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Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 10 June 1891

  • Date: June 10, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

it probed the worse it appears—is a significant item of business & social life, rottening the whole city

Annotations Text:

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

Whitman is referring to a financial scandal involving the City Treasurer of Philadelphia, John Bardsley

Bardsley was accused of misappropriating and embezzlement of city funds.

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

Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 9 June 1891

  • Date: June 9, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Susan (1833–1910) and George Stafford (1827–1892) were the parents of Whitman's young friend, Harry Stafford

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 9 June 1891

  • Date: June 9, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

I do wish that you were better, & I think of you continually with loving sympathy.

Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to Dr. John Johnston, 9 June 1891

  • Date: June 9, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

Daniel Garrison Brinton (1837–1899) was a surgeon in the Union Army during the American Civil War and

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

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 8 June 1891

  • Date: June 8, 1891
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Annotations Text:

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

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

Walt Whitman to Hannah Whitman Heyde, 8 June 1891

  • Date: June 8, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

During the American Civil War, Avery was a colonel of the Eighth Regiment of the New York State Militia

Walt Whitman to Daniel Longaker, 7 June 1891

  • Date: June 7, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 6 June 1891

  • Date: June 6, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

Sorry indeed were we to learn that your condition at the time of writing (May 23 rd ) was "the same continued

Annotations Text:

His investigative reports were much discussed and often had significant social impact.

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

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

Walt Whitman to Dr. John Johnston, 6 June 1891

  • Date: June 6, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 6 June 1891

  • Date: June 6, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

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

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 5 June 1891

  • Date: June 5, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

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

Walt Whitman to Edward Carpenter, 5 June 1891

  • Date: June 5, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Thompson was a lawyer from London and member of the Middle Temple, one of the four Inns of Court of the city

Traubel's With Walt Whitman in Camden—though it does appear frequently in the last three volumes, which were

By 1891, Harry Stafford (1858–1918) and his wife Eva Westcott Stafford (1856–1906) were the parents of

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 4 June 1891

  • Date: June 4, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 3 June 1891

  • Date: June 3, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

expanse of pastoral country dotted with old time, grey & white farm houses near which the sheep & cows were

How I wish I were going too! Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 3 June 1891

Annotations Text:

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

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

Thomas M. Prentiss to Walt Whitman, 2 June 1891

  • Date: June 2, 1891
  • Creator(s): Thomas M. Prentiss
Text:

Lafayette Av e Baltimore M.d June 2 nd . 1891 Mr Walter Whitman, Dear Sir, Yesterday's "Sun" of this city

face to face.— I mention these facts in the hope that they might bring the case to your memory.— They were

ceased to feel deeply grateful to you for your kindness to my dear brother; for your visits to him were

Annotations Text:

Prentiss served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

He enlisted at Richmond and served as a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War.

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 2 June 1891

  • Date: June 2, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace | Walt Whitman
Text:

After a week of dull skies, low temperature & frequent rain, Saturday & Sunday (May 30 & 31) were gloriously

the early summer, and—running through it all—our thoughts of you , our speculations as to how you were

Annotations Text:

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

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

Charles L. Heyde to Walt Whitman, 2 June 1891

  • Date: June 2, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman | Charles L. Heyde
Annotations Text:

Haslam (1842–1892), called "Lou" or "Loo," married George Washington Whitman in spring 1871, and they were

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 30 May 1891

  • Date: May 30, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Annotations Text:

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

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 28 May 1891

  • Date: May 28, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Text:

But as this American mail arrived in Bolton late, any communications to me will not be delivered here

Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to James W. Wallace, 28 May 1891

  • Date: May 28, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to William Sloane Kennedy, 27 May 1891

  • Date: May 27, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Hamlin Garland (1860–1940) was an American novelist and autobiographer, known especially for his works

about the hardships of farm life in the American Midwest.

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 27 May 1891

  • Date: May 27, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Charles W. Eldridge to Walt Whitman, 26 May 1891

  • Date: May 26, 1891
  • Creator(s): Charles W. Eldridge
Text:

His earlier pieces were a little Foreign to the English idiom.

Annotations Text:

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

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 26 May 1891

  • Date: May 26, 1891
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Annotations Text:

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

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

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 25 May 1891

  • Date: May 25, 1891
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Annotations Text:

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 23 May 1891

  • Date: May 23, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

It pained me greatly to read in your letter to Wallace that you were at "a very low ebb" & I sincerely

Annotations Text:

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

His notes were also published, along with a series of original photographs, as Diary Notes of A Visit

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 23 May 1891

  • Date: May 23, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

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

Walt Whitman to James W. Wallace, 23 May 1891

  • Date: May 23, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 22 May 1891

  • Date: May 22, 1891
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to George Ferguson, 22 May 1891

  • Date: May 22, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

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

Walt Whitman to William Sloane Kennedy, 22 May 1891

  • Date: May 22, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

William Sloane Kennedy to Walt Whitman, 21 May 1891

  • Date: May 21, 1891
  • Creator(s): William Sloane Kennedy
Annotations Text:

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

Walt Whitman to Melville Philips, 21 May 1891

  • Date: May 21, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

Edward Carpenter to Walt Whitman, 20 May 1891

  • Date: May 20, 1891
  • Creator(s): Edward Carpenter
Annotations Text:

His notes were also published, along with a series of original photographs, as Diary Notes of A Visit

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

Traubel's With Walt Whitman in Camden—though it does appear frequently in the last three volumes, 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

Walt Whitman to Bernard O'Dowd, 20 May 1891

  • Date: May 20, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

Thirty-one poems from Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy

The Illustrated London News, founded by the British journalist and politician Herbert Ingram (1811–1860

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 20 May 1891

  • Date: May 20, 1891
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Annotations Text:

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

Melville Philips to Walt Whitman, 19 May 1891

  • Date: May 19, 1891
  • Creator(s): Melville Philips
Annotations Text:

Peter Fenelon Collier (1849–1909) was an Irish-American publisher and the founder of the P. F.

Calvin H. Greene to Walt Whitman, 18 May 1891

  • Date: May 18, 1891
  • Creator(s): Calvin H. Greene
Text:

I think heroic deeds were all conceived in the open air I think I could stop here myself, and do miracles

You are in the great cities, in the midst of multitudes, of the endless processions.

I see the cities of the earth, and make myself at random a part of them, I am a real Parisian, a habitan

Annotations Text:

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862) was an American author, poet, and abolitionist best known for writing

Amos Bronson Alcott (1799–1888) was an American educator, abolitionist, and father of Louisa May Alcott

.—1860–1" 455.

All of Green's references are poems published in the 1860 edition of Leaves of Grass.

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 17 May 1891

  • Date: May 17, 1891
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Annotations Text:

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 16 May 1891

  • Date: May 16, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

We were grieved to hear of your condition being "bad all around" in spite of which however you had been

Annotations Text:

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

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

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

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 14 May 1891

  • Date: May 14, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

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

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 13 May 1891

  • Date: May 13, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

the street this afternoon & we had 10 minutes' talk—a good deal of it about you, wondering how you were

Annotations Text:

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 Sloane Kennedy to Walt Whitman, 12 May 1891

  • Date: May 12, 1891
  • Creator(s): William Sloane Kennedy
Annotations Text:

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

Isabella O. Ford to Walt Whitman, 12 May 1891

  • Date: May 12, 1891
  • Creator(s): Isabella O. Ford
Annotations Text:

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

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 11 May 1891

  • Date: May 11, 1891
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Text:

As for me I am all right (wish you were as well) still lame but less so than have been.

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 9 May 1891

  • Date: May 9, 1891
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

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

The handwriting in this letter reveals graphically the "deathly weakness": "action" and "sunshiny" were

Theresa B. H. Brown to Walt Whitman, 8 May 1891

  • Date: May 8, 1891
  • Creator(s): Theresa B. H. Brown | Theresa B.H. Brown
Text:

I have felt that real poetry did not depend on rhyme metre accent &c; that if all those qualities were

poetry to me but when I tried to put it in regular harmonious order hoop it round like a barrel, as it were

I was not brave as were you and besides I am not great.

How proud we were of our brave heroes then Who fought the cause to gain they believed right.

Annotations Text:

The holiday was first observed on May 30, 1868, with African Americans taking a leading role.

Harry Buxton Forman to Walt Whitman, 7 May 1891

  • Date: May 7, 1891
  • Creator(s): Harry Buxton Forman
Annotations Text:

Among the topics of the 1891 meeting were the rules governing mail carried by steamships.

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 7 May 1891

  • Date: May 7, 1891
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Annotations Text:

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

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 6 May 1891

  • Date: May 6, 1891
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Annotations Text:

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

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