: 9 '81 Dear Harry I keep about the same in health—am & have been very busy with the printing
of my book, it goes on all right & suits me—246 pages are up (& mostly electrotyped) — That was a sudden
the death of Beatrice Gilchrist —your mother's letter informing me was sent on here from Camden P O—Harry
, please tell her I rec'd received it, & thank her for sending me word— Harry, I do not know the Secretary
Always your old Walt hope you will get this before Sunday— Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 9 September
The entry in Whitman's Commonplace Book for this date reads: "have just read proof to page 245 of the
book" (Charles E.
In his Commonplace Book Whitman commented: "some gloomy news—sad, sad—the death of Beatrice Gilchrist—as
Probably one of his new Boston friends mentioned in Whitman's Commonplace Book: Colonel Frank E.
Labar, who, according to an entry in Whitman's Commonplace Book, was associated with the Philadelphia
it gave me real comfort both to hear from you & have such loving remembrance & friendly invitation—Harry
friend it would be a true comfort for me if it was so I could come in every few days, and you and Harry
be together—I am sure it would be good for me——Nothing very new in my affairs—not much sale for my books
at present, or for the last fifteen months—Harry your Mother call'd here last Monday, but I was not
Harry I am sorry about the neck—I think it will get right & heal in time Walt Whitman to Harry and Eva
Whitman was with the Smiths on Thanksgiving Day, November 27 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Cape May on September 14 and had a "pleasant sail around the little inner bay" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Potter, 28 December 1887
This letter is addressed: Edward T Potter | 26 S 38th Street | New York City.
Camden PM Feb: 19 '91 Just perceptible turn for the easier—& I am pottering with the copy for my 2d Annex
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
Camden N J—U S America Feb: 17 noon '91 Just perceptible turn for the easier—& I am pottering with the
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
remains at present in St L—It was all a dark & rather sudden blow —Susan I enclose two dollars for Harry's
little ones, give it to Eva for them —Maybe Harry will be here in a day or two I hope he will—That bad
Love to you all—Ed stop here often as you can—you too Susan—George keep a good heart—my love to you Harry
He was wounded in the First Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862) and was taken prisoner during the
Camden August 15—3 p m Dear Harry I wrote Bart Bonsall a note yesterday about getting you a situation
he was away & would not be back —There is no news to write—all goes on pretty much the same with me—Harry
three months & too much excitement)— WW I will be down Saturday in the 4½ p m train — Walt Whitman to Harry
Constitution (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
noted that Harry was at "Atco," but after his visit on December 31, the poet wrote in his Commonplace Book
Whitman was at Kirkwood from August 17, Saturday, to August 20 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Camden Jan: January 30 '83 Dear Harry Your letter came all right, & glad to hear from you, as always.
the ferry & up Market street, Phila Philadelphia , & stop occasionally at 23 south 9th st. where my books
Now that my two books, prose and the poems, are out, I hardly know what to strike for—what to look forward
letter to see if there is any special thing I ought to answer—but I cant find the letter—Never mind, Harry
there goes the clock striking 11—Good night, dear son—& here's a buss for you— W W Walt Whitman to Harry
In gathering them I was often reminded of the title of your book "Leaves of Grass" and think it might
Yours Respectfully Harry E. Boutelle To Mr Walt Whitman Camden N.J. Harry E.
328 Mickle St Camden Wednesday night May 28 [1884] Dear Harry I recd received your letter over two weeks
ever so much better than the Stevens Street business—Am not doing any thing lately, & the sale of my books
"Your friend Jo Allen is in Laredo, Texas, keeping store doing well, & has a family"— — So long , Harry
dear boy—write soon, & I will the same—I send you some papers W W Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 28
Whitman continued to sell books to people who wrote directly to him.
According to entries in his Commonplace Book, he received about $30 from these sales since the first
of the year (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
letter Harry evidently mentioned his impending marriage, since Whitman noted it in his Commonplace Book
I am pottering along—certainly no worse in my late physical ailments—rather better possibly—the wind
1929 north 22 st Phila: Monday June 18 Dear Harry, I am still stopping here, & we are having quite nice
active life in various parts of the world, & he shows us their pictures & tells us about them— Dear Harry
for you herebut it suits an old man like me, (& then it pleases one's vanity to be made so much of)—Harry
she has a mind to—but the elder one is the noble one —the more I see of her the better I like her— Harry
again—& I want to see you, my darling son, & I can't wait any longer— Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Harry
the Gilchrists' until about June 25, when once again he visited the Staffords (Whitman's Commonplace Book
On July 4 Whitman noted that Louisa was "very sick" (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
on Whitman at Kirkwood about May 15 and had met Harry Stafford at that time (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Apparently Whitman did not go to Kirkwood until June 25, Monday (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Camden Feb. 28 late afternoon Dear boy Harry I sent you a few lines three days ago, but I will write
wild & nervous & uncertain some parts, (but I am always glad to get any letters from you dear boy)—Harry
permanent place in my heart—as a manly loving friendship for you does also, & will while life lasts—Harry
you know young Harry Bonsall is & has been some time in the Insane Asylum at Blackwoodtown?
some good square talks—it is now half past 4 & I see the sun is going to set clear Walt Whitman to Harry
This letter was mentioned in Whitman's Commonplace Book (Charles E.
Hovey was a salesman in Philadelphia (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Walt Whitman, Esq., Dear Sir: Bishop Potter suggests that a short letter giving your ideas how best "
Henry Codman Potter (1834–1908) was Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York and a venerated religious
Camden July 14 '81 Dear boy Harry Glad to hear from you by your letter, & hope the Ashland job may lead
in a while—it was a good little squib he put in the Press and Courier about you at Ashland— Well, Harry
good heart through botherations—I will write to you from somewhere again before long— Walt Whitman to Harry
On July 15 Whitman wrote in his Commonplace Book: "quite unwell these days—prostrated with the heat &
Richard Maurice Bucke in Jersey City (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Some steps should be at once taken for the republication of your book, from the same plates, in the same
not believe a jury could be found in Massachusetts to send the publisher of "Leaves of Grass" to prison
If I had the means, I would gladly, with your permission, put your book on the market advertised as the
If you will find parties to furnish the means for republication from your plates, advertising the book
, and defending it in court, I will become the responsible publisher, and go to prison if necessary.
Camden Oct: 22 Evn'g Evening Dear Harry The spirit moves me to scribble off a few lines to you—but I
ocean —I have turned it & turned it & rewritten it over & over again—but cant get it to suit me yet—Harry
God bless you Harry dear— W W Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 22 October [1883]
Harry called on Whitman on October 30 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Camden Tuesday noon April 26 Harry boy we have missed you two or three days, & both I & Mrs D wondered
hope it is healing all right & will be no more trouble—Nothing new or special with me—Sold one of my books
is good I shall be down to Glendale Sunday next—Love to E and little D Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Harry
in Dublin (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
I have sent to McKay for some portraits for Harry Forman and myself and have told McKay when he has them
and are you thinking of bringing that book out soon. I hope so.
Remember me very kindly to Mrs Stafford & all the family when you see them—Has Harry had his neck attended
Please send on the book as soon as convenient.
Camden—America —April 7 '87 Dear Herbert Gilchrist The book came two days ago, & I have been looking
It appeals to my printer-sense too—is a handsome & generous piece of typography & mechanical book making
Glendale—Debby and Jo have gone to Kansas—I was there last Sunday afternoon—they are well as usual—Harry
getting along well—Ed and Van and George are well—Mont is married —(I went down Sunday to G to take him Harry
Whitman noted receipt of Anne Gilchrist: Her Life and Writings on April 5 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
In his letter of March 31, 1887, Gilchrist had informed the poet of the book's success in England and
socialist, came to Whitman's house with an "introduction from Wm M Rossetti" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
However I trust no more Books to their care in future.
I delay simply because when I do send you I wish to send you really representative Books?
I love nearly all the Men thou lovest and all the Books and thoughts that seem congenial to thee long
Your Books still are out on Loan they have made many a journey since they came to me, they are as follows
amongst all sorts of people—Unitarian Ministers, Joiners, Carpenters, Ship Carvers, Watchmakers, Potters
I wish you would bring me down a coppy copy book, Spencerian if you can find it, No 8, and about 6 pens
Yours Truly, Harry Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 21 November 1877
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 dear Harry
as usual in den in big cane chair with old wolf-skin back—Remembrances to you & George, & to Ed & Harry
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
eulogy was published to great acclaim and is considered a classic panegyric (see Phyllis Theroux, The Book
Whitman recorded in his Commonplace Book that the lecture was "a noble, (very eulogistic to WW & L of
speech itself was published in New York by the Truth Seeker Company in 1890 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
cloudy & dark & half warm—Warry has just been in to make up the bed, &c:— The most important event is Harry's
marrying, which is to come off this evn'g, to be by Squire Tarr at his house— Harry was up with me yesterday
to my neck—O if he only gets a good wife & it all turns out lasting & good (Mary, I think more of Harry
—& oysters & champagne yesterday—so you see, Mary, we are not starving— Tuesday forenoon Sept: 16 —Harry
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
Mary Davis' place while Davis traveled to Kansas for two weeks (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E
According to a notation in his Commonplace Book, she later married M. E.
Stanley of Atkinson, Kansas (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
improved & expanded on by having a nicely 60 or 70 page (thick good paper, with portrait for front piece) book
stuff to the occasion & latest developements—(if needed) to make out 60 or 70 pp— Mention this to Tom, Harry
Harned, Harry Bonsall, Buckwalter—& then to David McKay. Walt Whitman to Horace Traubel, 2 June 1889
The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.
boarding at Blackwoodtown Asylum now —my sister got quite dissatisfied with the Moorestown place —My books
one "November Boughs" —and one big 900 Vol. to contain all my works—you shall have them, when ready—Harry
too—I send my love to Harry & to Eva & little Dora —it is a rainy, cloudy, coolish day, & I am sitting
went to see Eddy: "He seems to be all right & as happy as is to be expected" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
For more information on the book, see James E.
Whitman wanted to publish a "big book" that included all of his writings, and, with the help of Horace
The book was published in December 1888.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
for your instructions & statement of affairs. ( over all sent in a package by Express Sept 5 '76 Mr Harry
Messrs Newton, Coleman, & Hirsch, 10/each. 1—10 Hon Roden Noel £22—15 Cheque enclosed for £25,—Mr Harry
—Send the books in a parcel addressed to Robert Buchanan, Care of Strahan & Co, Publishers, 34 Paternoster
at Kirkwood—Came down here some four days ago —am having a real hearty old-fashioned time, for me—Harry
Mr Stafford is pretty well—he has been out all day with the team hauling marl—Mrs Stafford is well—Harry
of February 18, 1878, Whitman arrived in Kirkwood on Saturday, February 16, and in his Commonplace Book
Gilchrist on February 13, and George and Louisa dined with her on the following day (Whitman's Commonplace Book
was good—No mail to-day & I must wait to send this to-morrow— August 5th I am writing this up in Harry's
forenoon—Debby went away with Jo Saturday night—George has gone up to the City with a load of sugar-corn—Harry
six weeks—you knew that Mrs Lizzie Stafford (Ben's wife) was dead & buried— Shall send this over by Harry
Whitman was with the Staffords from August 3 to 6, 10 to 13, and 17 to 20 (Commonplace Book, Charles
Susan Stafford was still ill on August 10 (Commonplace Book, Charles E.
He died on June 13 (Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Gentlemen: Your letter of yesterday's date containing a list of such books as you are now able to supply
You may forward all of these books except Vol. 2, Missouri Reports, and Vol. 28, Texas Reports, both
an inquiry made in your letter of the 18th ult., I have also to state that we are not in want of Harris
Library books The following are responsible for particular readings or for changes to this file, as noted
91 Dear friends all— Seems quite a while since I have seen any of you, or heard f'm you, George or Harry
Burlington Vermont sick & poorly—my bro: Ed all right—remembrance & love to all, to you & George & Harry
Carpenter—a socialist philosopher who in his book Civilisation, Its Cause and Cure posited civilization
"Walt Whitman's Last," an "explanation" of his book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891), was published in the August
He was wounded in the First Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862) and was taken prisoner during the
Well Ruth it is now over six months since I have seen any of you except Harry.
Johnston died there in N Y is still living & though not rugged is a nice sweet little child—He is named Harry
Ruth was Harry's sister (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman went to Glendale on July 2 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
stairs practising on his fiddle— Sunday 3 p m —Nothing amiss today—but dull dark rainy weather—am pottering
would you oblige me by bringing me one of your books containing the "Poem on the death of ex-President
Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 29 January 1878
&c for 250 years)—had a good time—am now here in New York—am going on to Boston very soon to print book
Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 5 August [1881]
at West Hills, he spent one day at Long Branch and another at Far Rockaway (Whitman's Commonplace Book
431 Stevens st Camden April 19 Dear Ed: I send the little book I promised you.
Walt Whitman I want Harry to come up Friday, & stay over till Sunday with me —I will not be down Saturday
Camden Sunday Sept: 10 Dear Harry Thanks for your good letter—I have had my hands full the last six or
eight weeks getting my new book in shape, seeing to every thing, and watching the proofs day & night
my god to Thee"—how beautiful it sounds— Love to you my darling young brother W.W.— Walt Whitman to Harry
bring you on one of the pictures— My darling boy, I want to see you very much, & I know you do me too—Harry
will finish my letter & send it off to-morrow— Sunday July 7 —The little 15 months old baby, little Harry
, my loving son—It will not be long now before we are together again— Your old W W Walt Whitman to Harry
On September 18, Whitman received 250 prints of this photograph (Commonplace Book, Charles E.
printing of my complete poems "Leaves of Grass" in one volume—which is all done to my satisfaction, & the book
I got a letter from Harry six or seven weeks ago, wh' which I answered, —& have sent him several other
for me—& thought I would answer it without delay—I will send you one of the little circulars of my book
, although I sent one a week ago to Harry—When I was in New England I travel'd traveled quite a good
Ed and Mont and Van are well as usual & all right—I should be real glad to see them & Deb too—When Harry
Glendale a longish letter wh' I want you to have, as it is meant as much for you —I have finished all my books
Best love— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 6 February 1889
The books (to the addresses given) will be sent immediately. I am well for me.
Harry is well. Thanks and love. W.W. Walt Whitman to Edward Carpenter, 2 October [1877]
Whitman noted receipt of $50.12 from Carpenter on this date (The Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Carpenter sent a letter on September 17 and a post card on September 20 about the book orders from his
Potter (now Brig. Gen.) is in Cincinnati—Capt.
from "Heusonville" [Hustonville], Kentucky (Trent Collection of Whitmaniana, Duke University Rare Books
Robert Brown Potter (1829–1887) was a lawyer who enlisted as a private at the beginning of the war.
From March 16 through March 18, 1862, George described Potter's bravery in the battle at New Bern, North
Whitman described Potter's courage in the New York Times, October 29, 1864 (Emory Holloway, ed., The
Mr Carpenter has been to see me times since I was away and he lef left me a book and a letter, the letter
Believe me to be your true and loving friend, Harry Stafford I shall be at the station to meet you. yours
H S Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 21 May 1877
Carpenter—a socialist philosopher who in his book Civilisation, Its Cause and Cure posited civilization
to the Station) and asked me how I would like to come over to his office and help the boys with the books
Your affectionate son, Harry Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 5 June 1878