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POTTER, EDW. Dear Mr.
I remember you always with gratitude & affection—both for your books and yourself.
Potter 8. rue de Lisbonne, Paris June 19th/86. see notes Mar 9 1889 "We can point to no writer who drew
Edward Potter to Walt Whitman, 19 June 1886
In 1888, Whitman observed to Traubel: "Dowden is a book-man: but he is also and more particularly a man-man
I have sent to McKay for some portraits for Harry Forman and myself and have told McKay when he has them
and are you thinking of bringing that book out soon. I hope so.
Remember me very kindly to Mrs Stafford & all the family when you see them—Has Harry had his neck attended
Please send on the book as soon as convenient.
Harry (at Marlton, New Jersey) —and Ruth (in Kansas) are some time married, & have children.
Leaves of Grass and Specimen Days to William Thompson in Nottingham, England (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Rossetti (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Stafford) Goldy and her daughter Amy had returned to Topeka, Kansas, on March 23 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
wanting to have something to say in print about it—If possible send him at first a copy of your complete book
say, in such introduction—I dont think well of requesting any thing from Dowden — W W Your Ruskin book
Kennedy's letter of February 5 had been filled with ambitious plans: "The book on you that I had been
Knortz has been at me twice to make this book, & I hope you will not be displeased. . . . Dr.
Kennedy of course, did not know that Bucke's book was really Whitman's book.
On April 19 Kennedy again lauded his book ("Walt Whitman, the Poet of Humanity"): "I have completed (
(1896) and The Fight of a Book for the World (1926).
Camden Tuesday noon September 21 I sent Harry the Doctor's address (131 South 15th street) last Sunday
According to an entry in Whitman's Commonplace Book (Charles E.
I am still here & keeping up ab't about the same—good bodily heart, enough, but a prisoner to chair &
. ∗ The book is not intended for the confirmed admirers of Whitman, for they will be satisfied with nothing
There are even certain fellows of the baser sort whose trade consists in lending out willfully obscene books
Rhys' book, there is no hope that it will benefit them.
Coming now to the book itself we find something to condemn and something, also, to praise.
Another omission which we can hardly approve is The Singer in Prison , but after all, something had to
brl.00002xxx.00410Ashley MS 5133My Book and I1886 or 1887prose22 leaveshandwritten; A late-stage draft
, with printer's notes, of the essay My Book and I, which was first published in Lippincott's in January
My Book and I
April 3 d 86 Dear Walt, I rec received the books all right, also your letter & card.
I am glad to hear of the projected new book. I hope it is to be a reality. The title is good.
My book "Signs & Seasons" will be out this month.
I do not think much of it,—the poorest of my books, I think. No news with me.
future generations a portrait of you that is certainly one of my best works" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Life Saving Service, August 17, 1886 Dear Walt: I send you a cheering review of Hosnett's book from the
So far I have not been able to find the book here, but will continue the search.
My little book overwhelmed me with letters, and I have felt stung not to be able to answer many of them
Donnelly promised to have his book out this June, but I guess the decipheration process was more laborious
for his belief that Shakespeare's plays had been written by Francis Bacon, an idea he argued in his book
Whitman: Have you perhaps still any copies left of John Burroughs' book "Notes on Whitman"?
Woodruff, visited you in the early spring, and brought back a copy of the book I have been interested
I am glad to say that my interest is not confined to the books written about you.
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
Two days later he was in Camden (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Dowden, telling him that you have read the bibliography of my forthcoming book, and that you think you
a word of introduction to Symonds, in case he will be willing to write an Introduction to it, (the book
There is not a word of criticism in the book; it is solely an enthusiastic eulogy and an interpetation
In 1888, Whitman observed to Traubel: "Dowden is a book-man: but he is also and more particularly a man-man
The book on you wh. which I had been contemplating for some years is coming bravely to the birth.
all the notes writings, & literature of my past life in relentless search for material to enrich the book
Knortz has been at me twice to make this book, & I hope you will not be displeased, & also hope my time
Bucke's book's is invaluable, but it lacks profundity & literary knack in its treatment of the work (
What you say to having the book, when completed, brought out simultaneously in Glasgow & New York?
As euphoric as Kennedy sounds in this letter, his book-length study of Whitman would not see the light
District Attorney in Boston, wrote to the publisher of Leaves of Grass: "We are of the opinion that this book
is such a book as brings it within the provisions of the Public Statutes respecting obscene literature
He was the author of many books and articles on German-American affairs and was superintendent of German
Rolleston on the first book-length translation of Whitman's poetry, published as Grashalme in 1889.
Mickle Street Camden New Jersey US America May 3, '86 — Yours of April 22 just rec'd received —The book
reached me—I have nothing to do with Houghton, Mifflin & Co:—Of course should be glad to get & read the book
'86 — Yours of Aug. 8 rec'd—I send (same mail with this, same address) a copy of John Burroughs's book
Before you decide to reprint J B's little book write me—there are several things I sh'd like to post
On September 18 the poet sent the two books, and on October 18 he forwarded copies of Anne Gilchrist's
essays (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
328 Mickle St—Camden Monday—p m Your little book has come & I have been sitting here by the open window
usual—the lecture netted me $674—Dr Bucke is half-way to England—I have rec'd John Burroughs' new book
established by the postmark (April 19 fell on Monday in 1886) and by the reference to Hamlet's Note-book
The presentation copy of the book in the Charles E.
Your book has come so nice and fresh like a new pot-cheese in a clean napkin—I have read the first piece
O'C[onnor], and his little book.
In sending the book to Whitman on April 3, Burroughs commented: "I do not think much of it—the poorest
of my books, I think."
Hamlet's Note-book; Whitman admitted to Traubel, "I have never read it myself" (Horace Traubel, With
Kennedy's new book about you arrived here from Chatto & Windus, & in reading it & looking at relative
Wilson, of W. & McCormick & you may be sure I will do all I can for the book.
As for cutting the book down, it seems wicked to think of it; but it is really rather longer than they
about 70 pages more than the publishers like to have in the Camelot volumes, so if you will revise the book
over it very seriously, besides asking Dr Bucke's opinion about issuing a 2nd Edn at all of my little book
Bucke , who is home in London, Canada —I send enclosed a ¶ for your consideration for the book—I send
But I cannot let your book go to press without at least saying—and wishing it put on record—that among
able to respond to your request for letters or the like —Can't you bring in this ¶ somewhere in the book
In 1888, Whitman observed to Traubel: "Dowden is a book-man: but he is also and more particularly a man-man
But I cannot let your book go to press without at least saying—and wishing it put on record—that among
The New Zealanders book I had not heard of.
Your book will doubtless have a checkered career in the future as it has had in the past, but I have
no more doubt that it is one of the few immortal books than I have of my own existence.
Burroughs is referring to "My Book and I," which appeared in the January 1887 issue of the magazine.
Gosse reviewed Two Rivulets in "Walt Whitman's New Book," The Academy, 9 (24 June 1876), 602–603, and
It is unclear what books O'Connor included with his letter, but one appears to be "the New Zealand professor's
book" that O'Connor described in his letter to Whitman of December 10, 1886.
Review for November—(they pay quite well, & Redpath is very good to me) —Have a paper "My Book & I" in
Lippincott's for Jan. next —will send it you in printed slip—Shall probably get ready my little concluding book
Whitman received $70 for this article (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman returned the proof of this article on November 1 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
My dear Walt: I felt my Book would not be complete with out at least one or two of your letters and though
interest, one that will help the readers to understand you; hence, I shall venture to print it in my Book
Whitman referred to Rossetti's edition as a "horrible dismemberment of my book" in his August 12, 1871
I were intensely amused at your "amiable clerk with a pen behind his ear," as applied to Stedman's book
I wish we could get up a boom on your books. That McKay is a poor publisher.
Wonders will never cease, and after all Houghton consented to publish my little work "Hamlet's Note-Book
O'Connor had sent Whitman Stedman's 1885 book Poets of America.
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
O'Connor understood this book as a "Baconian reply to R. G.
And very sorry to hear the book has not reached you.
I'll send a copy too of my last book, "Songs of the Heights & Deeps" see notes June 28 1888 Roden Noel
The poet replied on May 3, 1886, stating he did not receive the book and describing himself as "well
After Noel had re-sent his book, Whitman acknowledged its receipt on June 29, 1886.
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
get more from Chatto & Windus if I guaranteed them for three years against the republication of the book
If Morse makes a bust satisfactory to you, I shall have picture of it in the book.
328 Mickle street Camden July 6 '86— yours rec'd recieved with the $2 as pay for the book.
from David McKay, 18th December, 1886, One Hundred and Twenty 01 | 100 Dollars, for royalties on my books
328 Mickle Street Camden New Jersey Aug 4—Evn'g— The MS Book has reach'd me safely—I will read it at
Kennedy's manuscript, "Walt Whitman, the Poet of Humanity," eventually became two books, Reminiscences
of Walt Whitman (1896) and The Fight of a Book for the World (1926).
328 Mickle Street Camden Aug: 4—noon— Your MS book has not arrived yet—I am ab't as usual—Cool & sunny
Kennedy's manuscript, "Walt Whitman, the Poet of Humanity," eventually became two books, Reminiscences
of Walt Whitman (1896) and The Fight of a Book for the World (1926).
You will be pleased to hear that I have got over my worries in connection with the contract for my Book
signed the agreement last week; and he is now making arrangement with Roberts of Boston to Publish the Book
In 1888, Whitman observed to Traubel: "Dowden is a book-man: but he is also and more particularly a man-man
Whitman referred to Rossetti's edition as a "horrible dismemberment of my book" in his August 12, 1871
before—I see out of both now & a great blessing in my imprisoned condition—A friend has sent me Stedman's book
which I am really living this winter—write oftener—My last half-annual return of royalties for both my books
(Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman received this sum from McKay on December 1, 1885 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Camden New Jersey U S America June 10 '86 — Thanks for your handsome little book "King Arthur" wh' has
Mickle street Camden New Jersey U S America May 25 '86 Thanks for the photograph & letter—but the book
Camden, N J 4½ P M Aug: 13— I have just sent the MS book package to Adams' Express office, en route for
Kennedy's manuscript, "Walt Whitman, the Poet of Humanity," eventually became two books, Reminiscences
of Walt Whitman (1896) and The Fight of a Book for the World (1926).
Camden, June 29, 1886 I send you "How I made a Book—or tried to"—If you can use it I think it should
Whitman sent the article to Redpath, of The North American Review, on June 29 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
He received $80 from Rice on July 10 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
This article, with "A Backward Glance on My Own Road," "How Leaves of Grass Was Made," and "My Book and
My regard for you is so great that I am very sorry, not to be able to buy more copies of your books and
I am an enthusiastic reader of your books, both volumes of which I have within reach of hand.
While it is not strictly essential to the book, yet I should esteem it a favor if you consent to its
Garland's "The Evolution of American Thought" was never published; the manuscript of the book does contain
Whitman I did not know of any "pirated edition" in Chicago—Do you mean that some one has printed the book
For more on Worthington and the piracy controversey, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making
seen—Not a line but has an absurd lie—The paper of Conway is not much better — If you want to keep your book
Goldsmith (see William Sloane Kennedy, The Fight of a Book for the World, 55); this piece offered an
This manuscript was the first of several drafts of what became two books, Reminiscences of Walt Whitman
(London: Alexander Gardner, 1896) and The Fight of a Book for the World (West Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Nothing definite done to my "November Boughs"—May be out in a year—I believe Kennedy has finished his book
publication of November Boughs (1888); William Sloane Kennedy, of course, was actively at work on his book
Your letter of Nov. 12 has been read & re-read, & quite gone the rounds—much admired—I send you "My Book
On December 22 Whitman noted in his Commonplace Book: "Kind visits from R P Smith—liberal & kind gifts
LIPPINCOTT'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE Philadelphia, Sept 16th. 188 6 My dear Sir: Your article, "My Book and
dear J R By an announcement in the Phil: Press this morning I suppose you have used my "How I made a Book
This article, with "A Backward Glance on My Own Road," "How Leaves of Grass Was Made," and "My Book and
According to Whitman's Commonplace Book (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
the new edition, and on December 19 he sent two copies of the 1876 edition (Whitman's Commonplace Book
series—let W[alter] S[cott] send me what he thinks he can afford, & I shall want 10 copies of the book
I have not heard whether you rec'd the MS. book —I sent it hence by Adams' Express, last Friday afternoon
letter, O'Connor sent a clipping from The Nation of August 12 containing "a cheering review" of a book
Kennedy's manuscript, "Walt Whitman, the Poet of Humanity," eventually became two books, Reminiscences
of Walt Whitman (1896) and The Fight of a Book for the World (1926).
He received $15 for the article (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman is referring to his article "My Book and I," which was published in Lippincott's (January 1887
Dear Walt I enclose the two books by express, and will write you later.
It is unclear what books O'Connor included with his letter, but one appears to be "the New Zealand professor's
book" that O'Connor described in his letter to Whitman of December 10, 1886.
Kennedy's manuscript, "Walt Whitman, the Poet of Humanity," eventually became two books, Reminiscences
of Walt Whitman (1896) and The Fight of a Book for the World (1926).
Kennedy's manuscript, "Walt Whitman, the Poet of Humanity," eventually became two books, Reminiscences
of Walt Whitman (1896) and The Fight of a Book for the World (1926).
"—I shall consider your Magazine the owner of the article—I reserving the right to print in future book