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Joel Myerson (New York: Garland, 1993), 1:134; Major American Authors on CD-Rom: Walt Whitman (Westport

Joel Myerson (New York: Garland, 1993), 1:134; Major American Authors on CD-Rom: Walt Whitman (Westport

Literature it is certain would be fuller of vigor and sanity if authors were in the habit of composing

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

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

Some of the revisions, particularly those in blue pencil, were quite possibly made after that date.

Some of the revisions, particularly those in blue pencil, were quite possibly made after that date.;

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

—Our two were on the way to Philadelphia?

After changing my boarding house, Jef. and I were, take it altogether, pretty comfortable.

The arrangements of the office were in this wise: I generally went about my work about 9 o'clock, overhauling

Reeder, (an amiable-hearted young man, but excessively intemperate) was the "city news" man; (poor Reeder

to speculate on the circumstances or date of its composition, but it seems likely that parts of it were

Emory Holloway (Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1921), 2:77–78. 1848 New Orleans

to speculate on the circumstances or date of its composition, but it seems likely that parts of it were

Emory Holloway (Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1921), 2:77–78.

holds at the high, with bosom broad outswelling; All throbs, dilates—the farms, woods, the streets of cities

) No lurid fame exceptional, nor monstrous intellect, nor conquest's domination;) Through teeming cities

of money; she and the daughter and the latter's husband Richard Colyer settled down in the farm and were

must have been buried at Huntington village, for I remember seeing numerous old grave stones that were

—The stones I saw were brought away, lest they might be despoiled, and somehow, when the war passed over

, they were never returned.

—The largest trees near it, that I remember, appear to have been cut down.— The Whitmans were among the

lines unpublished in Whitman's life, but which appeared in other manuscript drafts with lines that were

The lines that appear in this manuscript were published posthumously as part of a poem titled "Supplement

Joel Myerson (New York: Garland, 1993), 2:624; and Major American Authors on CD-Rom: Walt Whitman (Westport

lines unpublished in Whitman's life, but which appeared in other manuscript drafts with lines that were

The lines that appear in this manuscript were published posthumously as part of a poem titled "Supplement

Joel Myerson (New York: Garland, 1993), 2:624; and Major American Authors on CD-Rom: Walt Whitman (Westport

ings meanings unknown before, Subtler than ever—more harmony—as if born here—related here, Not to the citys

city's frescoed rooms—not to the audience of the opera house, Sounds, songs, trills, wandering strains

The name and address written in pencil were added later, likely in 1881, when Whitman visited Boston

Although Whitman also visited Boston in 1860, John Soule's photography studio did not move to 338 Washington

The name and address written in pencil were added later, likely in 1881, when Whitman visited Boston

Although Whitman also visited Boston in 1860, John Soule's photography studio did not move to 338 Washington

respond within their breasts, their brains, the sad reverberations,) The passionate toll and clang, City

to city joining, sounding passing, Those heart‑beats of a Nation in the Night.

Joel Myerson (New York: Garland, 1993), 2:520; Major American Authors on Cd-Rom: Walt Whitman (Westport

Joel Myerson (New York: Garland, 1993), 2:520; Major American Authors on Cd-Rom: Walt Whitman (Westport

my grandmother Whitman) had only one brother, who died a young man—(the grave-stones from his grave were

The notes are similar to many of Whitman's other jottings about family in the 1850s and 1860s.

The notes are similar to many of Whitman's other jottings about family in the 1850s and 1860s.

In addition, in the 1870s, Whitman repeatedly complained about how he was treated by American magazines

He sometimes exaggerated his neglect, as in the third-person account "Walt Whitman's Actual American

He argued there that he had been all but banned from American magazines.

In addition, in the 1870s, Whitman repeatedly complained about how he was treated by American magazines

He sometimes exaggerated his neglect, as in the third-person account "Walt Whitman's Actual American

He argued there that he had been all but banned from American magazines.

through slush and sand toilsome, the mortar dragging, "Patroling Barnegat" was published first in The American

"Patroling Barnegat" was published first in The American in June 1880.

manuscript was composed between May and June, 1880.; "Patroling Barnegat" was published first in The American

The lines that make up this manuscript were probably drafted for the Centennial of 1876.

The lines that make up this manuscript were probably drafted for the Centennial of 1876.; The manuscript

War, and was frequently used by Whitman (see Clarence Gohdes, "Whitman and the 'Good Old Cause,'" American

Notes and Fragments (1899), Edward Grier suggests that this manuscript likely was written prior to 1860

War, and was frequently used by Whitman (see Clarence Gohdes, "Whitman and the 'Good Old Cause,'" American

Notes and Fragments (1899), Edward Grier suggests that this manuscript likely was written prior to 1860

that of the early editions of Leaves of Grass, so it is possible that it was written in the 1850s or 1860s

that of the early editions of Leaves of Grass, so it is possible that it was written in the 1850s or 1860s

oratory and goal of becoming a lecturer in the 1850s, though he also maintained these interests in the 1860s

June 9, 1863: "I think something of commencing a series of lectures & readings &c. through different cities

oratory and goal of becoming a lecturer in the 1850s, though he also maintained these interests in the 1860s

June 9, 1863: "I think something of commencing a series of lectures & readings &c. through different cities

suggests that "this sort of moralizing . . . belongs to [Whitman's] journalizing of the 1840s through the 1860s

suggests that "this sort of moralizing . . . belongs to [Whitman's] journalizing of the 1840s through the 1860s

is written with the hanging indentation characteristic of Whitman's poetry, it is unclear if these were

contributed to this piece of journalism or not, it seems likely that it was composed in the 1850s or 1860s

is written with the hanging indentation characteristic of Whitman's poetry, it is unclear if these were

contributed to this piece of journalism or not, it seems likely that it was composed in the 1850s or 1860s

It is possible these lines were composed between 1861 and 1870, when Whitman had most reason to employ

It is possible these lines were composed between 1861 and 1870, when Whitman had most reason to employ

depart— but we remain But we do not never depart This manuscript was probably written in the 1850s or 1860s

This manuscript was probably written in the 1850s or 1860s.

This manuscript was probably written in the mid- to late 1860s shortly before publication in 1869.

This manuscript was probably written in the mid- to late 1860s shortly before publication in 1869.; These

Language in the manuscript is also similar to language that appears in the poem "Poem of Joys" (1860)

Language in the manuscript is also similar to language that appears in the poem "Poem of Joys" (1860)

The first several lines of "Pictures" (not including this line) were revised and published as "My Picture-Gallery

" in The American in October 1880.

46).; This manuscript may relate to the poem titled "A Song of Joys," which first appeared in the 1860

(1860, p. 259).

tropes, likenesses, piano music, and smooth rhymes — nor of This manuscript probably dates to the early 1860s

the leaf (duk.00795), which contains draft lines that contributed to poems first published in the 1860

these years I sing...]" and to "Apostroph," the opening section of "Chants Democratic and Native American

Both poems first appeared in the 1860–1861 edition of Leaves of Grass. America needs her own poems

This manuscript probably dates to the early 1860s, as it appears to have been inscribed after the writing

the leaf (duk.00795), which contains draft lines that contributed to poems first published in the 1860

these years I sing...]" and to "Apostroph," the opening section of "Chants Democratic and Native American

Both poems first appeared in the 1860–1861 edition of Leaves of Grass.

"The Two Vaults," a poem that is recorded in a New York notebook that probably dates to the early 1860s

A note about an editorial on "American Expansion and Settlement Inland" is written on the back of this

"The Two Vaults," a poem that is recorded in a New York notebook that probably dates to the early 1860s

Notebook (1861–1862).; Transcribed from digital images of the original.; A note about an editorial on "American

Emory Holloway (Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, Page, 1921).

Emory Holloway (Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, Page, 1921).; This is a draft of a poem unpublished in

Emory Holloway (Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, Page, 1921).; Transcribed from digital images of the original

1879 or early 1880, just after Whitman's trip to the western U.S. in 1879 (The Correspondence [Iowa City

University of Iowa Press, 2004], 57), it seems more likely that the draft letter is probably from 1860

supplied—the great West especially—with copious thousands of copies" (New York Saturday Press [7 January 1860

1879 or early 1880, just after Whitman's trip to the western U.S. in 1879 (The Correspondence [Iowa City

University of Iowa Press, 2004], 57), it seems more likely that the draft letter is probably from 1860

supplied—the great West especially—with copious thousands of copies" (New York Saturday Press [7 January 1860

Based on the handwriting, Edward Grier dates the top scrap to the 1860s and the bottom scrap to the 1850s

Based on the handwriting, Edward Grier dates the top scrap to the 1860s and the bottom scrap to the 1850s

co NY co F 2nd US Cavalry Glen's Falls Warren co NY September 9 1863— The contents of this notebook were

microfilm images at the Library of Congress's website "Poet at Work: Walt Whitman Notebooks 1850s–1860s

," part of the "American Memory" project. scene in the woods on

The contents of this notebook were written during Whitman's hospital visits to wounded soldiers.

microfilm images at the Library of Congress's website "Poet at Work: Walt Whitman Notebooks 1850s–1860s

," part of the "American Memory" project.

Sarah Hudson Rock City Falls, Saratoga co New York Member of co K 51st New York in Carver Hospital—lost

The rest of the contents were probably written either between or around those dates.

The rest of the contents were probably written either between or around those dates.; Transcribed from

.— Life, to both poor and rich, in great cities, is an excitement and a struggle!

very little of the shifts and frequent desperations of of the life existence of the poor in great cities—which

counterbalance the supreme advantages that, ( writers reasoners may say what they like,) make the city

very extreme, against the smart patent leather, delicate soled article, which even our hardy young city

we pass often.— ¶ Then Reader , did you ever notice, the Intelligence Offices, scattered about the city

Hannah Brush born Oct. 6 1753 Married, April 22, 1775 died Jan. 6, 1834 The Whitman and Brush families were

Josiah Smith's Regiment of the American Patriot Army of 1776 under chief command of Washington, See 1st

Convention.— The L.I. regiment were hemmed in the lines over We moved to Brooklyn, (Front st.) in May

May 1st 1825.— (Covert, the villain " Across the way, (Van Dyke's) were there 4th July 1826 " Adams st

Were there the first one of cholera summers.

The various dates referenced suggest that the earliest portions of it were written sometime after 1845

earliest date for the writing on the verso is likely March 1853, when the two Cumberland Street houses were

.— It was a part of architecture—the temple was not stood unfinished without statues, and so they were

built made with reference to the temple—they were not made abstractly by themselves.— give a similar

1 Slavery—the Slaveholders—The Constitution—the true America and Americans, the laboring persons.— The

meanest of lies liars is the American aristocratic liar who with his palter s ing and stutter over denial

meanings purports intentions allotments and foundations requirements of the Bargain called it of the American

— 13 Well what is this American Republic for?

—In Massachusetts too were very intolerant religious tests.

References to the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 indicate that parts of this manuscript were likely written

characteristic Whitman fashion, from fragments large and small, with several discontinuities" which were

doubtless the case The The most immense share part of a A ncient History is altogether unknown ,— There were

Powerful, busy, and populous, and powerful nations, existed, on all the continents of the earth, at

busy populous and powerful nations on all the continents of the earth ; and doubtless for the certain

surely empires, cities cities, states pastoral tribes and uncivilized hordes upon the earth.

— 189 the feeling of war and war and justice and who were witty and wise, —and who were brutish and undeveloped—and

includes ideas and phrases that resemble those used in "Unnamed Lands," a poem published first in the 1860

The manuscript was therefore probably written between 1855 and 1860, and at one time likely formed part

See, for instance, the lines: "What vast-built cities—What orderly republics—What pastoral tribes and

phrenology, / What of liberty and slavery among them—What they thought of death and the Soul, / Who were

, / Some prowling through woods—Some living peaceably on farms, laboring, reaping, filling barns" (1860

think it would be best not at all to bother with arguments against the foreign models, or to help American

models—but just go on supplying American models Not to blaat constantly for Native American models,

—The best way to promulge Native American models and literature, is to supply such forcible and s p u

A line from this manuscript appears in "Poem of Joys," first published in the 1860 edition of Leaves

A line from this manuscript appears in "Poem of Joys," first published in the 1860 edition of Leaves

of Leaves of Grass.; A line from this manuscript appears in "Poem of Joys," first published in the 1860

edition of Leaves of Grass: "No fumes—no ennui—no more complaints or scornful criticisms" (1860, p.

Edward Grier notes that the handwriting of this manuscript "suggests an early date, possibly before 1860

Edward Grier notes that the handwriting of this manuscript "suggests an early date, possibly before 1860

To t T he States, or any one of them, or any city of The States, Resist much , Obey little, Once unquestioning

obedience, once fully enslaved, Once fully enslaved, no nation, race, city, of this earth, ever afterward

"Walt Whitman's Caution" was first published as one of the "Messenger Leaves" in the 1860 edition of

manuscript was likely composed in the years immediately preceding the poem's first publication in 1860

"Walt Whitman's Caution" was first published as one of the "Messenger Leaves" in the 1860 edition of

manuscript was likely composed in the years immediately preceding the poem's first publication in 1860

.; "Walt Whitman's Caution" was first published as one of the "Messenger Leaves" in the 1860 edition

Note Book Walt Whitman The notes describing "the first after Osiris" were likely derived from information

—What real Americans can be made out of slaves?

What real Americans can be made out of the masters of slaves?

The questions are such as these Has his life shown the true American character?

first printed in the second (1856) and third (1860–1861) editions.

edition of Leaves of Grass but that the notebook also contains material clearly related to things that were

first printed in the second (1856) and third (1860–1861) editions.

Whitman revised the text on leaf 23 verso to include a rather long passage that exceeded the space available

John & Mary) had 8 daughters and two sons—the men father & sons all followed the water—were expert sailors—Capt

or special permits for any business, whatever. no matter what. tr down ( —Whatever The control the City

Whitman or a collector bound together the items, which are on different sizes and types of paper and were

Whitman or a collector bound together the items, which are on different sizes and types of paper and were