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Rechel-White, "Holmes, Oliver Wendell (1809–1894)," (Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia, eds. J.R.
N Y Herald personal column —E R[hys] is not here yet—weather more endurable— W W Walt Whitman to William
William Sloane Kennedy to Walt Whitman, 3 February 1888
as a subscriber to the book COD—(or I suppose any time)— I will send some names — Walt Whitman to William
Your friend R M Bucke Bucke wrote this letter on the back of Whitman's February 11, 1888, letter to William
Walt Whitman to William Sloane Kennedy and John Burroughs, 11 February 1888
Times & in Post here— W W Walt Whitman to William Sloane Kennedy, 14 February 1888
Very Cordially Sophia Wells Royce Williams February 16, 1888— Sophia Williams to Walt Whitman, 16 February
old Quaker has paid me a visit to-day (I am yet writing my Elias Hicks paper) Best love to you & William
I am sitting here anchor'd in my big chair all day—Write when you can— W W Walt Whitman to William Sloane
Talcott Williams gave me on Thursday evening two pictures of your house, inside & out, one shewing showing
THE "MAPLEWOOD," MAPLEWOOD, WHITE MOUNTAINS, N.H. MAGNOLIA HOTEL AND SPRINGS. MAGNOLIA, ST.
(Mrs Talcott Williams one of them)—I enclose Ernest Rhys's letter, just rec'd —also two letters for you—I
Rechel-White, "Holmes, Oliver Wendell (1809–1894)," (Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia, eds. J.R.
William Sloane Kennedy to Walt Whitman, [25 February] 1888
Walt Whitman sent to pub. in Herald early in Feb. '88 For Francis Howard Williams | May 1896 | Traubel
little pieces–especially the H of last ten days, including Sunday H — W W Walt Whitman to Talcott Williams
Kennedy William Sloane Kennedy to Walt Whitman, 7 March 1888
Since March 1st William has been treated every A.
During the noon interruption between 1st 2nd parts, they will (draped in white with powdered faces &
snow & gale here, but I have not felt it—the sun is shining as I write— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman Send to Dr Bucke—both letters — Walt Whitman to William Sloane Kennedy and Richard Maurice
Camden March 21 2 PM The Herald has just come—all right — W W Walt Whitman to William Ingram, 21 March
results all over here—dark and rainy now—I am sitting here alone in the big chair— W W Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William Sloane Kennedy, 26 March 1888
Am reading again Landor's "Examination of Wm William Shakspere Shakespeare ." Rich!
William Sloane Kennedy to Walt Whitman, 29 March 1888
near sunset—air a little tart)—I am quite immobile & don't get out except by being toted —a bunch of white
lilies is in the window & my bird is singing like a house afire — Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
. & Alice are going to London to live— a big bunch of white lilies scents the room & my little canary
singing gaily as I finish— Walt Whitman If you have a chance you may show this to Mary Costelloe & Wm William
Harry's parents, George and Susan Stafford, were tenant farmers at White Horse Farm near Kirkwood, New
I hope you have not been writing anything in praise of that old dead werewolf, Emperor William.
William D. O'Connor to Walt Whitman, 14 April 1888
many invitations & some queer letters—Spirits mainly good—Best love— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
W.S.K William Sloane Kennedy to Walt Whitman, 22 April 1888
With love believe me Yours Talcott Williams T. Williams Mrs T.
Williams Talcott Williams to Walt Whitman, [22 April 1888]
Johnson —My Elias Hicks plaster bust stands in the corner—it is good— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
present from Felix Adler of N Y—Best love & remembrances to you both— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
already uttered —Thank you for the Transcripts & the last Sunday Herald — Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
champagne, at my friends the Harneds in the evn'g—I only eat two meals a day— W W Walt Whitman to William
William Harrison Riley to Walt Whitman, 13 May 1888
O'Connor William D. O'Connor to Walt Whitman, 16 May 1888
must ab't have a turn for good or bad, & I guess it is going to be the former— W W Walt Whitman to William
Kennedy William Sloane Kennedy to Walt Whitman, 8 June 1888
William D. O'Connor to Walt Whitman, 13 June 1888
—The great determined heros heroes of humanity are the best doctors— W W Walt Whitman to William Sloane
& proofs &c— Walt Whitman Best love to you & Nelly —get your good letter to-day— Walt Whitman to William
How can white think well of black? And then, the anti-copperhead talk is still rampant here.
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 17 June 1888
hopes for your complete recovery, love, and veneration, I am Yours most sincerely Wm Hosen Ballou William
William White [Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 1980], 72).
weakness—better though partial—a thunder storm & rain this afternoon—Love— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
hot, hot—somewhat better now & sitting up this moment & comfortable— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
William Rossetti is far from well & is away at Ventnor recruiting.