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I feel, however, unable to withhold my tribute–feeble as it is and I can only pray you to forgive my

Feb 1891 My dear Walt Whitman, Just a few lines in acknowledgment of your very kind and affectionate

Whitman, late in life, said to Horace Traubel: "[I] take my Ruskin with some qualifications."

—Am at my 2d annex for L Leaves of G.

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

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

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

but I tho't w'd write you just a line—Nothing new or notable with me—rather bad times, but have eaten my

melange rec'd this mn'g —fine sunny day here—shall try to get out in wheel chair soon as it is milder—my

locomotive power decreases can hardly get across the room—my evn'g massages help me much—water works

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

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

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

warmish, gloomy weather here for some days now and continues as if it had come to stay—Can hardly read 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

I find I have it in my catalogue.

Whitman:— During my absence your note of the 4th, inst was left here by Mr. Traubel.

Horace T: you call on Mr: S & act & settle it in my place.

Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground for the love of men I thank you continually in my

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

54 Manchester Road Bolton Lancashire, England Feb 6 th 1891 My Dear Old Friend Just a few lines to acknowledge

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

again—the proof came & piece will be out in ten days or less —did I tell you that the Scribner man rejected my

usual with me—(a horrible heavy inertia lassitude)—write often as convenient God bless you & Frau & my

February. 1891 My dear Walt Whitman, I was extremely pleased, last evening, to receive the copy of Ingersoll's

lecture you were kind enough to send me, & I thank you for it with all my heart.

And I rejoice, with all my heart, that at last should have heard so strong a public declaration of the

But my rejoicing is greatly disturbed & overclouded by intelligence received at noon today of your relapse

I am well again, go my round, &c & as usual—feel first rate too—good appetite, sleep well, &c.

To Walt Whitman, My dear Master, I plead no other excuse in writing to you but my great wish to thank

For you have proved to me, lovingly, as few others have done, that a poet—(my own far-off but cherished

Hoping my letter may not weary you or the reading of it try your eyes Believe me Your very grateful admirer

untitled section of the 1855 edition. of Leaves of Grass which, in the 1867 edition, became "Now List to My

unwell with me—abdominal bothers (doubtless some inward fermentations or something in spite of all my

girl baby—John Swinton writes in N Y Sun (alludes to me)—Harry Stafford was here yesterday—is well—my

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

uses to send about this country & to Europe) 100 printed impressions (the whole stuff) of the poems & my

I am sending you a copy of my New Spirit which contains an essay that may interest you.

Herald Office New York Feb 2 1891 My Dear Sir May we venture to hope that you will feel moved to say

My eyes fill with tears when I think of it.

He is truly the chief comfort of my life.

I live very quietly in my little cottage, rent the lower floor and though I feel cramped a good deal

There is a matter that has come to my notice lately that I am very anxious to get at the truth about,

The letter he published written by you to my mother about the hospitals and sacred almost to me came

sixty-five poems that had originally appeared in November Boughs (1888); 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

finished 3 days and nights in bed yesterday morning—bad cold and facial neuralgia— not sick —and now am at my

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

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

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

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

Your other touches give accuracy to my over-statements.

Did you see my snow study "Tumultuous Privacy, last monday in Transcript p. 6?

evn'g, (after four or five days' stoppage)—upon the whole statu quo , if anything easier than lately—my

—had a letter f'm Lezinsky, my California (?

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

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

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

Why, Horace, you have no idea of the exuberance of the man: he talks of buying all my books, of buying

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

January 29th 1891 My dear Sir If there is a wounding word in the "Overland" article in which I speak

My shoulder is all right as far as being comfortable goes but is not good for much to use yet.

Monthly rejected four poems that Whitman had submitted ("Old Chants," "Grand Is the Seen," "Death dogs my

letter to Whitman's disciple and biographer Horace Traubel: "I had a fall last evening and dislocated my

criticism . . . after full retrospect of his works and life, the aforesaid 'odd-kind chiel' remains to my

copy of J A Symonds' good letter —thanks for all & to W. for delineation of Fred Wild —& to him & all, my

copies of Ingersoll's little book, one to you, one to J W W —Fine sunny weather—Am sitting here in my

Phila —Horace T goes to N Y this afternoon—returning Monday— —Scribner's has rejected & return'd to me my

I know you hate the idea of the use of a catheter but, my dear Walt, you will have to come to it and

My dear Walt Whitman, Thank you for the copy of " Once a Week " you sent me & which I received on the

I have long been deeply interested in his books, & it used to be one of my main desires to give them

Pardon my writing to you thus.

Whitman, late in life, said to Horace Traubel: "[I] take my Ruskin with some qualifications."

Give my best respects & love to New York friends —& to all inquirers—am having a rather hard winter—head

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

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

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

My greatest comfort is that from Horace's accounts you seem and look well and that being the case however

Pallid Wreath" was published in the Critic on January 10, 1891; the poem was also reprinted in Good-Bye My

& 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 mind is fallow now, but I suppose it is for the best.

I hardly know my old self as seen in my old Index articles. However, Sursum! Resurgam! Forward!

Accept my sincere best thanks.

I notice you are about to issue a new Book—so some of my Literary Papers here say.

My Dear Old Friend, The American mail this morning brought me three most welcome letters—one from Herbert

He also says:—"I have sent my warmest love to W.W. by Wallace. Do you also remember me.

J.W.W. & F.W. intended going for a delightful walk in Rivington & much do I regret that my professional

duties have prevented my accompanying them.

Have had a markedly bad week days & nights but am weathering-it-on (as my phrase is)—smally but palpably

f'm them—expect printed slips of NA Rev: & Lip: pieces & sh'l send you copies if I get them—Enclosed my

I am sitting here same (a little shawl extra around my back neck & right shoulder ag't draft) comfortable

On December 17, Whitman sent four poems: "Old Chants," "Grand is the Seen," "Death dogs my steps," and

Jany. 16th 1891 My dear Mr Whitman, Will you accept this accompanying package as a sort of kindling wood

I spoke of my last letter to you, & said that if I had had a spare copy of his photo: I would have sent

Supt. and my judgement and conscienece still tell me (as they told me all along) that my action has been

We are all well—my arm (shoulder) no longer gives me any pain or much annoyance.

letter to Whitman's disciple and biographer Horace Traubel: "I had a fall last evening and dislocated my

been out now for three weeks—am writing—wish I c'd send you some nice doughnuts Mrs: D made yesterday—my

neice still in Saint Louis—my two sisters both bad health—Best Love to Harry and to Ed —Geo: must keep

Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to

Pallid Wreath" was published in the Critic on January 10, 1891; the poem was also reprinted in Good-Bye My

Camden Evn'g: Jan: 15 '91 Feeling fairly after two very bad days & nights—ate my supper with relish—many

54 Manchester Road Bolton England Jan 13 th 1891 My dear old friend, I was greatly pleased at receiving

My best thanks to you, too, for your kind offer to "send, or notify" me of, any thing you may write I

a personal affection for you which is almost filial in its intensity & of the gratitude with which my

God bless & keep you now & always, my life's Blessing, my Soul's Guide, Philosopher, Friend & Comrade

By last mail I received a kind letter from Mr s O'Connor acknowledging the receipt of the copy of my

Houghton, Mifflin, 1891), for which Whitman wrote the Preface (which he later included in Good-Bye My

delighted to offer you $10 not so much as compensation for the service rendered—as an expression of my

Not having heard from you in any way I fear lest my letter may have gone astray. My friend Col.

If needful I could I think get a note of introduction to you from my friend John Burroughs — With great

Camden 11 am Tuesday My friend J. M. S. (for so I would have it) Yours just rec'd.

My impression is that tho' putting (for most part) a good face on things W. is really in a pretty bad