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I wish to see my benefactor, and have felt much like striking my tasks and visiting New York to pay you
my respects.
The air tastes good to my palate.
Was't charged against my chants they had forgotten art?
Another song on the death of Lincoln, "Oh Captain! My Captain!"
best I am capable of these times (& that is poor enough)—had a fresh egg & nice biscuit & coffee 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
Whitman's housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
along—we had a cold week, but the past three days has been much moderated—I am satisfied in the main with my
I have such a good bed—& my stove does very well—it is a little bit out of the way in location—My work
easy—I am through by 4—I find plenty who know me—I received a week's pay on Monday, came very acceptable—My
My room is 468 M street, 2d door west of 12th—from 10 till 4, I am in the Indian Bureau, north-east corner
Mason, who "used to be in my party on the Water Works."
According to his letter to Jeff on January 30, 1865, Whitman wrote to "Captain" Mason the same day; on
W. said Captain Noell had been in with the blanket.Read him the several additional notes I had received
The principals were stripped and eager for the fray, when the unstrategic approach of Captain Shaurman
This is a safer place for me—this little town, this little room, my own bed and chair."
reading Gladstone's reply to Ingersoll—"It is a great weariness—but I stuck to it, thinking it probably my
Its protestations seem to me a sort of Captain Cuttle business—the 'yes I do,' 'no I don't,' 'perhaps
Horace Traubel, a personal friend of mine, the same as you would with me, and consider him as my fully
last cent—at least you'll get it: I am no good anymore, that way speaking: I am tied down here fast to my
I suppose that you have nearly forgotten me, but if you will think back you will remember a man by my
And now you will please accept my thanks for all the favors that you have shown me while lying then unable
Made Captain Aug. 1864—got a family in Buffalo" (Manuscripts of Walt Whitman in the Collection of American
State Volunteers where he enrolled as first sergeant of Company F (and was eventually promoted to captain
Camden July 7 '91 Dear sister The same as before with me—am getting along fairly—My friend Dr Bucke starts
I got over the 4th favorably—am sitting here by the window as usual—have had a good supper—My nurse has
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
Friend Walt, I have been setting at the foot of what I call my bed idoly speculating, on the past, and
met and called them Friends how often the word Friend, is missplace, but you have told me you were my
Friend and called me your young Friend, I thank you for that priveledge from the inmost recess of my
camp, expecting to meet you there I was sorrowfully disapointed on my arrival there to find that my
little Wife and my home, to enjoy a few of your leisure hours cheerfully.
He was promoted to full captain in the 25th New York Cavalry on 1 Jul 1864.
had been much better today—and after I had entered his room and he had offered his big hand—clasped my
I raised my eyes—was it his sister? Something to outwit this scoundrel in Burlington?
This simply crossed my mind—I made no mention of it.
I was on my way to Thomas concert tonight. Campanini to sing.
It is loyal, generous, correct, and true, and doesn't labor to prove that "My Captain" is the best of
As to what should be the nature of the flap—"I am unable to make up my mind.
Of course I am always glad to see my friends. It is to my interest to put my best foot forward.
I think some of my friends imagine that my condition bites—that I feel the bite of poverty, inattention
I explained my talk with Oldach today.
It used to be my delight to get the youngsters, the very young ones, take them in my arms, walk them—often
"My father was a carpenter and came into that trade by inheritance.
I had begun to think of making my fortune as a builder.
But my subsequent acquaintance with him taught me not to be too hasty in making up my mind about people
I keep up my spirits, but my strength won't stand any extra demands.
Captain, Oh, My Captain."
Just as my MS pkg was consigned to steamer Roman of the Warren Line, comes crawling along—like a fly
Commemoration Ode," which has often, since its publication, been contrasted with Whitman's own tribute, "O Captain
My Captain!"
Dear Poet: I hope you dont think my love and thought of W. W the less for my not writing oftener.
But never mind, each stage of life has its glories) My sister from Ohio is with us today.
Accept my hearty love & affectionate good wishes.
Commemoration Ode," which has often, since its publication, been contrasted with Whitman's own tribute, "O Captain
My Captain!" For further information on Whitman's views of Lowell, see William A.
New Jersey U S America Feb: 10 '90 — It is near sunset after a bright winter day & I am waiting for my
supper—my young nurse is down stairs practising practicing his fiddle lesson— —I have just written three
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
requesting ten copies of the Daily Eagle, Walt asked Jeff in a letter dated April 28, 1863 for "5 more of my
Hart, a captain and acting assistant adjutant general in Company K of the Eighty-eighth New York Volunteers
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
Captain Vandoren Townsend was married to Patience, George Stafford's sister.
I sent my trunk from Annapolis to Washingt to our Sutler, who keeps a place in Washington his name is
As Captain Whitman marched through Washington with his regiment, Walt Whitman walked beside him.
My dear boy, you are in a great position.
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Captain Edward Cuttle is a character in Charles Dickens's Dombey and Son.
Whitman is referring to the proofs for his book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy 2d Annex" to Leaves of Grass
Dillingham Co: New York), he writes of Whitman: "Whitman gave a few readings under my management during
Just as he was about to recite 'My Captain,' a little girl, the granddaughter of Edmund Clarence Stedman
Sims, a captain in George Washington Whitman's Fifty-first New York Volunteer Regiment, had been the
letter to his mother on December 16, 1862: "I have come out safe and sound, although I had the side of my
jaw slightly scraped with a peice of shell which burst at my feet."
Many old sportsmen, who used to put up at Captain Dodd's, there, will feel surprised to see the familiar
In my former notes on the grave yards of east Long Island, I find it omitted the following inscription
aged 80 years Here sleeps te Body tombed in its Dust Till Christ shall Come & raise it with the Just My
Soul ascended to te Trone of God Where with sweet Jesus now I make Aboad Then hasten after Me my dearest
Also, at his feet Lie the remains of his youngest son JONATHAN HORTON The first captain of Cavalry in
journal of James Brooke, Esq., of Sarawack, (now agent for the British government in Borneo.) by Captain
They hail from Bushwick, and consist of 62 muskets, Walter Jimmerson, Captain.
March 1891 My dear Walt Whitman, We were very much pleased to receive your kind postcard of Feb 26 th
I had asked him not to trouble with replying to my letter, & he sends me this long friendly letter in
It has been my custom to make as careful copies as possible of your correspondence, & to give Dr.
D r Johnston called on me this morning, & told me he intended to send you a copy of one of my letters
It is addressed to the friend in Liverpool who procured my copy of the 1855 edition of L of G.
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
Nowell, the Captain of the SS British Prince.
On October 8, 1890, Horace Traubel notes that Whitman received a letter from Captain Noell [sic] stating
Traubel notes a few days later on October 14: "W. said Captain Noell [sic] had been in with the blanket
Warry wheel'd me up of course in the chair ) to Mr & Mrs: Harned's where we had a first–rate dinner (my
, (he behaved very badly & put on airs) and had a chicken pot pie & I had some of the c[hicken] for my
breakfast this morning—& some new coffee better than the old, (wh' was not good)—My appetite is good
ab't it (I think more of the boy, & I believe he does of me, than we knew)—He kissed me & hung on to my
: 16 —Harry and Becky were married last evn'g, & they came around here afterward a little while, at 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
Whitman's housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain
it harmed me, giving others the same chances and rights as myself—As if it were not indispensable to my
equality was also based on the teaching of Christ as he had seen it practiced by the Quakers: "I wear my
to the President at his levee" and "Good-day my brother, to Cudge that hoes in the sugar-field" ("Song
In opposition to Carlyle's hero-worship he offered in 1871 a "worship new" of "captains, voyagers, explorers
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
I had a very good time Christmas, went home & helped to eat the turkey, all my sisters & brothers were
So I made up my mind to leave in the fall & go at the Veterinary business which I consider was a wise
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
just rec'd & glad to get it—Love to you & J W W[allace] —am getting along fairly—some nice oysters 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
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.
Whitman's "Scenes on Ferry and River" in Specimen Days lists the day-shift of the Camden ferry as "captains
Give my love to Harry Stafford if you ever write or see him.
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
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 occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
Was Pete the muse for Whitman's most popular Lincoln tribute, the poem, "O Captain! My Captain!"?
While "O Captain!"
Like as not I would go to sleep—lay my head on my hands on the table.
I wish it given to him with my love."
Give my love to dear Mrs. and Mr.
O Captain! my Captain!............................
O CAPTAIN! MY CAPTAIN! O CAPTAIN! my captain!
Leave you not the little spot, Where on the deck my captain lies. Fallen cold and dead. O captain!
my captain!
My captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still; My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse
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 occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
I send George papers now & then—Mother, one of your letters contains part of my letter to the Union,
It seems to be mostly as I intended it, barring a few slight misprints—was my last name signed at the
or think too deeply—So I go giving you all good advice— O Mother, I must tell you how I get along in my
of you & Hat right away)—one thing is I am quite by myself, there is no passage up there except to my
room, & right off against my side of the house is a great old yard with grass & some trees back, & the
Sims, a captain in George Washington Whitman's Fifty-first New York Volunteer Regiment, had been the
letter to his mother on December 16, 1862: "I have come out safe and sound, although I had the side of my
jaw slightly scraped with a peice of shell which burst at my feet."
On September 22, 1863, George informed Jeff that Captain Sims was in Brooklyn to recruit for the regiment
Jeff explained the situation on October 22, 1863: "It is not like you think in regard to cutting down my
of it & probably the sheets themselves—tell Dr J. the photos (of myself & Frank Warren Fritzinger, 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
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
[Oh captain! My captain!] O Captain! My Captain! Allá á lo lejos... [Far off...]
, turning sweetly towards me, You half-opened my shirt, plunging your tongue inside my chest unto my
dog and my gun by my side.
We came alongside at once, the ships' yards entangled, the cannons touched, My captain took part in the
I let forth a laugh as I hear the voice of my captain answer loudly: No! We do not lower it!
Very cold today too—A busy day with me—have just got through & am off to testify my sympathy with the
My best & warmest love to you always my dear old friend A sweet goodnight to you & God bless you!
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
feeble & listless yet & shall probably not —Dr Longaker here yesterday—he encourages me—roast apple 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
undress'd structure (with an idea)—since Egypt, perhaps the cave dwellers—am sitting here in the big chair—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
get along somehow out of this fearful weather & every thing else myself—very hot to-day—have just had my
daily bath—my breakfast three hours ago on bread & stew'd stewed prunes & a cup of tea—appetite fair—yesterday
little $6 piece to order for a N Y New York paper —sent off last evn'g evening —I sit here alone in my
send, as I have plenty—Mrs: D has just bo't bought some clams & I am to have a small plate raw for my
She was a widow and had been married to a sea captain. For more information, see Carol J.
you a few lines to let you now that I am well and have got safe to the regment and I have bin to see my
famley they are well wee are all m[o]unted an wee have got the pras of the finest regment in these pats My
Captain Francis M.
s on my way home, at 5.15.
W. exclaimed on my repeating it—"Oh! damn Higginson!"
it is here—in my pocket"—clapping his hand there.
"They are too strong for my old sight."
After he had finished the address, he read "O Captain!"
I had command of our Company (as the Captain was not well although he was on the field) and I had mighty
dead lay in heaps and in a road for nearly a quarter of a mile they lay so thick that I had to pick my
You speak in your letter of Walts seeing the Captain of our Co at Major LeGendre's office, it was the
all in the wheel chair, or any other way—not once in a month—In other respects somewhat the same—eat my
Doughty & Maggie well—Warry still my nurse & satisfactory—Horace Traubel married & well—faithful as ever—So
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 housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain
There is a lawless saying, fit only for the wise, but full of meaning for poets and great captains,—
This naval Captain has not been identified.
.; This naval Captain has not been identified.; Our transcription is based on a digital image of a microfilm