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Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 7 May [1875
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M st. South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The correspondence (again chiefly postcards) with Doyle in April and May was sent on Fridays, according
At this time Doyle was working out of Baltimore; note Whitman's April 30, and June 25, 1875 letters to
Doyle.
March 7–1872 Dear son, Well I am still here Pete, kept in pretty close quarters by the weather—but it
Milburne I wish him success in the "graduate of Pharmacy" line, & every thing else— give him my love — Pete
that is all this time, dear baby, Walt— with a kiss from your loving father— Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle | Conductor | Office | Wash. & Georgetown City RR. | Washington
this, it is a very pleasant cool afternoon, & I am sitting here by the window in a big easy chair Pete
Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 7 [July 1873]
Brooklyn , July 7, 1871 Dear Pete, Well here I am still, pretty much the same thing, doing nothing &
Hart, formerly of the Chronicle—he is about the same in appearance as formerly—Pete, I will not write
forenoon—We had a fine shower last night, and there is some breeze—but it is pretty warm and oppressive— Pete
for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
whom Walt Whitman sent publicity puffs for insertion in the Washington Daily Morning Chronicle; see Doyle's
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 7 August
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M street South, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The dating of this postcard as well as the notes and letters to Doyle on July 31, August 14, 21, and
Pete, I was just reading over your last letter again.
for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Peter Doyle | conductor, | Office | Wash. & Georgetown City
Henry Shedd, the driver of the streetcar (#14) on which Doyle was the conductor.
Whitman's changing attitude toward the Franco-Prussian war, see his September 15–16, 1870 letter to Doyle
Since Doyle's letters to Walt Whitman in 1870 are lost, it is impossible to explain this paragraph.
Oct 6 Dear Pete, There is nothing special with me to write to you about.
So long, dear Pete. From your loving comrade.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 6 October [1868]
Doyle concurred in Walt Whitman's opinion in his letter of October 9, 1868: "i think your description
See Doyle's letter of October 1, 1868.
Dear boy Pete, I was quite shocked to hear of Parker Milburn's death —he was never very rugged, but he
was far from anticipating this—I think he had very noble traits, & both you & I liked him thoroughly—Pete
, I hope he is better off—I will try to write a few words to Wash — —Pete I have rec'd both your letters—I
Pete I sometimes think if I was fixed so that I had you with me every day, I should get well—good bye
for this week, my loving son— from your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 6 March [1874]
This letter is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M street South, | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington D. C.
See the letter from Whitman to Doyle of February 27, 1874.
Dear boy Pete, Both your letters came this week—also one from my friend Eldridge, he too speaks of meeting
Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 6 February [1874]
August 6 1875 Dear Pete, Dear, dear boy, Still here, pulling through the summer (I think the winter is
Pete you havn't haven't made that call on Mrs. O'C. yet. Come when you can, my darling boy.
Your loving old comrade & father Walt W papers &c came Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 6 August [1875]
Dear boy Pete, Your letter, with cheering wishes & prophecies came last Tuesday—God bless you, boy—for
paralysis—in the paper this morning I see a piece about his body being resurrected from potter's field— —Pete
Pete the papers you sent came last Monday all right—I have rec'd a letter from Chas Eldridge—& another
Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 5 September [1873]
For Whitman's opinion of Hickman, see the letter from Whitman to Doyle of September 12, 1873.
Louis Missouri Nov 5 Dear Pete You will be surprised to get a letter from me away off here—I have been
for me before long)—Shall stay here probably two or three weeks longer, & then back east to Camden— Pete
this city don't agree with me—I have not had a well day, (even for me,) since I have been here— —Well Pete
goes, you must try to keep up a good heart—for I do— So long—from your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
—must get in some time before dark— Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 5 November [1875]
However, November 8 was on Monday in 1875 (see the letter from Whitman to Doyle of November 3, 1875).
On November 3 Whitman had promised Doyle definite word about his plans by Saturday; this letter was sent
Doyle replied on November 7 that he would meet Whitman at the depot on the following day, and that Mr
for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
Address: Peter Doyle, | M street South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D. C.Postmarks: Camden | (?)
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 5 February
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M st South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The four brief postcards to Doyle in February 1875 were written on Fridays, and the discussion of his
1874 or 5 431 Stevens st. cor West Camden, Dec. 5—after 12 M 1873 Dear Pete, I am still holding on about
out a little every day when the weather will permit—but my walking power is still very bad indeed—Pete
correct here—but O I need your dear loving face & hand & voice— Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
See the letter from Whitman to Doyle of November 21, 1873.
See the letter from Whitman to Doyle of December 5, 1873.
—I am well—Mother is pretty well—I rec'd your letter three days since—Pete, things must be going on about
the same as ever— ̬As I write, it is pleasant weather, & I am going out to get the good of it—Pete take
Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 5 April [1872]
have felt the cold more than for the last three winters—But I reckon I have said enough on this point—Pete
the highest old weather exhibition I ever witnessed—snow fell two inches thick in 15 minutes Dear Pete
Dear Pete, I don't think I shall stay here as long as I originally intended—I shall be back by or before
Sun Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 4[–5] March [1872]
Whitman pasted this newspaper clipping onto the third page of his letter to Doyle.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 4 September
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Pete Doyle | M street South, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C
October 31 . 1873 1874 or 5 Dear boy Pete, My condition remains about the same—I don't get ahead any
little islands in the middle, which sometimes we steer between, & sometimes go round—Then these nights Pete—last
Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 31 October [1873]
This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle, | M street South | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington | D. C.
Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 31 May [1873]
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 31 July [
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M street South bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The dating of this postcard as well as the notes and letters to Doyle on August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 1874
Pete, I rec'd your last letter, the 26th—it was a good long, lively letter, & welcome—you write about
would be perhaps the making of him, if he would give it up, & find his pleasure in some other way—Pete
for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
Perhaps George Allen, mentioned in Whitman's August 22, 1873 letter to Doyle.
Alfred Thornett, like Doyle, was a conductor; see Thomas Biggs Harned Collection of Walt Whitman, The
Pete, I am sitting in my room home, finishing this—have just had a bath, & dressed myself to go over
for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Peter Doyle, | Conductor, | Office Wash. & Georgetown | City
Dear Pete, Well here I am home again with my mother, writing to you from Brooklyn once more.
Pete, there was something in that hour from 10 to 11 oclock (parting though it was) that has left me
It is now Saturday between 4 & 5 in the afternoon—I will write more on the other side—but, Pete, I must
Pete, dear boy, I will write you a line to-day before I go.
Well, Pete, you will have quite a diary at this rate.
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Peter Doyle, | conductor, | Office | Wash. & Georgetown City
that feminine pronouns were substituted for masculine. "164" was undoubtedly intended to conceal Doyle's
Jersey Friday afternoon Jan January 30, 2 o'clock Dear Pete, I am having another of my bad spells to-day—but
say it is quite a success, & they are introducing them in other cities—but it will get played out— —Pete
be together, & have good times just being with each other, no matter how poor Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
This letter is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M street south | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, | D. C.
a single track —you may remember my warning on the same point three years ago, in a talk with you Pete
—love to my darling son— Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 30 April [1875]
This letter is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M street South, | bet. 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C.
Dear Pete, Dear son, I received your second letter to–day, also the Star.
I believe that is all for to–night, as it is getting late—Good night, Pete—Good night, my darling son—here
tomorrow, I will imagine you with your arm around my neck saying Good night, Walt—& me—Good night, Pete
for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
The envelope is addressed "Peter Doyle, | conductor, | Office | Wash. & Georgetown City RR.
Henry Shedd, the driver of the streetcar (#14) on which Doyle was the conductor.
Dear Pete, Dear son, I rec'd your letter the first of the week, & was interested in your acc't account
feeling pretty bad, my head unsettled and dizzy—I don't go out any more—but am up & dressed— —Still Pete
re-written my will —What little I have to leave I have left mainly to my lame brother Ed, poor man—Pete
But I have been up all day, & eat quite a breakfast, and quite a bite for dinner— Pete I have written
Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 3[–4] October [1873]
According to Clara Barrus, Whitman also made a will on May 16, in which he bequeathed a silver watch to Doyle
Brooklyn , September 3, 1869 Dear Pete, I thought I would write you a letter to-day, as you would be
I have read it several times since—Dear Pete, I hope every thing is going on favorably with you.
the sea-shore as I intended—In fact my jaunt this time has been a failure—Better luck next time— Now Pete
God bless you, dear Pete, dear loving comrade, & Farewell till next time, my darling boy.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 3 September 1869
The skin eruption mentioned in Walt Whitman's August 21, 1869 letter to Doyle.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 3 November
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Pete Doyle | M st.
See Whitman's November 5, 1875 letter to Doyle for dating this letter.
Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 3 November [1874]
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 3 July [1874
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle | M st. South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The symptoms mentioned here are fully discussed in Whitman's July 10, 1874 letter to Doyle, in which
Whitman also referred to a postcard that Doyle should have received on July 4.
Jersey , Dec. 3—noon Dear Pete, Dear son, I am getting over my late bad spell—I have been very sick indeed
Nash, & to all inquiring friends Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 3 December [1874]
Whitman wrote to Ellen O'Connor on November 23, 1874, with instructions to "read [Doyle] this letter—also
Dear boy Pete, It is splendid here to-day, & I am feeling first-rate.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 29 September [1868]
Doyle's chatty letter of September 27, 1868 was filled with references to his comrades: "Walt you cant
Doyle wrote on September 27, 1868: "Jim Sorrill Sends his love & best respects & says he is alive & kicking
W Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 29 May [1874]
This postcard is addressed: Peter Doyle | M st. South. bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C.
Doyle's visit to Whitman in May 1874 makes the date certain (see the letter from Whitman to Doyle of
1872 March 29 Brooklyn, Friday afternoon March 29 1872 Dear boy Pete, I have rec'd your letter, & the
Huntington's death —it seems a sudden & sorrowful thing—Pete I shall continue here another week—I see
this up in my room home—am going out, & over to New York this evening—nothing special to write about— Pete
occasion—here is a good buss to you dear son from your loving Father always— Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle, | Conductor, | Office Wash & Georgetown RR | Washington | D.
So long, Pete, dear boy, Walt 1875? Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 29 August [1873?]
executors' assignment of this letter to 1875 seems questionable for the following reasons: in a letter to Doyle
Dear Son Pete, Here I sit again by the heater in the parlor, writing my weekly letter—I have just had
Walt Pete I will probably send the shirts early next week by express Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 28
week—papers &c. came all right—will try to send you better news next time— WW Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
This postcard is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M street South, bet. 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C.
See the letter from Whitman to Doyle of April 16, 1875.
, I shall return on Monday next, in the 12:30 train from Jersey city—(the train I usually come in) Pete
Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 28 July [1871]
1874 or '5 Dear Pete, Nothing very new with me—rather a mixed week—some suffering—Pete if you have a
Good bye for this time dear son—Your Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 28 August [1874]
This letter is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M street South | bet. 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C.
See the letter from Whitman to Doyle of July 31, 1874.
I am to go to Vermont, for a couple of days, & then back to Brooklyn—Pete I received your letter, that
Pete did my poem appear in the Washington papers—I suppose Thurs-day or Friday— Chronicle or Patriot
Your loving Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 27 June [1872]
This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle, | conductor | Office | Wash. & Georgetown City RR.
time—(he did me a good turn once in the office, just out of good will, & I shall never forget it)—Pete
Nash—& to Parker & Wash Milburn—& in short to all my friends— Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
chicken & nice roast potatoes—& now (2½) up stairs in my room writing this, & feeling very fair— O Pete
mothers is interesting to me— —Give my love to Mr & Mrs Nash— Your loving old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
Nash were old Washington friends of Whitman and Doyle.
time I feel pretty easy, I still keep thinking, now I am certainly going to get much better this time Pete
Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 26–27 March [1874]
This letter is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M street South | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington | D. C.
September Dear son Pete, Your letter of yesterday came this forenoon—that was a rather serious runaway
of cars in the tunnel a week ago—& mighty lucky to get off as you all did—Pete I got a few lines from
brass, a lot of fat young Dutchmen, blowing as if they would burst, & making a hell of a hullabaloo— Pete
Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 26 September [1873]
March 26 Still around, much the same—ups & downs, (plenty of the latter)—Ah, Pete, if you [could] only
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 26 March
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Pete Doyle, | M st.
This and Whitman's March 19, 1875 letter to Doyle were written on Fridays, if the year is correct.
This card alludes to Doyle's new, but temporary, position in Baltimore; see also Whitman's June 25, 1875
letter to Doyle.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 26 June [
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle | M st. South bet 4½ & 6th | Washington D.C."
Since Whitman wrote to Doyle on Fridays, and since the account of his illness here does not contradict
Dear Pete, I rec'd your note to–day. I send you a note I have written to Mr.
Pete, I am not having a very good time—My head troubles me—yesterday was as bad as ever—as far from well
for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle