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

For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, "McKay, David (1860–1918)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia

From the various libraries of this city,—public and private,—to which I have access, I have been able

One was "Leaves of Grass," published in Boston by Thayer and Eldridge, in 1860–61; the other was "Leaves

The poems were classified in each one in an entirely different manner from the other, which at times

was a Boston publishing firm responsible for the third edition of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass (1860

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

For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, "McKay, David (1860–1918)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia

Camden P M July 13 '91 Another hot wave here—getting along much as ever—Lou & young Amy Dowe were here

When the war ended, he became a pipe inspector for the City of Camden and the New York Metropolitan Water

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

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

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

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

William Rudolph O'Donovan (1844–1920) was an American sculptor.

He was an associate of American artist Thomas Eakins and accompanied Eakins to Whitman's Camden home

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.

The Smith family were all friends and supporters of Whitman.

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

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

The SS Britannic was a transatlantic ocean liner that traveled the Liverpool-New York City route from

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

was one half of the Boston-based abolitionist publishing firm Thayer and Eldridge, who put out the 1860

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

Bucke and his brother-in-law William John Gurd were designing a gas and fluid meter to be patented in

Thomas Eakins (1844–1919) was an American painter.

The SS Britannic was a transatlantic ocean liner that traveled the Liverpool-New York City route from

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

The SS Britannic was a transatlantic ocean liner that traveled the Liverpool-New York City route from

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

was one half of the Boston-based abolitionist publishing firm Thayer and Eldridge, who issued the 1860

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

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

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

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

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

I wish that our letters were a better return.

I am glad to note from both p.c.s that you were fairly well "considering," & that you were standing the

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

You I think, fully understand my Father—the American people have yet to learn his real merit I have deeply

He was the secretary of the American Tract Society with interests and/or involvement in anti-slavery

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

Han has been as it were failing day.

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

—I hope that you are better than you were, & that the summer weather is doing you good.

Saturday & Sunday especially were almost perfect days.

.; his office was at 261 Broadway, New York City.

Bucke and his brother-in-law William John Gurd were designing a gas and fluid meter to be patented in

The Costelloes were Benjamin Francis ("Frank") Conn Costelloe (1854–1899) and Mary Whitall Smith Costelloe

Bucke and his brother-in-law William John Gurd were designing a gas and fluid meter to be patented in

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

P.C. of June 6 th & your letter of June 9 (recd today) I am glad to learn from the latter that you were

, pure & sweet—a bit of old world English country & country life left untouched by the swarming populations

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

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" 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

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

I wish you were here for a little time. It might do you good & would be an immense joy to me.

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

Stoddart's Encyclopaedia America, established Stoddart's Review in 1880, which was merged with The American

I hope the hot weather (it must come soon now) will not be too hard on you, dear Walt; I wish 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

Stoddart's Encyclopaedia America, established Stoddart's Review in 1880, which was merged with The American

Bucke and his brother-in-law William John Gurd were designing a gas and fluid meter to be patented in

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

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

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 and Bucke were beginning to make plans for a collected volume of writings by and about Whitman

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

Poet" was published in the American Phrenological Journal in October 1855, and "Walt Whitman, a Brooklyn

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

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

At the time of this letter, Horace Traubel and his wife Anne Mongomerie, were visiting the Canadian physician

much that is valuable must be omitted," and, while he records the reading of some of the letters that 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

Stoddart's Encyclopaedia America, established Stoddart's Review in 1880, which was merged with The American

We rejoice too that you were apparently no worse for it next day, & hope that you have kept better since

It pleased us very much to learn from Warry's letter that you had expressed a wish that we, too, were

all present That could not be, but our thoughts were with you, & our heart's best love & good will.

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

Your post card of 9 th came to hand this morning and we were glad that you were no worse.

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

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

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

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

See Walter Grünzweig, Constructing the German Walt Whitman (Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1995

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

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

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

Johnston's notes about his visit to Whitman were later published with Wallace's own accounts of his Fall

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter and they quickly became admirers of Whitman

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

Stoddart's Encyclopaedia America, established Stoddart's Review in 1880, which was merged with The American

At the time of this letter, Horace Traubel and his wife Anne Mongomerie, were visiting the Canadian physician

referring to Italo Campanini (1845–1896), an operatic tenor, who was popular in Europe and in New York City

Italo was the brother of the orchestra conductor Cleofonte Campanini (1860–1919).

Bucke and his brother-in-law William John Gurd were designing a gas and fluid meter to be patented in

Horace Traubel and Bucke were beginning to make plans for a collected volume of writings by and about

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

Horace Traubel and Bucke were beginning to make plans for a collected volume of writings by and about

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