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The Pallid Wreath, which was published in the Critic 18 (10 January 1891) and reprinted in Good-Bye My

The poem is one of the thiry-one poems included in Second Annex--Good-Bye My Fancy, 1891–1892.

27From My Last Years (1876).

Printed Copiesloc.04092xxx.00494From My Last Yearsabout 1876poetryhandwritten1 leaf5 x 13.25 cm; Written

paper cut from the bottom of a larger sheet to which has been attached a clipping of the poem, From My

From My Last Years

in his "Second Annex," titled Good-Bye My Fancy, to the 1891 edition of Leaves of Grass.

The pencil note "Sail Out for good, Eidólon Yacht / Good Bye My Fancy / Page 7" appears in the lower

Backward Glance O'er Travel'd Roads was drawn from three previously published pieces (A Backward Glance on My

Own Road [1884], How I Made a Book [1886], and My Book and I [1887]).

O wild and loose to my soul—O wonderous singer.

I read not long ago in the Century a line "the vagaries of my life" This troubled me—is the book and

"If you love me, keep my commandments." If you care for me read my book.

I cannot understand much of these things, only of my love and affection this I am sure of.

May I call my self a pupil—Dear old man you are beloved more than you can know this is the best I have

The writer is referring to Whitman's poem, "My 71st Year" which was first published in the Century Illustrated

54 Manchester Ro a d Bolton England June 10th 1891 My Dear Walt Whitman, As this is mail night I thought

My thoughts are daily with you & I find myself often & often wondering how you are keeping.

I recd a p.c. from Edw Car penter yesterday asking me to send copies of my "Notes" to Ernest Rhys & to

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

Johnston is referring to Whitman's Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).

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

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

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

published in Have We a National Literature, (North American Review, 152, March 1891), and in Good-bye My

Was born May 31, 1819, in my father'sfarm-house, atWest Hills,L. I., sailor— on my New York State.

My parents' folks mostly farmers and father'sside, of English — on my mother's,.

hands,my limbsgrow nerveless, My brainfeelrack'd,bewilder'd.

It was for this and for no lesserreason that he was, able to hail Lincoln as "My Captain."

In the " presence of calamity he sobs, as a child, Oh my Captain my Father !"

My friendships are my own—for Ingersoll or another.

" (from the Independent) and his comment upon W. was this:In some cases, as in Whitman's O Captain, My

"I am all of a jumble today—my stomach, my head."

It is loyal, generous, correct, and true, and doesn't labor to prove that "My Captain" is the best of

Now I laugh content, for I hear the voice of my little captain, "We have not struck," he composedly cries

O joy of my spirit uncaged—it hops like a bird on the grass mounds of earth.

O joy of my spirit

The first several lines of "Pictures" (not including this line) were revised and published as "My Picture-Gallery

A similar line in that poem reads: "O the joy of my spirit! It is uncaged!

My dear friend, I am here a while on leave—am in good health as usual—have been engaged in electrotyping

a new edition of my book in better form—You sent me word a year or more ago of some Boston publisher

, or bookseller, who was willing (or perhaps wished) to sell my book —Who was it?

biography, The Ferry Boy and the Financier (Boston: Walker and Wise, 1864); he described their meetings in My

O'Connor in 1867: "Every year confirms my earliest impression, that no book has approached the power

Louis where I remain'd nearly three months with my brother T.J.W.

(Thomas Jefferson Whitman), and my dear nieces" (Specimen Days, ed.

Somerville Mass Jan 6th, 1865 My Dear Friend, I have been thinking much of you lately & wondering where

A great change has taken place in my life since I saw you.

My dearest friend has left me, leaving in her place a little boy, now eleven months old.

LeBarren LeBaron Russell, with your note in my hand, but failing each time, I gave him up .

I feel that, if I live frugally ' sincerely, and do not use up my mental energies in rapid writing I

biography, The Ferry Boy and the Financier (Boston: Walker and Wise, 1864); he described their meetings in My

Though Trowbridge was not an idolator of Whitman, he wrote to O'Connor in 1867: "Every year confirms my

It is a book separate "the words of my book nothing, the [trend] of it everything Sadikichi seems to

Kennedy is alluding to Whitman's line in the poem "Shut Not Your Doors": "The words of my book nothing

Whitman's preface was also included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.

here having a good time—Carpenter returns to Europe in Saturday's steamer—the G[ilchrist]s all well—my

All other books seem to me weak and unworthy my attention.

I read, Sunday, to my wife, Longfellows verses on Summer, in the last Atlantic, and then I read your

On October 18, 1863, Babbitt was depressed ("dark clouds seem to be lying in my pathway and I can not

remove them nor hide them from my mind") until he mentioned his beloved, Nellie F.

Dear Sir, My brother wishes me to inform you of the state of his health, also of his journey home he

On October 18, 1863, Babbitt was depressed—"dark clouds seem to be lying in my pathway and I can not

remove them nor hide them from my mind"—until he mentioned his beloved, Nellie F.

way: but as to writing about novelists, novels, English, American, any other—God help me: I can't see my

way to it . . . what he proposes is out of my line . . .

You left out my remarks on 'Children of Adam', I believe they were good but I acquiesce—your additions

credit than the Author—I am really surprised at the tact and judgement you have displayed in putting my

This was revised to become section 40 of Calamus in 1860; in 1867 it was retitled That Shadow, My Likeness

Whitman included this preface in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) as Preface to a volume of essays and tales

It was reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) under the title Shakspere-Bacon's Cipher.

Although the poem was unpublished in its entirety, the seventh line was used in the poem To My Soul,

The Elder Brother of the soul—my soul.

Grass, ultimately titled "Song of Myself": "And I know that the spirit of God is the eldest brother of my

Whitman's preface was also included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.

431 Stevens Street Camden New Jersey U S America May 30 '81 My dear Edward Carpenter, Yours of May 14

telegraphing— I was on in Boston five weeks since—but I believe I sent you a little printed item of my

you in the loss of the dear mother—I have drunk of that cup—Commend me faithfully in good wishes to my

Sharkland, whose name I have written as you desired, in the Volume— Write to me as often as you can, my

Carpenter wrote from Sheffield what Whitman termed a "good letter": "These friends that I have here and my

I am totally paralyzed, f'm the old Secession wartime overstrain—only my brain volition & right arm power

New England Magazine in June (3:570–71), and a portrait of the poet along with a review of Good-bye My

Thanks many & hearty for your prompt attention to my requests, dear Walt Whitman.

The big Bible for my boy will "go home," I feel certain.

The Sculptor's profile for "Goodbye my Fancy" is very impressive and grand.

The parcels contained 1 Complete Works, 2 "Good-Bye my Fancy," 1 "As a Strong Bird," 1 Burroughs, 1 "

But if I worry you with my minutiae you need not take any notice of me.

The frontispiece for Good-Bye My Fancy is a striking profile photograph of Whitman taken by Samuel Murray

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

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

My Boys and Girls MY BOYS AND GIRLS.

Yet such is the case, as I aver upon my word.

Several times has the immortal Washington sat on my shoulders, his legs dangling down upon my breast,

Right well do I love many more of my children. H. is my "summer child."

But shall I forget to mention one other of my children?

Because issues of The Rover do not include a publication date, there is some disagreement about when "My

suggests March or April 1844—between March 27 and April 20, 1844—as the likely date of publication of "My

For more information on the autobiographical aspects of the story and its publication, see "About 'My

Johnny, you say you should like to see me—Well, no more than I should to see you, my darling boy.

Walt Whitman at this point deleted "Jack" and "my darling."

The first reading was "my loving boy."

Walt Whitman excised "Johnny" and "my dear son."

54 Manchester Road Bolton Lancashire, England January 3 rd 1891 My Dear Old Friend, I must thank you

should kindly think of me & write me such a tender & loving note, and I thank you from the bottom of my

The other day I received a letter from Mrs Harrison of Bideford to whom I sent a copy of my "Notes"—she

will probably write to you By the way it may amuse you to know that in consequence of the extent of my

bring this letter to an end by again expressing the hope that you are keeping better & sending you 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

or 3d third day—I like him)—I have better strength wh' which is a great help— $2 enclosed—Still at my

God bless you my darling sister— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Hannah Whitman Heyde, 31 March 1891

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

suppose (have this tenacious grip though)—was out last Sunday—was propell'd in the wheel chair —to my

the best ch: I ever drank)—I am writing a little annex (the 2d) to L of G. & giving out the design of 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

Camden 3 ½ P M July 5 '90 Fine sunny salubrious day & I am feeling well—have been scribbling on my final

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

messages, papers & books—bad weather here all the time—head distress to-day—the R[eview] of R[eview]s came—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

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

biography, The Ferry Boy and the Financier (Boston: Walker and Wise, 1864); he described their meetings in My

Though Trowbridge was not an idolator of Whitman, he wrote to O'Connor in 1867: "Every year confirms my

On October 18, 1863, Babbitt was depressed—"dark clouds seem to be lying in my pathway and I can not

remove them nor hide them from my mind"—until he mentioned his beloved, Nellie F.

Anderton, near Chorley Lancashire, England. 30 June 1891 My dear Walt Whitman, Last evening I went to

My copy has a few press notices pasted in at the end, & I read some of these again.

I write this in a field on my way to one of our buildings some 7 miles out of Bolton.

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

Magazine did not publish Horace Traubel's "Walt Whitman's Birthday" and Whitman's preface to "Good-Bye My

My Dear Sir : On my return, a few days since, from a long Western journey, I found your note respecting

go to-day to Montreal to be gone a week, and I have found quite tyrannical necessities at home for my

Of the O'Connors, Thomas Jefferson Whitman wrote on June 13, 1863: "I am real glad, my dear Walt, that

before being collected in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891). [Then Another and very grave point]

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leaves; Manuscript and corrected print material that was included in Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).

Good-Bye My Fancy

We closed with him—the yards entangled—the can- non cannon touch'd; My captain lash'd fast with his own

Now I laugh content, for I hear the voice of my little captain, We have not struck, he composedly cries

Only three guns are in use; One is directed by the captain himself against the ene- my's enemy's main-mast

MY LIKENESS! EARTH! my likeness!

heart, O my soldiers, my veterans, My heart gives you love.

My Canary Bird

mentions in a letter to Richard Maurice Bucke on February 16, 1888: "it is chilly here as I finish this—my

.; TThis manuscript bears some similarity in subject to the poem that became "Who Learns My Lesson Complete

11 He The sores on my neck shoulders are from his iron necklace I look on the off on the river with my

bloodshot eyes He stops the steamboat and till she will paddle off with away take my woman, and paddle

The sores on my shoulders

titled "The Sleepers": "How he laughs when I look down the bend after the steamboat that carries away my

I suppose I'm thin-skinned too, sometimes: I never get it quite clear in my old head that I am not popular

Aug. 31/69 My dear Walt Whitman, I have the advantage of you—I know you well—"My soul embraces you this

Last Summer, and this I have been living in the woods, with "Leaves of Grass" beside me, one of my rustic

know him well—I hope some of these days I may have the pleasure of a visit from him— I am spending my

change—but will be at home in a few weeks—and will be pleased to see you at any time— Hope you will pardon my

Brookfield is quoting from from Whitman's poem ultimately titled "Who Learns My Lesson Complete?

months but am now better & shall soon be ab't as of late years—I have moved into a little old shanty of my

wistful thoughts" that, "were not I & mine bound here by unseverable ties, . . . could I make America my

"My head and my heels tell me so."

My life from my bed to my chair, from my chair to my bed again, is tedious, but endurable."

so—in my friends than in my enemies."

W. writing a note to Harper Brothers who have asked permission to print My Captain in their Fifth Reader

Said to me: "It's My Captain again: always My Captain: the school readers have got along as far as that