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Our conversation turned to modern education, upon which his views were frequently radical.

His friends and admirers, however, were not so philosophical as he; they did not hesitate to condemn

sufficiently intimate to hail cheerily, when their doings were, or were not, to our liking, and who

On the occasion of his visits, there were usually other guests in the house, mostly young folks, who

In his later publication, I find many passages that were displayed to me in embryo.

First—for being born just when you were , 2 nd for having the courage and manhood to write and "cast

extract only one short poem with its characteristic foot-note: FOR QUEEN VICTORIA'S BIRTHDAY An American

—"Very little as we Americans stand this day, with our sixty-five or seventy millions of population,

One more utterance from our old original individualistic American poet, now, as he tells us, in his seventy-second

year, and not expecting to write any more; this, indeed, written as it were in defiance of augury.

The generous recognition of Tennyson and Ruskin and the other English and American admirers has offset

Such are 'A Death-Banquet,' 'Some Laggards Yet,' 'Splinters,' 'Health,' 'Crossing from Jersey City,'

That the great magazines were right and Walt Whitmon sic wrong the contents of this thin, crazy-quilt

In an essay on "National Literature" he finds the essential traits of the American people to be good-nature

Whitman; and were followed in his theatrical enjoyments by a long list of other artists.

James Henry Hackett (1800-1871) was an American actor notable for his character parts.

.; James Henry Hackett (1800-1871) was an American actor notable for his character parts.

For if those pre-successes were all—if they ended at that—if nothing more were yielded than so far appears—a

gross materialistic prosperity only—America, tried by subtlest tests, were a failure—has not advanced

Both the cash and the emotional cheer were deep medicines; many paid double or treble price.

printer, carpenter, author, and journalist, domiciled in nearly all the United States and principal cities

of that time, tending the Northern and Southern wounded alike—work'd down South and in Washington city

Heaped round the chair, in some places knee-deep, were masses of old letters, papers, manuscript, the

On another table, just behind the chair, were heaps of dust-sprinkled papers and a package of letters

The three windows were all on the same side, each to each. The blinds were closed.

White curtains were drawn part way down.

Sir Edwin Arnold's visit to the aged bard flooded the American's soul with joy.

The Englishman Surprises the American Poet at His Home.

The floor was littered with books and papers almost blocking the approach to the great American singer

The American poet had lots to tell, and so had Sir Edwin, and the two indulged in a literary feast.

The two sat alongside of each other and began talking about American and English poetry.

Then the pair had a literary treat by talking of Emerson, Longfellow and other American poets.

Jersey City, Aug. 19th. 1891. Mr Walt. Whitman, Camden, N.J.

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

Fred Woods would like one of those portraits where you appear with (as it were) storm tossed beard, your

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

The hours in the open air were too precious.

Katherine had at least six siblings, four of whom were older and two that were younger.

equilibrium in the pure hearted Mother, have given the dear little baby girl such a start in life as I wish were

the man, shown by his taking a stand in opposition to his friends even, when conscience required it, were

New York must seem to him a very inhospitable place for his train was run into just as the city was reached

in which he recalls a day spent with you in the hospitals and expresses his appreciation of all you were

Franklin Johnston became the president and publisher of the trade publication American Exporter and a

a well-known American political theorist and revolutionary.

the start of the American Revolution, inspiring patriots to call for independence from Great Britain

Moncure Daniel Conway (1832–1907) was an American abolitionist, minister, and frequent correspondent

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

mention, but we must now turn to the volume of the year, which should be specially precious to the American

people,—that of the poet who has most firmly grasped the "American Idea" in its deepest and broadest

I think heroic deeds were all conceived in the open air I think I could stop here myself, and do miracles

You are in the great cities, in the midst of multitudes, of the endless processions.

I see the cities of the earth, and make myself at random a part of them, I am a real Parisian, a habitan

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

Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862) was an American author, poet, and abolitionist best known for writing

Amos Bronson Alcott (1799–1888) was an American educator, abolitionist, and father of Louisa May Alcott

.—1860–1" 455.

All of Green's references are poems published in the 1860 edition of Leaves of Grass.

Yr. song is for Americans, & this one here like most good Englishmen today feel America more than a cousin

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

actions, such threads of thought and notions of life as prevailed at or before the authors time or were

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

Celia Laighton Thaxter (1835–1894) was an American poet and short story writer.

The daughter of a Maine lighthouse keeper and hotelier, Thaxter's stories are often set in the American

For more information, see Joseph Flibbert's entry on Thaxter in Encylopedia of American Literature of

published in Progress as "Thou who hast slept all night upon the storm"; see The Cambridge History of American

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

1884, when George and Louisa moved to a farm outside of Camden and Whitman decided to stay in the city

Han has been as it were failing day.

1884, when George and Louisa moved to a farm outside of Camden and Whitman decided to stay in the city

dollars—also—when the postman came, Han was prostrate on the floor, unable to help herself—her symptoms were

1884, when George and Louisa moved to a farm outside of Camden and Whitman decided to stay in the city

1884, when George and Louisa moved to a farm outside of Camden and Whitman decided to stay in the city

Haslam (1842–1892), called "Lou" or "Loo," married George Washington Whitman in spring 1871, and they were

His earlier pieces were a little Foreign to the English idiom.

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

, as some slight acknowledgment of his kindness I was extremely pleased to note that on June 9 you were

"more free from excessive lassitude" that you "retain pretty buoyant spirits" & were able to "sit up

His notes were also published, along with a series of original photographs, as Diary Notes of A Visit

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 note that on June 12 you were "much the same" & that on June 16 you were standing the oppressively

The glorious, sunshiney days of the beginning of the week were followed by severe storms of thunder &

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

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

June 11 th 1891 My Dear, Good Old Friend, Yesterday was a real Jubilee day with us here, for the American

Warry for all of which we now desire to return our warmest heartfelt thanks to you both The letters were

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

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

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

Daniel Garrison Brinton (1837–1899) was a surgeon in the Union Army during the American Civil War and

I much regret to note that you were "sick enough" on June 6 .

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

The Fords lived together in Leeds and were friends (as well as cousins) of writer and Whitman disciple

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

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

His notes were also published, along with a series of original photographs, as Diary Notes of A Visit

During the last week I have been a little uneasy about you, wondering at times how you were, & I accepted

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

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

The same mail brought me a good letter from Warry & J.W.W received one from H.L.T both 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

A fair portion of its contents were devoted to Whitman appreciation and the conservation of the poet's

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

the street this afternoon & we had 10 minutes' talk—a good deal of it about you, wondering how you 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

We were grieved to hear of your condition being "bad all around" in spite of which however you had been

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals were

Only 300 copies were printed, and Whitman signed the title page of each one.

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

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

Your dear letter says that you were then "getting on fairly." Glad to hear that piece of good news.

His notes were also published, along with a series of original photographs, as Diary Notes of A Visit

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

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

June 18 th reached me on the evening of June 29 while J.W.W —who had dropped & had tea with me—& I were

—& for the good spirits in which you evidently were at the time of writing & to which the presence of

day when they are grown up they will perhaps think so & be able to tell their little boys that they were

We rejoice to hear that you were "emerging as before" from the prostration of those "fearful, unprecedented

so often the topic of talk on board & you were my chief object of desire for so many days; thinking

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

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

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy 2d Annex" to Leaves of Grass

He tells me that you were then "pretty well" I also rec d a good letter (photo's not rec yet) from H

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

Johnston also notes that Law was among those who were in Liverpool to see James W.

Horace Traubel and Canadian physician Richard Maurice Bucke were beginning to make plans for a collected

McKay, 1893), which included the three unsigned reviews of the first edition of Leaves of Grass that were

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

Wallace to Mary Davis in the Papers of Walt Whitman (MSS 3829), Clifton Waller Barrett Library of American

strawberries & cream—) I had to leave early but the rest stayed there till 9 pm when they came on here & were

bedtime— On Monday morning the first event was the arrival of letters from you & from H.LT. which were

I regret to hear from yr letter that you were suffering from "lassitude & headache" & trust that they

were only temporary. & that you are now keeping better, on the whole.

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals were

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals 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

I cannot tell you how heart-sorry I am to learn that at the time of writing it you were so poorly, &

While I was saddened by the knowledge that you were suffering physical pain I was deeply touched by the

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

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

—but I am glad to know that you were in "fair spirits" & able to sit up & "write a little."

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

His notes were also published, along with a series of original photographs, as Diary Notes of A Visit

My Dear Old Friend, The American mail this morning brought me three most welcome letters—one from Herbert

post card from you , for which I thank you very heartily— From it I was rejoiced to learn that you were

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals were

At times the entire sky became overcast & we had blinding showers of snow & sleet which were swept along

Fred also exhibited his just finished oil painting of an American mail steamer ploughing her way through

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals were

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals were

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

I note that you were then "about the same," & though we cannot but feel disappointed at the news & wish

it were better still we are thankful that under the circumstances it is no worse This prolonged "bad

In this month's National Review I came across a quotation from Stedman and Kay' "Library of American

—which we sent to him were almost as like the originals as if they had been photographed.

If I only knew for certain that you were better I should be ever so much more at ease.

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals were

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

Hooks, "Ellen MacKay Hutchinson ([1851]–1933)," Legacy: A Journal of American Women Writers 30:2 (2013

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

received p.c. was dated Mar 21 & that of the 24 (received before that of the 21 st ) said that you were

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals were

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

We note with pleasure that you were then "getting on about the same as ever" & we are delighted to know

I have mentioned this to Wallace & we both think that it would be a good thing if you were to do so,

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

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

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

expanse of pastoral country dotted with old time, grey & white farm houses near which the sheep & cows were

How I wish I were going too! Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 3 June 1891

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals were

It pained me greatly to read in your letter to Wallace that you were at "a very low ebb" & I sincerely

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

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 notes were also published, along with a series of original photographs, as Diary Notes of A Visit