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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).
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
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
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
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
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
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).
Harry S[tafford] is back at printing. Mrs. S[tafford] not well. W. W.
He was in Atlantic City on August 29 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
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).
about, works hard, devotes all to her family & friends, (woman like)—Debby & her husband all right—Harry
According to his Commonplace Book, Whitman returned from Kirkwood on November 8 (Charles E.
Whitman received Tennyson's letter of August 24 on October 21 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
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.
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
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
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
Good bye Harry Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 18 January 1878
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
Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 27 July 1878
Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 26 August 1878
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
He was wounded in the First Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862) and was taken prisoner during the
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
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
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
New Jersey U S America Oct 1 '78— Dear Sirs Yours of Sept 14 with $14 for Two Sets (4 Vols) of my books
hand —Thank you sincerely— I to-day forward to Wiley & Sons, New York, Twelve Sets (24 Vols) of my books
Vistas.Whitman received a payment from Trübner through Josiah Child on June 9, 1879, and an order for books
Probably the payment amounted to $24.50, since in making a tally of the books in Trübner's possession
At a later date Whitman added to this entry, "all paid in full" (Commonplace Book, 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?
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).
If the Spirit moves me, I will give you my opinion of the book when I have read it carefully that is
York Aug 3 187 8 Walt Whitman Esq Dear Sir— Mr Sarony desires me to acknowledge the receipt of the books
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.
Whitman mentioned sending these books to Tottie at 64 Seymour Street, London (Whitman's Commonplace Book
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).
Of late years the name of Walt Whitman has been a good deal bandied about in books and magazines.
that he was not unacquainted with the works of Herbert Spencer; and yet where, in all the history books
Now, how is the poet to convince like nature, and not like books?
the poet must study his fellow-countrymen and himself somewhat like a traveler on the hunt for his book
There is a sense, of course, in which all true books are books of travel; and all genuine poets must
In his Commonplace Book, Whitman mentioned that the "cold spell" lasted from December 24 to 29 (Charles
Upon his return, Whitman sent Wilson a photograph and a copy of Memoranda During the War (Commonplace Book
May 10, 1878), who did a crayon drawing of William Cullen Bryant for Scribner's Monthly (Commonplace Book
According to a notation in Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles Johnson was a railroad man who had been
Whitman met him on the Federal Street ferry boat on August 28 (Commonplace Book, Charles E.
All about as usual— Rec'd received a London letter day before yesterday, purchasing six sets of my books
Richard Maurice Bucke presented to Whitman a copy of Man's Moral Nature (1879): "I dedicate this 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
receipt of letters from Edward Carpenter and Herbert Gilchrist on August 30 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman's most recent visit to the Staffords had been from August 17 to 20 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
received the head from Morse on February 16, 1878: "head rec'd—bad—wretchedly bad" (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.
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.
edition—having rec'd received your subscription of 5£ (with an intimation from Robert Buchanan that no books
think about you all— Got a letter from London from Trübner day before yesterday for six sets of my books
Fraser, the editor of Cope's Tobacco Plant, on November 27, through Josiah Child (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Gilder, evidently about the biographical sketch, on December 20, 22, and 30 (Whitman's Commonplace Book