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"He will give me some books tomorrow." "Did he say so?" "Yes."

After a pause, "But you really think you will get some of the books?" "Yes." "On what ground?

s room, I exclaimed, "No books, Walt! He has broken his promise!" He looked across at me—laughed.

Then asked me, "How about Lynch's book? Have you read it?" "Only in part—some pages."

But the book seems like a thorough chaos—chaos, yes, that, with all it means." "He is hot for you."

Morris showed me clip from Nation about his book in which reference to W. was gingerly and grudging though

Roberts had written this with his book, some time ago: Law Office of Charles H.

Ten of the books ready—had got them from Oldach.

W. exclaimed, seeing me enter loaded, "Here is my book at last! Into harbor at the end of day!

He took the first book eagerly—turned it over and over—looked at it, at me—murmuring, "After hard labor

Wondered if "even a rougher paper" would not do for the book.

I got your Goodbye book,—and like the poem from wh. it takes its name about the best of any in it.

Wallace after all did not get the O'Connor books in New York before starting. Now wishes a dozen.

Then, "I have had visitors today: Harry Stafford's wife and the little children.

fetched down the Leaves of Grass from upstairs, and we read together some of the lines most in mind, the book

I had sent to Bolton 12 copies O'Connor's book.

W. called that "wholesale" and "wondered" what would become of all the books in Bolton.

'Leaves of Grass' has become a big book—yet not too big, either."

"That," he said, "must have been written by William Walsh—perhaps Harry. I guess William, however.

I had written Ingersoll I would send the book. W.: "I will get it ready for you tomorrow."

But McKay will not tackle it till after the holidays, when we will get out our green book.

Our two books lay on bed, inscribed.

It is getting, or has got, to be a big book.

Bucke seems a little exercised about the green book.

Potters about everywhere. But has a good practice, I am told."

The book had arrived (the 8th—that was the date): an early trip—it went right through.

Is disappointed that Oldach has not sent the books over yet. Had Longaker not relieved him?

Books over from Oldach at last. I wrote an imperative note this morning.

The participation of Bishops Potter and Whitaker excited his remark, "The priests get in everywhere—everywhere—though

Had Garland sent W. his new book? "Not yet, nor a word about it. What is it to come to?"

Leaves of Grass"—the paper-covered—autographing it—handing it to him with the remark, "Here is the book

Brinton much pleased with the gift-book. "Is it so? It is little enough to do for his pleasure.

others are, but Walt is one of the number, & by request of the minister (who doesn't like L. of G.) his books

George's remark to me in front of Independence Hall, "If Paine had not written that one unfortunate book

Say, too, if you see any of the press people, that the book is done, that it will be out early in '92

,A thousand thanks for the "Leaves of Grass" and many many more for the inscription.As soon as the book

equal these in intensity, tenderness, philosophy and dramatic form.The only objection I have to the book

—wait and let that be the last.Thanking you again for the book and especially for the loving wordsI am

McKay had sent over for a couple of books, which they could not deliver at the time and which I now took.At

speculations on the cause & meaning of insanity later as it is almost sure to grow into a paper or book

s recent postals to him.McKay sent to Bank for the books.

He had received still another order for big book. (How these orders used to stir up W.'s old heart!)

I keep pretty well & lead an eventless life: read a few books, write a little now & then, & work on my

W. wanted one clause of it struck out—that namely in which his gold watch is left to Harry Stafford—but

I told him he ought to give McAlister a copy of the book, and he immediately replied, 'Certainly, I will

sent away or changed.If wanted I will at any time send $25.00 toward pay of nurse.Circular for our book

He will live in his book, from generation to generation.

Harry Fritzinger's boy, born December 25, has been named Walt Whitman Fritzinger.

I passed into the room to hear him continue, "I want to give him a couple of books before he is gone—

I took the books out of the package, then W. called me, "Horace, Horace: one word!"

I went downstairs—gave J. his books—which delighted him and moved him profoundly.

Harry Stafford and reduced Mrs.

And away from Tom, "You, Warren, or Horace maybe you—get the books for Tom."

(Stopped a brief space, seeming to be effecting remembrance. ) "To whom should we send books, Horace?

I laid the books out on the chair and went over to W. again.

If you want to write a word or two in the books, do so—using your own taste."

Took Morris' book with me to Philadelphia.

Morris exceedingly moved and grateful for the book—even astonished.

I intended conferring about the books and some other things, but when down at eight had no heart to disturb

Very truly yrsElisabeth Fairchild And Chubb sends me check for a book.

Badly wishes Burroughs' book, now out of print.

H.L.T.: "I sent away the three books we spoke about the other night." W.: "Oh!

Do you know if the books got to Bolton?

H.L.T.: "And shall I send the rest of the books?" W.: "Yes, send them.

You will find plenty of books over there in the corner.

He wishes a copy of Burroughs' book."

in an easy doze did not arouse him.Bucke writes as follows from Toronto—5th: Inspector of Asylums, Prisons

Told him of Johnston's acknowledgment of the books.

"Then it is clearly definitely conclusively settled that the books are arrived and in the right hands

I was to go on sending the books.

He called Stedman "generous," and then asked if I had heard of the safe arrival of the book.

I wrote a postal to Edelheim to say he would find his book at the Bank. Wrote to Bucke, too.

Delivered book for T. Williams at Press. He was not in.

McKay sent for a copy of the big book, which his boy went to Camden and got and I numbered and billed

We talked green book. He had lost W.'

"I have even shipped the books." "Good! Good! I must depend upon you for it all!"

Wrote Bucke and others, and postals to those to whom books had been sent.7 P.M. Again to W.'s.

I inquired, "A book should go to Kennedy?" "Yes, Kennedy, at once—we have neglected him too long.

Advised me, "Get the books out—let them go." I had written postals to all to whom books were sent.

and called out to me, "Don't forget Kennedy's book—we have forgotten him too long." Mrs.

(W. had said, "Don't forget Harry—take him one.")5:20 P.M. To 328 on my way home.

And, Horace, send him a book—a copy of the '92 edition—we must not fail in that."

I wonder if he has his copy of the book?" I recalled that it had been sent only three days ago.

Requested me to send books to Rolleston and Schmidt. "How is Anne?"

Tuesday, January 12, 1892I have acknowledgments of books from Williamson, Gilder, Miss Porter, Karl Knortz

"How is Dave moving with the book?" I told him of the death of McKay's father.

Asked, "What of our book, Horace, the green book?" And to my explanation, "Oh! It is slow—slow!"

Again reminded me, "Do not forget Sarrazin's book.

He considered "the '92 book" his "final offering," his "last word."

living one.With deepest thanksI am very truly yoursJosephine Lazarus Bush wrote acknowledgment of his book

Thanking you for the book and with hearty love from both my wife and myself.Faithfully yoursH. D.

He had called for his vest today and given Warrie money to buy stamps for sending out the books.

Then, "Do not forget Sarrazin's book—he must have one."

"Don't forget the book for Sarrazin: I look upon it as essential for him to have one."

If that is so then I must read the book: it must be one of our books."

is safe: we have the book safe—both books!

You sent the books off?

, worthy books, remarkable books."

Exclaimed then of Harry the father: "Poor Harry! he has a siege of it!"

little in it to hold me: but I had a little notion towards it: I have John humors when I pick up his books

I want the book to be taken on its merits: if it 'sit's a sick book I don't want it excused."

"Your being a sick man wouldn't excuse a sick book."

I keep right on reading the book you brought me: I want to read it all: I get more and more interested

: I must have taken some one name from another: anyhow, bring the book along: I would like to see it.

Is he to illustrate Stedman's book?" I am to inquire and to send the plate on Monday.

"After all," he presently argued: "I was too quick to condemn the Conway books: I pushed them aside the

Take those last years—the last days—in the Carlyle book: they are better told of there than anywhere

"They were like this: it was in his prison days: the prisoners suffered from bad food or too little food

I asked W. if he had any directions to give me about a cover for the book.

"I 'mI'm thinking of a squib for the big book," he said.

So far he had been saying: "I guess I'll let the book go as it is: no intermediating words are necessary

I had a copy of this picture: they wanted it: I sent it for the book.

Don Piatt's name was there before us in the Lincoln book.

I was attracted by the curious title: Leaves of Grass, opened the book at random, and my eyes met the

Dear Horace:I rec'dreceived the book all right and wrote so to W. W. in a few days.

I said: "Bucke is impatient for the big book."

He said: "Tell Maurice to give the big book time: you can't shift the tide ahead of its own pleasure:

Harned has the book. I told W. so.

Later he said: "Now don't forget the Froude book: you have made me anxious to see it."

"Yes, when I 'mI'm interested in such a book a bit I 'mI'm interested a good deal.

I asked him about the Notes for the book.

He turned to the table and fingered among its books and papers hunting for something. "Oh!

If that is so then I must read the book: it must be one of our books."

Then: "Yes, it certainly must be one of our books if the preachers are against it."

I am delighted at your prospect.I earnestly hope they will print Bucke's book also. It will help.

Speaks of his reading as "altogether a matter of humor and of what book comes to hand when" he "sits

He asked me immediately after motioning me to a seat and laying the book down: "Is everything settled

He remembered the book—its title—but had not, he thought, read it, nor had he met Holland.

I feel quite proud at being the agent and deputy of the book in this way.

I do hope you will like the general get-up of the book, and so on.

letter from a Chicago fellow asking about Leaves of Grass—enclosing two dollars for it: I sent the book

What an advantage it would be all around if an author could sell his own books!"

He had written on this sheet:"'No good book," says Carlyle (article on Novalis)—"no good book—no good

I have a copy of Scribner's Book Buyer containing a portrait of Mrs. Ward. Would he like to see it?

"No: pieces of some of them have been put into my prose book: others are completely lost: some day, if

Emerson says somewhere that no matter how much the critic fails to tell the history of his book he never

He and O'Donovan Rossa were fellow prisoners!

Dear Walt Whitman:I have received your book and Ms. and send, with my hearty thanks, a New York check

for the trouble of copying, simply.My boy, ten years old, said to me this morning: "Have you got a book

s books in youth the Bible and Virgil. W.'s Homer and Shakespeare."3.

W. handed me some proof-corrections for the book. He had no letter from Bucke to-daytoday.

Saw the Millet book on the floor. He said he was done with it.

Harry Wright called yesterday. George's wife in to-daytoday. Told Mrs. Davis of some dreams.

both their lives (all this is in the singing and music, very fine)—so the lover is brought in as a prisoner

of the book? yours?" I spoke of several minor matters, he commenting little but questioning much.

I proposed bringing over the rest of the books due us from McKay.

Have not looked into it much yet—no time—but how modern some of it is—for instance Chapter XI, Book ii—that

s mother in Bucke's book.

I doubt if they'll get up as good a book as this there."

Yet all the books were not lost. "there have been ten or twelve sent to me for my signature."

He stopped an instant: "I made use of it in the book, in November Boughs—in A Backward Glance.

He wrote some poetry—we read about it just a little time ago there in Carlyle's book: Sterling thought

There is one thing these publishers are determined to do: each one must have a book review."

There was a vile review of Bucke's book in The Nation of [June] July 26.

Apropos of corrections, I wish, if Bucke's book comes to a second edition, that you would substitute

Pott's publication of Bacon's Promus—an anti-Shakespeare document—which hurt the book immensely, and

See what that cursed knout-empire does for praising a free book!

I had brought him plate proofs of the three new pages of the big book.

W. said: "I like it, too"—saying afterward as to Kennedy's probable further discussion of the book: "

But my book has aroused his suspicions.

: yet it is my final judgment that the book is just right as it is now—that it should be permitted to

Talked about the book—pushing it ahead.

I gave him a book—one of Dave's copies—for Dowden.

I remarked: "He 'llHe 'll find it worth while: the book pans out well with healthy strangers."

"That is a good thing to hear—that is the test of a book: does it wear?"

W. said: "Yes, he wants to identify himself with the books he publishes—their writers.

Did the books go?" I answered no. McKay is reviving Brown.

He had seen Parker and would like to see the book.

I sat on the sofa, looking across a barrier of chairs, books, papers, wood for the stove, &c., &c.

I suggested: "Here is the explanation of the tremendous living power of your books."

Here were the origins of poems I had always enjoyed in the printed book: lines, passages, showing his

I will sort of inventory the contents of the package:A hospital note book.