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think if the proper way it taken can be got in she said she couldent couldn't tell me how bad things were
James "Jimmy" and George "Georgy" were Nancy and Andrew's sons, and Nancy was pregnant with Andrew, Jr
from the Union Army in December 1864, Cornwell returned to his position as a judge in the Brooklyn City
The Home of the Friendless was constructed in 1847 by the American Female Guardian Society "to protect
on 30th Street between Park Avenue South and Madison (see Moses King, King's Handbook of New York City
somewhat cryptic syntax, but her intent can be summarized as follows: If Nancy McClure's children were
Assistant Curator of Collections at Duke University Library, the manuscript albums and transcripts were
The blue flannel shirts were probably sewn by Louisa's daughter-in-law Martha "Mattie" Whitman, the wife
Assistant Curator of Collections at Duke University Library, the manuscript albums and transcripts were
For this letter, portions of the text that were still legible when the manuscript album was prepared
"Sis" is Manahatta "Hattie" Whitman (1860–1886), the elder daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Whitman
Hattie and Jessie were both favorites of their uncle Walt.
Fowler, president of Water Board, rejected the appeal ("The City Hall Today," Brooklyn Daily Eagle, June
Lane later designed and constructed the Milwaukee Water Works and served there as city engineer, and
For Lane's career, see "Moses Lane," Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers (February
Manahatta Whitman (1860–1886), known as "Hattie," was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Whitman
Hattie and her younger sister Jessie Louisa (1863–1957) were both favorites of their uncle Walt.
Whitman lived with William D. and Nelly O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were
Their elder daughter Manahatta (1860–1886), nicknamed "Hattie," also attended George's military review
He later designed and constructed the Milwaukee Water Works and served there as city engineer.
For Lane's career, see "Moses Lane," Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers (February
Haslam (1842–1892), called "Lou" or "Loo," married George Washington Whitman in spring 1871, and they were
Abby Price and her family, especially her daughter Helen, were friends with Walt Whitman and his mother
In 1860, the Price family began to save Walt's letters.
Helen's reminiscences of Whitman were included in Richard Maurice Bucke's biography, Walt Whitman (Philadelphia
you that you must bring her one of those books by the authoress of 'Consuelo'" (see Jeff's April 16, 1860
of American industry and manufacture.
The fair buildings, which occupied 100,000 square feet, were located on the block enclosed by Second
Walt Whitman opened the American Institute on September 7, 1871, with a recitation of "After All, Not
Index, 1650–1934 [Salt Lake City: FamilySearch, 2009]).
The children are Martha Mitchell "Mattie" Whitman's daughters Manahatta (1860–1886), known as "Hattie
Hattie and Sis (known also as "California" and "Duti") were both favorites of their uncle Walt.
Jessie and her sister Manahatta "Hattie" were both favorites of their uncle Walt.
Made Captain Aug. 1864—got a family in Buffalo" (Manuscripts of Walt Whitman in the Collection of American
Davis eventually became city engineer of Boston (1871–1880) and later served as chief engineer of the
American Telephone and Telegraph Company (1880–1908).
Hollis Robbins, "Fugitive Mail: The Deliverance of Henry 'Box' Brown and Antebellum Postal Politics," American
Abby Price and her family, especially her daughter Helen, were friends with Walt Whitman and his mother
In 1860, the Price family began to save Walt's letters.
ensuing public scandal targeted Beecher: he was accused of endorsing bigamy because "Indiana divorces were
"Nelly" O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates
Lane later designed and constructed the Milwaukee Water Works and served there as city engineer.
He had served as a city auditor. William A.
The two newly appointed members of the Water Board were Archibald M.
York legislature reorganized it, the Brooklyn Water Board had operated independently of the Brooklyn City
Walt Whitman and his mother were both close with the Price family.
The Civil, Political, Professional, and Ecclesiastical History . . . of the County of Kings and the City
She and Jeff had two daughters, Manahatta "Hattie" (1860–1886) and Jessie Louisa "Sis" (b. 1863).
suppose you see that little peice piece in the thursday Thursday times about your being the only american
If Louisa Van Velsor Whitman's phrase "only american poet" is a quote from an article, this letter's
The earliest claimed reference of Walt Whitman as the "only American poet" appeared in the September
The first verified reference to Walt Whitman as the "only American poet," however, is usually credited
He later designed and constructed the Milwaukee Water Works and served there as city engineer.
O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates during
Lane later designed and constructed the Milwaukee Water Works and served there as city engineer, and
he again employed George to inspect pipe in Camden, New Jersey ("Moses Lane," Proceedings of the American
During the 1860s, Price and her family, especially her daughter Helen, were friends with Walt Whitman
In 1860 the Price family began to save Walt's letters. In a November 15, 1863 letter to Ellen M.
She and Jeff had two daughters, Manahatta "Hattie" (1860–1886) and Jessie Louisa "Sis" (b. 1863).
Abby Price and her family, especially her daughter Helen, were friends with Walt Whitman and his mother
In 1860, the Price family began to save Walt's letters.
Helen's reminiscences of Whitman were included in Richard Maurice Bucke's biography, Walt Whitman (Philadelphia
had six large ones taken i went alone i told the man i wanted very extraordinary ones fer for the were
She and Jeff had two daughters, Manahatta "Hattie" (1860–1886) and Jessie Louisa "Sis" (b. 1863).
Thomas Jefferson Whitman and family were in St.
During the 1860s, Price and her family, especially daughter Helen, were friends with Walt Whitman and
In 1860, the Price family began to save Walt's letters.
Helen's reminiscences of Whitman were included in Richard Maurice Bucke's biography, Walt Whitman (Philadelphia
Abby Price and her family, especially her daughter Helen, were friends with Walt Whitman and his mother
In 1860, the Price family began to save Walt's letters.
Helen's reminiscences of Whitman were included in Richard Maurice Bucke's biography, Walt Whitman (Philadelphia
Haslam (1842–1892), called "Lou" or "Loo," married George Washington Whitman in spring 1871, and they were
Haslam (1842–1892), called "Lou" or "Loo," married George Washington Whitman in spring 1871, and they were
Jeff and Mattie were willing to provide more nourishing food for Andrew because they feared neglect could
James "Jimmy" and George "Georgy" were Nancy and Andrew's sons, and Nancy was pregnant with Andrew, Jr
"Sis" is Manahatta "Hattie" Whitman (1860–1886), the elder daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Whitman
Hattie and Jessie were both favorites of their uncle Walt.
After the New York City draft riots, Jeff gave vent to his hatred for Irish immigrants: "I hear that
be in circulation) you say if Burroughs was returned) i look for hellen price and her mother they were
During the 1860s, Abby and Helen were friends with Walt and Louisa, and the Price family began to save
Helen's reminiscences of Whitman were included in Richard Maurice Bucke's biography, Walt Whitman (Philadelphia
O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates during
Manahatta Whitman (1860–1886), known as "Hattie," was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Whitman
Hattie and her younger sister Jessie Louisa (1863–1957) were both favorites of their uncle Walt.
Hollis Robbins, "Fugitive Mail: The Deliverance of Henry 'Box' Brown and Antebellum Postal Politics," American
hasent hasn't done right i see in the papers if he leaves he will be esscorted escorted through the citys
cities you must have congratulations from all quarters poor old alcot Alcott he must be very old seems
Aynes, "Bingham, John Armor," American National Biography Online).
Amos Bronson Alcott (1799–1888) was an American educator and abolitionist and the father of Louisa May
Lane later designed and constructed the Milwaukee Water Works and served there as city engineer, and
he again employed George to inspect pipe in Camden, New Jersey ("Moses Lane," Proceedings of the American
Velsor Whitman's disbelief is understandable since Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Whitman's salary far exceeded
shirt part of the time they stole his things it seems awful to think of but he is got home when they were
amongst the arrived Georg says there was 20 yesterday died at anapolus Annapolis some died eating they were
Made Captain Aug. 1864—got a family in Buffalo" (Manuscripts of Walt Whitman in the Collection of American
Jessie and her sister Manahatta "Hattie" were both favorites of their uncle Walt.
Abby Price and her family, especially her daughter Helen, were friends with Walt Whitman and his mother
In 1860, the Price family began to save Walt's letters.
Helen's reminiscences of Whitman were included in Richard Maurice Bucke's biography, Walt Whitman (Philadelphia
who it is is best known to himself he gets 5 dollar per day and his expences expenses paid to the city
He later designed and constructed the Milwaukee Water Works and served there as city engineer.
Ezra Worthen (1819–1897) was the sanitary engineer of the Metropolitan Board of Health of New York City
then shut his eyes god grant i may never witness another) he seemed as if he was satisfied that we were
he came back but nothi ng more seemed to be very sad but this afternoon martha and hattie and sis were
"3") with the intent to offer her account for what she feared would be a more inflammatory account were
Brown family began boarding in the same house as the Whitmans on Portland Avenue, Brooklyn in April 1860
Cornwell served as a judge in the Brooklyn City Hall and is listed as a lawyer in the 1870 census, which
some how or other matty Matty is i know what to say the doctor has sounded her lungs and said they were
"Nelly" O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates
During the 1860s, Abby Price and her family, especially her daughter Helen, were friends with Walt and
Haslam (1842–1892), called "Lou" or "Loo," married George Washington Whitman in spring 1871, and they were
Manahatta Whitman (1860–1886), known as "Hattie," was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Whitman
Hattie and her younger sister Jessie Louisa (1863–1957) were both favorites of their uncle Walt.
During the 1860s, Abby Price and her family, especially Helen, were friends with Walt and his mother.
Helen's reminiscences of Walt Whitman were included in Richard Maurice Bucke's biography, Walt Whitman
She and Jeff had two daughters, Manahatta "Hattie" (1860–1886) and Jessie Louisa "Sis" (b. 1863).
Mustard plasters were a mustard paste that was applied to a cloth or paper, which was then applied to
George Washington Whitman started a building business with a partner named Smith in 1865, and they were
"Nelly" O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates
Lane (1823–1882) was Chief Engineer of the Brooklyn Water Works from 1862 to 1869 and later became City
Louisa Van Velsor Whitman's "Sis" is Manahatta "Hattie" Whitman (1860–1886), the older daughter of Thomas
Hattie and Jessie Louisa were both favorites of their uncle Walt.
my letter we are all well good bie I am glad you are so well pleased with Boston Wednesday 4 April 1860
(To W. in Boston) Louisa Van Velsor Whitman to Walt Whitman, [4 April 1860]
This letter dates to April 4, 1860.
of the New York Tribune on April 3, 1860.
Therefore, the letter dates April 4, 1860.
, 1860 letter to Walt Whitman.
, 1860 letter to Walt Whitman.
Davis eventually became city engineer of Boston (1871–1880) and later served as chief engineer of the
American Telephone and Telegraph Company (1880–1908).
"Nelly" O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates
that side about 15 feet from the old shop three story frame houses very good all different as if they were
lameness) i see an account in the sun that the shakers would take any children and keep them till they were
For more on James Gordon Bennett's New York Herald and the many poems by Whitman that were published
The high temperatures in Brooklyn on July 30 and July 31, 1872, were 89°F (31.7°C) and 87°F (30.5°C).
The high temperatures on August 6 and August 7, 1872, were 86°F (30°C) and 81.5°F (27.5°C).
Haslam (1842–1892), called "Lou" or "Loo," married George Washington Whitman in spring 1871, and they were
and he went away without taking any thing he was in a waggon wagon with jim C ornell and Buckly they were
had any letter from hannah nor mary willy saw mary when he was at greenport Greenport she said they were
Louisa also mentions the drafts in Brooklyn: military drafts were held on August 31, September 1, and
James "Jimmy" and George "Georgy" were Nancy and Andrew's sons, and Nancy was pregnant with Andrew, Jr
"Sis" is Manahatta "Hattie" Whitman (1860–1886), the elder daughter of Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Whitman
Hattie and Jessie were both favorites of their uncle Walt.
She and Jeff had two daughters, Manahatta (b. 1860) and Jessie Louisa.
Jessie and her sister Manahatta "Hattie" were both favorites of their uncle Walt.
"Nelly" O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates
time as i wanted you to have we cant can't be quite as free to talk when any one is present as if we were
Murray affirms that "Whitman and Doyle were 'lovers' in the contemporary sense of the word."
O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates during
Abby Price and her family, especially her daughter Helen, were friends with Walt Whitman and his mother
In 1860, the Price family began to save Walt's letters.
She and Jeff had two daughters, Manahatta "Hattie" (1860–1886) and Jessie Louisa "Sis" (b. 1863).
In the Government Printing Office, seventy-five "females" were discharged from the folding room.
An unstated number of "females" were discharged from the bindery.
The dismissals were to come "from the least efficient and most obnoxious, politically, of the employe
Murray affirms that "Whitman and Doyle were 'lovers' in the contemporary sense of the word."
Because Brooklyn Water Works employee layoffs were widely reported in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle in December
see me to say he was going that night to his mothers he told mrs he had a letter from Jeff and they were
"Nelly" O'Connor, who, with Charles Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates
Davis eventually became city engineer of Boston (1871–1880) and later served as chief engineer of the
American Telephone and Telegraph Company (1880–1908).
Jessie and her sister Manahatta "Hattie" were both favorites of their uncle Walt.
He later designed and constructed the Milwaukee Water Works and served there as city engineer.
g or other all the time the old brown has gone away to work at Harrisburgh Harrisburg I wish they were
one to the little girls that got up the fair the proceeds of which they sent to you I heard there were
the other so it was to go round so I suppose you have written the much expetted expected letter they were
Jefferson davis poor mr Lincoln s being murderd murdered seem to be any thing to them compared with the American
, 1860 letter to Walt Whitman).
See Jeff's April 16, 1860 and March 3, 1863 letters to Walt.
The Graysons were Southern sympathizers with a son in the Confederate Army.
After a seven-week trial, all eight were found guilty on June 30, 1865; four were hanged on July 7, 1865
, one died in prison in 1867, and three were pardoned in 1869.
and mrs bruce and grace to see me the day after thanksgiving they only stayed a short time as they were
Elijah Bruce (b. 1808) and Ruth Bruce (b. 1812) were the parents of Grace Haight (b. 1839), and they
were neighbors near Louisa Van Velsor Whitman's residence at 71 Portland Avenue (see United States Census
The 1871 Brooklyn City Directory lists Elijah Bruce, surveyor, at 90 Portland Avenue.
Grace Haight's familiar and chatty February 7, 1872 letter to Louisa shows that they were quite close
This Adams is presumably a Brooklyn City Works Commissioner named Henry Adams, who is listed as a commissioner
time wont won't wait for us well Walt i dident didn't get my shoes i had made for me they fit me they were
The Navy Yard workers were organized by profession: carpenters, plumbers, caulkers, etc.
Jessie and her sister Manahatta "Hattie" were both favorites of their uncle Walt.
Sally (Williams) Mead and Phoebe (Williams) Pintard were sisters of Walt Whitman's maternal grandmother
These letters from relatives were probably prompted by the report of Walt's stroke in the New York Herald
Haslam (1842–1892), called "Lou" or "Loo," married George Washington Whitman in spring 1871, and they were
Haslam (1842–1892), called "Lou" or "Loo," married George Washington Whitman in spring 1871, and they were
During the 1860s, Abby Price and her family, especially her daughter Helen, were friends with Walt Whitman
Helen's reminiscences of Whitman were included in Richard Maurice Bucke's biography, Walt Whitman (Philadelphia
Adams, the noted Brooklyn engineer, but a Brooklyn City Works Commissioner named Henry Adams, who is
She and Jeff had two daughters, Manahatta "Hattie" (1860–1886) and Jessie Louisa "Sis" (b. 1863).
James "Jimmy" and George "Georgy" Whitman were the sons of Andrew Jackson Whitman (1827–1863) and Nancy
Hollis Robbins, "Fugitive Mail: The Deliverance of Henry 'Box' Brown and Antebellum Postal Politics," American