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came this mn'g—I am easier to-day—Hope the cold in the head is "petering out"— W W Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 18 March [1883]
W W Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 18 June [1883]
more than half inclined to think it some crafty friend who takes the mask of foe— Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 18 January 1888
to-morrow—a bundle of papers to-night—nothing particular— Love & prayers— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Review —and Lippincott's —a little bit about Shakspere in last Critic — Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
new book —warm sunny day here—I am going out with my horse for two or three hours— Walt Whitman to William
W W Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 17 September [1883]
"American Queen" of yesterday— W W Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 17 September [1882]
I expect some proof-impressions & will immediately send you two or three— Walt Whitman to William D.
, as ever, same old monotonous story—yet I keep a good front I hope— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 17 June 1888
Send to me here— W W Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 17 February [1883]
will send you a copy (of the cheap N Y reprint) in two or three days—it was not ready last night— William
Merry Christmas W W Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 17 December 1882
Love— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 17 April 1889
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 16–17 February [1889]
printing office allow I will have a revise sent you—but it is not certain— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
World , Herald , &c)—Sit here in big chair ab't same—Love to you and N[elly] — W W Walt Whitman to William
C. spoke of the remnants of the old Bohemian crowd—expressed contempt for William Winter —called him
Show John this letter—I send him my love—William, I have not yet rec'd any letters—when any come, send
Price Ashley Lawson Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to William D.
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 15 March 1889
Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 15 March [1883]
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 15 February 1889
Brooklyn Friday afternoon Oct. 14 Dear William O'Connor, I have just rec'd your letter.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to William D.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 14 October 1868
determined friends & understanders appear to be in Boston)—Rather dull with me to-day— W W Walt Whitman to William
immanent hurry)— Yes, I like the letter very much— I am well as usual— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
& proofs &c— Walt Whitman Best love to you & Nelly —get your good letter to-day— Walt Whitman to William
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 14 July [1871]
Annex to L of G —Also a sketch of Elias Hicks —but don't know when— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
as usual—Just starting for Phila Philadelphia —fine, sunny, crispy forenoon— W W Walt Whitman to William
well—nothing very new— W W Address me [at] Camden—I go in there every other day— Walt Whitman to William
Have just written to Dr B — Best love to you and N Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D.
motto on title page—so at his request I left it out—(I partly coincided with him) — Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 13 September 1883
) to Dr Bucke —Am comfortable & in good spirits—few visitors lately— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
to middling with me—barring bad cold in the head & stupid monotony— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 13 June 1883
Write often as you can—the days are quite stagnant with me—(a spell at any rate)— Walt Whitman to William
William, I received the letter, with Ramsdells note. Also Allen's.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 12 May [1867]
W W Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 12 March 1889
near sunset—air a little tart)—I am quite immobile & don't get out except by being toted —a bunch of white
lilies is in the window & my bird is singing like a house afire — Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Opera House—the actors & journalists have tendered me a sort of benefit—Thomas Donaldson and Talcott Williams
this morning —I am looking for your little book —Good weather here— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
White, even at my expense."
Herald—quiet & pleasant & soothing—only us two home to-day—not a word spoken in a long time— Walt Whitman to William
Brooklyn May 11, 1870 Dear William, My hand has been pretty bad, but looks more encouraging to-day.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 11 May 1870
Stedman to-day—O I hope & pray to get good news from you to-morrow— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
wish you would in your next tell me ab't about my dear friends Nelly and Jeannie — Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 11 June 1885
rally—Spirits fair—work power nil—Seize a twenty minutes soon & write me ab't yourself Walt W Walt Whitman to William
Philadelphia "Press")—the weather here is so hot I dont don't go out or over to Phila: W W Walt Whitman to William