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Whitman wrote Harry Stafford on the afternoon after the sitting at "the great photographic establishment
Whitman wrote Harry Stafford on the afternoon after the sitting at "the great photographic establishment
Whitman wrote Harry Stafford on the afternoon after the sitting at "the great photographic establishment
Whitman wrote Harry Stafford on the afternoon after the sitting at "the great photographic establishment
Whitman wrote Harry Stafford on the afternoon after the sitting at "the great photographic establishment
Whitman wrote Harry Stafford on the afternoon after the sitting at "the great photographic establishment
Whitman wrote Harry Stafford on the afternoon after the sitting at "the great photographic establishment
Walt Whitman with Katharine "Kitty" Devereux Johnston and Harold "Harry" Hugh Johnston by William Kurtz
of the Library of Congress copy of this photo: "Walt Whitman with 'Kitty' (Katharine Devereux) and 'Harry
During his first stay in 1877, Whitman experienced the death of Amelia Johnston as she gave birth to Harry
In 1878, Whitman wrote that "The little 15 months old baby, little Harry . . . is a fine, good bright
Whitman worried about Harry's health: "I hardly think its tenure of life secure" (wwh.00012).
Walt Whitman with Katharine "Kitty" Devereux Johnston and Harold "Harry" Hugh Johnston by William Kurtz
copy of another photo taken at the same time: "Walt Whitman with 'Kitty' (Katharine Devereux) and 'Harry
During his first stay in 1877, Whitman experienced the death of Amelia Johnston as she gave birth to Harry
In 1878, Whitman wrote that "The little 15 months old baby, little Harry . . . is a fine, good bright
Whitman worried about Harry's health: "I hardly think its tenure of life secure" (wwh.00012).
Walt Whitman and Harry Stafford by John Moran, ca.
February 11, 1878 Whitman is pictured here with Harry Stafford.
In 1876 Whitman entered an intense and stormy relationship with young Harry, who often accompanied Whitman
to the creek and to whom Whitman gave a ring; the ring is visible in this photo on Harry's right hand
During these years, when they were apart, Whitman wrote Harry intimate letters: "Dear Harry, not a day
Whitman wrote Harry Stafford on the afternoon after the sitting at "the great photographic establishment
Whitman wrote Harry Stafford on the afternoon after the sitting at "the great photographic establishment
Good bye Harry Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 18 January 1878
If the Spirit moves me, I will give you my opinion of the book when I have read it carefully that is
Goodbye write soon ever true and loving friend, H Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 24 January
They occupied the former home of Susan and George Stafford (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
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
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
I read this afternoon in the book. I read its first division which I never before read.
It is more to me than all other books and poetry."
Burroughs's book. You can let me know how much more will be required to get you another copy.
I think you will to keep the book I have.
Then I can it to my friends—and one's self likes to read a good book over many times—that is if one's
How I read the latter half of J.B's book quick and carefully at first— then wanted time to study the
I see what Burroughs says about Emerson's writings, and think I must order some of his books.
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
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
he was employed by Ziegler & Swearingen, sellers of notions in Philadelphia (Whitman's Commonplace Book
In Jack's autograph book, Whitman wrote in 1875: "In memory of the good times, Sunday evenings, in Penn
of his young Kirkwood friends, to whom the poet had written on February 10 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman returned on the following day (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Birds and Poets (1877), Notes
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
allusion to the stay with the Staffords and by a reference to this communication in Whitman's Commonplace Book
Shakespeare's Hamlet, who could only speak the speech in one attitude, with one set of tones—open the book
defend the one would shrink in horror from the other See Sir Henry Elliot's famous despatch, Blue Book
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
I read this afternoon in the book. I read its first division which I never before read.
It is more to me than all other books and poetry."
Whitman had been with the Staffords from March 2 to 4 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman was with the Staffords again on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
last night—staid some hours—talked "commonplace" a long time then read to him "The Singer in the Prison
wild spot for my temple and to get out stone the early spring before before before I first got your books—also
ago this (kindly) "pedagogue" said he saw a Southern Newspaper then said you were cruel to rebel prisoners
rebutting your Memoranda statements of Southern cruelties, by stating how we suffered in Northern prisons—maybe
I wish to keep J.B.s book, and I sent part pay ($1) in my Feb-letter.
over to-morrow, Tuesday, to a 6½ supper, as usual— No news particular with the Staffords—Mrs S, Ed, Harry
Whitman was at Kirkwood from March 15 to 17 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
March 17 to 25 Whitman noted "much suffering from rheumatism & prostration" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Company" included Ben Pease, Will Fox, Will and Rachel Morgan, and Lizzie Hider (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Gilchrist called on March 27 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
have to close, at Friday Yours truly Harry Stafford PS. write soon and let know how you are Yours H.S
Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 26 March 1878
Burroughs came to Camden to see Whitman on April 1 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
in New York, lately, & he encouraged me to believe that I might get from you some news of your new book
In writing, now, I have another project to advance, besides that of seeing your new book.
would greatly like to have you send me two or three short pieces with a view to insertion in this book
Meanwhile, the new book. Very sincerely yours, G.P. Lathrop.
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
Carpenter—a socialist philosopher who in his book Civilisation, Its Cause and Cure posited civilization
at Kirkwood on April 20 and 21, April 25 to 27, May 1 and 2, and May 6 and 7 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman evidently forgot that he had promised to mail the two books.
In his Commonplace Book, Whitman noted that he had sent an advertising circular (Charles E.
by remembering how I have sometimes in writing to you made use of just such phrases as are in your books—when
explanations and would progress best to have the his hands "a little at a time" obstacle was that the book
(1871) was such a big book—so much to confront at once—some pieces I did not read through for a long
will never say "I have a head-ache—I have a toothache—I have a trouble—I have a pleasure—I have a book
How long before I'll get your next book?
the hotel I spent a night of glory and delight upon it How it happened that I had never read this book
Kennedy lists him among Whitman's "Bitter and Relentless Foes and Villifiers"; see The Fight of a Book
at Kirkwood on April 20 and 21, April 25 to 27, May 1 and 2, and May 6 and 7 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
saw them for the last time in Philadelphia on the evening of April 22 and 23 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
1878," which appeared in the West Jersey Press of January 16, 1878, as noted in Whitman's Commonplace Book
fetch you up & make you aware what's going at latest advices, &c. which is very desirable— There is a book
the hint-suggestion of what your mother should do with the V Hugo translations—You might look at the book
in the book stores— I have written a few lines to your mother to-day today —Write soon Herby & tell
next Sunday— —The Staffords are all about as usual—My sister & brother are well—I have Mr Linton's book
May 6 and 7, characterized in Whitman's Commonplace Book as "two fine days" (Charles E.
Thank Harry Stafford for me please for his letter.
Carpenter—a socialist philosopher who in his book Civilisation, Its Cause and Cure posited civilization
Cotterill was the author of various books about Ancient Greece, Medieval Italy, and Italian literature
In 1888, Whitman observed to Traubel: "Dowden is a book-man: but he is also and more particularly a man-man
Whitman had been with the Staffords from May 16 to 18 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
He had breakfast at the home of James Matlack Scovel (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Debbie was married on June 13, 1878 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Now "among your most earnest lovers," he ordered a copy of the book (Horace Traubel, With Walt Whitman
remember I sent you on the 29th of April last some circulars, slips, price-advertisements &c. of my books—but
have not sent the books themselves—waiting until ordered, June 2— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Henry
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
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
Whitman was with the Staffords from July 14, Sunday, to July 17 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles
Whitman mentioned in his Commonplace Book this letter and Passage to India (1871), in which "O Captain
On July 17 Reid thanked Whitman for the book.
Whitman received the payment on July 19 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Whitman noted receipt of $9.70 from Jones on the preceding day (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E
The books will be sent next mail.
A money order for $24 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman mentioned sending these books on this date to Tottie at 64 Seymour Street, London (Whitman's
Commonplace Book, Charles E.