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the very sight of papers & books—Dr B[ucke] was in here an hour ago— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
spells of weakness with heavy aching head—I think the throat is no worse, but it is not well yet— William
change in my condition— Good bye for present, my dear friend, & God bless you — Walt Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 5 April [1883]
William, I shall send Freiligrath a small package, containing a copy of L. of G. with John's Notes ,
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 4 October 1868
— W W Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 4 March 1889
Kennedy This letter from Whitman to O'Connor was written on the last page of a letter from William Sloane
Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, [4 January 1886]
longer—I remain in good spirits—It seems to be grow[ing] hotter & melter— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 4 April 1889
W W Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 31 October [1882]
stomach, try ice cream—I have more than once found it a great help)— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman Keep the proof two days after you get it if you wish Walt Whitman to William D.
notice wh' I shall soon send you a brief of trans: —Love & cheer to you— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Am stopping at the Sheldon House & like it well—very quiet here—fine weather— W W Walt Whitman to William
K says—God bless you— W W Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 30 October 1887
his verdict of 1856, then there is no significance in human life or its emotions or Walt Whitman to William
days here—but as I write the breeze is beginning to spirt up, lively & cool— W W Walt Whitman to William
electrotyper & printer & are now in the binder —Soon as ready I shall send you— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
manages all the printing affairs as I wish & direct—Best love to you & N— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
hurry however) to Dr Bucke Asylum London Ontario Canada —who will be expecting them— Walt Whitman to William
budget, the date on the last slip (marked L) sh'd should of course have been May 3 — Walt Whitman to William
Dr B[ucke] but it is sure he & H T had a happy & illuminating visit — Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Tho't Thought you would like to know I move around yet — W W Walt Whitman to William D.
B—he always wants to hear from you— Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 3 December [1883]
foundry—the second & a little larger ed'n edition L of G. launch'd launched to-day W W Walt Whitman to William
William, I wonder if you or Charles Eldridge couldn't help me to something there from the Medical Bureau—summaries
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 29 September 1884
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 29 October 1882
being set up—Am anchor'd here as usual by the stove—Cooler but bright— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
What you say about Mrs Spofford's say lubricates my soul like precious ointment — Walt Whitman to William
W W Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 29 August [1883]
Dear William O'Connor: As you were interested in Mr.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to William D.
promising cold—clear skies I think before night—as I sit here by the window— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Camden Sunday May 28 '82 Dear William O'Connor I like the big letter of May 25 the more I have read it—I
William, I submit to you whether it wouldnt wouldn't be well, in your reply to quote all this , as extracted
from a late letter to you from me — Walt Whitman to William D.
John White Chadwick (1840–1904), who termed himself a radical Unitarian, was the pastor of the Second
am busying myself at it (to commemorate my finishing my 70th year)— Best love— W W Walt Whitman to William
favor—Cambridge Chronicle also—Boston Globe also —Yours rec'd received yesterday— Walt Whitman to William
possibly Dr B may come on hence on Saturday (2d) returning thence at night— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
acct's),—Am sitting here in the big bare-wood chair as usual—Best love— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
I have been purchasing property, or rather becoming responsible for the same — William, you needn't send
William, I do hope, it will come to you to buckle-to, & write something for Putnam— et al .
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to William D.
Dear William, I wish you to come & take Thanksgiving Dinner with us to-morrow. Mrs.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to William D.
fall & winter before the news gets well around—but it is secured & effectual — W W Walt Whitman to William
Boughs is ab't done (with copy)—rainy here today—I am sitting up— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
morning & leave the same evening— Always best sympathy & love to you & N[elly] — W W Walt Whitman to William
the Wissahickon, Indian Rock, & all about that region Happy New Year Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
] & Co: Company are paying out their 3d edition —no signs of any trouble yet— W W Walt Whitman to William
ab't the same as of late—Keep my sick room yet, but mainly comfortable— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 26 May 1886
Nothing new with me—Sitting here seeking to while away the hours— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
, sent me 50 pounds —then the Nineteenth Cent paid me 30£ for the little poem W W Walt Whitman to William
Dear William O'Connor, I take it by the enclosed from Rossetti that he has sent me the Westminster by
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 26 July [1871]
rarely—spirits remain fair—Expect Dr B[ucke] here in ten days or so—Best love— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
visitors—Sometimes foreigners—two or three American girls now & then—great comfort to me — W W Walt Whitman to William