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Do not these fragments, picked from different parts of the country, at random, give an idea of what the

The foregoing lines are but a part of the bird song.

Stedman had failed to grasp the wholeness of the work, though no finer characterization of the parts

Joel Myerson (New York: Garland, 1993), 2:520; Major American Authors on Cd-Rom: Walt Whitman (Westport

Joel Myerson (New York: Garland, 1993), 2:520; Major American Authors on Cd-Rom: Walt Whitman (Westport

The lines that appear in this manuscript were published posthumously as part of a poem titled "Supplement

poems entitled "Old Age Echoes" to a new printing of Leaves of Grass, and "Supplement Hours" was a part

Joel Myerson (New York: Garland, 1993), 2:624; and Major American Authors on CD-Rom: Walt Whitman (Westport

Joel Myerson (New York: Garland, 1993), 2:624; and Major American Authors on CD-Rom: Walt Whitman (Westport

times—this beautiful day among the rest—(now toward sundown, & I am writing this alone up in my room, 3d story—have

to Leibkeucher, Newark, to ask whether I should send him the two vol. $10 edition, or the one vol. $2

not get mad worth a cent —True religion ( the most beautiful thing in the whole world , & the best part

See the letter from Whitman to Harry Stafford of January 2, 1881.

Schofield, Seek for a Hero: The Story of John Boyle O'Reilly (New York: Kennedy, 1956).

See the letter from Whitman to Rolleston of December 2, 1881.

will write again as I have just rec'd received yours of 26—a little wild & nervous & uncertain some parts

England & here in New York— I have had a long rambling ride this forenoon & midday all about the upper part

For Horner, see the letter from Whitman to Harry Stafford of January 2, 1881, and for Hieniken (not Hinieken

431 Stevens Street Camden New Jersey Feb: 2 '81 Thanks for your kind note just rec'd received —I think

shall meet—I shall be on the look out for you— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Louise Chandler Moulton, 2

suppose you & the rest are reading Herbert's books from time to time—though they are very queer in the story

a nice visit from Harry and Mont—there is nothing new or interesting to write you—it is now ½ past 2,

Camden Thursday Evening June 2 My dear friend I suppose it must look fine down there after the heavy

come down soon, for two or three days—will send you word— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Susan Stafford, 2

Saturday noon—out to Concord, to see Emerson—had a royal good time—dined with him yesterday—spent a good part

Stevens Street Camden New Jersey April 9 '81 My Dear Miss Gilder Thanks for the slips of No: Number 2,

"No. 2" was part of a series of six articles entitled "How I Get Around at 60 and Take Notes."

Floyd Stovall (New York: New York University Press, 1964), 2:759.

"The Poetry of the Future" (see the letter from Whitman to Harry Stafford of January 2, 1881).

Yet, according to John Burroughs's letter to Whitman on November 2, 1880, Kennedy was angered by Edmund

should be)—Tom, I often think of you all, & of the last night we all got together, & of the friendly parting

431 Stevens Street Camden New Jersey U S America Dec: 2— Ev'ng Evening Rec'd Received to-day a copy of

Rolleston, 2 December [1881]

Of course this will be crude to you—yet it is in parts suggestive—I have marked in blue pencil what might

after part, perhaps at quite wide intervals.

Seven different times have parts of the edifice been constructed, sometimes in Brooklyn, sometimes in

The book has been printed partially in every part of the United States.

But I have accepted it all as a part of my work.

Camden Sunday afternoon Jan January 2 Dear friend Susan & Dear friends all We are having an awful spell

—Susan I sent you a little book & one to Kate—did they come?

Love to you & George— W W Walt Whitman to Susan Stafford, 2 January 1881

all of them from the usual crowd—about 300—(I will tell you more when I see you)— As I write this part

will get it to read Sunday—This afternoon 4 to 6½ I took one of my usual jaunts over in the busiest parts

Since Whitman went to Glendale on Saturday, April 2, the year appears to be correct (Whitman's Commonplace

Whitman was at Glendale from March 18 to 22, March 26 to 30, and April 2 to 7 (Whitman's Commonplace

Louisa Orr Whitman left for Connecticut on July 2 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.

Beginning July 2, Whitman took his meals with Caroline Wroth, the wife of a Philadelphia importer who

It is postmarked: Morrisania | Aug 9 | 2 PM | N.Y. CITY.

dinner—two hours—every thing just right every way—a dozen people there, (the family & relatives)—for my part

satisfactorily—& I have had my own way in every thing—the old name "Leaves of Grass" is retained—it will be a $2

431 Stevens Street Camden New Jersey Feb: 2 '81 Dear Sir Yours of Jan: 31 just rec'd received .

Walt Whitman Walt Whitman | Feb. 2/81 settled o.k. | F.H.R. Walt Whitman to Frank H.

Ransom, 2 February 1881

Whitman made the following note in his Commonplace Book on February 2: "Sent a set Two Vols: to Frank

Whitman made the following note in his Commonplace Book on February 2: "Sent a set Two Vols: to Frank

See also Whitman's letter to Ransom of February 2, 1881.

Rolleston of December 2, 1881.

stay here in N Y New York ten or twelve days & then home for a while —Lou I expect to spend a good part

two more letters—affectionately— Brother Walt —The books are for sale to any that want them—price $2—

willingness, promptness, &c. my terms are: 25 cts on every copy sold if the retail price is put at $2

I am writing this in the sunshine up in my old 3d story room—Best best love to you & to Herby & Grace

It is postmarked: Camden | Jan | 2 | N.J.; (?) N.W. | E | Paid 20 Ja 81.

was thinking something might be done with an extra bound edition for the holiday book trade for '81–2

It is required in the book (to face page 29)—in fact is involved as part of the poem.

If desired I will sell it to you, as a necessary part of the stock for issuing the book—price $50 cash

The contract was executed on October 1: the price of the edition was to be $2, the royalty was twenty-five

Whitman's Poems" (the old name of "Leaves of Grass" running through the same as ever)—to be either a $2.

Harper's Monthly ("A Summer's Invocation"; see the letter from Whitman to Harry Stafford of January 2,

Camden Jan: 2 '81 Dear Hank I hear from you indirectly once in a while by Hoag, (& saw Debbie & Jo some

bells—Dear boy, I send you my best love & dont you forget it— Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 2

Ingersoll sent on March 25, 1880 (see the letter from Whitman to Ingersoll on April 2, 1880).

editor & writer—Coleridge was an Englishman—both dead—I hope you will read the piece yourself—that is part

Collaboration and the Networked Forces Contributing to 'Whitman,'" Walt Whitman Quarterly Review 33:2

life a share or more or less, None born but it is born, conceal'd or unconceal'd the seed is waiting. 2

pert apparel, the deform'd attitude, drunkenness, greed, pre- mature premature death, all these I part

sending itself ahead countless years to come. 2 O but it is not the years—it is I, it is You, We touch

and am all and believe in all, I believe materialism is true and spiritualism is true, I reject no part

(Have I forgotten any part? any thing in the past?

fish-shaped island, As I wended the shores I know, As I walk'd with that electric self seeking types. 2

utmost a little wash'd-up drift, A few sands and dead leaves to gather, Gather, and merge myself as part

the river pois'd, the twain yet one, a moment's lull, A motionless still balance in the air, then parting

flung out from the steeples of churches and from all the public buildings and stores, The tearful parting

, the mother kisses her son, the son kisses his mother, (Loth is the mother to part, yet not a word does

THE CENTENARIAN'S STORY.

Volunteer of 1861-2, (at Washington Park, Brooklyn, assisting the Centenarian.)

in myself—aye, long ago as it is, I took part in it, Walking then this hilltop, this same ground.

to me you bring, Lilac blooming perennial and drooping star in the west, And thought of him I love. 2

of him for the day or a certain part of the day, Or for many years or stretching cycles of years.

The early lilacs became part of this child, And grass and white and red morning-glories, and white and

The field-sprouts of Fourth-month and Fifth-month became part of him, Winter-grain sprouts and those

Perhaps every mite has once form'd part of a sick person—yet behold!

What is prudence is indivisible, Declines to separate one part of life from every part, Divides not the

appointed days that forgive not, I dispense from this side judgments inexorable without the least remorse. 2

the ceaseless ferry, faces and faces and faces, I see them and complain not, and am content with all. 2

thy notes, Now pouring, whirling like a tempest round me, Now low, subdued, now in the distance lost. 2

, Lone, sulky, through the time's thick murk looking in vain for light, for hope, From unsuspected parts

Cluster: Songs of Parting. (1881) SONGS OF PARTING. AS THE TIME DRAWS NIGH.

Your horizon rises, I see it parting away for more august dramas, I see not America only, not only Liberty's

advancing with irresistible power on the world's stage, (Have the old forces, the old wars, played their parts

all its horrors, serves, And how now or at any time each serves the exquisite transition of death. 2

what was promis'd, When through these States walk a hundred millions of superb persons, When the rest part