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W. asked: "Is Elsmere that kind of a book? Has it that deep an interest?"

Bucke gives some notion of all this in his book: but there was more to it: I suppose at that time I had

got half through the book—the Bulwer: there were several volumes of it.

little: nothing, practically: but afterward, when the storm had mainly spent itself, I took up the book—the

Ward's book and mine in Bulwer's."

Did not succeed in getting a definite promise from Oldach on the hundred books.

W. a little disappointed, but said: "We must wait our turn: it will come"—adding: "The book was wonderfully

Alluded to the books: "I like the sample so much: it seems such a stroke: I want Oldach to follow it

place or another: the foreign reviews, quarterlies: they gave the most splendid compendium of new books

To a fellow who could n'tcouldn't get the books it was invaluable.

I realize the danger of trusting too much to reviews of any sort—even mere statements of book news being

Had his promise of some books for this week—Saturday, probably.

Secured the remaining eight books of our thirty-four.

In the three articles (to be gathered probably in a book) I put fort, to germinate if they may, what

boiled in their jackets (which is the only way potato should ever be cooked), and have a very middling book

and the turkey and the potatoes with their jackets on and the very middling book!

friend the translator T W H Rolleston, from Dresden, Saxony)——1881"[this in ink—probably written when book

W. said: "This book has become in a sense sacred, precious, to me: I have had it about me so long—lived

Yet was "exceedingly anxious to send copies of the book out to Bucke and others."

Sent a book to Carpenter to-daytoday. "I could do that much, at the least."

The letter went off with the book.

There are some of the fellows who could extend a welcome to everything but books.

&c., in separate books? W. believed in it.

will find the book there: it may be in several volumes: it is long: get them."

I said I thought we had the book at home. W. replied: "Ah!

I said: "That 'sThat's my idea for Leaves of Grass—that 'sthat's the book I mean."

W. questioned me about the book: was anxious, yet willing to wait.

It is the kind of book that if it can once get out here will sell.

The Tribune has a little notice of the book—probably three or four stickfuls: rather interesting: I bundled

York—he was here several times to see me, too—affable, a gentleman, generous—sent me a couple of his books

W. had "tried to read" these books.

the face from every page: it sounded like a translation made by a man who started to translate the book

I don't blame Dole: he 'she's a good fellow—can do a good job: but the book seemed to me, sounded to

W. greatly gratified: he fondled the books. "Now we can send Bucke's!"

I told Bucke we would send him the book in a day or two.

I spoke again of my letter to Bucke to-daytoday: I had said, if Oldach gave me the expected books to-daytoday

return: then glided out.Down on the floor were the bundles just as I had left them yesterday—the eight books

Harry Stafford in. Did not see W. Harned in this evening: Ed had gone to him—told him of W.'

it over some: veritably a work room: here in the lowered light with W. so sick in his bed and his book

I have not yet found out from Bucke why his book is delayed.I earnestly hope the matter will bear fruit

Directed that he send books when bound directly to 328 Mickle. Tuesday, December 11, 1888.

Then: "Horace, I 'mI'm going to ask you to take one package of the books (there are four in a package

him I will write the dedication for his personal copy on a sheet of paper and he can paste it in the book

No.While we talked the three big boxes of books came from Oldach.

Addressed me: "See that the books are put into the front room: the parlor."

You sent the books off?

Then added: "You should take your books too: you will find a couple over there—over towards the corner

He said: "No: I would rather put it in the book itself.

"I am glad you got the books off to the Doctor: he should have them: nothing seemed more certain Monday

Butler says the fault of not exchanging prisoners is not his but Grant's.Walt.My room is 468 M street

The remainder of the hundred and fifty books came this evening.

In letter 5 I found two enclosures—a title page of the Rossetti book, 1868—a translation in W.'

We are not here up to the point yet, but are rising; and this book will help us I am quite sure.

—The récherché or ethereal sense, as used in my book, arises probably from it, Calamus presenting the

The facts of the different ways, one way or another, in which the book may appear in England, out of

"Nothing but things about the cover for the big book."

W.: "Well—whatever: I hope he gets his books to-daytoday."

I then quoted this to him: "Am on the lookout for book or books (by mail or express) from W."

W. laughed: "So with the book: if the nag is pure, the hook is right, then we are safe!"

W. gave Ed a copy of the big book saying he would write in it to-morrowtomorrow.

Spoke of books he wanted to go abroad.

That will depend on how I feel: but we will send them together—put the name on the wrapper of each book

Discussed then to whom books should be sent—the "complete" Whitman.

with, however, increased huskiness though much music of tone.W. wondered: "Do you think Bucke has his books

I wish to forward you a copy of my book—as I shall presently bring out a new edition.I am as usual in

Did not touch a book, however, or write. When I got there W. was fast asleep.

him, too—sent him a bundle of papers—one of them the Revue Indépendant (Paris)—discussing me, the book

W. said he had "not felt well enough" to "do the books" to-daytoday.

Makes no move towards the discussion of a cover for the complete W. or the cover for the book to go on

I asked: "Did you feel any active dynamic impulse to push the book forward in that way in England?"

What would B. think of the book?

He asked about the bundle of books downstairs: how were they brought? &c.

We counted the books. W. had not written in many of them to-daytoday.

it into the book: honestly, without stint, giving the book all, all, all: why should I call it a failure

He said: "I mean to fill in a book for you some day when the humor is on."

Anxious about Bucke's books. "What of Bucke—the books? Not a word! not a word!"

Anyhow, I am glad the Doctor's books are there—it relieves me."

He had sent a copy of the big book off by mail to-daytoday.

I asked him if he was prepared to sell any of the cheap-bound books and for how much?

I have many misgivings about your plan of getting out the book yourself.

Said he wanted Kennedy to get his books for a Christmas present, "though I have had no word from him

I said: "The book gets thicker: every now and then you add twenty or thirty pages to celebrate a new

It seems to me anyhow that the modern stamping on books is thoroughly devilish, horrible: I can conceive

Look at the lettering Dave has stuck on that book—Charles Brock-Brockden den Brown."

"Did Gardner send him the books?" "O yes! I helped him out: also sent things to Buchanan direct."

I forgot about the money and wondered what you were up to with your pocket book in your hand."

Was asked again: "Will you sell any of the big books?" "Yes—if anybody is fool enough to buy them!"

After stopping the book, they will stop discussion! Here is a text.

No doubt we could beat them to tatters and make a big strike for the book.

that the book is autobiography pure and simple—in its elemental form?"

they are very suggestive—deep: deeper than most of the things that pass current in books nowadays.

W. reached forward to the table: picked up the folded sheets of a book: handed them to me: "This came

yesterday—from Kennedy without a doubt: a book: they call it The Other Side of the War: it is written

Take the big book, for instance: whatever it is not, it certainly is what I—I alone—no other—designed

"I have done the writing and tied up the book again."

W. urged it.W. wrote in Ed's book to-daytoday: from so and so to so and so: then: "Camden, New Jersey

W. has struck a notion to have some of the big books boxed—perhaps a hundred of them.Had he read De Guérin

full, significant word: and I hope, oh I hope, there has been no failure to manifest the fact in my books

The tangerines and a book beside him: he played with them. I was happy. He seemed so well.

"Work—system," he called it: then laid the book down.

I brought W. a pocket book, remembering his remark a few days ago. Called it a Christmas present.

He opened the book—counted the pockets. "It is beautiful: just what I have been wishing for."

The style of the book is wonderfully true, above all: it struck me most with its honesty, directness,

Talked this matter over some time, W. animated and cheerful.The missing soft book turned up.

Had he read more of the Tolstoy book?

Was the book not vivid? "I should say so!

, worthy books, remarkable books."

We looked for and finally found the book. "Frank D.

Insisted that I take the book.

Had been talking to Harry Fritzinger. Fire burning sharply—room intensely hot.

W. book McKay now has under way. Was it not too big a slice? That was Dave's question.

W. asked: "Was it the book with the steel portrait—thick—green cover?"

Where did he imagine all the old books went? They rarely turned up in the stores.

Spoke of sending a copy of the complete book to Morse. "Must do so within a few days."

Had a letter from Sanborn acknowledging big book and enclosing a recent address on Emerson.

I have no objection to this going in Miss Gould's little book—no objection at all, but no vehement desire

: yes, they fit with some books—some books fit with them: but Leaves of Grass is different—yields nothing

During his spell Whiman has had printed and finished his little book, November Boughs, and a large volume

s book: how many volumes, &c. Had seen none. "I suppose I come up at the last with the W.'s?"

Fairchild acknowledging the book. It is a good note. She speaks of the book as being 'sumptuous.'"

Opened and counted big books with Ed in the parlor.

Walsh a big book to-day.today Bucke is crying for a copy of the big book with an inscription from W.

you were reading then like a fiend: you were always telling me about your endless books, books: I would

have warned you, look out for books!

read the letter aloud.Brunswick Sq., Brighton, 3 Jan., 1876 Dear Friend:A few weeks ago I sent you a book

W. received a copy of Long Islander containing a marked paragraph acknowledging the book sent the editor

I spoke of Tolstoy's verbal simplicity: this book was in the same style: "never an assault on the reader

He took his check book, kept wrapped in brown paper on the table: "I guess I'll make it out now while

"I have had the books—or my mother—I think since '41-nearly fifty years.

Hotten to send me two copies of the book, by mail, immediately.

they wholly misconceive their importance, functions: instead of stating, explaining, what is in a book

, what a writer says, they think the essential thing heir own opinion of the book: say bright things—attempt

Here is a new Carlyle: I have been tempted as I go along to make my marks in the book: I always do it

in my own books: but restrained myself: it is a settled principle with me not to underline books belonging

Visitors few: Harned, Harry Wright, Ed Stafford and one of Warren's friends.

Advised me to take the book.

I said: 'You think that if I cut the book there would be a book left?' He said: 'Yes.'

Then i asked: 'But would there be as good a book left?'

Then he smiled at me and said: 'I did not say as good a book—I said a good book.'

His cursory original look into the book had been if anything unfavorable: now he was "alive with interest

It is hard for me to explain the book: is it not morbid? indeed, may I not say dreadfully morbid?"

Harned, Harry Bonsall (or Bart?). Reading Emerson when I entered.

seeing a book in my hand. I passed it over. He opened it quickly. Looked along at the picture of C.'

Looked at the book critically. "The type is good too." Turning the pages again: "Oh!

Ed took the books upstairs to-daytoday: packed them there in the box again.

I reserve the right of printing it in future book. I can sent it on immediately.

Harry Stafford. One other. Health just about as it has been for a week past.

I said I would write to you about your Book when I found time to read it as it was written to be read

W. spoke of cover for big book again.

Now I am after the second glove: I want the book to be neither ugly nor worthless."

Thought he should send a copy of the big book to Dave.

"He often sends me books: I should give him one for his personal library."

It shows how much importance may attach to trivial things—as with our book, with all we do.

On a book near the floor a bulky letter addressed to Kennedy.

"But between the Bible as a book used to put chains on people and Leaves of Grass as a book to take them

they were noble, whatever merit, or deficiency of merit, there might be in the book.

Ashton—I will not have the author of that book in this Department.

Int. with Judge Otto—he saw the blue-covered book on Mr. Harlan's desk." This in W.'

love: say to him that I still flourish (if that word can be used in connection with me): that the books

I picked up a paper-bound book lying on the table—a copy of the 1867 edition of Leaves of Grass.

Dana quoted me copiously in his book—was my genial friend."

Otherwise in this Byron book, as in the book on Shakespeare, he is a perfect Bismarck philistine, with

To know a man is to know his book.

(my book). Glad to hear of your new books. Am still reading proof.

Kennedy.W. said: "Bucke makes an allusion to Kennedy's book in one of those letters."

No work today on the book. Read from time to time in the old English poets.

In regard to the big book I am still at sea."

The book belongs so or does not belong at all.

Laid aside his book and talked. Was he well?

You will not find the book to equal your great expectations, if you have any—will perhaps be disappointed

It is true much of the book is made up of things written by Mrs.

"This defied augury, it came out so fine: it's the best presswork I have ever had on any one of my books

Ward's book?"

Said he had just taken the book up this evening and grown instantly interested.

"I think the book is going to be one of the events." Harned had not been in for nearly a week.

Bucke was afraid I was pushing him too strenuously with the book. "Maurice, don't you believe it!

I had been in to see both the binder and the printer today—brought over specimen book of colors for cover

Chose a dark wine linen for the cover of the book. Regarded the Hicks picture intently.

s "best manner": it quotes James Ward Davidson's book, The Poetry of the Future, and says that "poetry

I will watch for reviews when your book appears, and send you any that are valuable.

Conway tells me—that the book will interest you.Mr.

What will the book come to, do you think? It excites my curiosity.

it completely satisfies me: that is the book—the real, living, undoubted book!"

My blood, your blood, went to the making of this book!

W. passed it over, saying: "It's the book, Tom: November Boughs: the whole book: our newest baby.

if the big book only comes to as much.

Had he read the book? "No—no: I do not seem to connect with it.

After a pause: "I do not expect to come out cash whole on the book: I am satisfied to get the book out

The complete book celebrates my final technical blow-out."

D. are properly made before the big book goes to press.

"I am willing to rely upon you to sustain the integrity of my book."

such a book would have been!

Then he alluded to the Carlyle book.

Besides, I am myself fascinated with this book.

there's none of it—none of it at all: this book is the book of sitters and talkers."

Thereupon took his check book from his inside vest pocket and filled out a check for $246.98.

"I am more than ever persuaded to leave a publisher's name off the big book.

He sat with his right side towards the light, his book held quite near his face: always reads with his

Put the book down on its face. "Is it a spirit? Why, my boy, I didn't hear you at all!"

Still thinks of us here in our prison. John is good to us—good—good."

I have had this particular book about me now for twenty years—always have it by me to read—even lately

balm, at times.In writing now, I have another project to advance, besides that of seeing your new book

"I want to make this an author's book. Sometimes I think all books should be author's books.

He will some day make his own books, cover and all." Paid Ferguson today.

Coates writes me—says he wants more books. W. exclaimed: "Books? God speed you!"

I said "I am sorry the Morse head is not to go in the books."

I'm real glad, with your help, he has been able to get out his book.

And, by the way, that seventy-five dollars was not the end of it, for the book sold so well they sent

Every whipper-snapper of a reviewer, instead of trying to get at the motive of a book or an incident,

the earliest records of printing: never a book absolutely correct—technically, mechanically.

Buchanan.I forward you by Express today same address as this letter the package of Books (see list of

3 '72[Carlyle] Dear Sir: Following an impulse of the moment, I have just mailed to you two little books

"I am mighty glad to get the book: it fits in with my present mood."

He is gradually gathering his books about him again—getting them from down stairs, the other room, &c

The books were piled in the next room on the shelf. I offered to get a copy.

Upon getting back to his chair he wrote in the book: "Mr. Myrick, from Walt Whitman, Sept: '88."

W. asked what books I had home "connecting in any way with Emerson, Thoreau, and so forth."

I can't say that the Carlyle books oppress me: they are black enough, but they are also more than black

"Take the book for a few days—look it over—see what you can make of it. Carrington is skim milk.

I had replied that W. was not in such pressing need—that he would like well enough to sell the books

This does not mean that I would not like to or am not willing to sell the books: selling books is what

I hope you will settle down to the notion of issuing the big book yourself without the intermeddling