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William Rudolph O'Donovan (1844–1920) was an American sculptor.

He was an associate of American artist Thomas Eakins and accompanied Eakins to Whitman's Camden home

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

The Smith family were all friends and supporters of Whitman.

Is in N Y city, journalizing—a queerish fellow, (for all the fellows, litterateurs as well as any, the

moral marrow is the spinal sine qua non —without wh' not, then not )—There is a book ab't American Poets

Gay Wilson Allen, Ed Folsom (Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1990), 268–281.

The Cambridge History of American Literature lists articles in 1881, 1885, and 1891.

William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript

; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

May 31, 1889, were collected and edited by Horace Traubel.

William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript

; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

The notes and addresses that were delivered at Whitman's seventieth birthday celebration in Camden, on

May 31, 1889, were collected and edited by Horace Traubel.

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

books for reasons—Partly promised the N[orth] A[merican] Rev[iew] I w'd give them a 2d article ab't American

here by stove in my den, same as ever—Horace will send you Morris's piece (contra-Ingersoll) in American

Rideing, the assistant editor, requested an article of about "4000 words" on "Recent aspects of American

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

The North American Review was the first literary magazine in the United States.

," which was published in The North American Review 125 (March 1891), 332–338.

Frank Baker (1841–1918) was an American anatomist from New York.

He also edited American Anthopologist and authored several medical monographs, including two papers on

Burrage, A Cyclopedia of American Medical Biography (Baltimore: The Norman Remington Company, 1920).

good fellows just carried me from the sidewalk, chair & all as I sat, up the stairs & turning (which were

enclose —also Herbert's speech—It was largely a home & neighbors' affair (wh' I liked) although there were

(& speeches from) outsiders—The compliments & eulogies to me were excessive & without break —But I fill'd

The notes and addresses that were delivered at Whitman's seventieth birthday celebration in Camden, on

May 31, 1889, were collected and edited by Horace Traubel.

Only 300 copies were printed, and Whitman signed the title page of each one.

Hamlin Garland (1860–1940) was an American novelist and autobiographer, known especially for his works

about the hardships of farm life in the American Midwest.

Walsh (1854–1919), an American author and editor of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine.

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

His investigative reports were much discussed and often had significant social impact.

Traubel's With Walt Whitman in Camden—though it does appear frequently in the last three volumes, which were

Lawrence lived at 81 Park Avenue, New York City.

Ewart, of New York City, it is probable that this note accompanied the volumes (Charles E.

This letter is addressed: Robert Collyer | New York City.

B. secures the American copyright A royalty of to be paid Dr B.

Rees Welsh & Co. agreed to Whitman's terms on June 21 with two stipulations: they were unwilling to accept

Whitman noted in his Commonplace Book this letter to Rand & Avery, the firm which had printed the 1860

to appear in the Atlantic Monthly; "Bardic Symbols" was published in the Atlantic Monthly of April 1860

See also Whitman's January 20, 1860, letter to James Russell Lowell and his March 2, 1860, letter to

however, I must abruptly say to my friends, where interested, that I find the best expression of American

Army (I noticed it first in camp, and the same here among the wounded) is very young —and far more American

present text and that part of the first sentence of the following paragraph preceding "expression of American

Philp and Solomon were Washington booksellers.

well)—those great long jovial walks we had at times for years, (1866– '72 1872 ) out of Washington City—often

Michael Nash were old, mutual friends of Whitman and Peter Doyle in Washington.

The executors had trouble dating this note because they were convinced that Whitman did not return to

This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Peter Doyle, | Conductor, | Office | Wash & Georgetown City

observed: "The contest was probably attended by more public and wide-spread enthusiasm than any American

& Ohio Railroad at White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, in which twelve people were

Nash was an old resident of the city; Walt Whitman's December 5, 1873 letter to Doyle made mention of

Berg Collection of English and American Literature, New York Public Library).

. & Georgetown City RR. | Washington, | D. C. It is postmarked: New York | Mar | 7 | 6 P.M.

jogging along about the same, on your car, with an occasional let up—Often in my jaunts around the city

, or on the bay, I wish you were with me, as you would enjoy it much—I have seen Mr.

about the same—write to me about Tasistro in your next—Am here partially alone—folks gone to Atlantic city

August 5 letter to Ellen O'Connor and his August 18 letter to John and Ursula Burroughs, both of which were

conclusively written in 1874, Whitman's "alternations" were especially marked during the summer of this

The visit of George and Louisa to Atlantic City was mentioned in Whitman's August 5, 1874 letter to Ellen

. & Georgetown City RR. Co. | Washington | D. C." It is postmarked: "New-York | Sep | 6 | (?)."

I always enjoy seeing the city let loose, and on the rampage, as it was last night to the fullest extent

The whole city was lit up with torches. Cannons were fired all night in various parts of the city.

They were nearly an hour passing us, streaming both sides.

In the procession were all sorts of objects, models of ships, forty or fifty feet long, full-manned,

Fireworks were going off in every direction.

The article in the Herald was lengthy (almost a page and one-half) but factual and colorless: "It were

big it is till he launches out in the midst of it—But there are plenty of hard-up fellows in this city

the RR stoppings, out of money & trying to get home—But the general run of all these Western places, city

great strikes—like the prizes in the lottery—but most are blanks —I was at Pike's Peak—I liked Denver City

very much—But the most interesting part of my travel has been the Plains , (the great American Desert

often go down to the river, or across this bridge—it is one of my favorite sights—but the air of this city

The four brief postcards to Doyle in February 1875 were written on Fridays, and the discussion of his

—I have attended to the bringing out the new edition of my book, but as the plates were all ready before

A few minutes before 6 o'clock last night, as many were flocking to the ferries on their way home from

suddenness and the fury of the storm created the greatest excitement around the ferries, and the fog bells were

The Jersey City and Desbrosses street boat was safely steered through the storm by the compass.

Had been lying sick in that city, paralyzed, and 'Pete' had been in with him often, to wait on and assist

letter to Ellen O'Connor and his August 18, 1874 letter to John and Ursula Burroughs, both of which were

conclusively written in 1874, Whitman's "alternations" were especially marked during the summer of this

The burial rites of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (1801–1870) were held in New York on September 30,

the New York Times, "surpassed in their imposing character anything of the kind ever seen in this City

It was established in 1860.

. & Georgetown | City RR. Co. | Washington, | D. C." It is postmarked: "New York | Jun | 30 | (?)."

. & Georgetown City RR. Co. | Washington | D. C." It is postmarked: "New York | Aug | 2 | 10:30 PM."

The electroplates for these works were made by Smith & McDougal, and J. S.

Emory Holloway [Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Page, and Company, 1921], 2:96).

Roger Asselineau, L'évolution de Walt Whitman (1955), 192–193, who concludes that feminine pronouns were

punch—I suppose you have seen it—they say it is quite a success, & they are introducing them in other cities—but

the account with fear & trembling—& only on reading it over a second time, was I satisfied that you were

you could come on & pay me a visit—Would you like to have me direct any letters or papers to the American

Beecher & had some talk with him—I find myself going with the pilots muchly—there are several that were

. & Georgetown City RR. Co. | Washington, | D. C." It is postmarked "New-York | Aug | 5 | 130 P.M.

observed: "The contest was probably attended by more public and wide-spread enthusiasm than any American

account of your week of laying off, & of the playing of the band under Schneider and Petrola —also about City

How I wish you were here to-day Walt. Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 3 November [1874]

The previous Star arrived with your note of 23d, written just as you were going to see the Black Crook

(Friday) '65 '71 Dear son, I shall return on Monday next, in the 12:30 train from Jersey city—(the train

death: "I think after your visit to him that his hold on life seemed to give way and his yearnings were

. & Georgetown City RR. It is postmarked: Hanover N. H. | Jun | 27.

Washington Star, however, printed Whitman's laudatory version of his performance; see Emory Holloway, American

Nash were old Washington friends of Whitman and Doyle.

came to-day, written on the cars—dear son, come whenever you can—As I said on my postal card, if you were

This and Whitman's March 19, 1875 letter to Doyle were written on Fridays, if the year is correct.

The four brief postcards to Doyle in February 1875 were written on Fridays, and the discussion of his

Those are the only letters I have received since the one of 13th telling me the orders were for you to

The New York Clipper excerpt, "The Oldest American Sporting and Theatrical Journal."

The Sorrells were evidently brothers and drivers.