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Whitman was paid $15 for the article (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Give my love to your father & mother, & to Harry, Ed & all.
Whitman referred to this letter in his Commonplace Book, "postponing visit until I hear from them" (Charles
shall go off to Canada again, as Dr and Mrs B[ucke] wish me to, & write strongly— I sent you a little book
read them—my best love to your mother & father & I want you to let them read this— Walt Whitman to Harry
This letter was noted in Whitman's Commonplace Book (Charles E.
Balch of The American (Philadelphia), for which he received $20 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
On May 3 Whitman sent Harry "Newspaper ballads" (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
produce,—not for luxury however, but solid wear, use, reading, (to carry in the pocket, valise &c)—a book
Osgood want to see the material for your complete book.
April 26 O'Reilly informed Whitman that "James R Osgood wants to see the material for your complete book
10 fell on Tuesday in 1881, and Whitman went to Glendale on Friday, May 13 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Beers in 1898 termed Whitman "a great sloven" (see William Sloane Kennedy, The Fight of a Book for the
at Glendale from May 13 to 26 except for a brief visit to Camden on May 17 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
through even in capitalization, punctuation &c it shall be so—no sensationalism or luxury—a well made book
for honest wear & use & carrying with you—to retail at $3— The book has not hitherto been really published
Osgood informed Whitman on May 31 that the firm would be "glad to publish the book" and proposed a royalty
Again he inquired about Worthington's pirated books: "We should like to feel clear that you can control
the old Thayer & Eldridge plates, so as to stop the issue of any books printed from them" (The Complete
enclosed a copy of Our Poetical Favorites as a sample of what the firm proposed to do with Whitman's book
to the Staffords' farm often—was there two weeks of this month—they are well—have not forgotten you—Harry
Your copy came duly to hand, and we have considered the matter, and should be glad to publish the book
Europe next week, and should be glad to know before going, both that we may make our plans for the book
to feel clear that you can control the old Thayer & Eldrige plates, so as to stop the issue of any books
This book sells for $2.00 retail: we might, however, give more margin and increase the price.
& grain— Nothing very new with me—the big Boston house has sent me word that they will publish my book
This letter is cited in Whitman's Commonplace Book (Charles E.
I suggest a 400 page book—in size, thickness, general appearance &c: closely like Houghton & Mifflin's
green muslin binding—binding costing say 15 or 16 cts. cents —no gilt edges—a handsome, stately, plain book
After noting his letter to Osgood on June 4 in his Commonplace Book, Whitman added: "(mistake about price
London, well, she called upon me to ask my advice or opinion of a drawing connected with my father's book
Bucke's book—a job I got through Buxton Forman, a great friend of Bucke's, done con amore on my part.
& one shuts the book up with a feeling that in some respect one Carlyle is enough in the world: & yet
I think—am pretty sure—the book (400 pages about) will go in long primer solid.
and shall be glad at any time to wait upon you personally, if you decide to come to Boston about the book
secured by visiting Canada, will cover only what is new, and the rest only indirectly , by the total book
Camden New Jersey U S America June 11 '81 — Yours of May 30 rec'd received —with the money—thanks—The books
Whitman was with the Staffords from June 11 to 15 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Whitman's Poems" (the old name of "Leaves of Grass" running through the same as ever)—to be either a $2. book
same as hitherto—only I shall secure now the consecutiveness and ensemble I am always thinking of—Book
With this letter Whitman sent a copy of "A Summer's Invocation" (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles
Whitman was at the Staffords' only from June 11 to 15 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Richard Maurice Bucke in Jersey City, N.J., on July 23 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Sojourner knew him to be innocent, took care of him in prison, testified as to his innocence,—a long
Academy of Fine Arts" (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
The date is also confirmed by an entry in Whitman's Commonplace Book (Charles E.
Is it for the book?
afraid something was the matter with him— I am busy five or six hours yet every day with the copy of my book—hard
Louisa Orr Whitman left for Connecticut on July 2 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
the wife of a Philadelphia importer who lived at 319 Stevens Street, Camden (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Bucke has brought out a book on 'Man's Moral Nature'—I must get it.
He wrote to Whitman frequently, beginning in 1880, and later produced with Karl Knortz the first book-length
Camden July 14 '81 Dear boy Harry Glad to hear from you by your letter, & hope the Ashland job may lead
in a while—it was a good little squib he put in the Press and Courier about you at Ashland— Well, Harry
good heart through botherations—I will write to you from somewhere again before long— Walt Whitman to Harry
On July 15 Whitman wrote in his Commonplace Book: "quite unwell these days—prostrated with the heat &
Richard Maurice Bucke in Jersey City (Whitman's Commonplace Book).
Am pretty well shattered anyhow—Am busy with the copy of the book—thought I had finished—but I find it
end of October— I was thinking something might be done with an extra bound edition for the holiday book
trade for '81–2 for gift books— Couldn't we get it out early half of November if I am in Boston with
On July 18 the firm was ready to "start the book whenever you wish, and should consider six to eight
We can start the book whenever you wish, and should consider six to eight weeks sufficient time for it
HARRIS, Concord, Mass. Concord, July 1, 1881. LECTURERS AND SUBJECTS, 1881. Mr. A.
HARRIS. Five Lectures on Philosophical Distinctions , and five on Hegel's Philosophy PROF.
HARRIS'S FIRST COURSE,—PHILOSOPHICAL DISTINCTIONS. 1.
HARRIS'S SECOND COURSE,—HEGEL'S PHILOSOPHY.
Harris. 12th Dr. E. Mulford. 13th, Dr. Jones. 14th, Mrs. Cheney. Mr. Alcott. 15th, 16th, Mrs.
Boston before long, about the book— W W Walt Whitman to John Burroughs, 3 August [1881]
Smith, listed in the directory as a secretary, until August 6 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Wager-Fisher, who drew upon an earlier piece in Wide Awake Pleasure Book, 6 (February 1878), 109–115,
&c for 250 years)—had a good time—am now here in New York—am going on to Boston very soon to print book
Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 5 August [1881]
at West Hills, he spent one day at Long Branch and another at Far Rockaway (Whitman's Commonplace Book
Whitman was at the office of The Critic on August 3 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
American Review, Whitman sent it on May 28 to Jeannette Gilder, who paid him $5 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
August 6, and stayed with his old friend until August 19, when he went to Boston (Whitman's Commonplace Book
The book will contain many new poems, and will for the first time fulfil what Mr.
Dear Hank I am here seeing to the setting up & stereotyping of my book in a big printing office, (Rand
fine very old trees)—I am now writing this in Osgood's place in Boston (they are the publishers of my book
you dear boy & farewell for this time—I shall write again before long— Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Harry
Whitman arrived in Boston on August 19 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
to spend part of the day at Rand & Avery's so that he could supervise closely the printing of his book
(Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
When he laid down his book on the intrusion of the writer his eye, still bright and keen, glowed with
He was here, he said, to look over the proofs for his book—the new "Leaves of Grass" which J. R.
Now, that is the way it has been with my book. It has been twenty-five years building.
The book has been printed partially in every part of the United States.
, quite a large proportion of them never before printed in book form."
when full, mostly families, very nice—capital table, (most too good for me, tempts me too much)— My book
Moffit $41.44 "for six weeks, up to date" and $21 on October 19 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles
In an inclusive entry, "Aug 20 to 30," Whitman noted: "the book well under way—I am at the printing office
Maurice Bucke "proofs up to page 143" and on September 4 "proofs to ppage 176" (Whitman's Commonplace Book
When he laid down his book on the intrusion of the writer his eye, still bright and keen, glowed with
He was here, he said, to look over the proofs for his book—the new "Leaves of Grass" which J. R.
Now, that is the way it has been with my book. It has been twenty-five years building.
The book has been printed partially in every part of the United States.
, quite a large proportion of them never before printed in book form."
Academy of Fine Arts" (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Boston Sept: 9 '81 Dear Harry I keep about the same in health—am & have been very busy with the printing
of my book, it goes on all right & suits me—246 pages are up (& mostly electrotyped) — That was a sudden
the death of Beatrice Gilchrist —your mother's letter informing me was sent on here from Camden P O—Harry
, please tell her I rec'd received it, & thank her for sending me word— Harry, I do not know the Secretary
Always your old Walt hope you will get this before Sunday— Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 9 September
The entry in Whitman's Commonplace Book for this date reads: "have just read proof to page 245 of the
book" (Charles E.
In his Commonplace Book Whitman commented: "some gloomy news—sad, sad—the death of Beatrice Gilchrist—as
Probably one of his new Boston friends mentioned in Whitman's Commonplace Book: Colonel Frank E.
Labar, who, according to an entry in Whitman's Commonplace Book, was associated with the Philadelphia
Of course you must be thoroughly fortified in your investment & publication of the book—& I will do any
It is required in the book (to face page 29)—in fact is involved as part of the poem.
If desired I will sell it to you, as a necessary part of the stock for issuing the book—price $50 cash
, & 20 copies of book (without royalty)—I shall want 200 prints from the plate also—(the printer can
make that number extra & give me) — The book will make 390 (to '95) pages.
Whitman received $40 from the firm on September 30 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
We think however there ought also to be in the book another plate—a portrait of yourself as now.
Your Walt I suppose you got the papers Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 14 September [1881]
However let us say $40 (instead of 50) as the price (with the books & prints before specified).
Besides we would have to hurry too much—for I think the book better be thrown on the market forthwith—all
The book will not make more than 390 pages (most likely 385 to 390.)
I got a few days ago a book called 'Aus dem Amerikanischen Dichterwald', by D r Rudolph Doehn.
But the last division of the book consists of longer & more detailed accounts of 6 authors, viz—R.
He wrote to Whitman frequently, beginning in 1880, and later produced with Karl Knortz the first book-length
Doehn's book contains the correct spelling, Louisa Van Velsor.
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.
but pleasantly and hesitatingly & sparsely—fully enough—to me it seemed just as it should be— The book
Boston, Sept: September 24 1881 Dear Alma Every thing is going on & has gone on satisfactorily—My book
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
May I ask whether you have received the book. If not I shall send one direct.
therefore send you over a few copies at once, with the request that you will immediately have the book
Bucke on October 4 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
English copyright," which he returned to Trübner & Co.Company on November 1 (Whitman's Commonplace Book
10 '81 My dear friend Yours rec'd received , & thanks—I still linger along here—the printing of my book
—shall send you word a day beforehand—I am well as usual—Have had a very pleasant time here, & the book
Whitman did not leave Boston until October 22 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.
Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.