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keep me weatherbound— rec'd received two more letters from Herbert —he has sent you by mail two big books
, the Life of Blake , he sent them to me to take to you—they are quite valuable & curious books—I think
—Susan I sent you a little book & one to Kate—did they come?
Lung lived at 426 Stevens Street (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Horner was here again a few evenings ago, an hour—How do you get on with Col: Ingersoll's book?
(You mustn't take too much stock in him)—If there is any book particular you want, you tell me, & I will
sleigh bells—Dear boy, I send you my best love & dont you forget it— Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Harry
On January 15, Whitman received $100 in payment for the article (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles
sent to Harper's Monthly on October 9, 1880 and published in the April issue (Whitman's Commonplace Book
, Whitman sent Harper's Monthly "A Summer's Invocation," which was returned (Whitman's Commonplace Book
As evidenced by an address mounted in Whitman's Commonplace Book, Horner was the nickname of Jacob H.
Apparently Whitman gave Harry one of the books which Robert G.
manuscript of "How I Get Around at 60, and Take Notes" to The Critic on January 5 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
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
Whitman sent the next two articles in the series on April 9 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman returned the proof of his article on January 20 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Stevens Street Camden Sunday afternoon Jan: 16 My dear friends You havn't haven't sent for the two big books
been snowed in a good deal lately, I have opened them & read quite a good deal in them—they are queer books
lively—makes things fly sometimes I have been in all day reading & writing—I have put up two sets of my books
sickness around here, much diphtheria—Well I must stop—Good bye & Good bless you friends Susan, George, & Harry
In his Commonplace Book Whitman noted sending two volumes to John A.
Sir, Yours of Dec. 24 rec'd received & I have thought the shortest way would be for me to send the books
Scott, Pembridge Villa, Southfield, London (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
I was certain my dear brother would not ask me to read a bad book.
But it did not impress me as a bad book, crude as I was.
signature to this letter has been cut away, but Whitman made the following note in his Commonplace Book
treasurer of the Camden & Atlantic Railroad, sent the poet a railroad pass (Whitman's Commonplace Book
you herewith a couple of pictures (I call it my Quaker picture) —one is for your father —also the books
send you herewith a couple of pictures (I call it my Quaker picture)—one is for your father—also the books
this up in the room—the sun shines, but sharp cold & the wind whistling— Your Walt Walt Whitman to Harry
Whitman referred to this letter in his Commonplace Book (Charles E.
Whitman did not note in his Commonplace Book this visit with Harry and his brother.
He wrote to Whitman frequently, beginning in 1880, and later produced with Karl Knortz the first book-length
present—but it won't be long before I shall be with you all—I suppose you & the rest are reading Herbert's books
such beautiful specimens of paper & printing, it is a pleasure to read them I had a nice visit from Harry
to cheer me up)—I am still feeling pretty well so far this winter, bless the Lord—I send Debbie a book
as a "'wrestling' slip to Harry" and Old Curiosity Shop to Deborah Browning (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Bucke is writing his book. W.W. Walt Whitman to John Burroughs, 1 February 1881
A criticism of "The Poetry of the Future" appeared in The American (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles
integrated into the printing of the volume, and he used a typeface matching that of the rest of the 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
According to the entry in Whitman's Commonplace Book (Charles E.
& I dont don't see how a woman can help loving the good man she lives with as a wife—Best love to Harry
(& perhaps is not strictly needed any how) I reserve the right to print any of my pieces in future book
Whitman received $10 for the article on February 25 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
He wrote to Whitman frequently, beginning in 1880, and later produced with Karl Knortz the first book-length
In his book The Fall of Feudalism in Ireland (London and New York, 1904), he set forth the history and
more & more—& now that the seed is dropt dropped in it sprouts quickly—my own feeling ab't about my book
sleep middling, but I am as weak as a cat, & dull half-dizzy spells every day—I sent off two sets of books
you do not appreciate your mother —there is not a nobler woman in Jersey)— Your Walt Walt Whitman to Harry
him a copy of Leaves of Grass, five years after they had become acquainted (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman noted sending this letter in his Commonplace Book.
According to his Commonplace Book, Whitman sent the books to Mrs. Edward Smithson in York, England.
me by a lady friend I think a great deal of—Pluck up courage & go ahead— your W W Walt Whitman to Harry
Harry called on Whitman on February 15 and returned on the following day (Whitman's Commonplace Book,
Dr Bucke ab't Longfellow's autograph," which Bucke had apparently requested (Whitman's Commonplace Book
with your request"; and on February 24, Whitman sent the autograph to Bucke (Whitman's Commonplace Book
According to a jotting in Whitman's Commonplace Book, Conway was associated with Bangs & Stetson in New
Stafford on February 22 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Harry brought the poet a chicken and strawberries on February 15 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
On February 24, Whitman sent the autograph to Bucke (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
go out now for a couple of hours—There I told you this would be a dry letter— Walt Walt Whitman to Harry
is established by the reference in the second paragraph and by a notation in Whitman's Commonplace Book
Rome Italy The books came to day today —many thanks for the portrait—it is splendid.
The books came in good order—always faithfully Elihu Vedder To Walt Whitman.
Whitman returned the clipping from the newspaper on February 28 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles
Camden Feb. 28 late afternoon Dear boy Harry I sent you a few lines three days ago, but I will write
wild & nervous & uncertain some parts, (but I am always glad to get any letters from you dear boy)—Harry
permanent place in my heart—as a manly loving friendship for you does also, & will while life lasts—Harry
you know young Harry Bonsall is & has been some time in the Insane Asylum at Blackwoodtown?
some good square talks—it is now half past 4 & I see the sun is going to set clear Walt Whitman to Harry
This letter was mentioned in Whitman's Commonplace Book (Charles E.
Hovey was a salesman in Philadelphia (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Brickenstein, Sallie Potter, E. L. Schessler.
Brickenstein, Sallie Potter, and E. L. Schessler to Walt Whitman, 28 February 1881
the fall & early winter—I busy myself writing some & reading a little—am doing quite well with my books
companionless— Susan I suppose you got the letter I sent you about twelve days ago—I also sent one to Harry
—Harry told me he was having a pretty good winter—has he drunk up the little bottle of Whiskey?
Whitman went to Glendale on Friday, March 11, 1881, and remained three days (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Camden Feb: 7 Dear boy Harry, Your letter rec'd received to-day,—I am sorry you didn't go in & read the
several more—I make use of my notes—at Timber Creek and Glendale and every where—I shall use them in a book
particular—Shall be down Friday in the 4½ p.m. train, to Kirkwood—So long, dear son— W W Walt Whitman to Harry
According to his Commonplace Book, Whitman sent Harry a letter on March 7 and went to Glendale on Friday
Yours of yesterday rec'd received —in response to which—without further ceremony—I forward you my two books
March 8 '81 Dear Sir Yours of yesterday—in response to which—without a ceremony—I forward you two books
Whitman sent Leaves of Grass and Two Rivulets on the same day (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
This "letter-card" was sent on Wednesday, March 9 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
wrote them a notice of his Journal just published, which they were pleased to say was too good for a book
I shall want a set of your books by & by. John Burroughs to Walt Whitman, 14 March 1881
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
On the basis of an entry in Whitman's Commonplace Book on March 17, 1881, it is a reasonable conjecture
be as usual till next time—My brother & sister well—J[ohn] B[urroughs] is reading the proofs of new book
Whitman was at Glendale from March 18 to 22, March 26 to 30, and April 2 to 7 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Harris], 31 March 1881
Whitman went to Glendale on Saturday, April 2, the year appears to be correct (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Stafford letter from Harry May 4 '81 Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 4 April 1881
Although no envelope is now with the card, Whitman sent books on April 6, 1881, to Albert D.
Love to Harry & Ed—I send you a paper— Walt Whitman Boston Friday now April 15 Walt Whitman to the Staffords
The proceeds from the lecture amounted to $135 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Montgomery for Ed's care (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Osgood wants to see the material for your complete book.