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For the story of Swinburne's veneration of Whitman and his later recantation, see two essays by Terry
.—21–2 Larned Building. ROY , N.Y.—48 Hall Building. ORONTO ANADA —44 Toronto Arcade.
James Henry's brother John had written to Walt Whitman on June 2, 1887.
parents in a day or two—(intended to have gone to-day)—Nothing very new with me, much the same old story—H
; Hobart | Jul | 2 (?).
Baxter replied on August 2: "Oh! about Hartmann.
. | Jul 2 | 4 30 PM | 87.
For the story of Swinburne's veneration of Whitman and his later recantation, see two essays by Terry
Sunday Evn'g July 17 '87 Heat, heat, heat, night & day—I find Evn'g a great relief—have pass'd great part
O'Connor wrote on July 2 to Dr. Bucke and Kennedy (Charles E.
Camden July 1 2½P M Yours of yesterday rec'd—Yes I would get along handsomely with 800—(have already
My dear Whitman, I am delighted that you liked Miss Phelps's story so well.
The story has made a profound impression. Sincerely R.W.
1844–1911) was the author of The Gates Ajar (1868); she published frequently in The Century, and her story
Camden New Jersey U S America June 26 '87—3 1/2 P M— Edith & another girl have been to see me to-day—nearly
It is postmarked: Camden | Jun 2(?) | 12(?) M | 87; Philadelphia, Pa. | Jun | 21 | 1 PM | Transit.
in the corner of the page to the left of Whitman's letter to Baxter was written by Kennedy and was part
Charles Fairchild, the president of a paper company, to whom Whitman sent the Centennial Edition on March 2,
Schofield, Seek for a Hero: The Story of John Boyle O'Reilly (New York: Kennedy, 1956).
I for my part will advise him to collect and send on the whole amount as soon as he possibly can.
I am sure we shall all be quite satisfied with yr plans, for my part I am pleased that you are going
Schofield, Seek for a Hero: The Story of John Boyle O'Reilly (New York: Kennedy, 1956).
Charles Fairchild, the president of a paper company, to whom Whitman sent the Centennial Edition on March 2,
Schofield, Seek for a Hero: The Story of John Boyle O'Reilly (New York: Kennedy, 1956).
A large part of the sky seemed just laid in great splashes of phosphorus.
Albuquerque NM 6/2/87 Mr Walt Whitman Camden N.J.
sun as we hastened over a level stretch of praire, then we would slowly slowly be going up a steep part
Wroth to Walt Whitman, 2 June 1887
Camden June 2, 1887 [A letter of thanks for a birthday present.]
Walt Whitman to an Unidentified Correspondent, 2 June 1887
. | May 2(?) | 3 PM | 87.
. | May 2(?) | 3 PM | 87.
Noel's "A Study of Walt Whitman: The Poet of Modern Democracy" (Dark Blue 2 [October 1871], 241–253),
William White [New York: New York University Press, 1977], 2:422) and later noted that the book had been
On May 2, Whitman sent "November Boughs" (a gathering of four poems) to James Knowles, editor of Nineteenth
27Not Meagre, Latent Boughs Alone (1887)loc.00223xxx.00369[Not Meagre, Latent Boughs Alone]May 2, 1887poetryhandwritten1
Alone first published in 1887, with Whitman's signature at the bottom and "Camden NJ" and the date, May 2,
Camden May 2, 1887 [WW thanks his correspondent for the gift of "Every-Day Life of Abraham Lincoln."]
Walt Whitman to Unidentified Correspondent, 2 May 1887
William White (New York: New York University Press, 1977), 2:510.
P.M.G usually treats me rather cavalierly over my own things: the young fellows who do the literary part
Did you ever read his Story of My Heart?
I found the poet living in a two-story frame house, suggesting outwardly the comforts without the pretensions
lightened by a mild gray eye, but made forbidding, with a suit of pure white hair which fringed every part
is respected, wearing a gray or white flannel shirt with Byronic collar, cut low, exposing a goodly part
. | Apr 2 | 12 M | 87; P.O. | 4–21–87 | 4 P. | ; D | 4–21–87 | 5 | N.Y.
. | Apr 2 | 12 M | 87; P.O. | 4–21–87 | 4–1P | N.Y.; D | 4–21–87 | 5 P | NY.
I am occupying a large attic here in a crowded & smoky part of Sheffield, & below am running a coffee
I still keep the place going at Millthorpe, & spend part of my time there—and it is good to get out into
volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were Poets of America, 2
His story bore the appropriate title "As It Was Written."
Stockton, who is just now in the zenith of his popularity as a story writer.
African, his slender figure clad in evening dress, a low cut collar encircling his neck, and his hair parted
Bishop doesn't look a day older than 25, but he has written several successful stories, one of which
William White (New York: New York University Press, 1978), 2:417–421;.
William White (New York: New York University Press, 1978), 2:417–421;.
I consider that your poems have gained ground here perceptibly within the last 2 years.
Whitman's letter to Brown of November 19, 1887; his letter to Herbert Gilchrist of December 12, 1886, note 2;
These later parts of the original 'S.
We propose an interval of four to six or eight months between the 2 vols. so that there is plenty of
Herbert Gilchrist The book came two days ago, & I have been looking over all of it, & reading a great part
I consider that your poems have gained ground here perceptibly within the last 2 years.
Whitman's letter to Brown of November 19, 1887; his letter to Herbert Gilchrist of December 12, 1886, note 2;
These later parts of the original 'S.
We propose an interval of four to six or eight months between the 2 vols. so that there is plenty of
. | 3-25-87 | 2 A | N.Y.
Brooklyn Daily Advertiser of May 25, 1850, reprinted in The Uncollected Poetry and Prose of Walt Whitman, 2
| 7 T | Mr 2 (?) | 87.
The sets are $10 cash, & the MS $2–$22 altogether, which please remit me by post office order.
Whitman had sent the copy of Specimen Days on February 2, 1887 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E
blank-verse drama by Sydney Grundy set in ancient Greece—at the Chestnut Street Opera House from March 2
Camden March 2 — noon Dear friend The old story—nothing very new or different with me—Still jog along
here as before—have been half sick a great part of this winter—yet every thing goes on comfortably with
some months ago—nothing particular—Ed I still wish to sell my mare W W Walt Whitman to Susan Stafford, 2
It is postmarked: Camden | Mar | 2 | 8 PM | 188 | N.J.
Camden March 1 '87 2½ P M Your letter of Sunday has come, & I am glad to get those impromptu well filled
It is postmarked: Philadelphia, Pa | Feb 28 | 2 PM | 87; Camden, N.J. | Feb | 28 | 4 PM | 1887 | Rec'd
I welcomed deepest and always—yet it began and continued on his part , quite entirely; HE always sought
John Townsend Trowbridge (1827–1916) was a novelist, poet, author of juvenile stories, and anti-slavery