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Thomas Gibbons to Walt Whitman, 2 September 1874

  • Date: September 2, 1874
  • Creator(s): Thomas Gibbons
Text:

My Dear Sir, Last February, from Hong Kong, I sent you a line or two regarding an original edition of

But I, with silent Tread, Walk the spot my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead.

Annotations Text:

Whitman's poem "O Captain! My Captain!

"O Captain! My Captain!"

For more information on the poem, see Gregory Eiselein, "'O Captain! My Captain!'

John Hay to Walt Whitman, 12 March 1887

  • Date: March 12, 1887
  • Creator(s): John Hay
Text:

Dear Walt Whitman; I have received your books and MS. and send, with my hearty thanks, a New York check

My boy, ten years old, said to me this morning, "Have you got a book with a poem in it called 'O Captain

My Captain!' I want to learn it to speak in school."

its wings to you I am faithfully yours John Hay from John Hay, acknowledging & paying for MS of "Captain

, O Captain!"

Charles Aldrich to Walt Whitman, 9 June 1890

  • Date: June 9, 1890
  • Creator(s): Charles Aldrich
Text:

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

Annotations Text:

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!

Charles Aldrich to Walt Whitman, 18 November 1889

  • Date: November 18, 1889
  • Creator(s): Charles Aldrich
Text:

I have looked so long for that autograph copy of "My Captain," for "a place of honor," in my collection

Annotations Text:

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!

Walt Whitman to Brander Matthews, 6 September [1882]

  • Date: September 6, 1882
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

Camden N J Sept: September 6 I cheerfully give permission to print "O Captain My Captain" in your book

James B. Baldwin to Walt Whitman, 25 September 1889

  • Date: September 25, 1889
  • Creator(s): James B. Baldwin
Annotations Text:

Harper's Fifth Reader (1889) reprinted Whitman's "O Captain! My Captain!

Lavinia F. Whitman to Walt Whitman, 17 January [1892]

  • Date: January 17, [1892]
  • Creator(s): Lavinia F. Whitman
Text:

in reading "John Russell Youngs reminiscences of Walt Whitman " as published in last evn'gs Paper, my

Such we shall pray & hope for—I have always longed to hear you recite "Captain, Oh, My Captain," & may

Annotations Text:

Whitman's poem "O Captain! My Captain!

"O Captain! My Captain!"

For more information on the poem, see Gregory Eiselein, "'O Captain! My Captain!'

Walt Whitman to Captain William Cook, 27 February 1865

  • Date: February 27, 1865
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

Captain: Could you give me a little further information about my brother Capt. George W.

Was my brother really well & hearty? Was Lieut. Sam'l Pooley, 51st N. Y., there, & how was he?

Do you know whether my brother got letters & boxes we sent him?

, or any points relating to my brother, it would deeply oblige me—address — Walt Whitman Washington D

C Walt Whitman to Captain William Cook, 27 February 1865

Walt Whitman to the Editors of The Daily Crescent, 22 September 1848

  • Date: September 22, 1848
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

Captain said, "silence, sir;" another Dutch boy then came, crying, to intercede for him; the purport

of what he said was to let the man go; cannot say what it was the captain said, but he took no notice

took notice of him, but I did not understand what he said; the captain then went to the deceased, and

the reply was, "yes, sir;' he was kept lashed up for about half an hour afterwards; the captain sat on

the rail; witness saw irons under the captain and the mate, but did not see them put on; when he was

Annotations Text:

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

He served as Captain of the USS Somers, and his crew on at least some voyages was made up primariliy

He was captaining the Somers in 1842, when a mutiny occurred, and Mackenzie ordered the three suspected

David F. Wright to Walt Whitman, 4 January 1865

  • Date: January 4, 1865
  • Creator(s): Dana F. Wright | David F. Wright
Text:

has a relative—a prisoner of war at Camp Chase, Ohio. he is desirous of obtaining the name of some Captains

, an order to obtain his exchange, by securing the release of the Captains.

Several of my brother officers are desirous of obtaining a copy of "the Reconnysance" by Capt Sim's.

& I would esteem it as a great favor, if you would enclose it, in a letter & send it to my address.

You will please accept a copy of my Ca accounts in exchange for your own.

Elliot F. Shepard to Walt Whitman, 16 February 1865

  • Date: February 16, 1865
  • Creator(s): Elliot F. Shepard
Text:

New York 16th Feby '65 My Dear Walt Whitman: On the receipt of your favor of the 26th ult., I arranged

with Captain Walton for the sending of a box to our dear and brave boys at the Danville Military Prison

Captain Wright does not think the boxes will ever reach our boys—but this shall not prevent my trying

Annotations Text:

Captain Charles W. Walton was a member of the Fifty-first Regiment, New York State Volunteers.

Huntington Smith to Walt Whitman, 5 March 1889

  • Date: March 5, 1889
  • Creator(s): Huntington Smith
Text:

Grass," the poems entitled "For You O Democracy," p. 99, "the Singer in the Prison," p. 292, and "O Captain

, My Captain," p. 262—or, in lieu of the first two, the poem called "Pioneers!

Annotations Text:

listed 89th in the table of contents along with the following four works: "Greatness in Poetry," "O Captain

My Captain!

Walt Whitman to Whitelaw Reid, 12 July [1878]

  • Date: July 12, 1878
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

431 Stevens Street Camden New Jersey July 12 My dear Reid I forward you same mail with this the little

"Passage to India" we spoke of, with the "Captain" bit in.

If convenient have the pay for my letter of July 4 in Tribune ($20) sent me here.

I am well, for me—All the better for my pleasant NY jaunt.

Annotations Text:

Whitman mentioned in his Commonplace Book this letter and Passage to India (1871), in which "O Captain

My Captain!" appears (Charles E.

Walt Whitman to the Editors of The Daily Crescent, 29 September 1848

  • Date: September 29, 1848
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

I stepped in yesterday afternoon, and made my way with difficulty through the vast confusion of articles

The latter was a sort of rival to the Captain, in the good graces of a female steerage passenger.

He went, yesterday, in the cabin for his pay; was ordered out; altercation arose, and the Captain ran

The police came down in force, and, partly by stratagem, and partly by force, carried the Captain off

Cass) meetings, thus far, have had the worst speaking that has marked any political campaign within my

Annotations Text:

During a voyage, Captain Baker put Leonard in irons.

Walt Whitman to Horace Howard Furness, 27 April 1890

  • Date: April 27, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

This correspondence card apparently accompanied a transcription of "O Captain! My Captain!

Frederick A. Stokes to Walt Whitman, 30 April 1887

  • Date: April 30, 1887
  • Creator(s): Frederick A. Stokes
Text:

copy of the book for any purpose, I shall feel honored if you will allow me to send it to you with my

Annotations Text:

Mountain Side," "Ethiopia Saluting the Colors," "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd," and "O Captain

My Captain!"

George Parsons Lathrop to Walt Whitman, 20 April 1878

  • Date: April 20, 1878
  • Creator(s): George Parsons Lathrop
Text:

My Dear Sir, I saw Mr.

I have confessed to Burroughs my admiration of the spirit you have breathed into the air, to enlarge

At times, I have had an intense longing to express my gratitude to you yourself; & it was a sharp disappointment

collection, however, your contribution would have to conform to the more usual rhythms at least as far as "Captain

, my Captain!"

Annotations Text:

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

"O Captain! My Captain!"

Walt Whitman to John Hay, 10 March 1887

  • Date: March 10, 1887
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

328 Mickle Street Camden New Jersey March 10, '87 My dear John Hay, I send the two sets of books you

requested—Also a MS copy of "My Captain"—also a little Vol: containing my Dartmouth College Commencement-Poem-address

O'Connor is now in Southern California, sick— I send you my remembrance love & thanks— Walt Whitman the

Annotations Text:

The copy of "O Captain! My Captain!"

Julius W. Mason to Walt Whitman, 16 February 1865

  • Date: February 16, 1865
  • Creator(s): Julius W. Mason
Text:

City Point Va Feby 16th 1865 My Dear Friend, The Box for your brother, Captain Whitman, was sent on the

Walt Whitman to White, Stokes & Allen, 29 April 1887

  • Date: April 29, 1887
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

beautiful & interesting Bugle Echoes which has just reached me—Please send this to F F Browne with my

Annotations Text:

Mountain Side," "Ethiopia Saluting the Colors," "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd," and "O Captain

My Captain!"

Matthew F. Pleasants to T. Sweeney, 9 April 1868

  • Date: April 9, 1868
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Text:

In respect to the interest of Captain Goodwin, no difficulty is perceived.

It is not perceived that Captain Goodwin is to blame for this, but it is equally difficult to see how

Margaret Stillwell to Walt Whitman, 25 October 1863

  • Date: October 25, 1863
  • Creator(s): Margaret Stillwell
Text:

very thankful to you for the kindness you have shown and Still Show to our poor boy i cant express My

from Culpeper William Did not think of asking what it would cost to Send him on to his frinds the captain

a Coffin they buryed him as Decently as they could by pining him up in a thick woolen blanket the captain

Joseph B. Gilder to Walt Whitman, 12 February 1889

  • Date: February 12, 1889
  • Creator(s): Joseph B. Gilder
Annotations Text:

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.

[Houghton,] Mifflin & Co., Publishers to Walt Whitman, [11] January 1888

  • Date: January [11], 1888
  • Creator(s): Unknown (Mifflin & Co.) | [Houghton,] Mifflin & Co., Publishers
Text:

Lincoln and celebrating ill contain the Russell Lowell election from , state papers and lett to inclu My

Annotations Text:

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.

Hugh B. Thomson to Walt Whitman, 13 December 1866

  • Date: December 13, 1866
  • Creator(s): Hugh B. Thomson
Text:

Walt Whitman, My Dear friend Your kind favor of the 11th inst came duly to hand, and was followed next

Accept of my thanks for both it was more certainly than I could expect from a comparative stranger to

last "long roll" is called in which there will be no "missing" may we be found in the ranks of the Captain

Walt Whitman to the Editors of The Daily Crescent, 25 July 1848

  • Date: July 25, 1848
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

Well, for my part, I think the practice a very commendable one; it creates a general good feeling between

Chapultepec, and, in his last illness, was attended by Green, to which latter personage, the dying Captain

over, on his arrival here, presented (that's the story, at least,) a bill of $50 for expenses, which Captain

A man named Dunn, however, happened to be in Captain P's. employ, and he was aware of Green's commission

Annotations Text:

Green, who seems to have been a physician who attended Captain Charles H.

Captain Charles H.

Robert was the brother of Captain Charles H.

Louisa Van Velsor Whitman to Walt Whitman, 21 March [1867]

  • Date: March 21, 1867
  • Creator(s): Louisa Van Velsor Whitman
Text:

was a little frightened at first seeing your writing dident didn't look at first at the burlington my

but but all well she says she calafornia when uncle comes home well walt i cant can't write much more my

warmer it will get better George has just been up and tells me they have sold one of the houses to the captain

he was captain of the contest taken by the alabamans in the war times) this peice piece was cut out

Annotations Text:

Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Whitman wrote that Mason "used to be in my party on the Water Works" (see his

The name of the "captain" and the "contest taken by the alabamans" are unclear.

If a ship captain, it cannot be Homer C.

Blake, the captain of the USS Hatteras, the only Union warship taken by the CSS Alabama, because Blake

Or this captain may have been associated with a Union defeat in the land war.

Edward Ruggles to U.S. Officer Commanding Post, 3 April 1865

  • Date: April 3, 1865
  • Creator(s): Edward Ruggles
Text:

Brooklyn, New York April 3, 1865 Captain George W.

(from which latter place he was paroled one month since,)—and that in my opinion it is now unsafe for

Captain Geo W Whitman 51 N.Y. Vols SC 20 days Edward Ruggles to U.S.

Edith Rhys to Walt Whitman, [June 1887]

  • Date: [June 1887]
  • Creator(s): Edith Rhys
Text:

Simpson, Spence & Young 88 Monte Rosa Arrow line wharf 23rd Street New York— N.R— Dear Sir, My brother

The Captain says we may have to leave on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Walt Whitman to L. A. McMurray, 24 June 1890

  • Date: June 24, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to Louisa Van Velsor Whitman, 1 September 1863

  • Date: September 1, 1863
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

mother, how are you nowadays—I do hope you feel well & in good spirits—I think about you every day of my

see women in the hospitals, mothers come to see their sons, & occasionally one that makes me think of my

dear mother—one did very much, a lady about 60, from Pennsylvania, come to see her son, a Captain, very

as it was that time that my hand was cut in the artery, & I was liable to gangrene myself—but she and

breakfast in my room in the morning myself, & dinner at a restaurant about 3 o'clock—I get along very

William H. Millis, Jr. to Walt Whitman, 20 January 1868

  • Date: January 20, 1868
  • Creator(s): William H. Millis, Jr.
Text:

My arm has come out in a sore were where one of the balls struck it it is so bad that it gives me much

urge him to give me a posison position I have some recomdation recommendation from Curtain of Pa & my

Captain.

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 15 February 1890

  • Date: February 15, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

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

Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to William Sloane Kennedy, 17 April [1886]

  • Date: April 17, 1886
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

Camden New Jersey April 17—noon— I have rec'd the Indexes— thanks—I send you a paper—I read my Death

Annotations Text:

After the lecture Whitman read "O Captain! My Captain!"

Edmund Clarence Stedman to Walt Whitman, 8 June 1875

  • Date: June 8, 1875
  • Creator(s): Edmund Clarence Stedman
Text:

New York City June 8th, 1875 My dear Whitman: During my wanderings in the tropics, with my nervous system

When I was a boy I read extracts from your first book, in a "Putnam's Mag." review—the "little Captain

George Washington Whitman to Louisa Van Velsor Whitman, 5? September 1862

  • Date: September 5, 1862?
  • Creator(s): George Washington Whitman
Text:

The 14th of Brooklyn have lost very heavy  among the killed are Captains Davey and Mallery.  

Mother do not feel the least uneaisiness about me as I never was heartier or ruggeder in my life.

Annotations Text:

Davey, Captain of Company H, and George Mallory, Captain of Company B, both of the Eighty-Fourth Regiment

H. D. Bush to Walt Whitman, 12 January 1892

  • Date: January 12, 1892
  • Creator(s): H. D. Bush
Text:

give up the ship although "the prize is won" Thanking you for the book and with hearty love from both my

Annotations Text:

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

Bush is echoing the second line of "O Captain! My Captain!"

Louisa Van Velsor Whitman to Walt Whitman, 15 March [1867]

  • Date: March 15, 1867
  • Creator(s): Louisa Van Velsor Whitman
Text:

15 March 67 M 15 my dear walter i just write a line to you this friday Friday morning before breakfast

begins to look quite old jeff is to let him have 200 dollars he is in hopes of selling one to a sea captain

matty still has company mrs mason i felt walt as if i must write a line or two i am still troubled with my

wrist and my thumb it pains me some but i feel thankful i can dress myself and around Walt think you

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 26 August 1891

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

54 Manchester Rd Bolton England Aug 26: 91 My Dear Old Friend Well, they're off!

having a good time of it I cannot tell you how I felt parting with J.W.W, but I introduced him to the Captain

Matthew F. Pleasants to L. C. Overman, 6 December 1869

  • Date: December 6, 1869
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Text:

Overman Captain Corps of Engineers, Austin, Texas.

Walt Whitman to the Editors of The Daily Crescent, 2 October 1848

  • Date: October 2, 1848
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

Leonard, the seaman wounded by the Captain on board the ship Thomas H.

The Coroner's jury in the case of Austin, Captain of the Empire Club, charged with the murder of Shea

Annotations Text:

During a voyage, Captain Baker put Leonard in irons.

Thomas Jefferson Whitman to Walt Whitman, 9 March 1863

  • Date: March 9, 1863
  • Creator(s): Thomas Jefferson Whitman
Annotations Text:

He had held the rank of captain since November 1, 1862, and after the war he attempted unsuccessfully

to secure a commission as a captain in the regular standing army (Jerome M.

machine, and that I must consign myself to the fate of the rest....Meantime I make about enough to pay my

Walt Whitman to Louisa Van Velsor Whitman, 29 December 1862

  • Date: December 29, 1862
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

As to me, I know I put in about three days of the greatest suffering I ever experienced in my life.

I wrote to Jeff how I had my pocket picked in a jam and hurry, changing cars, at Philadelphia, so that

I told you that George had been promoted to Captain —his commission arrived while I was there.

Dear mother, my love, Walt.

I send my love to dear sister Mat, and little sis—and to Andrew and all my brothers.

Annotations Text:

Moses Lane (see Whitman's letter from January 16, 1863) on the same day asked Captain James J.

Virginia.: "We have had another battle and 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" (Trent Collection of Whitmaniana,

During the battle at Antietam, George commanded his company, "as the Captain was not well although he

near Antietam, that Francis had left on a twenty-day furlough, and on November 10, 1862, he wrote: "Captain

Amos T. Akerman to William A. Wheeler, 3 November 1871

  • Date: November 3, 1871
  • Creator(s): Amos T. Akerman | Walt Whitman
Text:

that no matter affecting the Guano Islands in the Pacific Ocean, alleged to have been discovered by Captain

Charles L. Heyde to Walt Whitman, 23 June 1885

  • Date: June 23, 1885
  • Creator(s): Charles L. Heyde
Text:

My father was a sea captain; sailed from Philadelphia to France was wrecked, lost at sea: rember remember

Annotations Text:

She had been married to a sea captain but was widowed when he was lost at sea.

James Grant Wilson to Walt Whitman, 8 April, 1887

  • Date: April 8, 1887
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman | James Grant
Text:

My dear Mr Whitman: Am glad to see by a morning journal that you are well enough to undertake a visit

If you have no better place to go, I shall be happy to give you shelter under my roof no 15, East Seventy-fourth

In any event, I hope to hear your address, and to see you at my office.

I am anxious to have one or more contributions from you for my Cyclopedia for which we pay ten dollars

Annotations Text:

Just as he was about to recite 'My Captain,' a little girl, the granddaughter of Edmund Clarence Stedman

Amos T. Akerman to Columbus Delano, 6 March 1871

  • Date: March 6, 1871
  • Creator(s): Amos T. Akerman | Walt Whitman
Text:

I advise that Captain Craig enter into personal communication with the District Attorney on the subject

Matthew F. Pleasants to Samuel G. Courtney, 20 November 1867

  • Date: November 20, 1867
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Text:

the 6th inst. relative to proceedings pending in your District "to confiscate the property of the Captain

J. E. Holdsworth to Walt Whitman, 15 December 1891

  • Date: December 15, 1891
  • Creator(s): J. E. Holdsworth
Annotations Text:

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.

William M. Evarts to John McAllister Schofield, 6 February 1869

  • Date: February 6, 1869
  • Creator(s): William M. Evarts | Walt Whitman
Text:

Joseph Conrad, Captain 29th U. S.

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