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My mind is fallow now, but I suppose it is for the best.
I hardly know my old self as seen in my old Index articles. However, Sursum! Resurgam! Forward!
Tenn was the bright particular star of my youth & early manhood—is a man who makes this dull earth godlike
Your other touches give accuracy to my over-statements.
Did you see my snow study "Tumultuous Privacy, last monday in Transcript p. 6?
Dear Poet: I hope you dont think my love and thought of W. W the less for my not writing oftener.
But never mind, each stage of life has its glories) My sister from Ohio is with us today.
Accept my hearty love & affectionate good wishes.
Commemoration Ode," which has often, since its publication, been contrasted with Whitman's own tribute, "O Captain
My Captain!" For further information on Whitman's views of Lowell, see William A.
It is a book separate "the words of my book nothing, the [trend] of it everything Sadikichi seems to
Kennedy is alluding to Whitman's line in the poem "Shut Not Your Doors": "The words of my book nothing
Whitman's preface was also included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.
Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
Houghton, Mifflin, 1892), for which Whitman wrote the Preface (which he later included in Good-Bye My
Sent you my love by him. W.S.K. William Sloane Kennedy to Walt Whitman, 4 July 1891
Kennedy is referring to the proofs for Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).
Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was Whitman's last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short prose works
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy 2d Annex" to Leaves of Grass
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
Sunset Breeze," which was first published in Lippincott's in December 1890 and reprinted in Good-Bye My
I have lent my copy to others.
Now you may call me a fool for my request, but if you will comply with it, I shall be just as well satisfied
I wish to frame it, to hang in my room, in company with a autograph of Charles Mackay, another of my
"Walt Whitman" My dear Sir On Oct 12th (Discovery day falls this year on Sunday) our Pan Republic Congress
No 321 High S t Newark New Jersey June 15th / 91 My Dear Friend Walt , I see by the papers that a short
Just reaching up to my Three score. I have been thinking how long since I saw you.
I have in my mind one, that is George Storms as you used to ride more with him than any one else: but
I hardly think I will find many of them but I will try my best to find some of them. in the meantime
Dear Poet: The above lines I dedicate to you—my guide.
My dear Mr Whitman: I have sent you by express today a new etching which I think you will like.
My dear Mr Whitman: I am very glad you are pleased with the pictures.
If you will kindly look over those you have kept you will find one with my name on & a few words from
criticism . . . after full retrospect of his works and life, the aforesaid 'odd-kind chiel' remains to my
420 Green Ave Brooklyn Apr. 10/91 My Dear Mr.
Whitman: Allow me to introduce to you my friend of many years' standing—Mr.
Whitman, I have been perplexed how to express to you my feelings of gratitude for the gift of the letter
I am especially pleased to learn from it that you share my admiration for the noble stoic Epictetus,
I have also to thank you, Mr Whitman, for inscribing my name in the copy of Leaves of Grass which the
"Boys of the College" gave to me on my birthday.
my wife joins I am yours sincerely Wentworth Dixon Wentworth Dixon to Walt Whitman, 13 June 1891
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
to speed take me truly really on to deep waters Now, now to thy divinest venture (I will not call it my
Good bye My Fancy | Sail out for Good Etc | Page 7—Good Bye My Fancy This manuscript is a draft of "Sail
"; Good bye My Fancy | Sail out for Good Etc | Page 7—Good Bye My Fancy; Transcribed from digital images
poems published as the cluster "Old Age Echoes" in Lippincott's Magazine were reprinted in Good-bye My
Reprinted in Good-bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital image of a microfilm
Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Transcribed from a digital image of a micfrofilm copy of an original
Reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).; Our transcription is based on a digital image of a microfilm
group of little children, and their ways and chatter, flow in, upon me Like welcome rippling water o'er my
Camden, New Jersey Aug: 13 '91 Let me send my little word too to J R Lowell's memory.
Commemoration Ode," which has often, since its publication, been contrasted with Whitman's own tribute, "O Captain
My Captain!" For further information on Whitman's views of Lowell, see William A.
all in the wheel chair, or any other way—not once in a month—In other respects somewhat the same—eat my
Doughty & Maggie well—Warry still my nurse & satisfactory—Horace Traubel married & well—faithful as ever—So
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Whitman's housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain
Camden N J — Nov: 24 '91 Best thanks my friend for y'r kind invitation, but I am in an almost entirely
Camden New Jersey April 3, '91 Yes there were certainly 100 sets—I see by my memoranda book—50 to yr
again—the proof came & piece will be out in ten days or less —did I tell you that the Scribner man rejected my
usual with me—(a horrible heavy inertia lassitude)—write often as convenient God bless you & Frau & my
down & see you—sister & bro: at Burlington N J are well— own sister Burlington Vermont sick & poorly—my
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground for the love of men I thank you continually in my
"Walt Whitman's Last," an "explanation" of his book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891), was published in the August
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Camden 11 am Tuesday My friend J. M. S. (for so I would have it) Yours just rec'd.
Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground for the love of men I thank you continually in my
(My own books, poems & prose, have been a direct & indirect attempt at contribution.)
June 1891 My dear old friend, For a fortnight now we have had no word from anyone as to your condition
My loving good wishes to you anyhow.
Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
In his March 9, 1892, letter to Traubel, Greenhalgh wrote that "Walt has taught me 'the glory of my daily
In all the departments of my life Walt entered with his loving personality & I am never alone" (Horace
Anderton, near Chorley Lancashire, England 5 June 1891 My dear Friend, Your most kind letter of May 23
Thank you from my heart.
And yet, my loved friend & master, I know in my heart of hearts that all is well, that "Love like the
God's blessing upon you, & my tenderest love— Wallace James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 5 June 1891
trouble & head bring me much suffering—(This is quite a hospital Mickle St around here)—sell some of my
She was a widow and had been married to a sea captain. See Carol J.
Mary, Greenport —nothing new—it seems that George was down there, (probably a few hours) after all—my
so-so—Nothing very different—get along fairly, considering—have buckwheat cakes for b'kfast breakfast —relish my
—not much different—pretty depress'd depressed condition with me night & day—sunny & cold—still eat my
meals a day (very light however)—buckwheat cakes & coffee this mn'g morning —letters England yesterday—my
Philadelphia : to-day visiting & shopping—Warry here to mind the shanty & me—(keeps up a good fire my
She was a widow and had been married to a Sea Captain. See Carol J.
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Camden N J — Dec December : 7 '91 Dear Sister Y'r your postal card came & was welcomed—my bad spell continues
bro't brought me a nice basket of rasp raspberries & blackberries—I had some & a little oatmeal for my
come—yet I get on fairly considering—eat very little (have no appetite)—had a fair night last &c:—just had my
quite a feat—sold a big book —rice pudding in old yellow earthen dish (& brot brought up in same) for my
Camden Sept: September 8 '91 Dear sister Nothing very different—am ab't about same—eat my meals—was out
Friday afternoon an hour ride to cemetery—my friends Dr Bucke Mrs.
O Connor and Horace Traubel & his wife with me—it is my design to gather the remains of our dear mother
feeble & listless yet & shall probably not —Dr Longaker here yesterday—he encourages me—roast apple for my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
or 3d third day—I like him)—I have better strength wh' which is a great help— $2 enclosed—Still at my
God bless you my darling sister— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Hannah Whitman Heyde, 31 March 1891
Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
points & botherings as you have plenty enough y'r your own)—Lou was here Saturday—all well as usual— my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
yesterday to N Y New York paper —Am sitting here as usual in big chair have a wood fire—roast apple for my
letter to the Canadian physician Richard Maurice Bucke, Whitman writes that he is "very uneasy ab'tabout my
Camden Sept: September 14 '91 Dear sister, Getting along fairly—eat my two meals every day—one of my