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brother Jeff, came to discuss their visit to Burlington, Vermont, where Hannah was ill (The Commonplace-Book
eulogy was published to great acclaim and is considered a classic panegyric (see Phyllis Theroux, The Book
Philadelphia, at which Ingersoll gave a "grand speech, never to be forgotten by me" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
the fingers again carelessly over the strings & probably some parrot-like repetitions & to close 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
For more information on the book, see James E.
some poetic stuff to Scribner's —McKay has paid me for the 100 big book sets sheets went to England—Enclose
He requested $100, but the poems were rejected on January 23, 1891 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles
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
Whitman noted in his Commonplace Book on July 8 receipt of honey from C. H.
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
Whitman is referring to the group of thirty-one poems taken from the book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) that
For more information on Good-Bye My Fancy, as a book and an annex, see Donald Barlow Stauffer, "Good-Bye
as well as any, the moral marrow is the spinal sine qua non —without wh' not, then not )—There is a book
On March 7, 1891, Whitman noted in his Commonplace Book that he sent Nencioni a copy of Complete Poems
Thirty-one poems from Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy
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
Thirty-one poems from Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy
eulogy was published to great acclaim and is considered a classic panegyric (see Phyllis Theroux, The Book
Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).
The book was published in several editions.
was rejected by the Century (Whitman's Commonplace Book [Charles E.
eulogy was published to great acclaim and is considered a classic panegyric (see Phyllis Theroux, The Book
generally just before going to bed)—rec'd letters f'm Logan Smith & Kennedy —the latter tours out July 7—Harry
PM '91 The best to say probably is that nothing is worse—Have been much interested in the "Holland" book
The book was published in several editions.
Whitman mentions the book in his March 19, 1891, letter to the Canadian physician Richard Maurice Bucke
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
Still up—no worse I guess but bad enough—thanks to you & J W W[allace] for kind messages, papers & books—bad
of R[eview]s came—my proofs of "Good-Bye" getting on slowly, 3-4ths done—Have just sent off two big books
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
Frederick Oldach bound the book, which included a profile photo of the poet on the title page.
For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog
Reynolds acknowledged that she had received the books in her April 13, 1891, letter to Whitman.
Whitman was with the Staffords from June 25 to July 6 or 7 (The Commonplace Book, Charles E.
All other books seem to me weak and unworthy my attention.
fellow, but between me & you, I am a little shy of him: I fear he lacks balance & proportion & that his book
letter rec'd received —The type-setting of "Specimen Days" will be all finished the coming week & the book
Specimen Days was not ready until October 1 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
but found it vexatious from the start, & having quite vehement proposals from Rees Welsh, (2d hand book
dealer & law book publisher) 23 South 9th St.
a leisure hour reel me off a letter—put in Mrs Gilchrist and Herbert—Dr Bucke is keeping back his book
According to Bucke's letter to O'Connor on October 14, he was withholding his book at Whitman's suggestion
in for it, for life —Lathrop has visited me—very pleasant—Shall be glad to supply you with a set of books
Whitman referred to this letter in his Commonplace Book (Charles E.
Whitman again went to Glendale on March 18 and remained there four days (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
March 23 (lost) inviting him to come to Boston to give his lecture on Lincoln (Whitman's Commonplace Book
think about you all— Got a letter from London from Trübner day before yesterday for six sets of my books
Fraser, the editor of Cope's Tobacco Plant, on November 27, through Josiah Child (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Gilder, evidently about the biographical sketch, on December 20, 22, and 30 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
The year is established by the following: on March 31, 1883, Whitman noted in his Commonplace Book (Charles
I shall send you both books, soon as the S.D. is ready.
On January 5, 1881, he sent her the first installment (see Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman had been with the Staffords from March 2 to 4 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman was with the Staffords again on Saturday and Sunday, March 9 and 10 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
No news particular—I sell a book now & then— No, I have not been to any watering place—they are no company
Whitman sent Botta a photograph and a copy of Democratic Vistas on July 20 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
He noted "rainy days & nights" in his Commonplace Book from August 16 to 18.
On August 10, Whitman noted receipt of an additional $25 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
recorded the receipt of $50 from Johnston "for portrait—now paid in full, $200" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman did not record the amount he received from Williams in his Commonplace Book.
Whitman received $10 for the poem (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Morrison had enclosed a money order in the amount of $10 to pay for the books.
He was wounded in the First Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862) and was taken prisoner during the
write (Sunday forenoon 11 o'clock) I look out on the Concord river—something like the Schuylkill— The book
Whitman left Boston on October 22 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
for your paper of Sunday 10th if wanted book will be out 15th "Specimen Days" Walt Whitman's new volume
Times, the New York Tribune, the New York World, and the Philadelphia Press (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Apparently the Times and the Tribune did not give Whitman's book publicity.
On April 4, 1890, Whitman sent copies of the book to John Addington Symonds, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Gabriel
Rossetti (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman received $15 for the article (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
I send the books by same mail with this—directed same address.
poem "Hush'd be the Camps To-day," with a note about Lincoln's death to the final signature of the book
Whitman then decided to stop the printing and add a sequel to the book that would more fully take into
For more information on the printing of Drum-Taps (1865), see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making
Burroughs would write several books involving or devoted to Whitman's work: Notes on Walt Whitman, as
Whitman, the poet's niece, died on September 3 and was buried three days later (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman, the poet's niece, died on September 3 and was buried three days later (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Baldwin's Monthly declined "Lafayette in Brooklyn," which Whitman sent on August 25 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman received $60 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Whitman, the poet's niece, died on September 3 and was buried three days later (Whitman's Commonplace Book
thing went on there satisfactory —& my treatment from Osgood has been of the best—the prospect for the book
a box (or bundle) by express to me probably to-day or to-morrow from Osgood, contains some of the books—Lou
reading the Sunday Tribune , & writing this & one or two more letters—affectionately— Brother Walt —The books
Matilda Gurd (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Apparently Whitman changed his mind later in the day, since, according to Whitman's Commonplace Book,
Juliet starring Ernesto Rossi, the Italian actor, who was on an American tour (Whitman's Commonplace Book
(Whitman's Commonplace Book).
He returned to Camden on November 3 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Whitman, the poet's niece, died on September 3 and was buried three days later (Whitman's Commonplace Book
aged 55 years, formerly Postmaster at the village of Monument, Mass. on the Cape Cod Railroad—now in prison
examination of the Case, I devoutly believe in) —I submit, that he has already served four years in prison
would ask you to put him at my desk and give him a trial—on some letters first, before giving him the books
Bliss was removed from Armory & put for a few days in the Old Capitol prison—there is now some talk however
Whitman noted—in a letter from May 27, 1863—that Bliss was later confined to Old Capitol Prison.
like to see me—well I would give any thing to see your face again too—I think of you often—tell Jo Harris
dear J R By an announcement in the Phil: Press this morning I suppose you have used my "How I made a Book
This article, with "A Backward Glance on My Own Road," "How Leaves of Grass Was Made," and "My Book and
under the title of "November Boughs"—also of bringing out a complete budget of all my writing in one book
to the Staffords' farm often—was there two weeks of this month—they are well—have not forgotten you—Harry