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understand your Commission as requiring a much larger expenditure than was in my contemplation when you were

must be left to your judgement, and this you will exercise to accomplish the object for which you were

It was my supposition from your previous communication that the offences which you alleged were perpetuated

McKean, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Nos. 54 and 56 Broad street, New York City.

Abbott proposed to sell to the Government were sent to you in order to procure the execution of the papers

particularly called to the importance of early action in the matter; that upon the 18th of September you were

emigrating to America in numbers exceeded only by the Irish.

Swedes and Danes were also emigrating but in smaller proportions.

Concurrently, industry and commerce were transforming the Scandinavian countries.

Iowa City: U of Iowa P, 1995. 357–362.Anderson, Carl L. "Whitman in Sweden."

Iowa City: U of Iowa P, 1995. 339–351.Naess, Harald. Knut Hamsun og Amerika.

will see by the address, we are now located not far from your old stomping ground, the building we were

Mary Fenn Robinson (1824–1886) was an American Spiritualist and the second wife of Andrew Jackson Davis

The couple founded the Herald of Progress, a Spiritualist newspaper, in 1860.

have met and called them Friends how often the word Friend, is missplace, but you have told me you were

expecting to meet you there I was sorrowfully disapointed on my arrival there to find that my conjectures were

Hamilton included him in the fifth and last volume of his vast collection of parodies of English and American

Hamilton pointed out that most of the parodies of Whitman were unfair because so few people had actually

American Literature in Parody. New York: Twayne, 1955.Hamilton, Walter, ed.

Parodies of the Works of English and American Authors. 1888. Vol. 5.

New York: American Library Service, 1923.Wells, Carolyn, ed. A Parody Anthology.

ViceSociety for the Suppression of ViceVice societies flourished in the late nineteenth century in many American

cities.

Funded by the wealthy, these watchdog groups were powerful lobbies for anti-obscenity and anticontraception

Although they eventually earned the ridicule and contempt of a majority of thinking people, they were

O'Connor) were convinced that the Boston district attorney had merely been his tool.

American Quarterly 17 (1965): 92–103.Faner, Robert. Walt Whitman & Opera.

approve[d]" of Stoddard's "adhesive nature," but felt compelled to remind him of the virtues of "American

Although Stoddard was vastly inferior to Whitman as a poet, they were kindred spirits in their need for

Gay American History: Lesbians and Gay Men in the U.S.A. New York: Crowell, 1976. Traubel, Horace.

Of the 1,300 items included, about half were not previously published, but even the ones that can be

Furness, ed., Walt Whitman's Workshop [1928]) were never before edited so meticulously or presented so

being moved because of fear of aerial bombardment from Japan (it was not until the crates were opened

in 1944 that the Library of Congress discovered they were missing).

American Literary Realism, 1870-1910 18 (1985): 271-277. Whitman, Walt. Daybooks and Notebooks. Ed.

Dictionary of American Biography. Ed. Allen Johnson. Vol. 3. New York: Scribner's, 1946. 511–512.

And, to say the truth, we were rather tiredof itbefore itwas over, and were glad enough to change from

Itwas only the other day that we were saying, when he and I were met with other friends, that italmost

The couple were people I knew well, who did second famously, but were conditionally pre-engaged when

'Depend upon itthe Greek sculptors were right. * Since you were last here, Herbert, I have read Bulwer's

You were not made for failure, you were made for victory forward with joyful : go a confidence in that

First—for being born just when you were , 2 nd for having the courage and manhood to write and "cast

I loved to work what good I could for the Sunday School of Old St Ann's for its missions and our City's

poor—you were always ready to aid in such good work— I was young then, and light hearted—I am a Widow

According to the Brooklyn City Directory (1863), Gabriel Harrison was a photographer at 73 Fulton Avenue

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

question, which I was not prepared to answer, came comments in a British Review to the effect that Americans

It does not need to be American to love America and to believe in the great future of humanity there;

way that a new glorious day for men & women was dawning there; and recognized a new, distinctive American

quality very congenial to me even in American virtues whom you not perhaps rate highly or regard as

here fought for two years in the Secession war in the army of the Potomac when Burnside & McClellan were

one of the Navigator Islands where he remained for six months the only white man among savages who were

she wrote about her children; and on December 18, 1873, she said of his health: "Perhaps if my hand were

An aspiring physician, Beatrice took the needed preparatory classes but was barred (as were all women

The American Polaris expedition of 1871–1873, initially led by Charles Francis Hall (c. 1821–1871).

The crew remaining on the ship were rescued by the Etah Inuit of Greenland and eventually returned to

Hattie and Jessie were both favorites of their uncle Walt.

Whereas if a reasonable amount of intercourse were allowed, it would be a happy time with them, & Norah

Well, they were very courteous & indeed friendly to me & I think I have won over the mother but the father

An aspiring physician, Beatrice took the needed preparatory classes but was barred (as were all women

Dec. 30, 1874 I see, my dearest Friend, I must not look for those dashes under the words I thought were

It must be that they really do not reach the hands of the American people at large—that the professedly

Copies of the volume were withdrawn so that the sequel could be added.

Later, these poems were folded into Leaves of Grass, and by the time the final arrangement of Leaves

An aspiring physician, Beatrice took the needed preparatory classes but was barred (as were all women

Mannahatta ("Hattie," 1860–1886) and Jessie Louisa (1862–1957) Whitman were the daughters of Walt Whitman's

Hattie and Jessie were both favorites of their uncle Walt; the two girls had moved with their mother

thoroughness & a very speedy rally would be specious, treacherous in the end, leading you to do what you were

I heard an American lady, Miss Whinery sing at a concert the other day, who delighted me, fascinated

me—I longed to kiss her after each song, though some of them were poor enough Verdi stuff—but she contrived

An aspiring physician, Beatrice took the needed preparatory classes but was barred (as were all women

Moncure Daniel Conway (1832–1907) was an American abolitionist, minister, and frequent correspondent

are but for all they have to stand for—Beatrice is at Colne (having got well through the exam: we were

An aspiring physician, Beatrice took the needed preparatory classes but was barred (as were all women

Moncure Daniel Conway (1832–1907) was an American abolitionist, minister, and frequent correspondent

Mannahatta ("Hattie," 1860–1886) and Jessie Louisa (b. 1862) Whitman were the daughters of Walt Whitman's

Hattie and Jessie were both favorites of their uncle Walt; the two girls had moved with their mother

she wrote about her children; and on December 18, 1873, she said of his health: "Perhaps if my hand were

bit of rock—fierce heat, & icy cold storms deluges, crushing pressure & slow subsidences as if it were

Perhaps if my hand were in yours dear Walt, you would get along faster—Dearer and sweeter that lot than

Herby was at a Conversation last night where were many distinguished men & beautiful women.

Charles Augustus Young (1834–1908) was a prominent American astronomer of the nineteenth century.

It has been a happy time since I received the paper with the joyful news you were back at Washington,

Moncure Daniel Conway (1832–1907) was an American abolitionist, minister, and frequent correspondent

May is in a sense (& a very real one) my birth month too, for in it were your Poems first put into my

—I wish so I were quite sure that you no longer suffer in your head, and that you can move about without

Did I tell you William Rossetti and his bride were spending their honeymoon at Naples?

Moncure Daniel Conway (1832–1907) was an American abolitionist, minister, and frequent correspondent

Eustace Conway, associated with Bangs & Stetson in New York City, was the uncle of Moncure D.

And were I to fall away from this belief it would be a fall into utter blackness & despair, as one for

to tell you—but because I want so, by help of a few loving words, to come into your presence as it were—into

An aspiring physician, Beatrice took the needed preparatory classes but was barred (as were all women

filling me through & through with light & warmth: indeed I believe I am often as happy reading as you were

It does not need to be American born to believe & passionately rejoice in the belief of what is preparing

The noblest souls the most heroic hearts of England were called to be the nucleus of the race that, (

I wish I had known for certain whether you went on to Boston & were enjoying the music there.

Stanley's: it fills me with pleasure that Americans should thus have been the rescuer of our large hearted

Anne Gilchrist's daughters were Beatrice (1854–1881) and Grace (1859–1947).

Moncure Daniel Conway (1832–1907) was an American abolitionist, minister, and frequent correspondent

Then, I need not tell you how deep an interest I feel in American politics & want to know if you are

Charles Augustus Young (1834–1908) was a prominent American astronomer of the nineteenth century.

Williams, Horace Greeley: Champion of American Freedom (New York: New York University Press, 2006).

In dull dark moods when I cannot as it were see thee, still, still always a dumb blind yearning towards

And would yield my life for this cause with serene joy if it were so appointed, if that were the price

it rather than none, & the weather here is too gloomy for there to be any chance of a good one if I were

Still I am not as happy & content as I thought I should be if I could only know my words reached you & were

Anne Gilchrist's daughters were Beatrice (1854–1881) and Grace (1859–1947).

Very pleasant rambles they were; Tennsyon, under the influence of the fresh, outdoor quite unconstrained

children—little girls at least—he does not take to boys—but one of my girls was mostly on his knee when they were

—When you get this will you post me an American News paper (any one you have done with) as a token it

inclination—& I shall be spared that feeling I have when I fancy my letters have not reached you—as if I were

We all read American news eagerly too.—The children are so well & working with all their might.

Those words were like a sharp knife plunged into me They choked me with bitter tears.

Moncure Daniel Conway (1832–1907) was an American abolitionist and frequent correspondent with Walt Whitman

At this time Gilchrist and Rossetti were contemplating purchasing Walt Whitman's new volumes and presenting

Whitman's relationships with his publishers and distributors in the 1870s were extremely fraught, and

An aspiring physician, Beatrice took the needed preparatory classes but was barred (as were all women

Moncure Daniel Conway (1832–1907) was an American abolitionist, minister, and frequent correspondent

Let us come & be near you—& see if we are made of the right sort of stuff for transplanting to American

Rejoiced, too, perhaps with the sight of many dear old friends whom occasion has brought to your city

An aspiring physician, Beatrice took the needed preparatory classes but was barred (as were all women

Nor do I feel discouraged or surprised at what you say of American "crudeness," &c.

of Irish folk at Moville—some of them old people who had not seen Ireland for forty years, and who were

Glasgow is a great, solidly built city, very pleasant [in] spite of smoky atmosphere—full of sturdy,

I should recommend any American friend coming over to try this line–we had a fine ship–fine officers

has failed—whether it is the rheumatic & neuralgic affection that troubled you the last spring we were

whether the fatigues & excitements & the very enjoyments & full life, & burst of prophetic joy, as it were

seen Rossetti —he was full of enquiries & affectionate interest in all that concerns you—& loth we were

Pauls), & looks down on one side over the great city with its canopy of smoke, & on the other over a

We sigh for the warmth of an American house indoors often & for American sunshine out of doors.

An aspiring physician, Beatrice took the needed preparatory classes but was barred (as were all women

I wish one of those old red Market Ferry cars were going to land you at our door once more!

If I were American-born, I certainly should not want to change it for any country in the world, and if

tapestry—and his figures "Audrey & Touchstone" are very much admired & have been bought by a rich American

O I do long for a little American sunshine.

Were Jessie & Hattie at home in St. Louis, I wonder, when you were there? Love from us all.

An aspiring physician, Beatrice took the needed preparatory classes but was barred (as were all women

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

Mannahatta Whitman (1860–1886) was Walt Whitman's niece.

America—it is no bigger than Timber Creek—but it winds about so capriciously through the picturesque little city

It is by far the most beautiful city I have ever seen.

How I have wished everywhere that you were with us to share the sight—and the best is that you would

Eustace Conway, associated with Bangs & Stetson in New York City, was the uncle of Moncure D.

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

Mannahatta Whitman (1860–1886) was Walt Whitman's niece.

By the bye, I am not quite American enough yet to enjoy the sound of the locusts & big grasshoppers—ours

But for the rest—I believe I am growing a very good American; indeed, certain am I there is no more lovable

I have sighed for dear little Concord many times since I came away—beautiful city as Boston is & many

It seems as if that were not practicable unless we were to furnish for ourselves.

Certainly our experiences there of using another's kitchen were discouraging—it was so dirty and uncomfortable

that we were glad to take refuge in a regular boarding house again before one week was out.

Frothingham this morning, & were much interested.

Octavius Brooks Frothingham (1822–1895) was an American Transcendentalist author and public speaker,

B. was always my friend—that his allusions were always kind—that he quoted 'Leaves of Grass' without

An aspiring physician, Beatrice took the needed preparatory classes but was barred (as were all women

Mannahatta Whitman (1860–1886) was Walt Whitman's niece.

Arthur Holland, one of the family who were so very friendly to me & made my stay so pleasant both in

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

Joaquin Miller was the pen name of Cincinnatus Heine Miller (1837–1913), an American poet nicknamed "

Ellen Louise Chandler Moulton (1835–1908), an American poet and critic, was staying with Philip Bourke

He was also secretary of the American Philosophical Society from 1858 to 1885.

His daughters were Margaret White Lesley Bush-Brown and Mary Lesley Ames (both mentioned in Whitman's