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W W Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 17 September [1883]
A bright, sunny glorious day here as I write— W W Walt Whitman to William D.
visitors—Sometimes foreigners—two or three American girls now & then—great comfort to me — W W Walt Whitman to William
: of me period f'm '60 to '70 (the war time) & was the favorite of Wm & Mrs: O'Connor —the head on white
Bucke on the same page as the beginning of a July [21], 1890, letter that Whitman had received from William
Rechel-White, "Holmes, Oliver Wendell (1809–1894)," (Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia, eds. J.R.
Rechel-White, "Holmes, Oliver Wendell (1809–1894)," (Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia, eds. J.R.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Walt Whitman to William C. Church and Francis P.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to William Michael Rossetti
to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman to William Sloane Kennedy, 28 January 1889
Tom: If you will, fill the brown bottle with sherry for me, and the small white bottle with Cognac.
William White [Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 1980], 72).
Love to you— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 24 August [1886]
Review —and Lippincott's —a little bit about Shakspere in last Critic — Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Best Love as always— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 19 November 1886
new book —warm sunny day here—I am going out with my horse for two or three hours— Walt Whitman to William
Would send those only— Am ab't as usual— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William Carey, 2 November 1887
promising cold—clear skies I think before night—as I sit here by the window— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
package of old letters all right—best thanks—also for the kind letter other—Havn't heard any thing from William
, sent me 50 pounds —then the Nineteenth Cent paid me 30£ for the little poem W W Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 11 June 1885
from Dowden — W W Your Ruskin book has been rec'd & I have been reading it all day— Walt Whitman to William
Opera House—the actors & journalists have tendered me a sort of benefit—Thomas Donaldson and Talcott Williams
this morning —I am looking for your little book —Good weather here— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
White, even at my expense."
Am very uneasy ab't William —have not heard now for many days—best love to him & to you.
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
K says—God bless you— W W Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 30 October 1887
notice wh' I shall soon send you a brief of trans: —Love & cheer to you— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
you—have a big Vol (my Complete ) for you—expect Dr B[ucke] here in Feb:— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
sympathies greatly—Nothing new or special in my condition— Love to you & N— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 26 February 1889
possibly Dr B may come on hence on Saturday (2d) returning thence at night— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Dr B[ucke] but it is sure he & H T had a happy & illuminating visit — Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
morning & leave the same evening— Always best sympathy & love to you & N[elly] — W W Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 1 March 1889
to-morrow—a bundle of papers to-night—nothing particular— Love & prayers— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
expect Dr B[ucke] here Tuesday evn'g— Best love to you and N[elly] — Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
shall seize the first chance to send you the big (complete works) book — Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
back this evn'g—is half unwell (stomach & throat)—Sunny & cold here— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
with me, but "cold in the head" obstinate— Best love to you and N[elly] Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
imprison'd here in the big chair—yet all sort o' comfortable with me— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 15 February 1889
Switzerland —the German version (Zurich) is out, published —snow all day here— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William D. O'Connor, 16–17 February [1889]
Camden Evn'g: Jan: 1 '89 My best loving wishes for the New Year to you and William —O if deepest wishes
ab't the same as of late—Keep my sick room yet, but mainly comfortable— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
anchor'd here in my big chair, quite immobile—The printing goes on fairly — Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
Camden Evn'g Dec: 21 '88 Thanks for your good letter rec'd this forenoon—I sympathize with William as
electrotyper & printer & are now in the binder —Soon as ready I shall send you— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William
weather now here—Am comfortable & send best love to you & dear N[elly] — Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to William