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enclose a copy of the selections you made from my journal, and also an account of the information Miss Harris
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
February 28, 1876, and Whitman sent her a copy of Leaves of Grass on July 27, 1876 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Carpenter—a socialist philosopher who in his book Civilisation, Its Cause and Cure posited civilization
Bucke's book. It is about the only thing I have read since my return.
Carpenter—a socialist philosopher who in his book Civilisation, Its Cause and Cure posited civilization
See Esther Schor, Emma Lazarus (New York: Schocken Books, 2006).
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
February 28, 1876, and Whitman sent her a copy of Leaves of Grass on July 27, 1876 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
February 28, 1876, and Whitman sent her a copy of Leaves of Grass on July 27, 1876 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
She worked closely with her husband, designing the text illustrations for all of his books of poetry.
I believe Addington Symonds is preparing a book which treats largely of your Poems.
Whitman referred to Rossetti's edition as a "horrible dismemberment of my book" in his August 12, 1871
February 28, 1876, and Whitman sent her a copy of Leaves of Grass on July 27, 1876 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
The Boston I know is not the Boston I knew in books; I am as far off from that as if I lived in England—is
gossiping in the candle light" that resonates with the beginning of the second paragraph of the article My Book
Ever your true friend, Harry L. Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 13 January 1879
They occupied the former home of Susan and George Stafford (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
February 28, 1876, and Whitman sent her a copy of Leaves of Grass on July 27, 1876 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
In the 1870s, Whitman frequently went to Scovel's home for Sunday breakfast (Whitman's Commonplace Book
shall do so, but I think my readers will understand this one; the great public does not care for my books
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
The published book contains the same chapter titles, except that "Sharp Eyes" precedes "Strawberries"
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
for some clew as to who I was, but I hardly think he placed me, though I told him the names of my books
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
On the verso is a page from an elections inspector's book from the 1850s. N.W.
P Armachalain | the Hindoo Brighton, England Aug. 25, 1879 My dear Sir, your four books, two photos and
Gilchrist for abt. about 10 or 12 days recently at Haslemere, a lovely part of Surrey, where your books
anything that will make me feel near you as I have felt the last few days since the receipt of your books
I gave one set of the books you sent me to my uncle's widow Lady Cosmara Scotney (a young English lady
He has quite ready for publication a little prose book, characteristic notes of outdoor observations,
He publishes and sells his books himself.
principal trouble with my head) but am recovering—only received yours (of Sept 22) today—will send the book
She worked closely with her husband, designing the text illustrations for all of his books of poetry.
make you an immediate payment of $250.00 on account and will do everything in my power to make the book
Porter & Coates, Claxton Remsen & Hafflefinger of Philadelphia or Gebbie & Harris or any of the leading
Song of Himself (Berkeley: University of California Press, 2000), 401, and Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books
/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog and Commentary (University of Iowa: Obermann Center for Advanced Studies
On the verso is a page from an elections inspector's book from the 1850s. This western two-thirds
I was the means of introducing your book to a M rs Alexander, in the North of Ireland.
She wrote at that time to you, enclosing a money order for £1-6-0 for one of your books, I think the
must have forgotten to do this, as I have heard again today that M Alexander has not received the book
much obliged if you would let me have a line today whether you ever received it, or not, & if your books
Your book has travelled with me wherever I have gone.
In 1888, Whitman observed to Traubel: "Dowden is a book-man: but he is also and more particularly a man-man
371879, "Death of Abraham Lincoln," reading book with proofs, printed pages, and draftsloc.01761xxx.00531
Whitman appears to have used this book as a notebook in preparation for his lecture, "Death of Abraham
Harris, Jno. Hickman, Martin Ryerson of New Jersey, Jno. H. Reynolds of New York, Robert J.
"Better than twenty years ago, when you were in Boston getting some book printed?"
how we miss them)— I am busy a little leisurely writing—think of printing soon a smallish 100 page book
Building, at National Teachers' Reception—saw the phonograph and telephone" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
me— havn't haven't been down to Kirkwood since early in Dec: last—the Staffords have no doubt moved—Harry
Her arrival in Camden was noted in Whitman's Commonplace Book on March 6 (Charles E.
Dowe a valentine on February 14 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
it—cross'd the river—The Staffords, (with the exception of Mr H who has a spell) are well as usual—Harry
Harry Stafford had last visited Whitman on February 10 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
New York May 21, 1879 [Walt Whitman thanked Wilson for two books, one a gift, the other to be returned
(decided at once to decline on any such condition)" (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Johann, of the Philadelphia Public Ledger, whose calling card appears in Whitman's Commonplace Book.
last night I thought might interest you—best love to you & all— Your old friend W W Walt Whitman to Harry
was too heedless in the eating & drinking, (sometimes going without too long, &c)—(I tell you what, Harry
since April 9 & every thing & every body has been so loving & kind—I have been happy in it all—& yet, Harry
old friends, (& to old Jersey)—weather fine nearly all the time—I go out in Central Park frequently—Harry
, give Herbert this enclosed slip Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 28 May [1879]
Whitman stayed with John Burroughs from April 23 to May 3, 1879 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles
Mrs Barry has had a baby—Mr B. was to go to N Y, & I gave your address, to be call'd on— Harry Stafford
Feb. '79" (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Harry had visited Whitman on January 22 (Whitman's Commonplace Book); see also his letter to Whitman
Whitman left for New York on April 9, 1879, and remained there until June 14 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
The Gilchrists sailed for Glasgow on June 9, 1879 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman sent Botta a photograph and a copy of Democratic Vistas on July 20 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
He noted "rainy days & nights" in his Commonplace Book from August 16 to 18.
Brooke on June 20 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
the most toploftical Hegelian transcendentalists, a small knot but smart—the principal of them, W T Harris
—(the Speckled Trout piece suggested to me whether the fish couldn't afford a name for one of your books
On January 13 Burroughs wrote to Whitman about the title of his new book, which his publisher did not
one of Whitman's Washington friends, had visited Whitman on February 24, 1879 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
That this letter was written in 1879 is confirmed by an entry in Whitman's Commonplace Book and by the
No news particular—I sell a book now & then— No, I have not been to any watering place—they are no company
shipped thirty-six volumes at $3.50 each, as he informed the firm two days later (Whitman's Commonplace Book
He received $15.30 for it on June 15 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Walters mentioned in William Sloane Kennedy's The Fight of a Book for the World (West Yarmouth, MA: The
In 1856 he had bought copies of Leaves of Grass from a book peddler; one of these copies was later sent
apparently, for the present — —Lou I think I would like to have you or George put up my letters (not the books
1949), 207–208; Appendix C, December 23, 1883 (Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book
The year is confirmed by the reference to the post card in Whitman's Commonplace Book and by his recent
Whitman sent a copy of "Three Young Men's Deaths" (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
principal trouble with my head) but am recovering—only received yours (of Sept 22) today—will send the book
Bucke (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Well Ruth it is now over six months since I have seen any of you except Harry.
Johnston died there in N Y is still living & though not rugged is a nice sweet little child—He is named Harry
Ruth was Harry's sister (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman went to Glendale on July 2 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).