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My inquiries in Philadelphia had developed that it would be impossible for me to go to any public place
Speaking of "Leaves of Grass" he said, "My 'Leaves' mean, that in the end reason, the individual, should
There shall from me be a new friendship—It shall be called after my name, It shall circulate through
other shall be invincible, They shall finally make America completely victo- rious victorious , in my
11 Nov. '68 wensday Wednesday my dear Walter i received your letter yesterday it is the first i believe
the 6 oclock o'clock train georgy Georgey dident didn't want to go much i dont don't think it was on my
more she is such a mischieveous girl i get up very early and that seems to be the only time i can get my
st Warren St. i think they will make a great deal out of the job in new york New York but it is only my
hear from Han, but I suppose she is getting along in the same old way—As I am writing this letter at my
how funny the world is governed—& lots of queer doings that outsiders never dream of— Well, mother, my
21 March 1873 M 21 My dear darling walt Walt i receeved received your letter yesterday likewise the gra
mention her name matti Matty was a kind daughter to me i have cause to regret her death) good bie give my
It seems but a day or two since I left Wash, yet I am now on the fourth week of my furlough.
As I was on my way home in a 2d av. car between 12 & 1 o'clock we got blocked in by a great part of the
My main object is to ask you if you can possibly hear anything of Lane's nephew (or boy as he calls him
I had certainly made up my mind that we should meet with partial success certainly, but it seems otherwise
I want Han to come home, from the bottom of my heart.
I have almost made up my mind to do what I can personally, & not seek assistance from others.
My Dearest Friend: It seems quite a long while since I wrote, & a very long while since you wrote.
I am beginning to turn my thoughts Philadelphia-wards that we may have some weeks near you before we
I look back upon my visit to the States with great pleasure—it is a lovely country—and I remember the
Please give my very kind regards to Mrs. Davis & With love to Walt. Herbert H.
18 Jan 66 thursday Thursday januar January 17th My dear walt we are all as well as usual and have got
the smoke that helps her very quik quick off those bad spels spells good bie walter dear Jeffy makes my
Bowling Green Febry February 24th 1867 My Dear Friend I was thinking to day today whether I had answered
good berth in Tennessee but being of a modest disposition of course I cannot call his attention to my
—I never rode so fast before in my life—strangely enough too I slept quite well—only woke up every hour
yesterday at 3½—This great hotel is crowded with guests—the proprietor puts his private parlor & room at my
My idea is that Matty has the possibilities of consumption in her system—but that with ordinary good
I return to Washington to-morrow, as my leave is up. The little girls are hearty as ever.
I have known that Cleveland is a reader and admirer of my books, but I really don't know anything at
Did I ever tell you the caution my doctor gave me when I left Washington?
My dear Walt. Your welcome letter was duly received for which accept many thanks.
The tax on my part the last year was quite as much as I received— Well, what we want is to have them
Was intercepted by the circus parade on Federal Street on my way down.
W. had heard the bands, and asked me about it on my coming. He sat in his room, not doing anything.
We talked of my interview with McKay yesterday afternoon.
was mad that people would not see what he thought he saw in it and said: 'Give it to me—give it in my
a poem to be read at the debuting, adventing, of a big affair—a big exposition; is now included in my
All my intimate friends who have known me for many years—know well enough that that appearance of age
Some have said to me that I look younger now than I did in my youth.
Ingram came in and stayed about fifteen minutes during my stay.
That is my surmise only—of course—but I am willing to bet on it.
W. said: "You have my card?—make use of it!"
at which he came forward, I starting up two or three steps, grasped my hand and turned around to introduce
And to my negative, sat down and we talked there for 10 or 15 minutes. Soon the carriage drove up.
W. gave me slips containing his speech—thus:After all, my friends, the main factors being the curious
It was sweet, loving—took me back irresistibly to my dear father. It was so like him."
W. cried out to me at one point, as he saw me strutting about the room with the bundle under my arm,
He watched me closely as I worked: I was on my knees on the floor: the room was in a sort of half light
"It was my grandfather," he remarked, "who best knew Hicks: they hobnobbed together in their young days
: but my father had met him—known him—also, as he did Thomas Paine: I myself saw Hicks: what is more,
Here he paused an instant, then he said earnestly: "Had I all my faculties now, my literary power, the
Am laid up just now with a kick from my horse—luckily nothing very bad—he struck me (accidentally in
I am convinced of one thing, (I must say my say out,) that even cleaning and salting fish for a few hours
I've no idea of losing my dog by a darned shirk!"
On the same occasion there was the prettiest of marine exhibitions—prettier, to my eyes, than any New
in, and throwing out of those lines, and the rapid depositing of fish in the boats, which seemed, to my
My friends on sea-bass intent (they were waiting for a particular wind, or something to complete their
City The subject to which your letter refers had received my official attention some days since, and
Wilkins requests me to send you the enclosed papers from the files of my office—informing me that you
Sir: I enclose herewith a copy of my Opinion of the 21st ultimo, as to the appellate jurisdiction of
Dear sir: I find on my table the copy of your recommendations from Mr. Blaine and Mr. Bingham.
The circumstances to which you refer with regret will not affect my action in the matter.
Sir: There is no fund under my control appropriated for paying such services as are described in your
Replying to my query, said he felt "damnable." Had read Bucke's proof, which he returned to me.
you read these, I, that was visible, am become invisible; Now it is you, compact, visible, realizing my
relics I think may be worth while—for you —Fine sunny weather here to day, & I have been out in it with my
I get an extra copy of the paper laid on my desk every evening & so mail yours without breaking wrapper
as usual—took a long drive by myself midday yesterday—basked in the sun & drove slow—Have just had my
over, in a very kind & good letter—enclosing some printed slips from paper—one written by you ab't my
Saturday 3 P M Showery & coolish here the last two days—I am now sitting here by the open window—have had my
the stew gravy)—Every thing from you rec'd & welcomed—dull weather, the ground covered with snow—(but my
O'C[onnor] is in Wash'n, very poorly, but have not got word thence of his arrival —I am just going to my
was better three days ago, but weak & in bed—Dr B[ucke] here yet— I sit here alone same as ever, in my
100 sets of the entire autograph sheets, plates & back labels for complete book and throw in one of my
Tenn was the bright particular star of my youth & early manhood—is a man who makes this dull earth godlike
Sent you my love by him. W.S.K. William Sloane Kennedy to Walt Whitman, 4 July 1891
Would you forgive my suggesting, as a sufficient reply to your adverse critics, the the insertion of
(Get along though better than you would suppose)—Come and see me if you make y'r trip—Give my love to
come—yet I get on fairly considering—eat very little (have no appetite)—had a fair night last &c:—just had my
My dear Mr Whitman I should like to bring Dr. de Schweinitz one of the very best oculists in the city
& behest shall be obeyed—Fearfully hot day again—but I am standing it so far—am just going out for my
In your letter to me of Sept. '81, (herewith enclosed) you tallied all my several copyrights for " Leaves
—most especially to the foreground of my own certain centre of identity: we will cross orbits.
June 21 —and now a second copy same—write me a line please to say whether they reach you safely—I send my
Camden Monday 9 AM My Dear Walt As I feared the "Repub" is not bursting with Liberality—as you see by