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Hensley "I dream'd a dream I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the whole of the rest of the earth

, I dreamed that was the new city of friends."

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.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

For when we were in college together in Cambridge Mass.

They were a band of earnest liberal fellows (Norman & I the best read of 'em) & I saw that they did not

Stead (1849–1912); see American Literature, XXXIII (1961), 68–69, and the letter from Whitman to William

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

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 Dean Howells (1837–1920) was the novelist and "Dean of American Letters" who wrote The Rise of

for our cranky friend Johnson the planter His insinuations as to assumed peccadiloes of yrs yours were

Though, supposing all the things he mentioned were so, (and doubtless some of them were in a measure)

a long letter fr Charley Eldridge, wh. which I incorporated partly in the Bibiliog. under head of "1860

He says he finds a few vols. volumes of the fraudulent 1860 ed. edition in Los Angeles.

Tyrrell, Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin, and many of the contributors were present and former Trinity

was one half of the Boston-based abolitionist publishing firm Thayer and Eldridge, who issued the 1860

Joseph Edgar Chamberlin (1851–1935) was an American journalist for the Boston Transcript and the Youth's

Later the decree was altered, and O'Reilly was sent to Australia, where he escaped on an American whaler

Southwestern Archaeological Expedition took place between 1886 and 1894 with the goal of unearthing Native American

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.

Bronson Howard (1842–1908) was an American journalist and dramatist, whose work earned him membership

in the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Stuart Robson (1836–1903) and William Henry Crane (1845–1928) were American comedic actors who formed

Productions such as Our Bachelors (1878) and Sharps and Flats (1880) were so successful that Bronson

After a second trip to the United States in the summer of 1886, Arnold commented on American life being

How I wish you were going to live 50 yrs years more.

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

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).

In 1860, when he was tried in Boston because of his refusal to testify before a committee of the U.S.

Had a good letter from Sidney Morse, & was (as tickled as Rhys says you were) over his fine old mother

In 1860, when he was tried in Boston because of his refusal to testify before a committee of the U.S.

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

Wm Cooper of this city (the free thinker, that I took over to see you some years ago) sent to the country

Twenty four hours after his death the retort fires were started on Sunday morning and at 4 in the afternoon

These are part of what thoughts were crowding in my brain as I stood watching for one hour till my friend

wished me to do in this matter and I know well he would have been pleased to know that his remains were

The verses I enclose were written by a journeyman boiler-maker, in 1871. Wm Harrison Riley. P.S.

On July 12, 1874, he wrote for the first time to Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground

It was reissued three times: in 1892, 1897, and 1905, and further editions were published into the 1920s

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

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

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

I wish it were further along.

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

The article by the wretch named Willard in the American Magazine filled me with indignation.

O'Connor is likely referring to Cyrus Field Willard (1858–1942), an American journalist, political activist

In the December 1887 edition of The American Magazine, Willard dramatizes an interview he conducted with

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

Füssli] (1741–1825) was a Swiss painter who lived most of his life in England and whose many sketches 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

His shad and champagne dinners for Whitman were something of a tradition.

; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography

Benjamin Ricketson Tucker (1854–1939) was an American activist and editor of the anarchist periodical

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

: "Chief of organic numbers, Old poet of the spheres—" And I thought how much more applicable they were

I did not even know that you were writing little pieces for the Herald until some time after you had

As stereotype did not then exist, these editions were manifestly in each case reset, which could only

If Nelly knew I were writing she would surely send you her love.

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

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

You were bad enough then, God knows, and I felt downcast at your condition, though trusting that it was

If I were not so badly crippled—especially the last few days—I would try to come and hear for myself.

I have felt that you and I were brothers in misfortune—I hope in all other and better ways too.

The proofs were read with much pleasure, and despatched to Dr. Bucke, as you wished.

There is one additional "Camden" postmark, but only the name of the city is legible.

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

was one half of the Boston-based abolitionist publishing firm Thayer and Eldridge, who issued the 1860

off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans

Were I near you I should like to have the honor of paying my personal respects to you.

it bears no feeling of ill will against those who wished to keep chains on men because their skins were

sympathy with your life's work, and that I regard your Leaves of Grass as being the most original of American

be skipped," he must be studied by whomever would lay claim to the name of critic or student of American

Candidly and dispassionately reviewing all my intentions, I feel that they were creditable, and I accept

People in general are coming to think that his intentions were creditable, and no one who has really

being called a poet, but with those who raise the point (happily they are few now) that his intentions were

Whitman and gave him a long and important discussion, but referred to Whitman's attitude toward other American

Whitman and gave him a long and important discussion, but referred to Whitman's attitude toward other American

Philadelphia Press About six weeks ago the children on Mickle street, below Fifth street, in Camden, were

morning after breakfast his housekeeper asks him with as much regularity and solemnity as though she were

writing pad was on his knee and numerous photographs of Elias Hicks, of whom the poet was writing, were

Portions of this manuscript were also used in Autobiographic Note.

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

—Whenever I reach this city I always cross the ferry to Camden, for a visit to Philadelphia without seeing

The fourth and fifth editions of the war period were likewise failures.

The Osgoods owed Whitman $500 when his poems were suppressed.

and other great imaginative results will be produced in the United States as becoming to them, as were

Like a font of type, poetry must be set up over again consistent with American, modern and democratic

What we especially admire in him is his stout, tough Americanism, his faith in his country, its government

tribute to Lincoln (not so tender as the really rhythmic verses "My Captain"), are things for young Americans

He ought to winter in some pleasant Southern city where he could sit by open windows.

In a little house, narrow and low, facing Mickle street, in the city of Camden, N.

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

Ellen Louise Chandler Moulton (1835–1908) was an American poet and critic who published several collections

he contemplated no change in his living arrangements, and that the proceeds from the Cottage Fund were

Although Whitman's friend was loath to offer any public criticism, some of the contributors were evidently

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

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

See The American-German Review 13 (December 1946), 27–30.

See Walter Grünzweig, Constructing the German Walt Whitman (Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1995

David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing

is Rhys's last letter to me —I suppose (but don't know for certain) that Union League Club New York City

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.

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

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.

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University