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badly, but hope hourly for change of temperature—Y'r & J W W[allace]'s good letters rec'd —Have had my

weather yet, but expecting the change hourly—tolerably fair night last—(have a stout massage ab't 9½ P M)—my

breakfast two hours ago—(rare fried egg, toast & raw tomato)—Probably my missives are monotonous enough

again but that may give the fact the main thing best—this is the first I have sent for nearly a week—my

Matters are ab't as usual—had my 2d meal for the day at 4, a bit of broiled chicken, some bread & prunes

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

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

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

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

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

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

letters rec'd this evng—thanks—the doctor has just been in—thinks I am getting along fairly—have had my

Words" has got a decidedly better turn to it than the big Ill: one—a gloomy blue week here—death of my

Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me a ground for the love of men I thank you continually in my

Whitman referred to Rossetti's edition as a "horrible dismemberment of my book" in his August 12, 1871

The book "Holland" rec'd —thanks—have just had my supper, some stew'd mutton & rice—It is 6 but quite

Feb: 19 p m '91 Palpable slight turn for the better with me (or I take it so)—Suppose you have rec'd my

frequent notes & papers—convey this to J W W[allace] —my copy is to go to printers in three days for

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

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

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

I suppose you rec'd Engineering Record of N Y. with obituary of my dear brother Jeff at St Louis—Love

1890, contained an obituary of Thomas Jefferson Whitman, which Whitman wrote and reprinted in Good-Bye My

and, while I cannot send you anything particularly new, I re-dedicate to you all, as follows, one of my

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

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

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

volumes of Horace Traubel's With Walt Whitman in Camden (various publishers: 1906–1996) and Whitman's "My

much more than care for it—I would prize it very, very highly & would give it a place of honour in my

home second to none of my possessions."

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

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

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

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

Feb: 14 '91 Fine sun shining out as I look—have been kept in now six weeks & over by bad weather & my

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

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

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

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

day's visit 30 miles country to his grandfather—apples are coming in ripe & large—had two roasted for my

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

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

Thirty-one poems from Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy

For more information see Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

entitled "A Backward Glance O'er Travel'd Roads" and sixty-five poems; while the second, "Good-Bye my

the friends—to say that matters go on with me much the same—& to enclose a printed slip, "Old Poets," my

Bielby—will be in my room to-morrow, Wednesday, from 10 to 11 ½ forenoon—Will always be happy to have

Bielby, & Dear Doctor, I read the letter of Oct. 29, (full of good kindliness & sympathy—My general physique

still [ke]eps up, the battle with my [se]rious special cerebral ailment—& I think the physique will

yet carry the day—& that I shall come back to Washington, & see you all again—though my case is very

James Gray, Bookbinder 16 Spruce st. 4th floor, is the custodian of the sheets of my Leaves of Grass,

Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to

[Camden, Feb. 1889] [McKay] Dave I see according to my tally & memoranda book I have furnish'd you eight

Camden Dave, I see according to my tally & memoranda book I have furnish'd you eight (8) big books b'd—You

Camden New Jersey April 3, '91 Yes there were certainly 100 sets—I see by my memoranda book—50 to yr

Traubel writes: "Changed his cover design at McKay's [at] my suggestion.

I keep it among my records" (Monday, November 26, 1888).

Dave, I send a couple copies of my pho's, one for the children each—(If I knew their first names I w'd

have written on) W W Have just had my breakfast—hot buckwheat cakes with syrup & a cup of tea— Merry

100 sets of the entire autograph sheets, plates & back labels for complete book and throw in one of my

Received from David McKay, 18th December, 1886, One Hundred and Twenty 01 | 100 Dollars, for royalties on my

Camden New Jersey Nov: 30 1890 My dear D L Y'rs of 21st rec'd & welcomed—the Cal[ifornia] papers rec'd

as I get it—Warren Fritzinger is still with me—Mrs: Davis is well—Have had a depressed gloomy week—my

Jeff (T J Whitman) died last Tuesday in St Louis, Mo: was a civil engineer—Hear often f'm Dr Bucke my

I suppose you got my last I sent.

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

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

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

For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman

such as it is—have the grip permanently—I sent from here (4th June last —also letter to you) some of my

Davis, my housekeeper, is well—She has been off to Kansas & Colorado on a jaunt—Warren Fritzinger my

N A Review has a little piece of mine "Old Poets" —As I write I am sitting here in my big chair with

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

Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his

Washington, March 13, 1865 My dear Sir: Would you do me the favor, if convenient, immediately on receiving

Captain Samuel H. Sims, a member of George's regiment, was killed on July 30, 1864, at Petersburg.

June 7, 1891 Sunday ev'ng, 4:30 Have just had my 2d meal, mutton and rice stew, wet Graham toast, &c.

Am sitting here in the big chair in my den as usual. Walt Whitman to Daniel Longaker, 10 May [1891]

My dear Dan Gilette, Your kind letter—with that of your English friend Chrissie Deschamps, (so full of

It seems to be a fluctuating & pretty stout struggle between my general physique & constitution, & my

My best regards & love to you, my friend, & to my English friends the same.

Dear Sir, I am delighted to please you in so trifling a matter as signing the pictures for your—and my—English

431 Stevens street | Camden N J Jan 23 '77 My dear Kilgore Do your folks intend having a Paine meeting

I am still here at Washington—every thing much the same in my condition as when you made your brief visit

here.— I continue well in health & good spirits—& as usual spend much more of my leisure in the open

I am very soon going on to New York to bring out a new edition of my poems—same as the copy you have,

—shall remain there until about 7 th of April—(my address there will be, 107 north Portland av.

I shall mail to you in a few days my latest piece, in a magazine.

Camden New Jersey Saturday Night Jan 14 '88 My best respects & thanks to you, & to the Club—but I am

My Dear Madam and Friend: I was expecting to visit New York early this month, and intended to call and

acknowledge the receipt of the poem and to say that when I come on, I shall personally call and pay my

Street Camden New Jersey US America Dec. 21 '86 Thanks for the six copies of your beautiful Edition of my

I would like to exchange with you—I to send you my two volume Centennial Ed'n Leaves of Grass and Two

It arises in my mind, as I write, to say something of that kind to you— I am not a little comforted when

I learn that the young men dwell in thought upon me & my utterances—as you do—& I frankly send you my

I am numbed with the frigid manners of the Christians; barbarism has given me the fullest joy of my life

In answer to your request, I send you my picture—it was taken three months since.

Farewell, my friend. I sincerely thank you, & hope some day to meet you.

He speaks it over and over, manipulating my body unconciouslyunconsciously, as it were, with bountiful

mats, and at night sometimes waken to find him watching me with earnest, patient looks, his arm over my

Louis where I remain'd nearly three months with my brother T.J.W.

(Thomas Jefferson Whitman), and my dear nieces" (Specimen Days, ed.

Brooklyn July 9 1864 My dear friend I rec'd the letters this afternoon, two in the envelope with a note

I had grown worse, quite a good deal, & I was about making up my mind that I would have to stand a good

seige—but yesterday the current changed, & I felt better all day, & in the afternoon went out riding with my

The doctor to-day tells me my throat is markedly better—In my letter to William I told him I had rec'd

can make them out—As to me, I still believe in Grant, & that we shall get Richmond—we have heard from my

If so say I sent my best love, not forgetting little Jennie.

received—I have not heard from her since— I am pretty well, perhaps not so unconsciously hearty as before my

sickness—We are deprest in spirits home here about my brother George, (2d div 9th Corps)—if not killed

, he is a prisoner—he was in the engagement of Sept 30 on the extreme left.31 My book is not yet being

If you write to William I wish you to enclose him this letter—I wish him to receive again my faithful