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Matthew F. Pleasants to T. Lyle Dickey, 27 September 1869

  • Date: September 27, 1869
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Text:

Bent Claims, at a total expense not exceeding three hundred dollars. Very Respectfully yours, M. F.

W. A. Field to Little, Brown, & Co., 24 December 1869

  • Date: December 24, 1869
  • Creator(s): W. A. Field | Walt Whitman
Text:

If you can now supply the books mentioned on this list at rates not exceeding the prices there intimated

W. A. Field to T. & J. W. Johnson & Co., 24 December 1869

  • Date: December 24, 1869
  • Creator(s): W. A. Field | Walt Whitman
Text:

If they can now be supplied by you at rates not exceeding those mentioned on said list, you are requested

Walt Whitman by William S. Pendleton, ca. 1872

  • Date: ca. 1872
  • Creator(s): Pendleton, William S.
Text:

The New York City Directory lists Pendleton at this address starting in 1869, and advertisements for

Craig's Daguerreian Registry as having a studio at 5 Chatham Square in New York from 1857 through 1860

his imprint with the Chatham Square address, suggesting he may have been there through most of the 1860s

Walt Whitman, The American Poet of Democracy

  • Date: November 1869
  • Creator(s): Anonymous
Text:

WALT WHITMAN, THE AMERICAN POET OF DEMOCRACY.

that a new poet had arisen in America, and that much difference of opinion existed as to his merits, were

had in his pocket while we were talking.

These were all inarticulate poets, and he interpreted them.

Walt Whitman, The American Poet of Democracy

Walt Whitman to James T. Fields, 20 January 1869

  • Date: January 20, 1869
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

Walt Whitman's poems to appear in the Atlantic Monthly; "Bardic Symbols" was published on April 5, 1860

(For more on "Bardic Symbols," see Walt Whitman's January 20, 1860 letter to James Russell Lowell and

Whitman's March 2, 1860 letter to the editor of the Atlantic Monthly.)

inserted a blurb about the poem in the Washington Star of January 18, 1869; see Emory Holloway, American

Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 28 September 1869

  • Date: September 28, 1869
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

Dear William O'Connor: As you were interested in Mr.

Annotations Text:

. | Washington City." Its postmark is indecipherable.

Involved according to Whitman were the "venom, jealousies, opacities…[of] a woman" (3:235–236), probably

James Parton (1822–1891) was a journalist and, according to the Dictionary of American Biography, "the

Allen, The Solitary Singer (New York: Macmillan Co., 1955), 209–210; Frank Luther Mott, A History of American

William M. Evarts to Benjamin F. Wade, 22 February 1869

  • Date: February 22, 1869
  • Creator(s): William M. Evarts | Walt Whitman
Text:

directed the suspension, delay, or discontinuance of proceedings against parties prosecuted in New York City

The prosecutions referred to in my letters were for frauds upon Internal Revenue, as I then understood

Fullerton to ascertain whether the charges were to be duly submitted, or would be withdrawn.

Attorney Courtney— and these, and these alone, were the reasons for my direction of the suspension or

Murray were immediately advised thereof, and their presence required to meet these charges.

Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar to William M. Evarts, 3 June 1869

  • Date: June 3, 1869
  • Creator(s): Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar | Walt Whitman
Text:

Court of the state of New York, for the city and county of New York, and either removed or attempted

These suits were all, I think, originally brought in the Courts of the State of New York.

In all these suits, one of the issues is, whether the acts, (to recover damages for which the suits were

Cushing & Schley were employed as attorneys for the defendant in that case, which you may remember was

I desire to know whether any arrangements were made by you with either Mr. Butler, or Messrs.

The Poetry of the Period

  • Date: October 1869
  • Creator(s): Austin, Alfred
Text:

He sees in the American future the grandest realisation of centuries of idealism. . . .

He is the clear forerunner of the great American poet, long longed for, often prophesied."

As if it were necessary to trot back generation after generation to the Eastern records!"

"I will report all heroism from an American point of view." "America always!

I assert that all past days were what they should have been.

Thomas Jefferson Whitman to Walt Whitman, 25 March 1869

  • Date: March 25, 1869
  • Creator(s): Thomas Jefferson Whitman
Text:

got a place in a boarding house in Pine street—I had'nt been there more than an hour before I saw we were

is coming up all the time that keeps me busy—I was nearly a whole week in writing a report to the City

Annotations Text:

Probably Jeff's derogatory name for the journalists who claimed that the works were being constructed

on unstable soil and would soon collapse (Proceedings of the City Council, March 16, 1869, pp. 373-75

Given Jeff's racial attitudes in general, it is possible that he felt Grant's policies were misguided

In response to the allegations printed in the local press, the city council on March 12 requested the

Board of Water Commissioners to determine whether the waterworks were defective.

J. Hubley Ashton to W. C. Maloney, 19 March 1869

  • Date: March 19, 1869
  • Creator(s): J. Hubley Ashton | Walt Whitman
Text:

The vessel & cargo were clearly liable to condemnation on the proofs in the record.

assigned to that Circuit, but who does not purpose going to the south, will sign a decree in this city

William M. Evarts to Samuel Blatchford, 16 January 1869

  • Date: January 16, 1869
  • Creator(s): William M. Evarts | Walt Whitman
Text:

Samuel Blatchford, Judge United States Court, New York City. Sir: The case of John H.

attention to that point, as doubtless at the time of the conviction the grounds of this discrimination were

Matthew F. Pleasants to Little, Brown, & Co., 10 May 1869

  • Date: May 10, 1869
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Text:

will forward this office the following books: Supplements of General Statutes of Massachusetts, from 1860

Louisa Van Velsor Whitman to Walt Whitman, 30 [May 1869]

  • Date: May 30, 1869
  • Creator(s): Louisa Van Velsor Whitman
Text:

time as i wanted you to have we cant can't be quite as free to talk when any one is present as if we were

Annotations Text:

Murray affirms that "Whitman and Doyle were 'lovers' in the contemporary sense of the word."

O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates during

Abby Price and her family, especially her daughter Helen, were friends with Walt Whitman and his mother

In 1860, the Price family began to save Walt's letters.

She and Jeff had two daughters, Manahatta "Hattie" (1860–1886) and Jessie Louisa "Sis" (b. 1863).

Thomas Jefferson Whitman to Walt Whitman, 5 April 1869

  • Date: April 5, 1869
  • Creator(s): Thomas Jefferson Whitman
Text:

for a week or so back—but I think it is the weather and then we are not so happily situated as we were

both for his own sake and for George's—It would be too bad to have any change in the Water Dept—The city

some 30 to 40 pages each, unbound—but give what of all things is the best for me—how certain works were

Annotations Text:

May 1 was moving day in Brooklyn, a time when leases were given up or renewed.

Julius Bing to Walt Whitman, 21 January 1869

  • Date: January 21, 1869
  • Creator(s): Julius Bing
Text:

While their ships were crossexamining Mediterranean & Aegean sea to find the best harbour wherein to

Ages elapse; suffering; woes; Greek war of independence Clay & Webster begin to discharge American debt

All despots conspiring against Crete American more alive than ever to her debt Walt Whitman's poem.

Genoa, Venice & Spain were most busy on that craft Their swift sailors spread dismay in camps Even as

Annotations Text:

When his followers were killed by Seljuk forces in the winter of 1096, Peter never returned from a supply

After the siege of Jerusalem in 1099, Godfrey assumed rulership of the city but declined the title of

Proud music of the Storm

  • Date: Mid- to late 1860s
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

This manuscript was probably written in the mid- to late 1860s shortly before publication in 1869.

Annotations Text:

This manuscript was probably written in the mid- to late 1860s shortly before publication in 1869.; These

Meredith R. Brookfield to Walt Whitman, 31 August 1869

  • Date: August 31, 1869
  • Creator(s): Meredith R. Brookfield
Annotations Text:

In 1860 and 1867, it appeared as "Leaves of Grass" No. 11 and No. 3, respectively.

of the various editions, it is most likely that Brookfield quotes from the third edition of Leaves (1860

Walt Whitman to Abby H. Price, 7 April 1869

  • Date: April 7, 1869
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates during

O'Connor (1832–1889) was the author of Harrington, an abolition novel published by Thayer & Eldridge in 1860

publicity blurb in the Washington Sunday Chronicle on May 9, 1869 (reprinted by Emory Holloway, American

Louisa Van Velsor Whitman to Walt Whitman, 14 [April 1869]

  • Date: April 14, 1869
  • Creator(s): Louisa Van Velsor Whitman
Annotations Text:

She and Jeff had two daughters, Manahatta "Hattie" (1860–1886) and Jessie Louisa "Sis" (b. 1863).

Lane later designed and constructed the Milwaukee Water Works and served there as city engineer.

crowns and narrow rims: feathers were out, lace and flowers and ribbons were in, and the height of fashion

For Jeff's frustration with the Brown family, see his April 16, 1860 and March 3, 1863 letters to Walt

O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates during

Matthew F. Pleasants to Henry W. Moulton, 10 June 1869

  • Date: June 10, 1869
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Text:

Boise City, Idaho Terr. Sir: I have this day forwarded your commission, (duplicate) as U. S.

David Noggle, Chief Justice, Boise City, Idaho T."

W. A. Field to Sidney Webster, 3 November 1869

  • Date: November 3, 1869
  • Creator(s): W. A. Field | Walt Whitman
Text:

New York City.

Phelps will be in New York City by the time this letter reaches you, and is of counsel in the case against

W. A. Field to J. C. B. Davis, 4 August 1869

  • Date: August 2, 1869
  • Creator(s): W. A. Field | Walt Whitman
Text:

I sent to the Attorney of the United States at New York City, a telegram, of which a copy is enclosed

I have today received a telegram from the Marshal of the United States at New York City, of which a copy

Louisa Van Velsor Whitman to Walt Whitman, 7 December [1869]

  • Date: December 7, 1869
  • Creator(s): Louisa Van Velsor Whitman
Annotations Text:

Hollis Robbins, "Fugitive Mail: The Deliverance of Henry 'Box' Brown and Antebellum Postal Politics," American

Abby Price and her family, especially her daughter Helen, were friends with Walt Whitman and his mother

In 1860, the Price family began to save Walt's letters.

ensuing public scandal targeted Beecher: he was accused of endorsing bigamy because "Indiana divorces were

"Nelly" O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates

Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar to B. F. Butler, 5 June 1869

  • Date: June 5, 1869
  • Creator(s): Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar | Walt Whitman
Text:

Sir: A copy of the pleadings in the following suits ag't you, pending in the Courts at New York City

Develin, Miller & Trull, 82 Nassau street, New York City, appear as defendants' attorneys in each of

John Flood, Jr., to Walt Whitman, 11 January 1869

  • Date: January 11, 1869
  • Creator(s): John Flood, Jr.
Text:

not see you previous to your departure for Washington We have had a very pleasant New Year in the city

N.Y City.

Louisa Van Velsor Whitman to Walt Whitman, 19 October [1869]

  • Date: October 19, 1869
  • Creator(s): Louisa Van Velsor Whitman
Text:

to undergo the journey) you know wrote that Ansel they thought failed the business was while they were

Annotations Text:

promote British reprints, Harper's Weekly was notable for its Civil War coverage and began publishing American

appeared in the September 28, 1861 issue of the newspaper, and two poems by Whitman were first published

Abby Price and her family, especially her daughter Helen, were friends with Walt Whitman and his mother

In 1860, the Price family began to save Walt's letters.

at the University of Vermont Medical School, performed surgeries in Burlington, Vermont during the 1860s

Louisa Van Velsor Whitman to Walt Whitman, 7 April [1869]

  • Date: April 7, 1869
  • Creator(s): Louisa Van Velsor Whitman
Annotations Text:

Lane later designed and constructed the Milwaukee Water Works and served there as city engineer.

He had served as a city auditor. William A.

The two newly appointed members of the Water Board were Archibald M.

York legislature reorganized it, the Brooklyn Water Board had operated independently of the Brooklyn City

Walt Whitman and his mother were both close with the Price family.

Walt Whitman to James T. Fields, 14 January 1869

  • Date: January 14, 1869
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

and was the second of Whitman's poems to appear in the magazine; "Bardic Symbols" was published in 1860

Matthew F. Pleasants to Brewster & Baldwin, 16 January 1869

  • Date: January 16, 1869
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Text:

Brewster & Baldwin, No. 786 Broadway, New York City.

William M. Evarts to G. F. Jenks, 9 February 1869

  • Date: February 9, 1869
  • Creator(s): William M. Evarts | Walt Whitman
Text:

City The subject to which your letter refers had received my official attention some days since, and

William M. Evarts to John E. Ward, 3 March 1869

  • Date: March 3, 1869
  • Creator(s): William M. Evarts | Walt Whitman
Text:

No. 61 Wall street New York City Sir: I enclose a duplicate original of the determination & order which

Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar to John M. Crebs, 16 December 1869

  • Date: December 16, 1869
  • Creator(s): Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar | Walt Whitman
Text:

that the evidence of title to the United States of the property occupied as a naval station at Mound City

Matthew F. Pleasants to Charles C. Wilson, 19 October 1869

  • Date: October 19, 1869
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Text:

Wilson, Chief Justice, Salt Lak Lake City, Utah Terr.

Matthew F. Pleasants to H. H. Wells, 18 February 1869

  • Date: February 18, 1869
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Text:

Davis, and to say that he will be glad to see you in relation to the matter on your next visit to this city

Matthew F. Pleasants to C. M. Hawley, 28 September 1869

  • Date: September 28, 1869
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Text:

Court, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Matthew F. Pleasants to J. Walter Scott, 1 December 1869

  • Date: December 1, 1869
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Text:

No. 34 Liberty street, New York City.

Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar to C. M. Hawley, 24 September 1869

  • Date: September 24, 1869
  • Creator(s): Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar | Walt Whitman
Text:

Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar to O. F. Strickland, 17 June 1869

  • Date: June 17, 1869
  • Creator(s): Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar | Walt Whitman
Text:

Salt Lak City.

Matthew F. Pleasants to Charles C. Wilson, 1 October 1869

  • Date: October 1, 1869
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Text:

Wilson Chief Justice Supreme Court, Great Salt Lak Lake City, Utah.

W. A. Field to George M. Robeson, 30 June 1869

  • Date: June 30, 1869
  • Creator(s): W. A. Field | Walt Whitman
Text:

Sir: By telegram received last night from Marshal Barlow of New York City, I am informed that the steamer

William M. Evarts to William H. Seward, 3 March 1869

  • Date: March 3, 1869
  • Creator(s): William M. Evarts | Walt Whitman
Text:

Sir: I beg leave to enclose a determination and order respecting the claim of Nott & Company, American

Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar to Charles Durkee, 15 July 1869

  • Date: July 15, 1869
  • Creator(s): Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar | Walt Whitman
Text:

Charles Durkee, Governor Utah Territory, Great Salt Lake City.

William M. Evarts to John Jay, 14 January 1869

  • Date: January 14, 1869
  • Creator(s): William M. Evarts | Walt Whitman
Text:

New York City. Dear Sir: The record in the Rosenberg case was not printed until Monday last.

Louisa Van Velsor Whitman to Walt Whitman, 4 March [1869]

  • Date: March 4, 1869
  • Creator(s): Louisa Van Velsor Whitman
Annotations Text:

She and Jeff had two daughters, Manahatta "Hattie" (1860–1886) and Jessie Louisa "Sis" (b. 1863).

Mustard plasters were a mustard paste that was applied to a cloth or paper, which was then applied to

George Washington Whitman started a building business with a partner named Smith in 1865, and they were

"Nelly" O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates

Lane (1823–1882) was Chief Engineer of the Brooklyn Water Works from 1862 to 1869 and later became City

Matthew F. Pleasants to Little & Brown, T. & J. W. Johnson & Co., W. H. & O. H. Morrison, John Campbell, 12 February 1869

  • Date: February 12, 1869
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Text:

directed by the Attorney General to enclose you the accompanying list comprising a number of Vols. of American

W. A. Field to Charles F. Blake, 23 December 1869

  • Date: December 23, 1869
  • Creator(s): W. A. Field | Walt Whitman
Text:

No. 7 Warren street, New York City Sir: I have received your letter of the 22d of December, enclosing

Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar to Charles Durkee, 29 July 1869

  • Date: July 29, 1869
  • Creator(s): Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar | Walt Whitman
Text:

Charles Durkee, Governor of Utah Territory, Salt Lake City.

W. A. Field to George S. Boutwell, 25 June 1869

  • Date: June 25, 1869
  • Creator(s): W. A. Field | Walt Whitman
Text:

The charge on which these suits are brought, is, that the gloves were entered at Boston by means of invoices

in which they were fraudulently undervalued.

—The Depositions were sent by the Consul to the Department of State with his bills of fees attached.

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