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Do you know the book? Ellis is a friend of Chubb's and wrote me warmly about my own book."

I think W. had given him a big book, though I am not certain.

he laughing at imposts and "damning" them, exclaiming, "One way would be, for him not to send the books

me, when we were alone with Wallace, "I have had an offer from England, from someone, to handle my books

I went to corner—took a copy of big book from a pile (for McKay).

And as I went on, "I wish you could get Harry the pictures, but I'm afraid you can't.

And as to autographing books for Forman, "Yes indeed!

"It is a book sent me by Harrison Morris—the book of selections, poems—sea-poems—you know it."

It is a beautiful book, and I ought to feel flattered. For my name, work, appears many times.

"I want you to take the book along. It is even like to be more interesting to you than to me.

It is a question, how much such a book is needed.

This question of the books ought to be about settled!" And as I left, he came downstairs.Evening.

"We will never get our park—well, till we get, I suppose they'll potter, potter, potter—then in the end

s regret for the errors in book kindly. Came in Bank yesterday, jubilant, to show me W.'

He had been to Gutekunst's and purchased a photo and at McKay's had got some books.

—result of which is, that book is to remain as it is in price and binding (binding by and by to be changed

He was writing on the flyleaf of a book. Quite bright, too. We had full half an hour's talk.

Someone had given me an announcement of a book which starts to prove Lincoln a spiritualist.

"And good books, good men, the universe, prove too much for specialists!" "You are right, Horace.

"Do so, do so—I will give you a copy of my book to take him. It will help you to open up."

He had autographed the two big books for me—at my suggestion put copy of autographed Gutekunst phototype

Are you doing anything at all about our book? I will take a whack at a circular pretty soon now.

The book was just out—could not have been long in his hands—only out in May or June.

Tom Dudley, Harry Bonsall, Adler (aglow with his manhood's brave belief and enthusiasm); Clifford—deliberate

I announced to W. yesterday, "Morris says the omissions in the book are his fault—he read the proofs!

He said, when asked if the book had in any way repulsed him at the start, "There were parts that did

No one present knew anything of any reference whatever to W. in any of Arnold's books.

Frank Williams had to go for his train, Longaker to a patient, Morris to his work (he is editing books

Then spoke direct to Wallace, "I've put your names in the little books.

And you must see Harry Stafford.

I remarked, "Harry Bonsall is one of your old journalistic friends—he stuck by you even in the days of

There is Harry—he has always been loyal, loyal with fervid loyalty, too.

There I would meet Harry. They were good days." Then suddenly, "But you fellows are awful late.

Wilson Eyre, though to that time ignorant of or opposed to "Leaves of Grass," in the summer took the book

He was intensely interested, at once saying, "He shall have the book—anything, anyhow, for Frank's sake—I

Then, "You may have the book today or tomorrow or anytime you wish."

I proposed then myself to bring him a copy of the little book. "Do you know where to find it?"

I went straight in and put my hands on the book immediately.

Eyre's name in the book.

Frank Williams' grateful words for the book, which he will send to Mrs.

Found him looking through a book of old scraps—taped, old, yellow—as if through seasons wet and dry,

Harry's wife is Eva, his mother Susan, the two children to whom I sent the money are Harry's.

There is an Amy—a young girl—daughter of one of Harry's sisters.

Williams came in to see me yesterday, after I had taken him the books, to ask if the autograph on the

And I have given him his books for the boys—all autographed, endorsed."

anybody can say against it"—provoked by feeling that Wallace may have to pay some duty in England on his books

Then he asked me, "What did you bring over the green books for?" "To make up your dozen."

As to our book of essays, he felt he could "not worry over it," he having "got past it."

McKay ordered copy of big book today, which I numbered duly.6:20 P.M. At W.'

mantlepiece in the next room.W. is still inclined to think we should use Young's second piece in our book

s book."

The postponement of the paper book to August disappointed him.

straight in the face, putting to it in a moment another remark, "I shall be curious to see that little book

Clifford gone to work for Lippincott's, Harry Walsh gone West, William Walsh reported to have left the

Took some of the green books to send to Johnston and Wallace.

particulars and showing he didn't feel he had any interest in, perhaps an interest against, the selected books

I had him send four copies (green book) to Johnston and three to Mrs. Fairchild.

"Not quite: they expect to put the books on every stand and bookstore in America."

And wondered, "Would there be any objection to the book anywhere?"

Asked further, "Have you ever heard from Rossetti—did he get the book?"

been a scheme of mine for some time to either edit myself—or else to get someone else to select—a book

That ought to make an odd, good book, rightly maneuvered."

I had sent the books to Mrs. Fairchild?

hasty note this evening—a mere handshake—to catch the night's post.I am overwhelmed with proofs: two books

read Leaves of Grass in time.I am not sure whether I have not abused the privilege of reading that book

Glad you have my book. Have you two nurses now?

Inquired, "I wonder how far Arthur Stedman has got with the book?"

s books but not keep them on sale. W. laughed when I mentioned it.

struck, "I am growing more and more interested in and drawn to Whitman—not only as a person but for his books

opposes "Leaves of Grass, Junior" on the ground that it will interfere with the sale of the complete book

As to Dave and a new wave of books, "Let him do it. Yes, give him an order for the plates."

Tell him the paper-covered books are not for sale." "I will send him one of the ads."

You think the book too much in bulk?""A shade or two—it could be shaved down a little.""

That would seem to show the book is far on the way.""That's my reading.""

Seems to forget Arthur Stedman edits the book—that we do nothing.

If I mistake not, the little book will go everywhere, & do very much to make Whitman's work familiar

"That looks hopeful," he said, "and yet it remains a problem, what that little book will come to—whether

him, he suggested, "No, I don't want to sign now—I am all lamed up—but you might find some signed books

s friends to whom to send books and that he will send five copies additional to W.Seeing McKay, I found

s proposition for paper of lighter weight, thinking it would be well to make the book as it now stands

He repeated the sentence after me, "Will give me 25 books—five for my own use, 20 for my friends?

W. said, "Give him a book—one with the soft cover—paper—we have plenty."

I made up paper books to send to Baxter and Riordan, sending the latter, however, though inscribed to

Your generous kindness in sending me a present with Wallace (I have read the book with profit & it delighted

I am writing a little book on Whitman for Sonnenschein's Dilettante series.

He called it "very remarkable—very sweet, too," and then added, "I am happy to know he got the book."

And he says he has read the entire book through once more? It is a tribute—a good deal.

I asked him what I was to do about the leather book Arthur Stedman wished.

s opposition to the book of selections, "No, no, no, no, Doctor, there you are wrong.

And then he laughed quietly, "To damn the book! I to damn it?

Also I have your "Telegram"—many thanks.Now as for my attitude towards Arthur Stedman and his book?

Junior" that would damn the book before it was born—and W. would just as soon do that very thing.Good

W. not the egotist par excellence—other poets' books quite as much the expression of themselves as W.

Wrote him that I was looking up the books promised and asked for a set of plate proofs of the little

book.6 P.M.

Then immediately apprised me, "John Hay sends me a check for a copy of the green book.

here for you to take to Dave," and explaining, after a lapse of a minute or so, "It is an order for books

Death's Valley," not knowing I know too that it was not unchangedly like the version in type for the book

a little, not wishing to go to the right side at all.About three o'clock there came in the mail a book

Warrie and Harry clearing out the two front rooms.

I stood all without hurt and wrote Cattell's notes in his book as he called them out.

Traubel,I received yesterday your letter of the 25th and the accompanying books, and I learn this morning

O'C[onnor] and will be interested about getting out the "Life Saving" book (?)

It is much enlarged—is a handsome book.

I note what you say about the Stedman book of selections—no doubt it is all right but I cannot feel any

Bucke Arthur Stedman urges me to send copies of books ordered.

Harry disposed every way to meet and help us.

I am reading his favorite book, The Border Minstrelsy, those homely ballads of the people. 33 Mt.

Harry Walsh appeared, with hearty words, and Joe Stoddart, ruddy, dark, rotund.

Next Tom Donaldson, then Harry Bonsall. Whole row of reporters in hallway, ranged up the stairs.

Mary Davis, Warren Fritzinger, Harry Fritzinger and wife, Joseph Gilbert, T. Williams, F. H.

Furness, McKay, Judge Garrison, Harry Walsh, William Walsh, Edelheim.Floating in from the West with the

Will put into the book. Bucke and Ingram to Harleigh and returned with some leaves.

Another postal from Garland, and word from Chambers that his book had not arrived yet.Later on further

O'Connor's acknowledgment of book (12th) very sweet.

s power to express sympathy, etc., etc., and the mention of his book as in that respect "almost without

"Towards deference to you as a free man rather than applause of the book."

Told him Harry Walsh had left Lippincott's.

promptly—setting the candle on the commode at the head of the bed—I sitting on the big box containing books

Arthur said the book had not yet been delivered to his father. What can have caused this delay?

"About a quarter of the book." "It is too much—I don't think I would care to grant it."

"Yes, and to assume all responsibility for selections and make it plain it is only a bit of the book.

Mentioned the two columns in the Press (a medley of extracts from the birthday book, '89).

W. asks, "And you say Harry Walsh is going or has gone?" "Has gone." "Oh!

I was thinking, Horace, that it was Harry, not William, who wrote the Illustrated American piece.

Inquired about green book. Expected in a day or two. McKay lost sheet for stamps W. had sent over.

And Baker writes me an acknowledgment of the book, in unmistakable terms.

Whitman about the proposed book as soon as possible.Tell him from me that I hope he will give me this

We will have copies of the green book Thursday.

I can hardly wait for the book: I am as wild and eager as a child."

I asked whether or not to make up a book for Rossetti. "Yes, yes—do it, Horace."

I received letter from Gilchrist, acknowledging the books, and enclosing letters from Leonard Brown.

And so he has got the book and likes it? Good—good." Wrote [E. C.]

W. alluded to the book and to the copy that had been sent over by Chubb.

Wrote Rossetti about the shipment of the book, and to Tennyson, also, and Burroughs.6:10 P.M. To W.'

I gave him one of the books.

s prospects.Eyre's greeting to W. for the gift of the book felicitous.

Weir Mitchell acknowledges book through his clerk.Kennedy's letter to the Transcript (1/18): WALT WHITMAN.To

Ingersoll spoke of Arnold's two books, "There is all the difference between 'The Light of Asia' and '

met Arnold, but believed him to be a good fellow, "frank, candid, sincere," and spoke of his first book

At this moment W. called out to me, "And the book, Horace, did you bring it?"

Had I the green book yet? Positively, it was to be tomorrow! He mournfully said, "Still tomorrow!

You could make a book about 75 pages, brevier page. You can get a good deal on such a page.

Bucke's book, I can see, will be significant by itself.

Only my love & sympathy go out to you always.I have kept delaying to send the books you asked for, though

have no heart to send them now, nor would you care to see them.Someday I mean to send you two prose books

Sharp cordial, and grateful, he said, for my note.At McKay's secured copies of the green book at last

He turned the book over and over. "This, of course, is the edition I swear by."

And again, "What a book it makes now—how plump!

He had also written a memo for me to examine and show to Dave, giving his notes of stamp for book, adding

is from this deep—yes, profound—conviction that I hope now, before I go, to see an actual physical book

particular just as I, its author, the immediate person most concerned, approve and assent for its own—this book

"Well, you will see the ad tomorrow, if Harry determines to print it." Should Dave object?

Said of the books, "I did not autograph your copies today because I want you to have perfect copies,

Can't change books already done.

And then, "I have been thinking myself those books already done can hardly be fixed to look right anymore

"That's right, it was meant for Tuesday: I so told Harry."