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Camden Evn'g: Dec: 21 '88 Dear K Yours came to-day & I have sent this evn'g: five copies of the big book
Monday—please pay the freight & I will return it you—There is no special hurry ab't delivering the books—the
paper company, to whom Whitman sent the Centennial Edition on March 2, 1876 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
shortly after his visit to Boston, where he probably met the Fairchilds for the first time (Commonplace Book
He was editor of the Springfield Republican from 1868 to 1872, and was the author of books dealing with
As the book stands now, there is a native unity about it, more I think than when it was given together
And what you have added to the book is so exactly what was wanted to give it direct appeal to us here
Kennedy's book this morning.
It is very unfortunate indeed, for it is very difficult to get a book of unconventional character afloat
There is some chance of Wilson's being able to take the book in the autumn, but that is such a long time
two-page preface to Specimen Days on March 8 and an "Additional Note" on March 15 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
This manuscript was the first of several drafts of what became two books, Reminiscences of Walt Whitman
(London: Alexander Gardner, 1896) and The Fight of a Book for the World (West Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Alexander Gardner (1821–1882), a publisher in Paisley, Scotland—who reissued a number of books by and
Reminiscences of Walt Whitman in 1896 after a long and contentious battle with Kennedy over editing the book
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
and "Unseen Buds"—appear in Once a Week before the book was released and reviewed.
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
cloudy & dark & half warm—Warry has just been in to make up the bed, &c:— The most important event is Harry's
marrying, which is to come off this evn'g, to be by Squire Tarr at his house— Harry was up with me yesterday
to my neck—O if he only gets a good wife & it all turns out lasting & good (Mary, I think more of Harry
—& oysters & champagne yesterday—so you see, Mary, we are not starving— Tuesday forenoon Sept: 16 —Harry
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
Mary Davis' place while Davis traveled to Kansas for two weeks (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E
According to a notation in his Commonplace Book, she later married M. E.
Stanley of Atkinson, Kansas (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
According to Whitman's Commonplace Book (Charles E.
Pall Mall Gazette devoted a great deal of space to Whitman in 1887: January 10, excerpts from "My Book
According to his Commonplace Book, Whitman sent the copy of his article "Army and Hospital Cases" and
a receipt on August 8, 1886 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman sent Redpath "Robert Burns As Poet and Person," for which he received $70 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman returned the proof on August 31 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
in Canada—O'Connor is very ill, & is now in Southern California —W S Kennedy (Belmot, Mass:) has a book
quiescent, but think of pub. in collected & revised form my pieces of last four years in a little book
Whitman's November Boughs—a book of prose and poetry—was published in 1888 by David McKay.
The book included a long prefatory essay, "A Backward Glance O'er Travel'd Roads," a collection of sixty
more & more wretchedly physically disabled, & feel better off here in my own den—the "Anne Gilchrist" book
Potter, 28 December 1887
This letter is addressed: Edward T Potter | 26 S 38th Street | New York City.
deepest gratitude—I am still here in the same little old house—of course gradually sinking & dissolving—Harry
Whitman received £25 from Carpenter on May 23 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Johnston, This is the queer little book, perhaps you may remember I spoke about some weeks since.
There is too little information to identify a specific date or what the "queer little book" might be.
Potter, and drawn on wood by W. J. Linton" (Leaves of Grass, 1876, vi).
Camden Sunday Sept: 10 Dear Harry Thanks for your good letter—I have had my hands full the last six or
eight weeks getting my new book in shape, seeing to every thing, and watching the proofs day & night
my god to Thee"—how beautiful it sounds— Love to you my darling young brother W.W.— Walt Whitman to Harry
This is in response to Alden's request for "a copy of your book—a thing which I don't possess."
—There are no later or fuller prints of my books than those you have —I contemplate a final compacted
acknowledges the receipt of Whitman's card of December 10, and according to Whitman's Commonplace Book
In The Household Book of Poetry (1882) Dana included six poems from Leaves of Grass: "Vigil Strange I
Montgomery for Ed's care (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
The book is done & will be in the market in a month or so—all about it has proceeded satisfactorily—&
I have had my own way in every thing—the old name "Leaves of Grass" is retained—it will be a $2 book
Redfield, a publisher at 140 Fulton Street, New York, was a distributor of Whitman's books in the early
Free, and 500 copies of Democratic Vistas (The Trent Collection of Whitmaniana, Duke University Rare Book
Marston, Low, and Searle, who, on March 28, 1873, transferred Redfield's account for the remaining books
He printed Ada Clare's 1866 book Only a Woman's Heart.
He noted, however, that most book dealers were unwilling to sell Whitman's books, either because of inadequate
In his Commonplace Book (Charles E.
Jersey March 7 '82 Dear Madam Returning here last evening I have mailed to you the two Volumes of my books
the two-volume set after a two-week stay with the family of Harry Stafford (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman made the following note in his Commonplace Book on February 2: "Sent a set Two Vols: to Frank
Below this entry, Whitman added in blue pencil: "the books—rec'd—paid (12.50)" (Daybooks and Notebooks
Will send you the books with pleasure—& would mail them now, only I suppose it w'd would better for me
Whitman made the following note in his Commonplace Book on February 2: "Sent a set Two Vols: to Frank
Below this entry, Whitman added in blue pencil: "the books—rec'd—paid (12.50)" (Daybooks and Notebooks
1876 edition of Leaves of Grass and Two Rivulets, and received $80 on June 5 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Jersey Feb: 9 '82 My dear Madam — Yours of 9th rec'd received —I should be pleased to send you the book—the
two-volume set was sent on March 7 after Whitman's two-week stay with the Staffords (Whitman's Commonplace Book
November 17, 1876, and also sold them himself "for the benefit of the orphans" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
circular of my just out edition—enclosing printed slips of some new pieces not hitherto printed in book—The
Conway (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
two-volume set was sent on March 7 after Whitman's two-week stay with the Staffords (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Would like to have say a four or five column article for the paper embodying the poems, &c. of my new book
—making a resume of the book in advance giving the principal pieces, (hitherto unpublished—& to be first
William White [New York: New York University Press, 1977], 2:422) and later noted that the book had been
All other books seem to me weak and unworthy my attention.
future generations a portrait of you that is certainly one of my best works" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
The books, according to list sent, will now be prepared, packed, & sent, (together with your & Mrs.
—occupy myself two or three hours every day when not too ill, with my book business , letters, &c—also
Rossetti's letter is not known, but the receipt of money is noted in Whitman's Commonplace Book.
the two 1876 volumes on May 18 and Memoranda During the War on June 14 or 15 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman sent two volumes to Dew-Smith on May 19 (The Commonplace Book).
to T., as I supposed him abroad on the continent—but I intend to write soon—& send him a set of my books—I
Whitman sent the two volumes to him on June 7 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman noted sending the two books on June 12 (The Commonplace Book).
An undated entry in Whitman's Commonplace Book recorded the receipt of £3.3 from The Athenaeum; see also
Miller visited Whitman on May 11 (The Commonplace Book).
holding on—same place Mickle Street—not writing any for publication—suppose you rec'd my last little book
Good–Bye my Fancy" —J W Wallace of Bolton, Eng: is here —Dr Bucke is well & busy, same position, Canada—Harry
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
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
In the early 1880s, Whitman had also written about Hicks for his book Specimen Days (see "Reminiscence
Mark Haskell Newman (1806–1851) was the New York book agent for the Merriam brothers.
In addition to selling books, Newman was also a publisher.
The facts of the different ways, one way or another way, in which the book may appear in England, out
bits) "Two Rivulets," the other Vol. has some new stuff—will write further to you soon anent of the books
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
Two Rivulets was published as a companion volume to the book.
Walt Whitman Your parcel of books by express has been delayed—not yet gone—will go in two or three days—You
My new book wont won't be out yet, publicly, for a month.
It is not in my new book, & is entirely fresh.
Man-of-War-Bird") appeared in The Athenaeum (April 1, 1876), 463, which paid WW £3.3 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
it may be that out of this hubbub some one in London may take a notion to rush & crudely reprint my books—I
printers, for a London edition, with an especial Preface note—& altogether as I should like to have the books
authorise authorize you to make any arrangement about publishing, terms, &c. you think best—only the books
My books are out, the new edition, a set of which, immediately on 'receiving your letter' of 28 , I have
welcome dribbles hitherward from the sales of my new edition which I just job & sell, myself, (as the book
in New York have successively, deliberately, badly cheated me) & shall continue to dispose of the books
I wish you to notify me—by postal card will do—soon as you receive your books sent on the 15th—I wish
I am still kept in my sick room, (but no worse)—My book printing goes on smoothly—My "Notes," such as
Whitman's November Boughs—a book of prose and poetry—was published in 1888 by David McKay.
The book included a long prefatory essay, "A Backward Glance O'er Travel'd Roads," a collection of sixty
, New Jersey Dec: 23 '90 Y'rs rec'd to–day (with pay $6.40 safely rec'd—thanks) with order for big book
Whitman's "big book" is a reference to his Complete Poems and Prose of Walt Whitman (1888).
Whitman published the book himself—in an arrangement with the Philadephia publisher David McKay, who
He was wounded in the First Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862) and was taken prisoner during the
Whitman wanted to publish a "big book" that included all of his writings, and, with the help of Horace
The book was published in December 1888.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
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
As I go over the book two points satisfy me as well as any—those are the atmosphere & the notion of all
Whitman also includes his two annexes in the book.
Whitman for an inscribed copy of Leaves of Grass, and observed: "The only objection I have to the book