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Prof Morris's Philosophical Series—Prof Watson on Kant—Dr Harris and His Quarterly—Goldwin Smith—Walt

Whitman's New Book.

This review is mainly a brief statement of what the volume contains, but in it Dr Harris says concisely

Thus Dr Harris also says: "The views of Kant are in themselves of the greatest interest; but as related

In regard to the general positions taken by Herbert Spencer, Prof Watson, like Dr Harris in times past

The British Prison Ships of 1776–83. Captives from Sea and Land. Patriotism—Scene in 1782.

The much-talked-of American prison ships of the Revolutionary war, four or five old hulks, strong enough

The principal of these prison-ships was the Old Jersey, a large 74 gun frigate.

Some eleven thousand American prisoners are thought to have died onboard.

of the proceedings on board this ship, and published it in a book.

Jersey, anchored in New York Harbor during the Revolutionary War, was the most infamous of the British prison

Some eleven thousand American prisoners are thought to have died onboard.

hospital ships could not accommodate the number of sick.; Like the Whitby, the Good Hope was burnt by prisoners

until it was disbanded in the 1960s.; John Jackson was a landowner who discovered the bones of the prison

improved & expanded on by having a nicely 60 or 70 page (thick good paper, with portrait for front piece) book

stuff to the occasion & latest developements—(if needed) to make out 60 or 70 pp— Mention this to Tom, Harry

Harned, Harry Bonsall, Buckwalter—& then to David McKay. Walt Whitman to Horace Traubel, 2 June 1889

The book was published in 1889 by Philadelphia publisher David McKay.

boarding at Blackwoodtown Asylum now —my sister got quite dissatisfied with the Moorestown place —My books

one "November Boughs" —and one big 900 Vol. to contain all my works—you shall have them, when ready—Harry

too—I send my love to Harry & to Eva & little Dora —it is a rainy, cloudy, coolish day, & I am sitting

went to see Eddy: "He seems to be all right & as happy as is to be expected" (Whitman's Commonplace Book

For more information on the book, see James E.

Whitman wanted to publish a "big book" that included all of his writings, and, with the help of Horace

The book was published in December 1888.

For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog

for your instructions & statement of affairs. ( over all sent in a package by Express Sept 5 '76 Mr Harry

Messrs Newton, Coleman, & Hirsch, 10/each. 1—10 Hon Roden Noel £22—15 Cheque enclosed for £25,—Mr Harry

—Send the books in a parcel addressed to Robert Buchanan, Care of Strahan & Co, Publishers, 34 Paternoster

at Kirkwood—Came down here some four days ago —am having a real hearty old-fashioned time, for me—Harry

Mr Stafford is pretty well—he has been out all day with the team hauling marl—Mrs Stafford is well—Harry

of February 18, 1878, Whitman arrived in Kirkwood on Saturday, February 16, and in his Commonplace Book

Gilchrist on February 13, and George and Louisa dined with her on the following day (Whitman's Commonplace Book

was good—No mail to-day & I must wait to send this to-morrow— August 5th I am writing this up in Harry's

forenoon—Debby went away with Jo Saturday night—George has gone up to the City with a load of sugar-corn—Harry

six weeks—you knew that Mrs Lizzie Stafford (Ben's wife) was dead & buried— Shall send this over by Harry

Whitman was with the Staffords from August 3 to 6, 10 to 13, and 17 to 20 (Commonplace Book, Charles

Susan Stafford was still ill on August 10 (Commonplace Book, Charles E.

He died on June 13 (Commonplace Book, Charles E.

Had bundled up a number of books together and laid on table for me.

I said I had consented to write a paper for the Book Reception at C.'s church.

He looked at me inquiringly: "I should say not: I know nothing about books: thank God I don't!"

The Potter picture is startling but it is not good—it don't hit me."

W. still says he wishes to read the book.

W. spoke of Harry Bonsall's account of yesterday's affair in today's Post.

"Harry made rather a mess of it.

Harry's Post never gets much beyond being an apology for a newspaper.

Harry has always been ten times over my friend where once would have done.

We talked book a little. Then I left.

Gentlemen: Your letter of yesterday's date containing a list of such books as you are now able to supply

You may forward all of these books except Vol. 2, Missouri Reports, and Vol. 28, Texas Reports, both

an inquiry made in your letter of the 18th ult., I have also to state that we are not in want of Harris

Library books The following are responsible for particular readings or for changes to this file, as noted

91 Dear friends all— Seems quite a while since I have seen any of you, or heard f'm you, George or Harry

Burlington Vermont sick & poorly—my bro: Ed all right—remembrance & love to all, to you & George & Harry

Carpenter—a socialist philosopher who in his book Civilisation, Its Cause and Cure posited civilization

"Walt Whitman's Last," an "explanation" of his book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891), was published in the August

He was wounded in the First Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862) and was taken prisoner during the

Well Ruth it is now over six months since I have seen any of you except Harry.

Johnston died there in N Y is still living & though not rugged is a nice sweet little child—He is named Harry

Ruth was Harry's sister (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.

Whitman went to Glendale on July 2 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).

stairs practising on his fiddle— Sunday 3 p m —Nothing amiss today—but dull dark rainy weather—am pottering

Also sent Mazzini book for me to send Clifford, with this note written in blue pencil on back of one

of the proof sheets: "Say to Clifford I send the Mazzini book more especially for the 'Byron and Goethe

Wondered, should we not write "Harry" instead of "Henry" L. Bonsall?

The one essay particularly spoken of in the Mazzini book is heavily marked by W.

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

&c for 250 years)—had a good time—am now here in New York—am going on to Boston very soon to print book

Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 5 August [1881]

at West Hills, he spent one day at Long Branch and another at Far Rockaway (Whitman's Commonplace Book

431 Stevens st Camden April 19 Dear Ed: I send the little book I promised you.

Walt Whitman I want Harry to come up Friday, & stay over till Sunday with me —I will not be down Saturday

Potter, Robert B.

Potter enlisted in the 51st New York Infantry in October 1861 and was promoted to colonel in September

In 1863, Potter was promoted to brigadier general, and he commanded troops at Vicksburg and Knoxville

Mills, drummer, paroled prisoner. WOUNDED OR SICK, ABSENT.

Potter enlisted in the 51st New York Infantry in October 1861 and was promoted to colonel in September

In 1863, Potter was promoted to brigadier general, and he commanded troops at Vicksburg and Knoxville

Camden Sunday Sept: 10 Dear Harry Thanks for your good letter—I have had my hands full the last six or

eight weeks getting my new book in shape, seeing to every thing, and watching the proofs day & night

my god to Thee"—how beautiful it sounds— Love to you my darling young brother W.W.— Walt Whitman to Harry

his morning's rest (always, and long before his sickness, his best sleep).At McKay's failed to find books

Met Harry Walsh. Has indeed left Lippincott's.

Harry further said, "William has written a paper for Lippincott's on Whitman.

Harry now living in Camden but will not remain long.

One of his first questions was about the book. Then he asked, "What does your mail amount to?"

gangs, station hands & train crews Jacob Behmen born 1575 died 1624 "Two Runaways & other stories" by Harry

Stilwell Edwards pub'd 1889 Geo: Edw'd Woodberry born Beverly May 1855 book of poems "the North Shore

bring you on one of the pictures— My darling boy, I want to see you very much, & I know you do me too—Harry

will finish my letter & send it off to-morrow— Sunday July 7 —The little 15 months old baby, little Harry

, my loving son—It will not be long now before we are together again— Your old W W Walt Whitman to Harry

On September 18, Whitman received 250 prints of this photograph (Commonplace Book, Charles E.

printing of my complete poems "Leaves of Grass" in one volume—which is all done to my satisfaction, & the book

I got a letter from Harry six or seven weeks ago, wh' which I answered, —& have sent him several other

for me—& thought I would answer it without delay—I will send you one of the little circulars of my book

, although I sent one a week ago to Harry—When I was in New England I travel'd traveled quite a good

Ed and Mont and Van are well as usual & all right—I should be real glad to see them & Deb too—When Harry

Glendale a longish letter wh' I want you to have, as it is meant as much for you —I have finished all my books

Best love— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 6 February 1889

The books (to the addresses given) will be sent immediately. I am well for me.

Harry is well. Thanks and love. W.W. Walt Whitman to Edward Carpenter, 2 October [1877]

Whitman noted receipt of $50.12 from Carpenter on this date (The Commonplace Book, Charles E.

Carpenter sent a letter on September 17 and a post card on September 20 about the book orders from his

Left with him Herbert Aldrich's book on Alaska, copy of Scribner's with Mrs.

He took all—"a feast for tomorrow"—thought—"this book will interest me: it starts well—the print itself

Kennedy had noted an item headed "A wife-beater thrashed by the Justice instead of being sent to prison

Potter (now Brig. Gen.) is in Cincinnati—Capt.

from "Heusonville" [Hustonville], Kentucky (Trent Collection of Whitmaniana, Duke University Rare Books

Robert Brown Potter (1829–1887) was a lawyer who enlisted as a private at the beginning of the war.

From March 16 through March 18, 1862, George described Potter's bravery in the battle at New Bern, North

Whitman described Potter's courage in the New York Times, October 29, 1864 (Emory Holloway, ed., The

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

Is Harry well & in the store?

(one to Harry from Lake Huron) & I havn't haven't had a single breath of reply from any of you —Susan

There is no reference to Whitman's illness in Whitman's Commonplace Book, but in a letter to William

very well for a few days" (The Trent Collection of Walt Whitman Manuscripts, Duke University Rare Book

Camden NJ—US America Sept: 27 '91 Y'rs of 8 th came safe with pay for the books, (best thanks)—I send

right arm & mentality & fair spirits left)—Respects & love to you & y'rs Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Harry

(pocket book edition)—they need not be stitched or done up any way, but on one I should like your name

He also requested "the big book—Complete Poems and Prose" for his youngest son, Maurice Buxton Forman

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.

W. from the floor—opened the book at a place marked—laughed outright—"Why—here is Ingersoll's letter,

turned into a marker for the book!"

Has sold several books this week.

Potter—I think he is now in Philadelphia—not a Leaves of Grass man, but friendly to me.

been sitting here trying to interest myself in the morning papers—Tom Harned took 200 of the little book

yours had not yet gone—I urged him to see they were sent forthwith—(there is a good deal in the little book—partly

as a curio —partly as a momento of L of G. history)— P M —Of course still sitting here—"potter" around

She has read yr books & Bucke's ever since she has returned.

Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).

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

18,1862, to his mother, Lousia Van Velsor Whitman (Trent Collection of Whitmaniana, Duke University Rare Books

Potter (see Walt Whitman's letter to Louisa Van Velsor Whitman from May 26, 1863) as commanding officer

holding on—same place Mickle Street—not writing any for publication—suppose you rec'd my last little book

Good–Bye my Fancy" —J W Wallace of Bolton, Eng: is here —Dr Bucke is well & busy, same position, Canada—Harry

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

letter is here somewhere am'ng my stuff & I will send it you soon as I get it —the "Studies," the new book

(old writing of his I guess) is interesting but not first rate—Harry Stafford has been here—is well—no

Has book for photos—scrap-book—is working up an elaborate bibliography.

Bucke has Peter Doyle and Harry Stafford letters from W. Saturday, October 25, 1890

last night—staid some hours—talked "commonplace" a long time then read to him "The Singer in the Prison

wild spot for my temple and to get out stone the early spring before before before I first got your books—also

ago this (kindly) "pedagogue" said he saw a Southern Newspaper then said you were cruel to rebel prisoners

rebutting your Memoranda statements of Southern cruelties, by stating how we suffered in Northern prisons—maybe

I wish to keep J.B.s book, and I sent part pay ($1) in my Feb-letter.

Camden Jan: 25 '82 Dear Harry Yours rec'd received —I am just starting off a few miles out from Phila

Philadelphia —probably a day or two only —will look up the book you require (if I can find one) soon

knows that about himself—I do)—God bless you my darling boy—Keep a brave heart— W W Walt Whitman to Harry

There is no reference in Whitman's Commonplace Book to a visit to one of his friends (Charles E.

Camden Feb: 7 Dear boy Harry, Your letter rec'd received to-day,—I am sorry you didn't go in & read the

several more—I make use of my notes—at Timber Creek and Glendale and every where—I shall use them in a book

particular—Shall be down Friday in the 4½ p.m. train, to Kirkwood—So long, dear son— W W Walt Whitman to Harry

According to his Commonplace Book, Whitman sent Harry a letter on March 7 and went to Glendale on Friday

Harry, I don't know the particulars about the Herbert scrape, but you must let up on him—I suspect you

I shall look for you Thursday — Your old Walt Harry, I want you to tell (above every one) your mother

you & that I send them my love particular, & I will be down again one of these days— Walt Whitman to Harry

August 12, Whitman remained in Camden, where Harry had visited him on August 4 and 5 (The Commonplace Book

After staying with Whitman in Camden on August 4 and 5 (The Commonplace Book; see also the letter from

There is no notation in The Commonplace Book of Harry's visit on Thursday, August 9.

Sat: pm Dec: 27 '90 Snow storm two days—all white out—of course I am imprison'd—sent off four big books

the boys playing snow-balling &c: am rather afraid George Stafford is lingering-stricken, by acct's—Harry

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

Of course I know it is not your fault that the book has been slow to turn up."

Sheets of book not available yet to-day—W. again disappointed, but laughing it off.

Harris among others arrested his eye.

Going on after a pause, "So it is meant for Harris?

I know Harris—have met him—like him.

Ingram brought a message of love from some Moyamensing prisoners whom W. knew.

"I have some books and papers to send by you, William," he said.

I never read books that have to do with such controversy, the more to muddy my brain."

Horace, we will take the book up and see it through—eh?"

You have saved my books: I could not do these books without assistance.

more necessary now as quite a set-back & very bad piece of luck has happened to me in my new Boston book—but

words or writing can describe—I wish Jo and Debby to see this letter—& I send them my love— —I suppose Harry

bundles of papers —They say the old C & A Atlantic road have bought the Narrow Gauge—will that affect Harry's

blessed sleep—I don't know what Ed would be doing, but I can fancy Mont reading some of Mrs Holmes's books

Whitman sent "papers" to Harry on May 7 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.

Rogers's home at 431 Linden Street, Camden (Whitman's Commonplace Book). Mrs.

Some of my friends want your books and are forwarding the money through me.

You had better, I think, send the books direct to the following: Both vols (Leaves of Grass & Two Rivulets

Harris Teall University Extension Lecturer Nottingham The rest you had better send to me.

delight of a small nephew, who understands everything at once —in the most alarming way— Remember me to Harry

Carpenter—a socialist philosopher who in his book Civilisation, Its Cause and Cure posited civilization

Augusta Webster (1837–1894) was a British poet, essayist, and translator, who published her first book

Gentlemen: Your letter of the 30th ult. inclosing invoice, has been received, and the books, as per invoice

Since the receipt of these books it has been discovered that some of the volumes were already on our

Harris's & Gill's Reports (Md.) 2 vols. Edwards' Chan. Rep. (N. Y.) Vol 4.

But we knew he was printing the book [ ]. I was about twenty-five then.

George Whitman sent another letter to his mother "from Libby Prison a few days after I was taken prisoner

that the Confederacy recognize the military status of Negro prisoners of war.

The prison is in charge of Lieut. Col. Robert C. Smith, Confederate Army."

Trent Collection of Walt Whitman, Rare Book Room, Duke University Library.

Davis's 2d boy Harry has come from California— W W Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 13 September

radicalism, of the desire to alleviate the sufferings of the world—especially the sufferings of prisoners