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South"—which was first published in theMay, 1890 Century and then included in the second annex Good-Bye My
leafhandwritten; Manuscript notes, heavily revised, apparently for the preface to Whitman's 1891 volume Good-Bye My
It was reprinted in Good-Bye My Fancy in 1891, with the additional note: "General Sheridan was buried
This is a draft of the essay Whitman later published as American National Literature in Good-Bye My Fancy
Critic (titled Shakspere for America) on September 27, 1890, and then included in Whitman's Good-Bye My
verses in this notebook were published posthumously as [I Stand and Look], Ship of Libertad, and Of My
Gilchrist,and the intimacy which my brother,my friend Mr.
"My great anxiety about my wife lastsstill.
"My Dear Mrs.
"My Dear Mrs.
My Dear Mrs.
A Death-Bouquet " in the Press to-day —I will send you—the big papers here in America wont publish my
it is printed in Europe— Feb 3 —P M—Still going on same—an artist been here an hour & more sketching my
"A Death-Bouquet" became the last section of Good-Bye My Fancy, which was later reprinted in Complete
with the line "Welcome, Brazilian brother—thy ample place is ready," eventually appeared in Goodbye My
Jacques Reich (1852–1923) sent "proofs of my drawings" on February 12, 1890.
days—water works I guess better action—use the catheter—feelings dull & heavy enough nearly all time—have my
daily massage (generally on going to be[d], a little after 9)—eat my two meals tolerably yet—rice, sago
Whitman is referring to the group of thirty-one poems taken from the book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) that
For more information on Good-Bye My Fancy, as a book and an annex, see Donald Barlow Stauffer, "Good-Bye
my Fancy (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia, ed.
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
My own health is pretty good.
It has reduced my weight about 10 per cent. My belly has gone away as if I had been confined.
has had in the past, but I have no more doubt that it is one of the few immortal books than I have of my
Burroughs is referring to "My Book and I," which appeared in the January 1887 issue of the magazine.
There's something back of all that in my history, physiology, accounting for the hole I've got myself
the foot of the hill: it seems as though nothing would stay, however some things might or do delay, my
"The sea-wind & the sea Made all my soul in me A song for ever!"
by the way, to say that a note has come to say a package (of portraits presumably) from you, awaits my
I shall be able now to get on with my article for the 'Scottish Art Review' as soon as I am back in town
Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground for the love of men I thank you continually in my
Whitman is back: I wish you would put the ring on my finger again, it seems to me there is something
I think I will bring my letter to a close for I have to make out some bills for the Freight-master.
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
saw one of them today, and he asked me if I was coming any more, and I told him that I hat had went my
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
LOUIS, May 30 189 0 Dear Sir: Your brother, and my friend, Mr Thomas J.
Come, said The Soul, Such verses now, my body, let us write—write thou for me— That when I come again
Whitman's epigraph poem for the 1876 and 1891–92 editions of Leaves of Grass, beginning "Come, said my
My dear Walt Whitman, We are so sorry to hear you are so ill, & we long to help you.
Whitman referred to Rossetti's edition as a "horrible dismemberment of my book" in his August 12, 1871
—I am here coop:d up just as closely & helpless as ever—don't get my health or strength an atom more—Sit
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
Johnston on September 1, 1887, "He advertises . . . to sell my photo, with autograph.
Dear Father, As I always wish to fulfill my promises I will enjoy this afternoon in writing a letter
in order to let you know how I got home and how my health is So I left Washington that evening at 5 Oc
I went to the Soldiers Home and got my supper and took a good sleep I left Pittsburg a little after 2
to the door whar I had a grand interunion with my friends I found all of them in good health they were
If my friend is in the Hospital yet tell him I got home all right I guess I will close by biding you
Whitman asks Brown to allow Livensparger to read his letter and to tell him "that I sent him my love.
1309 Fifth av: near 86th st: New York May 24 noon My dear Mr Bloor I have returned the two pamphlets—which
said)—about actors—I remain here till latter part of next week—then to Camden, New Jersey, which is my
On June 9, 2879, Alfred Janson Bloor sent to Whitman "a copy of the selections you made from my journal
I have just mailed you my two Volumes, Leaves of Grass and Specimen Days —Won't you kindly send me a
He was living in what my memory pictures as almost a slum, & his bedroom was not exactly tidy.
I hope you are feeling in good heart & physique—Your note to my sister rec'd received & read with sympathy
& love by all— We are all well—My brother is off to his labors, (which are still quite pressing)—My
sister has gone out to market—Hattie & Jessie are down stairs sewing—I am sitting up here in my 3d story
December 23, "a somewhat severe operation (under ether) to cure an injury received at the birth of one of my
I write to them more to my satisfaction, through my poems.
My book is my best letter, my response, my truest explanation of all.
As to my literary situation here, my rejection by the coteries-& my poverty, (which is the least of my
Ed my nurse gets my breakfast & gets it very well.
For my love for you is hardly less than my love for my natural parent.
London | PM | MY 16 | 91 | Canada.
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 2d Annex" to Leaves of Grass
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
Camden April 8 '91 It is near sunset—have had my supper some mutton broth, graham toast & tea—the days
but we are looking for him—Herbert Gilchrist was here yesterday & knows him & speaks very well of him—my
own feeling w'd be to leave the event to tell the story & define it—my personal impression of O'D is
9 evn'g —have been looking over & adding to some little reminiscent notes for "Good-Bye"—& have had my
D bro't me up a cup of cold lemonade—seems to have done me good—I have my evn'g massage regularly—in
Whitman is referring to the proofs for his book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).
Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was Whitman's last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short prose works
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy 2d Annex" to Leaves of Grass
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
Camden NJ — Sept: 16 1 P M '91 Perfect weather continued—am feeling fairly—oysters for my breakfast—am
but sweet)—J W W[allace]'s good letters rec'd too—expect T Williams & an oculist Dr this afternoon—my
have been dreading blindness or close on it)—T C will get more propitious glasses—(with these I have my
sight blurs badly)—have had my supper with zest—appetite quite good—The enc'd printed slip is f'm Bayard
Thirty-one poems from Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy
For more information see Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
He is also referencing The Critic, which contained a flattering review of Good-bye My Fancy.
of the lines only to reintroduce them in Sands at Seventy (1888), under the title Small the Theme of My
Both One's-self I Sing and Small the Theme of My Chant appeared in the 1891-92 edition of Leaves of Grass
mouth.—— I My eyes are bloodshot, they look down the river, A steamboat carries off paddles away my woman
beard, and reached till you held my feet."
Oh my free, proud, secure soul, where are you?"
'The moment my eyes fell on him I was content.'"
My only dread is lest my love should blind me, & my heart whisper "Tomorrow" when my reason says "Today
I am real glad my dear Walt that you are among such good people.
series of lectures & readings &c. through different cities of the north, to supply myself with funds for my
As he wrote Jeff, he hoped it would enable him "to continue my Hospital ministrations, on a more free
I could convey no idea to you of how it affects my soul.
I got it, looked into it with wonder, and felt that here was something that touched on depths of my humanity
Commonplace Book added a few details: "He will sell me the plates of Spec: Days for $150—he gives consent to my
Days for my complete works edition—500 or 600 copies." (Whitman's Commonplace Book; Charles E.
Some of my friends want your books and are forwarding the money through me.
I will write again when I know my address at Sheffield (where I am going shortly), and when I know which
I had a letter from Arunachalaen—my Bengalese friend—whose photo: you have, not long ago.
I have been showing the photographs you gave me to my sister Dora —whose likeness you have.
I am finishing up my preparations for my winter course of lectures.
Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground for the love of men I thank you continually in my
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
Whitman retitled the poem To My Soul when it was first published, in the 1860 edition of Leaves of Grass
leafhandwritten; This manuscript contains part of an autobiographical sketch on the composition of Good-bye My
of an unpublished poem entitled The Soul and the Poet, which may be a draft of the poem Come, said my
has been attached by a collector or archivist to a backing sheet, together with 'The Scout', Drops of my
reciting (published as Old Chants in 1891), Grand is the seen (first published in 1891), Death dogs my
The retrospective extasy ecstasy is upon me— I am now my soul —spirit burns volcanic The earth recedes
ashamed before my prophetical crisis.— Whitman probably drafted this manuscript in the early 1850s as
similar to the following line in the poem eventually titled "Song of Myself": "The dirt receding before my
Camden May 6th 1887 Major Pond has written to me fixing dates for my proposed Boston (including I believe
Dillingham Co: New York), he writes of Whitman: "Whitman gave a few readings under my management during
Johnston on September 1, 1887, "He advertises . . . to sell my photo, with autograph.
his January 16, 1872 letter to Rudolf Schmidt, Whitman wrote that Freiligrath "translates & commends my
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
I am not over my bad spell yet, but a little better perhaps—Harry is getting along very well —was up
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
yesterday to N Y New York paper —Am sitting here as usual in big chair have a wood fire—roast apple for my
letter to the Canadian physician Richard Maurice Bucke, Whitman writes that he is "very uneasy ab'tabout my
Only my brother is now upon the old farm.
I have to go back there at least twice a year to ease my pain.
my heart has always been!
To-day is my birth-day, too, I am 49 today. I hope spring finds you better.
My book "Signs & Seasons" will be out this month.
delighted to have been the means of giving to future generations a portrait of you that is certainly one of my
Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground for the love of men I thank you continually in my
10 AM Monday My Dear Walt If it were not so hot I w'd come down this morning.
Truth and Fiction: Relating to my Life [New York: John D. Williams, 1882], 1:219).
My dear Rudolf Schmidt, Your letter of 17th August has just reached me—also the Dagbladet , (four no's
I am now back here at work for the fall & winter—My address is permanently here—I get all your letters
I have lately rec'd received a paper from Pesth, Hungary, with a feuilleton about my poems.
Clausen, termed in Schmidt's letter "my old friend and countryman," corresponded with Schmidt after he
know I got home all safe—I do not feel very well yet, but expect to, or begin to, pretty soon—I send my
I think I never in my life felt so wholly blue and unhappy about any one's going away as I did, and have
well as usual—still work in this office—still board at the same house in M Street—& I suppose hold my
I will not write a long letter this time—but send you my love—& charge you to write more regularly in
branches, I came home from Washington and applied myself, as soon as possible, to school and to study…My