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This manuscript is written on the back of a City of Williamsburgh tax form.
Fredson Bowers, have generally assumed that Whitman used the Williamsburgh tax forms from 1857 to 1860
The city of Williamsburgh was incorporated with Brooklyn effective January 1855, so the forms would have
been obsolete after that date (Whitman's Manuscripts: Leaves of Grass [1860] [Chicago: University of
At least two of the tax forms Whitman used were dated 1854 (see, for instance, "Vast national tracts"
This manuscript is written on the back of a City of Williamsburgh tax form.
Fredson Bowers, have generally assumed that Whitman used the Williamsburgh tax forms from 1857 to 1860
The city of Williamsburgh was incorporated with Brooklyn effective January 1855, so the forms would have
been obsolete after that date (Whitman's Manuscripts: Leaves of Grass [1860] [Chicago: University of
At least two of the tax forms Whitman used were dated 1854 (see, for instance, "Vast national tracts"
Joel Myerson (New York: Garland, 1993), 1:121; Major American Authors on CD-Rom: Walt Whitman (Westport
Joel Myerson (New York: Garland, 1993), 1:121; Major American Authors on CD-Rom: Walt Whitman (Westport
Alden of Harper's (they were rejected).
The poems were never published in the order outlined in the manuscript.
Alden of Harper's (they were rejected).
The poems were never published in the order outlined in the manuscript.; Many of the poems listed belong
"After the Supper and Talk" and "You Lingering Sparse Leaves of Me" were both published first in Lippincott's
William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript
; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography
Whitman's essay on Elias Hicks and his essay titled "A Backward Glance O'er Travel'd Roads," both of which were
It is also of significance that as his health deteriorated, recordings in Commonplace Book were less
I wish you were feeling better & stronger.
There are two additional postmarks, but only the city of New York and the year ("89") are visible.
On July 12, 1874, he wrote for the first time to Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground
In 1860, when he was tried in Boston because of his refusal to testify before a committee of the U.S.
Hamlin Garland (1860–1940) was an American novelist and autobiographer, known especially for his works
about the hardships of farm life in the American Midwest.
upon—Then I sh'd be tickled enough if I c'd think I had indeed skimm'd some of the real cream of the American
William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript
; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography
In 1860, when he was tried in Boston because of his refusal to testify before a committee of the U.S.
William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript
; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography
This postal card is addressed: Miss Kittie Johnston | 305 E 17th Street | New York City.
"Kitty" and her brother Harold were photographed with the poet in 1879 (See Edwin Haviland Miller, ed
David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing
Hamlin Garland (1860–1940) was an American novelist and autobiographer, known especially for his works
about the hardships of farm life in the American Midwest.
In 1860, when he was tried in Boston because of his refusal to testify before a committee of the U.S.
Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.
William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript
; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography
Edward Bellamy (1850–1898) was an American author, best known for his utopian science fiction novel,
see notes Dec 27 1888 American Social Science Association.
The names of the officers of the American Social Science Association are printed on the verso of this
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) was an American poet and essayist who began the Transcendentalist movement
Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862) was an American author, poet, and abolitionist best known for writing
Bucke and his brother-in-law William John Gurd were designing a gas and fluid meter to be patented in
Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.
Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were
William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript
; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography
They were put aside either for consultation about specific details or, as Traubel mentions, for presentation
off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans
consider "Leaves of Grass" and its theory experimental—as, in the deepest sense, I consider our American
Candidly and dispassionately reviewing all my intentions, I feel that they were creditable—and I accept
But, regarding "Leaves of Grass," let the author speak further:— I should say it were useless to attempt
millions of equals, with their lives, their passions, their futures—these incalculable, modern, American
poetry with cosmic and dynamic features of magnitude and limitlessness suitable to the human soul were
Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.
Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were
Walsh, an American author and editor of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine.
Hamlin Garland (1860–1940) was an American writer best known for his fiction about the Midwest.
In 1860, when he was tried in Boston because of his refusal to testify before a committee of the U.S.
William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript
; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography
where he published Whitman's "Bardic Symbols" [later "As I Ebb'd with the Ocean of Life"] in April of 1860
Walsh (1854–1919), an American author and editor of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine.
off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans
David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing
For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, "McKay, David (1860–1918)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia
It is funny he did not claim to translate from the English but from the " American ."
Bucke is referring to the translations of Francis Viélé-Griffin, an American expatriate (Gay Wilson Allen
no doubt it is a total invention (not to use the word fraud wh' is perfectly proper)—my relations were
Russell Lowell, 1860. Sept 26."
where he published Whitman's "Bardic Symbols" [later "As I Ebb'd with the Ocean of Life"] in April of 1860
Hamlin Garland (1860–1940) was an American novelist and autobiographer, known especially for his works
about the hardships of farm life in the American Midwest.
In 1860, when he was tried in Boston because of his refusal to testify before a committee of the U.S.
Walsh, an American author and editor of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine.
William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript
; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography
Little Lord Fauntleroy was a children's novel by English-American novelist Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849
does not tend to cheer one, raining all day and looks as though it might rain for a week—the roads were
hard and were getting nice and smooth now they will be in a devil of a mess again.
Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.
Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were
I tell you I wish the world were full of such men.
Jas: Russell Lowell, 1860. Sept 26."
Rapple, "James Russell Lowell", American Travel Writers, 1850–1915 [Detroit: Gale, 1998], 247–254).
Russell Lowell, 1860. Sept 26."
Walsh (1854–1919), an American author and editor of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine.
Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.
Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were
; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography
Rapple, "James Russell Lowell", American Travel Writers, 1850–1915 [Detroit: Gale, 1998], 247–254).
. & who were able to join with good effect in the discussion afterwards.
They had not seen it however, & were glad to come out to Lambeth Bridge where we stood till the fire
My American trip seems to have given me a new energy of assimilation too.
Never before were all the sights & sounds of London so full of suggestion; I think you must have unwittingly
Henry James (1843–1916) was an American-born writer and the author of such notable works as Daisy Miller
Joseph Pennell (1857–1926) was an American author and etcher.
He and his wife Elizabeth Robins were friends of Whitman in Camden.
He and Rachel were the only vast actors I ever saw.
Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.
Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were
Walsh (1854–1919), an American author and editor of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine.
off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans
On July 12, 1874, he wrote for the first time to Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground
Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.
Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were
Susan (1833–1910) and George Stafford (1827–1892) were the parents of Whitman's young friend, Harry Stafford
Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter and they quickly became admirers of Whitman
William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript
; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography
—I send 100 autograph sheets—(50 were sent before.) I send 100 labels—(50 were sent before.)
They were among the last things we ever read together but a few weeks ago in England when my life seemed
Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.
Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were
We were all there, including the baby, who had been especially taught to say "Uncle" for the occasion
Wilhelmina's Lehrjahre"—an imitation of Wilhelm Meister —& depicted the various experiences of a young American
At this the American girl gives out, says that she is willing to dress cheaply, but not unbecomingly,
David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing
For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, "McKay, David (1860–1918)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia
ONTARIO London, Ont., 28 Nov 188 8 Evening Thank you very much for "Critic" and "American" received today
Hamlin Garland (1860–1940) was an American novelist and autobiographer, known especially for his works
about the hardships of farm life in the American Midwest.
plump sweet partridges —& half one for my breakfast—went well—I suppose you rec'd the Critic and American
The partridges were sent by William H. Blauvelt of Richfield Springs, New York.
Walt: these were pleasant Hours. James Scovel to Walt Whitman, 26 November 1888
during the Civil War, and now recognized as having a significant influence on modern realism in American
performed in 1886 in the Madison Square Theatre, followed by numerous revivals in New York and other cities
His shad and champagne dinners for Whitman were something of a tradition.
Yet, as these latter are nearly all very brief, many of them not exceeding a dozen lines each, there
If it were spread out as often is done, the poetry alone would fill a thin volume, while another could
Deborah Stafford (1860–1945) was the sister of Harry Stafford. She married Joseph Browning.
Hamlin Garland (1860–1940) was an American novelist and autobiographer, known especially for his works
about the hardships of farm life in the American Midwest.
Hamlin Garland (1860–1940) was an American novelist and autobiographer, known especially for his works
about the hardships of farm life in the American Midwest.
See Walter Grünzweig, Constructing the German Walt Whitman (Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1995