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substantial volume—not that I am overwhelmed or even entirely satisfied by it, but as I had not put my
middling)—I have been sitting here, trying to interest myself in the mn'g papers—have three of them—& my
if there give him my love.
horse brush) & will give me another ab't 9 1/2—they are very acceptable to me—sting a little & make 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
Camden New Jersey U S A Oct 23 My dear friend Yours of 19th Oct rec'd received —(I came up yesterday
up this little piece to my mind—let me send it as a souvenir."
finished—I paid the constructor $500 last week —(as far as I can see I am favor'd in having Ralph Moore as my
alter ego in making it)—I wish to collect the remains of my parents & two or three other near relations
G—praises it highly tho' —As I get toward estimate—but that is more in the forming than settled state—f'm my
off-handedness, even evidence of decrepitude & old fisherman's seine character as part of the artism (f'm my
. | May 23 | 8 PM | 91; Philadelphia | May | 9PM | 1891 | Transit; London | MY 25 | 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" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
Camden March 23 evn'g '91 Getting along tolerably—no worse—relish'd my supper, a dish of string beans
eternities, the one past and the one to come, and it is a delight to me to feel satisfied, and to feel in my
prostration at every hand all around me)—had a good little letter f'm Ed Wilkins —buckwheat cakes & honey for my
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
Camden noon June 23 '89 Sunny, cool, first rate day—Every thing much the same in my condition &c.
appetite fair—The plaster cast come safe to Dr J[ohnston] —Bolton —Ralph Moore is dead—Tom Harned well—my
much more than care for it—I would prize it very, very highly & would give it a place of honour in my
home second to none of my possessions."
printer, but he sends me word he can only put one man on it—(dont expect the proof complete for ten days)—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
Have had my supper—& all right—Your letters rec'd— W W Walt Whitman to Richard Maurice Bucke, 23 February
Camden Saturday noon Sept. 22 '88 Still here in my big chair in the sick room yet—a coolish wave to-day
him as of old—he thinks himself it affects his literary power, (style, even matter)—Horace told him my
binder this evening—Shall not feel out of the woods & all safe, until I see the October Century , with my
roots" for the meter (slang from N Y vagabonds, for favorable prophecy)—It gets cooler & I have donn'd my
In his journal he wrote of their farewell: "He presses my hand long and tenderly; we kiss and part, probably
Oct: 22 '89 Fine sunny weather continued—Warren Fritzinger , one of Mrs D's sailor boys, is acting as my
Y'rs rec'd—Suppose Ed is there all right by this time —Shall I send you my N Y Critic after rec'd?
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
Boston to I N Baker ( with R G Ingersoll) —ask $100 for the whole —No proof or news rec'd by me of my
piece sent to N A Review —probably dont suit—Stoddart (Lippincott's Mag) contemplates a full page of my
whether they may interest you)—send also a little ¶ in "Munyon's Ill: World" —am sitting here as usual in my
earthquake in the financial world just now, as you see in the papers—well the money question is the least of my
s Purport," "For Us Two, Reader Dear," and "My Task" (?).
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
well—Logan writes—am sitting here dully enough—stupid—no exhilaration—no massage or wheel-chair to day—my
Sylvanus Baxter's Pension Proposition two years ago—Peremptorily declined by me—but for all that & against 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 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 Wednesday Evn'g Aug: 22 '88 Am still keeping my room—Sunny & cool day very fine—the booklet slowly
minor affairs—sent off Mrs: O'C[onnor]'s letter to me describing the situation wh' you must have rec'd—My
poor dear friend Wm O'C —my brother in affliction—I have been out & had a thorough bath in the tub,
) & complete clothe change, specially under— Saturday 22d—9 a m— Feeling pretty well—& shall tackle my
—yours of 20th rec'd this morning— Noon —cold & bright—bowel movement, decided—(first in four days)—my
brother George comes every day—bro't from Lou a good quilted lap robe to go over my knees & feet as
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
send you by him a parcel of portraits—tell me if they reach you in good order —Am feeling in one of my
—bowel movements fair—no hitch in the progress of the big book, but slow—my dull indomitable inertia
Camden Nov: 21 '89 Cloudy now the third day—Nothing very new—my little poemet (welcoming Brazil republic
last four days—rest &c: last night satisfactory—rare fried eggs, Graham bread, stew'd prunes & tea for my
Fritzinger, has just been up to see me—I like the two fellows, & they do me good (his brother Warren is my
I send another piece ab't Dr Sequard —it is just past noon & I am ab't having my currying.
Whitman's housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain
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
Toward sunset Had a good thorough bath this afternoon, hot water—my "cold" has not altogether withdrawn—I
day—I almost envy your having such lots to do, responsibilities & strong & well & energetic to do 'em—My
lassitude is one of the worst points in my condition—but whether Sidney Morse's man's answer (when reproach'd
probably say)—Well I will adjust myself for dinner, & hope you & Mrs B & all are having good times—& send my
feeling—constipation—then otherways, quite a strong steady pulse & fair appetite, & generally hold my
the Bolton friends —am sitting here as usual— aff: regards to Mrs & Mr C[ostelloe] & the Smiths —took my
Camden Sunday P M July 21 '89 Dull with me—am sitting quietly in my 2d story room—am not taking the tonic
& bladder matters—am sitting here in big chair as usual—Mrs: D over at Phila—Warry down stairs—made 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 occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
them)—I enclose Ernest Rhys's letter, just rec'd —also two letters for you—I believe they still print my
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Ellen Emerson, and Sanborn: "There was a general agreement with my position."
Camden 10 A M Dec: 21 '88 Every thing continues not unfavorable at least—had a fair night & have eaten my
Saturday, P M—Bright and real cold here—as I sit, the great wolf skin is spread on the chair to protect my
I hear—All well as usual with me—hot weather—light eating—frequent bathing—the bladder botheration my
Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground for the love of men I thank you continually in my
My dear boy, you are in a great position.
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Captain Edward Cuttle is a character in Charles Dickens's Dombey and Son.
Whitman is referring to the proofs for his book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy 2d Annex" to Leaves of Grass
sixty-five poems that had originally appeared in November Boughs (1888); while the second, "Good-Bye my
sixty-five poems that had originally appeared in November Boughs (1888); while the second, "Good-Bye my
there & show myself—if I do that) is smoothly moving—It is now noon & after, & I thanks to Ed have had my
. | May 20 | 8 PM | 89; London | AM | MY 22 | 89 | Canada.
Camden 10½ a m Dec: 20 '88 Am getting along—more favorably turning than the other—relish'd my mutton-broth
Dante's filmy ghosts, rushing by with mere gibberish)—yes it is mainly all autobiographic environ'd with my
they are strengthening me & I wish to send you these few words of thanks & gratitude for the sake of my
dead love & my living grief.
chair —was out yesterday—feeling dull & leaden four or five days—nothing very new—some oysters for my
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.
snow—I write a few words to O'C every other day or so nothing further rec'd f'm there— Evn'g : have had my
of the best pictures ever made—Mr & Mrs: Harned paid me a nice visit this mn'g—(the madame is 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
has sent me his books with friendly inscription— Friday noon —A fine day—Rose pretty late & have had my
same with me—I wonder if (& hope) you will see Edw'd Carpenter (Millthorpe n'r Chesterfield) 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
little "Old Age's Lambent Peaks" appears in the just out Century —Maurice, I should like you to have my
vault proper—the stone quarried at Quincy Mass: will be a month yet—Splendid day yesterday enjoy'd my
J F Millet —the "cold in the head" still upon me palpably—stew'd chicken, Graham bread & coffee for my
volumes of Horace Traubel's With Walt Whitman in Camden (various publishers: 1906–1996) and Whitman's "My
to-day—have just written a little poemet "Sail out for good for aye O mystic yacht of me" for outset of my
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.
better or strongly—the bowel movement is just right (a great favorable point daily or every other daily)—my
you Pearsall Smith's note wh' is favorable & you will want to know—the remains cool & pleasant to-day—My
My dinner is just here & I relish it— W W Steamship Aller June 20th. 1888.
My dear Friend — It was with much regret that we felt compelled to leave you in your sickness last week
Our passage across the whole way has been nearly as smooth as a duck pond, and my health has been very
furnished me by the printer after all, & I will send you 15 copies —The cards in the little envelope are my
Tom H. comes every day—my brother George also—my sister Lou has just visited me this mn'g—Y'r letter
treatment applied to himself—it is autobiographic of course—pathologic— It grows cloudy & cooler—have had 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
Bucke, on March 31, 1891, wrote eloquently of Whitman's book Good-bye My Fancy (1891), quoting from "
for posterity is evident from a passage in his April 5, 1891, letter to Horace Traubel, "If you see my
sweeping yet —I send it to you—I am alone—stir up the fire & put in some wood—as it grows colder—have my
Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground for the love of men I thank you continually in my
matter with me now—I fear he is having a bad time—& think of him much—Nothing very different or new in my
affairs—my "cold in the head" still hangs on—some twinge of bladder trouble, but nothing serious—upon
Wednesday 20th —Sunny & cool & fine to-day—My brother Jeff from St Louis (topographical engineer) here
—(as he grows older, we look curiously alike—you would know he was my brother)—he is not well, stomach
the tel[egram] that you w'd not start till next Monday—bowel action this mn'g—am sitting as usual by 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