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Whitman: I give to my good friend Horace Traubel the Sarrazin book which I have had so much pleasure
and apparently liked the critic's work on Leaves of Grass—Whitman even had Sarrazin's chapter on his book
Whitman has about ready what he considers his last book, entitled Good-bye, my Fancy , and a sub-title
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
to see Whitman on April 21, "inviting me to write for Lippincott's magazine" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
April 28 he agreed to Stoddart's request that the poems be printed separately (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Is this true of Walt Whitman's book?
Succulence, marrow, poetic feeling course through the book exultantly.
The most remarkable part of the book is its first heart-beat: 'A Backward Glance o'er Travel'd Roads,
As a faithful student of your books, I have made it my business to obtain every edition I could, and
May 24, '76) Jan. '76 sent paper & circ Apr 4. see notes Sept 3 & 5 1888 Harry Buxton Forman to Walt
Whitman referred to Rossetti's edition as a "horrible dismemberment of my book" in his August 12, 1871
The book included a preface and twelve poems.
For more information on the first edition of Leaves of Grass, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books
Grass on May 18, 1876, and Memoranda During the War on June 14 or 15, 1876 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
spiritual aid we have received and expect still to receive from the inexhaustible treasury of your Book
Buxton Forman see notes May 22 1891 Harry Buxton Forman to Walt Whitman, 7 May 1891
Buxton Forman See notes Oct 16 1890 Harry Buxton Forman to Walt Whitman, 24 September 1890
lady whose paper I told you of in my last, called here yesterday to see the various editions of your books
Gilchrist's papers on you to read (Herbert's book).
You will probably hear from her, as she fancies to get some books you distribute yourself.
Buxton Forman Harry Buxton Forman to Walt Whitman, 16 June 1890
For more information on the book, see James E.
Boughs (1888) and then included as an "annex" to Leaves of Grass starting with the 1889 printing of the book
literature, composition, and history until approximately 1910, and she had amassed a library of 2,000 books
enc'd London 17 Oct. 1891 Your card of the 27th of September reached me along with the parcels of books
Your inscription in it is beautiful; and the lad will value the book more and more as he grows older.
Buxton Forman Harry Buxton Forman to Walt Whitman, 17 October 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
Frederick Oldach bound the book, which included a profile photo of the poet on the title page.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Whitman also includes his two annexes in the book.
This was William Potter of Philadelphia, who was one of Wanamaker's Delegate's to the Congress—one of
(pocket book edition )—they need not be stitched or done up any way, but on one I should like your name
When he goes I want him to have the big book—Complete Poems and Prose; and if it were attached to him
Buxton Forman see notes Oct 3 1891 Harry Buxton Forman to Walt Whitman, 8 September 1891
William Potter (1852–1926) was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison to serve as a special commissioner
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 "big book" is a reference to his Complete Poems and Prose of Walt Whitman (1888).
Whitman published the book himself—in an arrangement with the Philadephia publisher David McKay, who
contents of the parcel are delightful and will be always prized by me—I mean the photographs and the books
Quite by chance I have just taken up at a stall the last part of a serial issue of a book called "Celebrities
The book was issued complete a year or two ago.
off the end, I fancy, except to make room for something else; for they published it all right in the book
Buxton Forman See Notes June 16 1890 Harry Buxton Forman to Walt Whitman, 4 June 1890
literature, composition, and history until approximately 1910, and she had amassed a library of 2,000 books
Nov. 21 1891 Harry Buxton Forman to Walt Whitman, 8 November 1891
morning, dear Walt Whitman, Have a letter from my boy Maurice, expressing great delight at the big book
Harry Buxton Forman to Walt Whitman, 17 December 1891
Whitman's Complete Poems & Prose (1888), a volume Whitman often referred to as the "big book," was published
Frederick Oldach bound the book, which included a profile photo of the poet on the title page.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
HBF Harry Buxton Forman to Walt Whitman, 26 November 1891
sending yours Trusting you will excuse the liberty I take, I Remain Very Respty Yours young friend Harry
Harry C. Kochersperger to Walt Whitman, 27 June 1890
In gathering them I was often reminded of the title of your book "Leaves of Grass" and think it might
Yours Respectfully Harry E. Boutelle To Mr Walt Whitman Camden N.J. Harry E.
FROM HARRY L. DWIGHT, MANUFACTURER AND JOBBER OF BEE-KEEPERS' SUPPLIES MODEL FOUNDATION.
Harry L. Dwight. see note Nov 27 1891 Harry L. Dwight to Walt Whitman, 24 November 1891
Harry R. Maginley to Walt Whitman, 3 May 1890
family send love and hope for your safe return to us benefitted benefited by your trip— With love Harry
Scovel from Harry Scovel June 26 '80 Harry Scovel to Walt Whitman, 22 June 1880
Mr Carpenter has been to see me times since I was away and he lef left me a book and a letter, the letter
Believe me to be your true and loving friend, Harry Stafford I shall be at the station to meet you. yours
H S Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 21 May 1877
Carpenter—a socialist philosopher who in his book Civilisation, Its Cause and Cure posited civilization
to the Station) and asked me how I would like to come over to his office and help the boys with the books
Your affectionate son, Harry Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 5 June 1878
Ever your Harry Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 21 July 1877
Goodbye write soon ever true and loving friend, H Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 24 January
They occupied the former home of Susan and George Stafford (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
I must on to work, so good bye. write and let me know how you are Ever your true and loving friend Harry
Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 17 October 1877
I wish you would bring me down a coppy copy book, Spencerian if you can find it, No 8, and about 6 pens
Yours Truly, Harry Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 21 November 1877
Ever your true friend, Harry L. Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 13 January 1879
They occupied the former home of Susan and George Stafford (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Ever true friend, Harry Stafford P.S. Write soon, and come down when you can. Yours.
Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 17 November 1877
True and loving friend H Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 7 November 1877
Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 26 August 1878
have to close, at Friday Yours truly Harry Stafford PS. write soon and let know how you are Yours H.S
Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 26 March 1878
Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 27 July 1878
Dear Walt, will at your place on Saturday if, you are at home: drop a line and let me know, Yours Harry
Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 25 September 1877
Ever your loving, Harry Stafford write soon and come down Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 9 July 1877
Stafford letter from Harry May 4 '81 Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 4 April 1881
Your truly, Harry Stafford Write soon. Yours Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 14 August 1877
Harry Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 6 August 1877
Tomlinson and I will have to stop Ever your tru true and loving friend H Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt
Ever yours Harry Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 13 November 1877
Stafford PS write soon Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 2 November 1877
I will have to controol control it or it will send me to the states prison or some other bad place.
Your lovin loving but bad tempered Harry. On the back of this letter is a letter from W. A. B.
Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, [1 May 1877]
Yours Truley Truly Harry Stafford write soon Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 29 October 1877
Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 4 October 1877
would you oblige me by bringing me one of your books containing the "Poem on the death of ex-President
Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 29 January 1878
Ever yours Harry Stafford write soon come down when you feel or good bye Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman
Good bye Harry Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 18 January 1878
Ever your Harry P.S.
Don't forget to write soon and send the letters Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 28 November 1883
With lots of love, I remain as Ever your true and devoted son Harry Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 10
With lots of love and a good old time kiss I am ever your boy Harry Write me a letter soon.
Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 17 December 1883
you were well and enjoying yourself but sorry to hear you were sick at last accounts Your Dear Boy Harry
Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 17 July 1880
I read, at one sitting, about half of the book and did not take it up again until the other day.
Harry Walde Gustafson.
Harry W. Gustafson to Walt Whitman, 16 July 1884
Books sent by express Hatch & Foote, Bankers 12 WALL STREET. NEW YORK. P. O. Box 3766.