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Walt Whitman to Dr. John Johnston, 1 November 1890

  • Date: November 1, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

Rideing, the assistant editor of the North American Review, requested an article of about "4000 words

" on "Recent aspects of American literature" for "the sum of Two hundred dollars" or on "some other subject

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 1 November 1890

  • Date: November 1, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

books for reasons—Partly promised the N[orth] A[merican] Rev[iew] I w'd give them a 2d article ab't American

here by stove in my den, same as ever—Horace will send you Morris's piece (contra-Ingersoll) in American

Annotations Text:

Rideing, the assistant editor, requested an article of about "4000 words" on "Recent aspects of American

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

The North American Review was the first literary magazine in the United States.

," which was published in The North American Review 125 (March 1891), 332–338.

Jeannette L. and Joseph B. Gilder to Walt Whitman, 1 November 1890

  • Date: November 1, 1890
  • Creator(s): Jeannette L. and Joseph B. Gilder
Annotations Text:

Whitman's poems "The Pallid Wreath" (January 10, 1891) and "To The Year 1889" (January 5, 1889) were

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 31 October 1890

  • Date: October 31, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Frederick Oldach to Walt Whitman, 29 October 1890

  • Date: October 29, 1890
  • Creator(s): Frederick Oldach
Annotations Text:

David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing

For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, "McKay, David (1860–1918)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 29 October 1890

  • Date: October 29, 1890
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Annotations Text:

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

postal card of October 27, 1890, Whitman mentions that the businessman Harrison Morris brought "The American

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Walt Whitman to William Sloane Kennedy, 29 October 1890

  • Date: October 29, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Whitman sent "Old Poets" to the North American Review.

off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans

Walt Whitman to David L. Lezinsky, 28 October 1890

  • Date: October 28, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

you) some of my big books (complete works) by express, directed to you care OK Lerris, Hotel, Butte City

Annotations Text:

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

In the Gopsill Philadelphia City Directory for 1890, Stead was listed as a coppersmith.

The North American Review was the first literary magazine in the United States.

Whitman's friend James Redpath joined the North American Review as managing editor in 1886.

Rideing, the assistant editor of the North American Review, requested an article of about "4000 words

Horace Traubel to Walt Whitman, 27 October 1890

  • Date: October 27, 1890
  • Creator(s): Horace Traubel
Text:

We were happy today to have the three notes from you.

Annotations Text:

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

J. Harry Schuller, Jr. to Walt Whitman, 27 October 1890

  • Date: October 27, 1890
  • Creator(s): J. Harry Schuller, Jr.
Text:

City Oct. 27/90 Mr. Walt Whitman. Phila. Penna.

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke [and Horace Traubel], 27 October 1890

  • Date: October 27, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

night—H's letter rec'd —thanks—Harrison Morris has been over to see me a very pleasant visit—bro't "The American

Annotations Text:

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 26 October 1890

  • Date: October 26, 1890
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Annotations Text:

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Beloved Walt Whitman: An Ambrosial Night with his Devoted Friends and Admirers

  • Date: 26 October 1890
  • Creator(s): Anonymous
Text:

The clock struck midnight while they were talking. It was Tuesday night, after Col.

There was a pause, as if he were trying to make a connection between death and what he was about to say

Tears were in the eyes of some as they watched the poet utter his feeble good-by good-bye .

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke [and Horace Traubel], 26 October 1890

  • Date: October 26, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

Charles L. Heyde to Walt Whitman, [25 October 1890]

  • Date: [October 25, 1890]
  • Creator(s): Charles L. Heyde
Annotations Text:

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke and Horace Traubel, 24 October 1890

  • Date: October 24, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

people sent over yesterday to ask whether we wanted to "count the tickets" in the boxes first, as they were

Annotations Text:

There were 1600 to 2000 people, (choice persons,) one third women (Proceeds to me $869.45)—I went over

C. Dietrich to Walt Whitman, 23 October 1890

  • Date: October 23, 1890
  • Creator(s): C. Dietrich
Text:

to include Whitman's own thoughts on his essay "Old Poets," which had been published by The North American

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke and Horace Traubel, 23 October 1890

  • Date: October 23, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

See Walter Grünzweig, Constructing the German Walt Whitman (Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1995

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 21 October 1890

  • Date: October 21, 1890
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Text:

narrow-minded ecclesiasticism which consigned Giordano Bruno to the stake still survives in your "City

s "occasional out-of-door notes" upon yourself and your teaching, which were much appreciated by all.

Some of the things that were said in the discussion or rather friendly talk, which followed prompted

W. made me a present of a copy of the Thayer & Eldridge (1860) Edition of L. of G. with the portrait

Annotations Text:

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

If I were down East and assisting to run the thing I would give them (at least try to give them) a dose

Only 300 copies were printed, and Whitman signed the title page of each one.

was a Boston publishing firm responsible for the third edition of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass (1860

Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American poet, fiction writer, and literary critic.

William Sloane Kennedy to Walt Whitman, 17 October 1890

  • Date: October 17, 1890
  • Creator(s): William Sloane Kennedy
Annotations Text:

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

controversial in the U.S. in the late 1880s after the first giant incinerator was build in New York City

William Rideing to Walt Whitman, 17 October 1890

  • Date: October 17, 1890
  • Creator(s): William Rideing
Text:

Nort h American Review. East Fourteenth Street, New York.

Annotations Text:

Rideing, the assistant editor of the North American Review, had written to Whitman and requested that

the poet write an article of about "4000 words" on "Recent aspects of American literature" for "the

Walt Whitman to Unidentified Correspondent, 15 October 1890

  • Date: October 15, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Johnston of New York and the Canadian physician Richard Maurice Bucke were in the process of planning

James W. Wallace to Walt Whitman, 15 October 1890

  • Date: October 15, 1890
  • Creator(s): James W. Wallace
Annotations Text:

Only 300 copies were printed, and Whitman signed the title page of each one.

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals were

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 15 October 1890

  • Date: October 15, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

If I were down East and assisting to run the thing I would give them (at least try to give them) a dose

Whitman sent "Old Poets" to the North American Review on October 9.

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 14 October 1890

  • Date: October 14, 1890
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Annotations Text:

off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans

On October 3 Whitman accepted an invitation to write for The North American Review.

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Walt Whitman to William Sloane Kennedy, 12 October 1890

  • Date: October 12, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 12 October 1890

  • Date: October 12, 1890
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Annotations Text:

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

On October 3, 1890, Whitman had accepted an invitation to write for The North American Review.

The North American Review was the first literary magazine in the United States.

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 12 October 1890

  • Date: October 12, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

If I were down East and assisting to run the thing I would give them (at least try to give them) a dose

Joseph M. Stoddart to Walt Whitman, 10 October 1890

  • Date: October 10, 1890
  • Creator(s): Joseph M. Stoddart
Annotations Text:

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 10 October 1890

  • Date: October 10, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

On October 3, 1890, Whitman accepted the invitation to write for The North American Review.

The North American Review was the first literary magazine in the United States.

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

William H. Rideing to Walt Whitman, 9 October 1890

  • Date: October 9, 1890
  • Creator(s): William H. Rideing
Annotations Text:

Whitman sent "Old Poets" to the North American Review on October 9.

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 9 October 1890

  • Date: October 9, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

On October 3, 1890, Whitman had accepted an invitation to write for The North American Review.

The North American Review was the first literary magazine in the United States.

Whitman's friend James Redpath joined the North American Review as managing editor in 1886.

David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing

For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, "McKay, David (1860–1918)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia

Charles L. Heyde to Walt Whitman, [8 October, 1890]

  • Date: [October 8, 1890]
  • Creator(s): Charles L. Heyde
Annotations Text:

1884, when George and Louisa moved to a farm outside of Camden and Whitman decided to stay in the city

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 7 October 1890

  • Date: October 7, 1890
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Annotations Text:

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Johnston (of New York) and Bucke were in the process of planning a lecture event in Whitman's honor,

On October 3, 1890, Whitman accepted the invitation to write for The North American Review.

William Sloane Kennedy to Walt Whitman, 6 October 1890

  • Date: October 6, 1890
  • Creator(s): William Sloane Kennedy
Annotations Text:

of Chelsea, Massachusetts, began his career as a journalist with the Savannah Daily News in the mid-1860s

Though Trowbridge became familiar with Whitman's poetry in 1855, he did not meet Whitman until 1860,

William H. Rideing to Walt Whitman, 3 October 1890

  • Date: October 3, 1890
  • Creator(s): William H. Rideing
Text:

The North American Review, 3 East Fourteenth Street, New York.

Dear Sir:— Can you write a brief article for the North American Review on Recent Aspects of American

Annotations Text:

The North American Review was the first literary magazine in the United States.

Whitman sent "Old Poets" to the North American Review on October 9.

Logan Pearsall Smith to Walt Whitman, 3 October 1890

  • Date: October 3, 1890
  • Creator(s): Logan Pearsall Smith
Text:

But alas, when the women were once in they began quarreling—some wishing to be serious and study, & some

Annotations Text:

In the August 12 entry of his Commonplace Book the poet notes that the funds were received "for twelve

Walt Whitman to the Editor of The North American Review, 3 October 1890

  • Date: October 3, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

was critically ill at the time & the letter got neglected— Walt Whitman to the Editor of The North American

Annotations Text:

Rideing was assistant editor of The North American Review.

Rideing, the assistant editor, requested an article of about "4000 words" on "Recent aspects of American

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 2 October 1890

  • Date: October 2, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Johnston (of New York) and Bucke were in the process of planning a lecture event in Whitman's honor,

Walt Whitman to William Sloane Kennedy, 30 September 1890

  • Date: September 30, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

Only 300 copies were printed, and Whitman signed the title page of each one.

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Johnston (of New York) and Bucke were in the process of planning a lecture event in Whitman's honor,

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 30 September 1890

  • Date: September 30, 1890
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Text:

They should advertise the address in the American style—for all it is worth.

Annotations Text:

Johnston (of New York) and Bucke were in the process of planning a lecture event in Whitman's honor,

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Walt Whitman to James W. Wallace, 30 September 1890

  • Date: September 30, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

Only 300 copies were printed, and Whitman signed the title page of each one.

Walt Whitman to John Burroughs, 30 September 1889

  • Date: September 30, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Text:

Camden Sept: 30 '89 So you didn't come back—I expected you, & Tom Harned & Horace too were here looking

for you & were disappointed.

The 9th Vol of the big "American Literature" from Stedman came this morning—I see you appear in it with

Annotations Text:

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

Ursula and John were married on September 12, 1857.

Walt Whitman to Ellen M. O'Connor, 29 September 1890

  • Date: September 29, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

Ellen O'Connor eventually titled the book simply Three Tales (included were "The Ghost," "The Brazen

Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 29 September 1890

  • Date: September 29, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Johnston (of New York) and Bucke were in the process of planning a lecture event in Whitman's honor,

Richard Maurice Bucke to Walt Whitman, 28 September 1890

  • Date: September 28, 1890
  • Creator(s): Richard Maurice Bucke
Text:

If I were down East and assisting to run the thing I would give them (at least try to give them) a dose

had and would take care that the people knew what was being done to check freedom of speech in the city

Annotations Text:

off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans

Three of O'Connor's stories with a preface by Whitman were published in Three Tales: The Ghost, The Brazen

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Bucke and his brother-in-law William John Gurd were designing a gas and fluid meter to be patented in

Dr. John Johnston to Walt Whitman, 27 September 1890

  • Date: September 27, 1890
  • Creator(s): Dr. John Johnston
Annotations Text:

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Only 300 copies were printed, and Whitman signed the title page of each one.

Walt Whitman to William Sloane Kennedy, 26 September 1890

  • Date: September 26, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

John H. Johnston to Walt Whitman, 25 September 1890

  • Date: September 25, 1890
  • Creator(s): John H. Johnston
Annotations Text:

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Walt Whitman to Ellen M. O'Connor, 25 September 1890

  • Date: September 25, 1890
  • Creator(s): Walt Whitman
Annotations Text:

Three of O'Connor's stories with a preface by Whitman were published in Three Tales: The Ghost, The Brazen

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

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