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He was also a reviewer for The Nation and the author of A Book of Poems (1876).
He was wounded in the First Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862) and was taken prisoner during the
York Aug 3 187 8 Walt Whitman Esq Dear Sir— Mr Sarony desires me to acknowledge the receipt of the books
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
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
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
Good bye Harry Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 18 January 1878
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.
Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 26 August 1878
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
Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 27 July 1878
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
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
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
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."
Fraser, the editor of Cope's Tobacco Plant, on November 27, through Josiah Child (Whitman's Commonplace 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."
I've thought lately these pieces would make a good, orderly arranged little book by itself. 1—Carol of
s book thinking he (the youth) understands human nature ☞ how can he?
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.
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?
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
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
Whitman mentioned sending these books to Tottie at 64 Seymour Street, London (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
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
What is new with you are you doing anything in the way of books—I dont see anything in the papers —but
Whitman was not working on a book at this time, but he frequently published poems and essays in periodicals
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
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
edition—having rec'd received your subscription of 5£ (with an intimation from Robert Buchanan that no books
addressed to Jeannette Gilder, as Whitman wrote a post card to her on this date (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman was in Camden on August 1 and 7 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, 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.
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).
Whitman was with the Staffords from July 14, Sunday, to July 17 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles
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—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
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 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).
from Kirkwood on December 6, he sent a post card to Anne Gilchrist in Brooklyn (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
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.