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400 Fifth Avenue Oct 12. 90 My dear Whitman— On return from Washington last night found your good letter
My annual Report is most done hope to finish it tomorrow—all well here!
shall go to the Hall & show myself, & just say publicly a word or so (as I wish to definitely settle my
That same day, he wrote Horace Traubel: "I am over my eyes in work and my right arm is helpless and painfull—it
able to see you while at your house last thursday I concludet concluded to write and state to you that my
Lippincott's Monthly Magazine Philadelphia, Oct. 10— 18 90 My Dear Mr. Whitman.
I am much obliged to you for your ready response to my letter.
My Dear Poet: I would be very glad to go to Philadelphia to take part in the testimonial in your honor
—the fellows are aroused—Horace especially—McKay has just sent me $44.80 for royalty for my two books
Trusting you are in good health & hoping to renew my acquaintance with you I am your faithfully S.
On Wednesday, October 8, 1890, Horace Traubel notes that Whitman received a letter from Captain Noell
Traubel notes a few days later on October 14: "W. said Captain Noell [sic] had been in with the blanket
The preface was included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.
So now with my moving, & house-keeping, & getting through with a day in the office, you can say that
My sister Jeannie, Mrs. Channing, will be here before the month ends, I hope.
It was very amusing—my part was to dance a ballet, which I did, in full ballet costume.
In a week now I go back to Oxford—to Balliol College, for my last year. It is a dear place.
Jersey Evn'g Oct: 3 1890 Y'rs asking me to write piece for Review &c: rec'd —Yes, (and thanks)—Just now my
vault proper—the stone quarried at Quincy Mass: will be a month yet—Splendid day yesterday enjoy'd my
Have just sold & sent off to Eng'd my little p'k't-b'k L of G. Grip & bladder trouble bad.
(I count Ing: as one of my noblest friends & upholders)—John Burroughs has been here to see me—he is
selected—all very good & generous I say—and deserved—O'Connor is also in the book— Nothing very new in my
Johnsons at Babylon L I, & thinks of going on to see Herbert Gilchrist at Centreport—Still bother'd with my
Iu .5 Camden Sept: 29 1890 Dear friend, Yr's just came telling me of y'r moving—As you don't mention my
If so, let them go—I wanted to go on record embalming (as much as I could) my tribute of dear W[illiam
I continue on ab't the same—slowly letting down peg after peg—my mind & my right arm remain'g abt the
I am sitting in my room in Mickle Street in the big old ratan chair with wolf-skin spread on back—have
The preface was included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.
course they are original autograph & date—Am getting along ab't as usual—have just lighted a fire in my
stove, & had the big old wolf-skin spread on the back of my chair — Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Elizabeth
Camden noon Sept: 26 '90 Am getting along ab't as usual—Some nice oysters (with a bit of lemon) for my
breakfast—cloudy & wet inclined to chilly to-day here—was out in wheel-chair last even'g—I enclose my
, (the piece in Trans[cript] rec'd—thanks)—sold a big book yesterday—have just lit a little fire in my
"Ingersoll's Speech" of June 2, 1890, was written by Whitman himself and was reprinted in Good-Bye My
Camden New Jersey Sept. 25 1890 My dear friend Here is the Preface —three printed slips, copies—not so
much of preface to the tales but my memorial & reminiscence of dear W[illiam] —& to give a dash of appropriate
led—have a stout man nurse —go out doors in wheel chair occasionallyᾺwas out yesterday at sunset—I sell my
own books when I can get purchasers & am still rejected by all the magazines—my right arm power & volition
good yet—appetite, sleep &c: fair—am now well on my 72d year—have the grip rather bad—cool spell of
The preface was included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
London 24 Sept. 1890 Dear Walt Whitman, Accept my thanks for your "rejoinder" and the newspaper that
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
(choice persons,) one third women (Proceeds to me $869.45)—I went over, was wheeled on the stage in my
Camden New Jersey Sept: 23 '90 Y'rs of yesterday rec'd—I suppose you gave my letter & enclosures to Col
"Ingersoll's Speech" of June 2, 1890, was written by Whitman himself and was reprinted in Good-Bye My
Sept 22/90 Dear Walt Reading your letter over again—let me say—There was no solicitation whatever on my
"Ingersoll's Speech" of June 2, 1890, was written by Whitman himself and was reprinted in Good-Bye My
(choice persons,) one third women (Proceeds to me $869.45)—I went over, was wheeled on the stage in my
I am glad you are pleased with my idea of Ingersoll lecturing. It will be a great event.
"Ingersoll's Speech" of June 2, 1890, was written by Whitman himself and was reprinted in Good-Bye My
(choice persons,) one third women (Proceeds to me $869.45)—I went over, was wheeled on the stage in my
this morning from a young presbytarian clergiman clergyman —a good friend of yours ) but we want (to my
I think you are right to stand aside (personally) from this I. demonstration but for my part (as a friend
For my part nothing could give me greater satisfaction than a rousing demonstration on the part of I.
of it & probably the sheets themselves—tell Dr J. the photos (of myself & Frank Warren Fritzinger, my
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
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
more before long which I think will interest you I feel very highly honoured by your wish to utilize my
I don't know how this will affect your reproducing my copy of it but you will know best.
Pardon my mentioning it.
I had a visit the other day from Captain Nowell of the S . .
Roose in this months National Review "'My imagination like my heart has always been with the women—I
that he wants to use the photos for his "forthcoming little (2d) annex," which would become Good-Bye My
On October 8, 1890, Horace Traubel notes that Whitman received a letter from Captain Noell [sic] stating
Traubel notes a few days later on October 14: "W. said Captain Noell [sic] had been in with the blanket
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Johnston is referring to Whitman's Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).
O wild and loose to my soul—O wonderous singer.
I read not long ago in the Century a line "the vagaries of my life" This troubled me—is the book and
"If you love me, keep my commandments." If you care for me read my book.
I cannot understand much of these things, only of my love and affection this I am sure of.
May I call my self a pupil—Dear old man you are beloved more than you can know this is the best I have
The writer is referring to Whitman's poem, "My 71st Year" which was first published in the Century Illustrated
suppose (have this tenacious grip though)—was out last Sunday—was propell'd in the wheel chair —to my
the best ch: I ever drank)—I am writing a little annex (the 2d) to L of G. & giving out the design of my
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
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
I with my respects, thanks, & love —I shall give the whole proposed meeting, address &c: into his and
(choice persons,) one third women (Proceeds to me $869.45)—I went over, was wheeled on the stage in my
My cordial thanks to you.— D r Johnston has already told you of the open air meeting held by our friends
I am just beginning my holidays (long needed) & your book accompanies me in all my rambles.
blessed hours of sacred, vital communion with the wordless divine Spirit that informs all things and with my
Sept: 19 Perfect sunny day—am feeling pretty well—grip palpable tho'—(cold in the head feeling)—ate my
breakfast with rather subdued appetite—bowel action this forenoon—miss Mrs: D[avis] somewhat —call f'm my
New York decidedly, but it is probable they will have it in Phila: —there is some opposition to me or my
his endorsement & advocacy, & think that speech at the Reisser dinner one of the chief pinnacles of my
snakes & bed-bugs are not half as loathesome as some humans can be)—I call the H man whelp altogether in my
page on the following day, and the account in the Camden Post on June 2 the poet reprinted in Good-bye My
1890: "I think you are right to stand aside (personally) from this I[ngersoll] demonstration but for my
Am working away here in my office at the Asylum as usual.
Nothing stirring here but the usual work—am hard at my Annual Report while all other Asylum matters must
I have begun my annual report and am more occupied than ever but this should not make me neglect writing
But my debt of gratitude to you, through your writing, is so great that I could not refuse the opportunity
For you have been literally an inspiration in my life.
weather here (broken)—another letter f'm Symonds (I think there's something first class in him) —One of my
two boys 26 yrs old was married last evn'g —he came yesterday to talk ab't it & hung on my neck & kiss'd
Whitman's housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain
Warry wheel'd me up of course in the chair ) to Mr & Mrs: Harned's where we had a first–rate dinner (my
, (he behaved very badly & put on airs) and had a chicken pot pie & I had some of the c[hicken] for my
breakfast this morning—& some new coffee better than the old, (wh' was not good)—My appetite is good
ab't it (I think more of the boy, & I believe he does of me, than we knew)—He kissed me & hung on to my
: 16 —Harry and Becky were married last evn'g, & they came around here afterward a little while, at my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Whitman's housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain
My imagination is too vivid. I have to throw him aside. W. S. K.
Nearly all "the boys" were present with two friends & the reading of my notes &c which took place in
has been commissioned to express this to you by letter which he will do probably by next mail Pardon my
reverential terms his meeting with Walt Whitman: "The memory of that 'good time' will ever be one of my
most valued possessions and it is associated with my most unique experience.
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
—also my Eng: friend Wallace's —am eating peaches—John Burroughs sends me a nice basket of 'em—Mrs: Davis
jaunts off to Kansas this afternoon, to be gone two weeks, I believe—am at my 2d annex in fits & very
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
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
of pocket:b'k b'd L of G —& I now send it by same mail with this —Nothing very new or different in my
meeting on September 13, 1890: "Nearly all 'the boys' were present with two friends & the reading of my
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
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
Is it practicable to fac-similize your plate (of course at our expense here) of my picture (in 1890)
to send here for my forthcoming little (2d) annex ?
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
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
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
Camden NJ U S America Sept: 8 '90 Y'r kind letter rec'd & I have enc'd it in my letter to Dr Bucke to–day—I
continue well as usual of late—had melon & rye bread for my breakfast—fair appetite—have just written
criticism (first rate)— The 50 big books have been box'd up & sent off to England —have eaten oysters my
make of it—moderately short—ab't 2½ as I close this—Shall lie down now a little—in ab't two hours have my