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Sarah Helen Whitman (1803–1878), the American poet and fiancée of Edgar Allan Poe, to whom he wrote the

According to Dictionary of American Biography, Perry (1831–1896) was a poet, journalist, and author of

was one half of the Boston-based abolitionist publishing firm Thayer and Eldridge, who issued the 1860

Ursula and John were married on September 12, 1857.

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates during the early Washington years.

O'Connor (1832–1889) was the author of Harrington, an abolition novel published by Thayer & Eldridge in 1860

the most important, of the adulators who divided people arbitrarily into two categories: those who were

for and those who were against Walt Whitman.

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

The pieces were Lucrezia, Sonnambula, &c. Nelly, I have seen Charles Howells.

really shrewd at bottom, & may prove more able to pick his way through the humbugs of the world than we were

Nelly, I have seen Mrs Price, but not to have much true & friendly talk, as there were many present.

O'Connor, who, with Eldridge and later Burroughs, were to be his close associates during the early Washington

O'Connor (1832–1889) was the author of Harrington, an abolition novel published by Thayer & Eldridge in 1860

Cooper on March 27, 1860; the Mrs.

According to Miller, Edward and Jesse Whitman were mentally handicapped.

out of the city—I shall give you a good big kiss when you come, so depend upon it."

modified, by no means lost)—I feel quite peert , in good spirits, free from any marked distress—& if you were

Jessie and her sister Manahatta "Hattie" (1860–1886) were both favorites of their uncle Walt.

For a time Whitman lived with William D. and Ellen O'Connor, who, with Eldridge and later Burroughs, were

O'Connor (1832–1889) was the author of Harrington, an abolition novel published by Thayer & Eldridge in 1860

Whitman enclosed a review of his work from the London Leader of June 30, 1860, for William D.

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

as two young men of the 51st N Y, friends of my brother George & of our family (officers of 51st), were

Whitman most likely is referring to Brooklyn City Hospital, which Whitman visited in August and September

Townsend's deaths—If it were eligible you should come frequently & spend the days with me , to cheer

Song of the Universal"—to be read by proxy in its place in the programme, just the same as though I were

Louise Chandler Moulton (1835–1908), an American poet, was staying with Philip Bourke Marston (to whom

On July 12, 1874, he wrote for the first time to Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground

income, where I could have you often with me, than all the dissipations & amusements of this great city—O

I do not know that I told you that both of my parents were dead but it is true and now, Walt, you will

Every young man ought to explore something of the outside world,—especially of our American country &

write to you again— —I got a letter from Ruth four days ago, & saw Muller yesterday—all your folks were

Probably the repetitions in this draft were eliminated in the version that was sent.

it is y'r own choice & satisfaction—wh' is a great point—Nothing very new or different here—If you were

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

Traubel's With Walt Whitman in Camden—though it does appear frequently in the last three volumes, which were

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

Fritzinger and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former

The notes and addresses that were delivered at Whitman's seventieth birthday celebration in Camden, on

May 31, 1889, were collected and edited by Horace Traubel.

Traubel's With Walt Whitman in Camden—though it does appear frequently in the last three volumes, which were

out bet'n 2 & 3 hours to-day, in a hansom—Enjoy'd all—Dr B[ucke] is here (at "the Aldine" Cape May City

Jessie and her older sister Manahatta ("Hattie") (1860–1886) were both favorites of their uncle Walt.

This letter is addressed: Edward T Potter | 26 S 38th Street | New York City.

He spoke of the devotion of Americans to the worship of the dollar, which surprised me, as his usual

piece & requested that it be read in its place on the programme, 17th, exactly the same as though I were

See Walter Grünzweig, Constructing the German Walt Whitman (Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1995

himself a stone cottage in a beautiful spot on the banks of the Hudson, 60 miles north of New York City

husband, father, friend, citizen than any yet—formed & shaped in consonance with modern science, with American

least the rough sketch of such a school of Literatures—an entirely new breed of authors, poets, American

Berg Collection of English and American Literature, New York Public Library.

The greatest, and truest American I know, with the love of your son.

Bellows | 356 Fifth Street | bet Monmouth & Brunswick sts | Jersey City | N J.

Harry's parents, George (1827–1892) and Susan Stafford (1833–1910), were tenant farmers at White Horse

Traubel's With Walt Whitman in Camden—though it does appear frequently in the last three volumes, which were

Traubel (1858–1919) was an American essayist, poet, and magazine publisher.

Traubel left behind enough manuscripts for six more volumes of the series, the final two of which were

Susan (1833–1910) and George Stafford (1827–1892) were the parents of Whitman's young friend, Harry Stafford

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter and they quickly became admirers of Whitman

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter, and they quickly became admirers of the

Thompson was a lawyer from London and member of the Middle Temple, one of the four Inns of Court of the city

Traubel's With Walt Whitman in Camden—though it does appear frequently in the last three volumes, which were

By 1891, Harry Stafford (1858–1918) and his wife Eva Westcott Stafford (1856–1906) were the parents of

was on the mend—I still hold my own & consider myself recuperating—I hope you will meet my young American

Traubel's With Walt Whitman in Camden—though it does appear frequently in the last three volumes, which were

In American currency the gift amounted to $239.83 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).

Bessie (d. 1919) and Isabella (1855–1924) Ford were sisters who lived together in Leeds, were friends

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter, and they quickly became admirers of the

Harry's parents, George (1827–1892) and Susan Stafford (1833–1910), were tenant farmers at White Horse

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter and they quickly became admirers of Whitman

His shad and champagne dinners for Whitman were something of a tradition.

Traubel's With Walt Whitman in Camden—though it does appear frequently in the last three volumes, which were

On July 12, 1874, he wrote for the first time to Walt Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter and they quickly became admirers of Whitman

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

Traubel's With Walt Whitman in Camden—though it does appear frequently in the last three volumes, which were

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter and they quickly became admirers of the

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

Susan (1833–1910) and George Stafford (1827–1892) were the parents of Whitman's young friend, Harry Stafford

Traubel's With Walt Whitman in Camden—though it does appear frequently in the last three volumes, which were

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter and they quickly became admirers of Whitman

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter and they quickly became admirers of Whitman

He was in Atlantic City on August 29 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.

remain Respectfully &c yours, Walt Whitman My address is at Attorney General's Office, Washington City

letter is addressed: Edmund C Stedman | 3 east Fourteenth Street | (C E Webster Publisher's) | New York City

Whitman received more space in A Library of American Literature than any other poet.

Ursula and John were married on September 12, 1857.

Stedman | 137 West 78th Street | New York City. It is postmarked: Camden (?) | May 2(?) | 8 PM | 90.

…I am one of those American writers who always look upon you as a noble, original, and characteristic