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

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

February 27, 1892, letter to Whitman, facsimiles of Whitman's February 6–7 1892, letter to Johnston were

are still falling, falling, falling, slowly, slowly, & transfiguring the black & grimy town into a city

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 (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 Delaware, broader than the East River, flows between the two cities.

know that in England and abroad you are regarded as one of the greatest, if not most true of all American

This was the last public appearance of Walt Whitman, and there were thirty-three persons present, the

Donaldson— If I understand what you have done, it is to make a plea for America and the Americans—it

some years in Washington, and have visited, and partially lived, in most of the Western and Eastern cities

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

When the war ended, he became a pipe inspector for the City of Camden and the New York Metropolitan Water

Harry's parents, George and Susan Stafford, were tenant farmers at White Horse Farm near Kirkwood, New

Later, after the city of Camden purchased Whitman's Mickle Street house, Dr.

inquire whether the response to Traubel had been received and to express disappointment that her verses were

not included among the notes and addresses from the birthday celebration that were gathered and published

Then, like all good Americans, he became convinced that his mission was something else than a perpetual

The lad was to be the first of the American authors who was at once thoroughly national and yet not provincial

These were the years when he laid in his vast store of impressions and pictures, his true graduation

He was "rewarded" with a clerkship in a Government office, and while thousands were receiving indemnities

His fellow authors, among whom were Oliver Wendell Holmes, Bret Harte, Mark Twain, Edmund Clarence Stedman

Dear Mr Whitman I was very sorry indeed to hear a little while ago that you were so ill & should have

The last mail brought letters from Traubel which were the first to give us solid grounds of hope.

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

James Creelman (1859–1915) of Canada was a Canadian-American writer who earned a famous interview with

David McKay (1860–1918) took over Philadelphia-based publisher Rees Welsh's bookselling and publishing

For more information about McKay, see Joel Myerson, "McKay, David (1860–1918)," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia

When the war ended, he became a pipe inspector for the City of Camden and the New York Metropolitan Water

When the war ended, he became a pipe inspector for the City of Camden and the New York Metropolitan Water

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

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

Walt Whitman " as published in last evn'gs Paper, my soul enters with the pleasing tidings that you were

We were a long time coming to this recognition.

There were potions to be mixed, and wrappings to be released and bound again.

I saw, as Emerson wrote, that in his book were incomparable things incomparably said.

And even the improprieties which barred it from the bazaars, the leaves, which were not fig leaves, were

Other editions were among the current literature of the railway stall and the shop.

When you were reported to be utterly failing, I still encouraged her —Yet you must be suffering greatly

Frederick Gutekunst (1831–1917) was a well-known ninteenth-century American photographer in Philadelphia

Johnston is referring to one of the four plaster busts of Whitman that were sculpted by Sidney Morse.

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

Sevellon Brown, Sackett my son were there also.

In taking up the paper tonight I saw that you were ill—how sorry I am.

Newton Benedict (ca. 1824–1888) worked as a teacher and a Daguerrean Artist in New York prior to the American

The Benedicts opened their home to boarders who were similarly employed.

The Benedicts were Whitman's landlords at 472 M North, having replaced Juliet Grayson after her death

Educated in Washington, D.C., James later worked as an American Consulate in New York, spending forty-six

Her name and address were printed on the card as follows: "Mrs.

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

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

. $1.00); the dainty American reissue of George Meredith's subtile sonnet sequence, 'Modern Love" (with

These works of two American and one English poet represent a great deal that is most salient in modern

Morris's then celebrated and fashionable "Mirror," of New York city.

I next went to the "Aurora" daily in New York city—a sort of free lance.

happen'd between the acts one night in the lobby of the old Broadway theatre near Pearl street, New York city

The Pennsylvania line traverses twelve of the American States, and has upwards of 7,500 miles of railway

cared for and well paid, and I was told that most of them own their houses, which I saw afterwards were

But when the school-days were over, and the necessities of poverty compelled him, young as he was, to

Whitman, thus encouraged, printed a further enlarged edition in 1860, and was considering the form which

suggestion of one of the secretaries, he was dismissed the service, on the ground that his writings were

His opening words were characteristic: "I feel to say a word of grateful memory for the big fellows just

Letters were read from Lord Tennyson, Richard Waterson Gilder, Edmund Stedman, and others. Mr.

He says that many of his pieces were submitted to publishers and magazine editors, and "were peremptorily

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

his time, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) was both a highly popular and highly respected American

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

Some of the Boys were here on Mon: Evg: by invitation.

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

His political and religious views were seen as controversial, and after his death he became a source

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

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

I saw by one of the Daily Papers that you were sick with pneumonia & write at once after puting putting

After that to my office 132 Nassau Street New York City.

I saw by the paper you were not as well as usual which makes me grieve.

I ordered some cards & expected to get them in time for the American Mail, but owing to some blunder

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals were

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

O'Connor's stories with a preface by Whitman were published in Three Tales: The Ghost, The Brazen Android

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

Robert Franklin Muirhead (1860–1941) was a Scottish mathematician.

Only 300 copies were printed, and Whitman signed the title page of each one.

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

Rome 17 Dec. 1891 The "linked sweetness" of my negociation negotiation , here in the eternal city has

Wolcott Balestier (1861–1891) was an American writer who went to London, England, in 1888 as an agent

dated November 22, 1891, Whitman noted that "Heineman, Balestier, & Lovell want to purchase the American

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

Only 300 copies were printed, and Whitman signed the title page of each one.

I have been thinking much about you during the last few days & have often wondered how things were going

James Russell Lowell (1819–1891) was an American critic, poet and editor of The Atlantic.

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 city, "Camden," has been added in red ink to complete the address.

His poems were collected in several volumes, including Eleonore; And Other Poems (1856) and Songs Without

For if those pre-successes were all—if they ended at that—if nothing more were yielded than so far appears—a

gross materialistic prosperity only—America, tried by subtlest tests, were a failure—has not advanced

Both the cash and the emotional cheer were deep medicines; many paid double or treble price.

printer, carpenter, author, and journalist, domiciled in nearly all the United States and principal cities

of that time, tending the Northern and Southern wounded alike—work'd down South and in Washington city

the inscription— As soon as the book came I read to a party of friends the "Mystic Trumpeter" and we were

I was sorry to see in your last PC. to Johnston that you were suffering from physical depression, & had

, & called for a few minutes on Dixon at his office, & spent half an hour later with Johnston Both were

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals were

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals were

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

his youth; slight, fair, decisive of step and speech; and his whole character was almost typically American

new firm of Heinemann & Balestier started out with a vast stock of courage, and many English and American

Wolcott Balestier (1861–1891) was an American writer who went to London, England, in 1888 as an agent

dated November 22, 1891, Whitman noted that "Heineman, Balestier, & Lovell want to purchase the American

Bucke is referring to one of the four plaster busts of Whitman that were sculpted by Sidney Morse.

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

Five of Whitman's poems were first published in the magazine: "Twilight" (December 1887), "Old Age's

Horace says that you refer to my American trip sometimes as "a triumph" for me.

affiliated with the Labour Church, an organization whose socialist politics and working-class ideals 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

me—it is very fine—I always liked the pict: picture tho though many friends did not—it is the best American

sent me a postal he had received from you dated Nov 22 nd from which I am sorry to learn that you were

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

the Eng: publishing proposal —am sitting here in g't chair same inertia ab't same—but feel as if I were

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

Whitman explained that "[William] Heineman, [Wolcott] Balestier, & [John] Lovell want to purchase the American

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

Her poems were reprinted in newspapers and one of her poems, "Sunlight," was set to music by American