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Joaquin Miller was the pen name of Cincinnatus Heine Miller (1837–1913), an American poet nicknamed "

—When you come again, don't forget to bring my Stedman book American Poets —Love to Alma and Al and all

David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing

For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, "McKay, David (1860–1918)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

Whitman—had served as the basis for Stephen Alonzo Schoff's engraving of the poet for Leaves of Grass (1860

City Hall all this month at a very secluded place—good quarters, very quiet—on a visit to an old Quaker

This postal card is addressed: J H Johnston | Jeweler | 150 Bowery cor Broome | New York City.

This post card is addressed: J H Johnston | Jeweler | 150 Bowery | New York City.

His shad and champagne dinners for Whitman were something of a tradition.

This letter is addressed: J H Johnston | 17 Union Sq: cor: B'dway | & 15th St: | New York City.

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

Ingersoll, and there were also speeches by the physicians Richard Maurice Bucke and Silas Weir Mitchell

This letter bears the address: J H Johnston | Jeweler | 150 Bowery cor Broome St | New York City.

This letter is addressed: J H Johnston | Jeweler | 150 Bowery | New York City.

This letter is addressed: J H Johnston | Jeweler | 150 Bowery | Cor: Broome | New York City.

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

Johnston had at least four daughters from his first marriage to Amelia Johnston; they were Mary, Bertha

I's design I myself think the best place would be New York City, tho' I believe Horace & some other friends

This letter is addressed: J H Johnston | Diamond Merchant | 150 Bowery cor: Broome St: | New York City

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

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

There were 1600 to 2000 people, (choice persons,) one third women (Proceeds to me $869.45)—I went over

I am writing this on Lake Huron—I am well so far—every body kind & hospitable—Al, I wish you were with

Johnston jeweler | 150 Bowery cor: Broome St | New York City U S A.

Johnston | Diamond Merchant | 150 Bowery cor: Broome St: | New York City.

is referring to his lecture entitled "The Death of Abraham Lincoln," which he delivered in New York City

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

Joaquin Miller was the pen name of Cincinnatus Heine Miller (1837–1913), an American poet nicknamed "

Memoranda During the War (1875) chronicles Whitman's time as a hospital volunteer during the American

. | New York City. It is postmarked: PHILADELPHIA | PA | NOV 18 84 | 7 PM; (?)

postal card is addressed: John H Johnston | Diamond Merchant | 150 Bowery cor: Broome St | New York City

They were mostly testimonials from friends, and benefits given in the theatres of New York City"; Pond

is referring to his lecture entitled "The Death of Abraham Lincoln," which he delivered in New York City

This postal card is addressed: J H Johnston | Jeweler | 150 Bowery Cor: Broome | New York City.

Boston friends were raising money to buy a summer cottage they hoped would improve Whitman's failing

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

Joaquin Miller was the pen name of Cincinnatus Heine Miller (1837–1913), an American poet nicknamed "

This postal card is addressed: J H Johnston | Jeweler | 150 Bowery Cor: Broome | New York City.

This letter is addressed: J H Johnston | Jeweler | 150 Bowery cor: Broome | New York City.

The nights were the best. Every thing was lit up, and it was like a scene of enchantment.

The crowds of spectators were countless.

Lots of women were out, some of them as full of sport as the men—The principal street here is very wide

were some splendid horses—Less drinking than you would have supposed—No musses, & no accidents.

I wish we were together this minute, & you had employment so we could remain with each other, if you

In a couple of weeks more, Congress will meet, and then the city will be quite lively.

As I told you in my previous letter, this city is quite small potatoes after living in New York.

City Hall; but the oceans of life & people, such as in N. Y. & the shipping &c, are lacking here.

You Russians and we Americans;—our countries so distant, so unlike at first glance—such a difference

great community, so vehement, so mysterious, so abysmic—are certainly features you Russians and we Americans

Whitman deleted the next line of this draft—"I will think about the American agent too, & write"—his

off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans

was one half of the Boston-based abolitionist publishing firm Thayer and Eldridge, who issued the 1860

off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans

Ursula and John were married on September 12, 1857.

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

Ursula and John were married on September 12, 1857.

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

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

Ursula and John were married on September 12, 1857.

off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans

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

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

Camden Sept: 30 '89 So you didn't come back—I expected you, & Tom Harned & Horace too were here looking

for you & were disappointed.

The 9th Vol of the big "American Literature" from Stedman came this morning—I see you appear in it with

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

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

Ursula and John were married on September 12, 1857.

—I wish I was where I could come in & see her & you often—(those nice breakfasts were bright spots, &

grounds—the grass is green enough—they have already been over it once with the cutter, & Saturday there were

Ursula and John were married on September 12, 1857.

5 East 65th Street New York City Evn'g Evening Aug August 3d 3rd Your postal of 29th rec'd received —

Richard Maurice Bucke and Thomas Nicholson in Jersey City on July 23, and went to Woodside, Long Island

On August 1 he went to New York City, where he stayed with Edgar M.

On May 1, Anne Gilchrist informed Burroughs that they were in Northampton, Massachusetts, and mentioned

sell a book now & then— No, I have not been to any watering place—they are no company for me—the cities

I wish I was where I could come in & see her & you often—(those nice breakfasts were bright spots, &

grounds—the grass is green enough—they have already been over it once with the cutter, & Saturday there were

Bucke and his brother-in-law William John Gurd were designing a gas and fluid meter to be patented in

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 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.

— —The next N A North American Review (June number) will have a piece A Memorandum at a Venture signed

On May 1, Burroughs wrote to Gilder, probably Richard, "So far as this is the wish of the city of Boston

Burroughs and Traubel, however, were in error, for on January 27, 1883, Whitman noted: "returned $100

Howe's Camden City Directory for 1883 listed as the occupant at 328 Mickle Street Mrs.

You left out my remarks on 'Children of Adam', I believe they were good but I acquiesce—your additions

Louis Sullivan, who described his mentor in The Autobiography of an Idea (New York: Press of the American

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

From December 1887 through August 1888, 33 of Whitman's poems were published in the paper.

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

about the hardships of farm life in the American West.

Whitman's name and city are printed on the envelope as follows: Walt Whitman, | Camden, | New Jersey.

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

rec'd received —I am now back here finishing up—only stayed staid a few days in Concord, but they were

ever—more indeed than could be described—Wasn't it comforting that I have had—in the sunset as it were—so

New York in about a week—shall stay at Johnston's, (address me there Mott avenue & 149th street N Y city