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For I know more clearly than I did the character of the men I have been dealing with, & the nature of my
I am clear of my cold again & feel pretty well. And all the friends are well I think.
Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground for the love of men I thank you continually in my
Whitman's preface was also included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.
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
slip is cut f'm Horace's little paper —y'r letters rec'd—am sitting here the same in cane chair in my
Mickle Street den—the big whistle has sounded 1 o'clock—my good nurse Warry has just bro't me some nice
Whitman's "Rejoinder" was also reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (Prose Works 1892, Volume 2: Collect and
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
"A Death-Bouquet" became the last section of Good-Bye My Fancy, which was later reprinted in Complete
On March 17, Captain Whitman left Brooklyn to return to Newport News.
Hiskey and Captain Respegius Edward Lindell worked for the Camden ferries (Specimen Days, ed.
I have almost made up my mind to set it so that a 65 or 70 x 20 foot lot can at any time be made in front
Mr Lane compliments me highly on my bargain and says I have done well .
Sims, a captain in George Washington Whitman's Fifty-first New York Volunteer Regiment, had been the
letter to his mother on December 16, 1862: "I have come out safe and sound, although I had the side of my
jaw slightly scraped with a peice of shell which burst at my feet."
On February 1, 1863, Geroge wrote to Walt Whitman: "I have my log hut partly finished and should have
England Feb 20 th . 1892 My Dear Good Friend, I send you my best & warmest thanks for that transcendantly
us about would cheer & delight you greatly I have just returned from a flying visit to the home of my
dear sister —near Carlisle, 100 miles from here—who is ill & the journey there & back in 18 hours & my
Please give my kindest regards to Warry & to M rs Davis .
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
Captain John Mullan (1830–1909), an army engineer, had just published for the U.S.
Lane concerning Captain Mullan (see also Jeff's letter to Walt from April 20, 1863).
honey for breakfast—bowel action—Herbert G[ilchrist] here last evn'g rec'd from (& sent back) proof of my
1/2 past 2 —still dark & raining—had a good pummeling an hour ago—& shall have another at 9 evening—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
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
bad even foul move—& himself a bad & foul move—that's the deep final verdict of America's soul—had my
chair last evn'g & look'd at the full moon & clouds & brightness a long time— Am sitting here alone in my
den—one bunch of flowers on the table at my left & another on the right—& Warren my nurse downstairs
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
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
, My respiration and inspiration, the beating of my heart, the passing of blood and air through my lungs
my bare-stript heart, And reached till you felt my beard, and reached till you held my feet.
my Soul!
We closed with him—the yards entangled—the cannon touched, My captain lashed fast with his own hands.
I laughed content when I heard the voice of my little captain, We have not struck, he composedly cried
my soul!
my palms cover continents, I am afoot with my vision.
We closed with him, the yards entangled, the can- non cannon touched, My captain lashed fast with his
I laughed content when I heard the voice of my little captain, We have not struck, he composedly cried
Come my children, Come my boys and girls, my women, household, intimates, Now the performer launches
my best as for a purpose, Unbuttoning my clothes and holding me by the bare waist, Deluding my confusion
My Soul!
We closed with him . . . . the yards entangled . . . . the cannon touched, My captain lashed fast with
I laughed content when I heard the voice of my little captain, We have not struck, he composedly cried
Come my children, Come my boys and girls, and my women and household and intimates, Now the performer
And emotionally, at least, he accepts me—accepts my book."
commenced to write a postal, asking who was responsible for it—for somehow I felt as if I owed him my
He will take my O'Connor picture, reproduce it there.
And, Horace, you must be my tale-bearer, to bring me an account of it all tomorrow.
My love to Brinton—give him my love—and tell him to come over."
My Dear Old Friend, Just a line or two to acknowledge the receipt, this morning, of your kind p.c. of
May 8 & to send you my heartfelt thanks for it.
If so will you please convey my kindest regards & best wishes to him?
At noon today my eyes were gladdened by the rec t of a copy of the New England Magazine for May containing
It is a great pleasure to me to see some of my photographs reproduced in an article by such a warm-hearted
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
It connects itself with memories of my mother's like condition—her only companion often a canary too.
to both & many others, foreigners &c y'r piece in "Conservator," wh' reads well to me —have not sent 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
Why, Horace, you have no idea of the exuberance of the man: he talks of buying all my books, of buying
England Oct. 28th 1891 My Dear Old Friend, Your two postals of Oct 15 th & 16 came by last mail & I thank
cloudless blue sky—a day to rejoice the heart of man & make him feel glad he is alive I am just in from my
this to the accompaniment of the rattle of lorries cabs & trains the bumping of Railway wagons—for my
frosts have almost cleared the woods & hedgerows of foliage May the oncoming Winter treat you leniently my
My kindest regards to Warry Harry & good Mr s D & my heart's devotion to you Yours ever J Johnston see
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
On Monday, the 11 , (my birthday) he came to see me and gave me the—presents you sent me: viz the two
And I have felt it a duty, as well as a privilege, to show my gratitude to you and to cheer you (so far
Five years ago (last January) my mother died. (You, too, know well what that means!
In the meantime I have led some of my friends to know you and to love you.—Dr.
It appears to be just what I want—a copy that I can carry conveniently in my pocket in my country rambles
30, 1868, Whitman informed Ralph Waldo Emerson that "Proud Music of the Storm" was "put in type 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
Wallace is echoing Whitman's poem about his canary, "My Canary Bird."
Lancashire, England 28 July. 1891 My dear Walt Whitman, A few lines only—of loving greeting and good
I had a walk again round the nearest lake—L. of G. as usual my companion.
D J. is expecting an assistant soon, & I hope that he will be able to share some of my evenings here
If only my letter could convey you a breath of our English air tonight!
But I live in hopes that the circumstances which now prevent my coming will set me at liberty before
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
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
Burke, Chatham, Adam Clarke, Lord Clive, Captain Cook, Fox, Franklin, Warren Hastings, Bishop Heber,
My old friend Bill DeBevoise is home sick with " weakness " I suppose you might call it.
My friend J. W.
Mason, (used to be in my party on the Water Works) was in Brooklyn on Saturday He was then on his way
Would'nt it be good if he was home just now to build my "house" I should like much to have it done by
All send their love to you and receive my best wishes for your health and success I remain as ever your
Sims, a captain in George's Fifty-first New York Volunteer Regiment, had been the subject in part of
letter to his mother on December 16, 1862: "I have come out safe and sound, although I had the side of my
jaw slightly scraped with a peice of shell which burst at my feet."
I know from the frequent bent of my own feelings, that yearning for the freshness and quiet of the country—that
published as a two-volume book in the United States in 1848, entitled The History of Rinaldo Rinaldini, Captain
Yes, Messrs. of the city: I have found no precept more strongly taught, by my rambles among this often
An old woman, the mistress of the place, bustled about, and regaled my repast with many words: her husband
nine children lived home—they had no servants—that they were rich—and that they seized ravenously on my
published as a two-volume book in the United States in 1848, entitled The History of Rinaldo Rinaldini, Captain
Dec. 8, 1873 My dearest Friend The papers with Prof: Young's speech came safely, & I read it, my hand
—Are you getting on my Darling?
sensations in the head & can move without such effort and difficulty a hymn of thankfulness will go up from my
O it is a slow struggle back to health my Darling!
I turn my face to the westward sky before I lie down to sleep, deep & steadfast within me the silent
Singing Thrush" (March 15, 1873; later called "Wandering at Morn"), "Spain" (March 24, 1873), "Sea Captains
The sums which have as yet come into my hands as Treasurer are £22.2.6.
Aldrich (1828–1908) was an ornithologist, a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, an infantry captain
In the year 1885 I lived with my father in a small house in Eagle Street, Bolton.
My father was a millwright in the employ of a large engineering firm in the town, and I—then thirty-one
My mother had died in January of that year, and certain experiences of mine in connection with that event
Soon after her death a few of my intimate friends, who often came singly to see me, began to make a special
the last five or six lines as from my living pulse."
August 1891 My dearest Friend, Yesterday morning I received a long & most kind & affectionate letter
They are my chiefest treasure, the supreme joy & blessing of my life.
May God bless you for all you have done for , & for my friends.
For a long time back now I have not been able to continue my old work in & for "the College."
My best love to you anyway, & best wishes & prayers. Yours filially J.W. Wallace Saturday aftn.
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
enclose a Postal order for £4, and want you to mail one copy of your great big volume complete edition to 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
middling)—I have been sitting here, trying to interest myself in the mn'g papers—have three of them—& my
if there give him my love.
horse brush) & will give me another ab't 9 1/2—they are very acceptable to me—sting a little & make 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
War Memoranda for him to y'r care—a cool spell has set in here—nothing worse with me—have just eaten 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
It is indeed to these mostly my habits are adjusted. I have good health.
My dismissal from employment in 1865, by the Secretary of the Interior, Mr.
Nothing in my life, or my literary fortunes, has brought me more comfort and support every way—nothing
to Ellis and Green, of London, to publish my poems complete and verbatim.
And he has a companion in that: my dear enemy Dick: Richard Henry Stoddard.
lessons & practical example in massaging—they are using him very well—had strawberries & Graham bread 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
I could convey no idea to you of how it affects my soul.
I got it, looked into it with wonder, and felt that here was something that touched on depths of my humanity
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
entitled "A Backward Glance O'er Travel'd Roads" and sixty-five poems; while the second, "Good-Bye 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
continued—Y'rs of 28th welcom'd —Ab't same with me as of late—head-ache (think eat too much meat lately)—my
to go to Bolton —(returns here same evn'g)—be there at 4 P M Tuesday 7th— Last evn'g rec'd word that my
sister at Burlington Vt: is much better—great weight off my mind—(very ill lately—jaundice) —bowel motion
yesterday—Chs: W Eldridge here yest'y—sit here in my shirt sleeves in big chair by the window—no decision
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
It connects itself with memories of my mother's like condition—her only companion often a canary too.
The preface was included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.
yesterday afternoon—Tom Harned last evn'g—Geo: Stafford (the elder) yesterday—Cool weather here—fine sunny—My
printed slip with papers —enclose another in this (copied Boston Transcript ) —papers notice it some—(is my
sometimes I wonder whether J A S don't come under St Paul's famous category )—I am sitting here alone in 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
The "Rejoinder" was later reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) (See Prose Works 1892, Volume II: Collect
Boston to I N Baker ( with R G Ingersoll) —ask $100 for the whole —No proof or news rec'd by me of my
piece sent to N A Review —probably dont suit—Stoddart (Lippincott's Mag) contemplates a full page of my
whether they may interest you)—send also a little ¶ in "Munyon's Ill: World" —am sitting here as usual in my
earthquake in the financial world just now, as you see in the papers—well the money question is the least of my
s Purport," "For Us Two, Reader Dear," and "My Task" (?).
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 preface was also included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.
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
I had Tolstoy's My Confession with me. I gave it to him.
He rose from the bed—went to the chair with my assistance.
"I have had the books—or my mother—I think since '41-nearly fifty years.
In the final sense they are not records of my life—of my personal life—of Walt Whitman—but scripture
To have had my book and my cause fall into his hands, in London, in the way they have, I consider one
Some words, all of us, with Captain Noell, who said, "This is possibly my last trip."
I suppose we remained three-quarters of an hour after my arrival.
Primeval my love)First Movement.
My eye never quite even tolerates the old form.
Showed him a few of my Whitman possessions, but no time to go into them.
cry" yesterday in reading of how you had to get along, and I myself could hardly keep the water from my
Hart, a captain and acting assistant adjutant general in Company K of the Eighty-eighth New York Volunteers
am Good bye Han tell Mother I am better and want to come home and see you all more than ever, give my
Starting in the New York Militia, Wright was a captain in the 51st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment
134 East 38th St, New York, June 23/1874 My beloved Walt— I have read thy sublime poem of the "Universal
It raised my mind to its own sublimity. It seems to me the sublimest of all your poems.
I return to it as a fountain of joy My beloved Walt.
While my soul exists, the worship must be ever new.
How I would like to see you, in order to temper my heat, and expand my narrowness How absurd it is to
Singing Thrush" (later titled "Wandering at Morn") on March 15, 1873; "Spain" on March 24, 1873; "Sea Captains
& bladder matters—am sitting here in big chair as usual—Mrs: D over at Phila—Warry down stairs—made 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 occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
My reception here has been such that I am absolutely dumbfounded.
from Johnston to say that Wallace & he would meet me at L. pool if I w d let them know the time of my
You will of course, dear Walt, show this letter to Horace as there is no use my writing it over again
I think I have said all I can say at the present moment—will soon write again I send you my love, dear
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
It connects itself with memories of my mother's like condition—her only companion often a canary too.
54 Manchester Road Bolton Lancashire England Feb 27 91 My Dear Old Friend, Just a few lines to acknowledge
My best thanks to you for all & for your loving benediction & "heart full of good wishes & affectionate
warmest thanks & I should like you to convey my gratitude to him for his dear good letter.
Of my sympathy you are already assured & what can I say but renew the expression of my personal affection
May God grant that it may be so is my heart felt prayer.
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
My Dear Old Friend, My best thanks to you for your kind p.c. of Aug 28 in which you say that you are
My heart goes out to you both for now I Know that you have met & are now near each other.
I have my dear good old mother staying with me at present & proud indeed am I to be with her My sister
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
when I get back to England—especially during our November fogs—I shall be dissatisfied & look back on my
I think, however, that my main feeling will be gratitude that my trip was so fortunate in all its circumstances
Please give my love to M Davis & Warry. With best love to you always Yours affectionately J.W.
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
I am almost clear of my "cold" now, only my long confinement to the house has rather taken it out of
I sent a letter as my contribution to the talk.
Horace says that you refer to my American trip sometimes as "a triumph" for me.
It must be my care now to turn it to use. This my main aim & prayer.
Please do give my kindest regards to Warry & to M rs Davis.
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
well—Logan writes—am sitting here dully enough—stupid—no exhilaration—no massage or wheel-chair to day—my
Sylvanus Baxter's Pension Proposition two years ago—Peremptorily declined by me—but for all that & against 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
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