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time—(he did me a good turn once in the office, just out of good will, & I shall never forget it)—Pete

Nash—& to Parker & Wash Milburn—& in short to all my friends— Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

Jersey, Feb 20–1874 Friday afternoon—2½ Dear boy Pete, Well Pete, dear son, I have just had my dinner

(I am told that I have colored it with thoughts of myself—very likely) —Pete, I rec'd your letter last

Pete as I am a little in extra funds to-day, I enclose you $5—thinking (like Mrs.

Toodles' coffin ) it "might perhaps come in use, somehow"— Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, [20 February

This letter is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M street South, | bet 4½ & 6th, | Washington, D. C.

Dear boy Pete, I was quite shocked to hear of Parker Milburn's death —he was never very rugged, but he

was far from anticipating this—I think he had very noble traits, & both you & I liked him thoroughly—Pete

, I hope he is better off—I will try to write a few words to Wash — —Pete I have rec'd both your letters—I

Pete I sometimes think if I was fixed so that I had you with me every day, I should get well—good bye

for this week, my loving son— from your old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 6 March [1874]

This letter is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M street South, | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington D. C.

See the letter from Whitman to Doyle of February 27, 1874.

Jersey, March 12 1874 1874 or 5 Thursday, 5½ p.m Dear boy Pete, I have been in all day—I don't think

Good bye for this time dear boy— Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 12–13 March [1874]

of this letter is determined by the reference to it in Whitman's October 9–10, 1873 letter to Peter Doyle

Perhaps the Boyle referred to in "Letter from Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 23 September 1870" (Edwin

Foster (New York: United States Book Company, 1891), and by Arthur Conan Doyle, The History of Spiritualism

W Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 26 February [1878]

The envelope for this letter bears the address: Pete Doyle | M Street South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington

Peter Doyle called on June 4, Edward Carpenter was in Camden from June 18 to 20, and Whitman's brother

Washington and later visited him in Camden (which Whitman reported in his November 9, 1873, letter to Peter Doyle

occupied an entire page of the paper (as Whitman alludes to in his November 28, 1873, letter to Peter Doyle

Some poor imprisoned victim puts an end to her wretched life, or some Pete Dawson is arrested, and for

Price Ashley Lawson Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle | M Street South | bet 4½ & 6th— | Washington | D.C."

, 1876 seems more plausible; note the similar phraseology in Whitman's December 13, 1876 letter to Doyle

account book, this bound manuscript notebook dates from March 1876 to 30 May 1889) that Whitman wrote to Doyle

Probably Doyle had answered Whitman's December 13, 1876 letter.

Nash were old Washington friends of Whitman and Doyle.

In Whitman's February 19, 1875, letter to Peter Doyle—one of Whitman's closest comrades and companions—Whitman

Your papers come— W W Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 24 July [1880]

This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle | M Street South bet: 4½ & 6th | Washington | D C | U S A.

Kirkwood New Jersey July 2— Dear boy Pete I still keep pretty well, & am again down here at the farm

back—Love, love, love, Your old Walt I still make my headquarters in Camden— Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

1929 north 22d street Philadelphia Wednesday June 20 —1877 Dear, dear boy Pete I am stopping here now

wood & creek & springs, where I pass my time alone, & yet not lonesome at all (often think of you Pete

visit this fall—& now good bye for this time, my own loving boy— Your Old Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

See the letter from Whitman to Peter Doyle of October 9, 1868.

a good time—I send you a paper —yours regularly rec'd received —So long— W W Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

This postal card is addressed: Pete Doyle | M Street South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington | D C.

—must get in some time before dark— Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 5 November [1875]

However, November 8 was on Monday in 1875 (see the letter from Whitman to Doyle of November 3, 1875).

On November 3 Whitman had promised Doyle definite word about his plans by Saturday; this letter was sent

Doyle replied on November 7 that he would meet Whitman at the depot on the following day, and that Mr

get as usual toward sundown—dry, warm, dusty weather here days—fine nights WW Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

This postcard is addressed: Pete Doyle, | M st. South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D. C.

will write you a line or two any how—(it is so long since I have written any thing in an envelope) —Pete

England —Eat my dinner alone, wished you could be with me then, & for a couple of hours, if no more —Pete

to Mr and Mrs Nash—Love to you my darling son, & here is a kiss for you— WW Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

The envelope for this letter bears the address: Pete Doyle | M Street South | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington

Most of Whitman's communications with Doyle were written on post cards.

Dear Pete, Here I am yet, in my big chair in the parlor—I am up & around, but not very well—I am having

Pete there is nothing new—I got your last letter—have rec'd letters from Mrs.

puts me in better spirits—good bye for present, my dear loving son— Your Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

this, it is a very pleasant cool afternoon, & I am sitting here by the window in a big easy chair Pete

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 7 [July 1873]

Dear Pete, It has been a good move of me coming here, as I am pleasantly situated, have two rooms on

morning—but it will pass over, no doubt—It is warm weather here, days, but pleasant nights so far—Pete

letter if he wishes—Write how you are getting along— good bye, dear son, Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle | M street south, | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D. C.

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 31 May [1873]

Dear Pete, There is nothing new or different with me—I am no better in any respect—don't know what is

heat—I rec'd your letter my dear son—with the paper—I will write more to-morrow— Wednesday afternoon Pete

Pete, my darling son, I still think I shall weather it, but time only can show— —Mother's death is on

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 15–[16] July [1873]

Dear Pete, I rec'd your note to–day. I send you a note I have written to Mr.

Pete, I am not having a very good time—My head troubles me—yesterday was as bad as ever—as far from well

for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

—I am well—Mother is pretty well—I rec'd your letter three days since—Pete, things must be going on about

the same as ever— ̬As I write, it is pleasant weather, & I am going out to get the good of it—Pete take

Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 5 April [1872]

Pete, how are you getting along—I suppose on 14 the same as when I was there—I see by the papers that

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 14 June [1872]

Dear Pete, I am having a better time here than I had my last visit.

Pete, dear son, if you should want any of your money, send me word.

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 18 June [1872]

New York , Friday afternoon—July 19 . 1872 Dear boy Pete, I rec'd your letter yesterday—nothing very

Pete, you must try to keep good heart—Perhaps this will find you at work again—if not, you must keep

a couple of hours with Joaquin Miller—I like him real well Walt $10 enclosed Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle

Brooklyn, July 12 . '72 Dear son Pete, I have been sick—but am feeling better now, & soon expect to be

Pete, I will only write a short letter this time.

Love to you dear son, Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 12 July [1872]

This letter is addressed: "Peter Doyle, | Conductor, | Office | Wash. & Georgetown City RR. | Washington

1873 Dear Pete, I have been very unwell—but am better again—at least at the present moment.

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, [9? June 1873]

Doyle was evidently not informed of Whitman's move.

Camden Thursday noon July 24 . 1873 Dear son Pete, It is still the same old story with me—the best I

Pete, as I have told you several times, I still think I shall get over this, & we will be together again

different—my strength cant can't stand the pull forever, & if continued must sooner or later give out—Now Pete

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 24–25 July [1873]

September Dear son Pete, Your letter of yesterday came this forenoon—that was a rather serious runaway

of cars in the tunnel a week ago—& mighty lucky to get off as you all did—Pete I got a few lines from

brass, a lot of fat young Dutchmen, blowing as if they would burst, & making a hell of a hullabaloo— Pete

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 26 September [1873]

Dear Pete, serious as these spells are, (& seems as if they will continue to come on,) I still have abiding

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 9[–10] October [1873]

Since Doyle's correspondence during this period is not extant, it is impossible to explain Whitman's

Dear Pete, Dear son, I rec'd your letter the first of the week, & was interested in your acc't account

feeling pretty bad, my head unsettled and dizzy—I don't go out any more—but am up & dressed— —Still Pete

re-written my will —What little I have to leave I have left mainly to my lame brother Ed, poor man—Pete

But I have been up all day, & eat quite a breakfast, and quite a bite for dinner— Pete I have written

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 3[–4] October [1873]

According to Clara Barrus, Whitman also made a will on May 16, in which he bequeathed a silver watch to Doyle

Dear boy Pete, Your letter came all right last Tuesday.

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 19 September [1873]

Dear boy Pete, It is a very fine September day here—it must be delightful down in Virginia—the sun shines

My appetite still holds out—& my sister cooks very nice, gets me what I want— Pete your letter of 8.

Dubarry & you, & what he said about the schedule &c—I see you are a little nervous , Pete—& I dont don't

hear from my substitute —He writes me now & then—does my work very well, & more work besides,—Dear Pete

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 12 September [1873]

Whitman had trouble with the spelling of Hawkinson's name; see the letter from Whitman to Doyle of May

For Whitman's opinion of Hickman, see the letter from Whitman to Doyle of September 12, 1873.

Pete I told you about a young railroad man, Tom Osler, 26 years old, that I met occasionally & talked

Walt Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 16[–17] October [1873]

This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle | M street south | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington | D. C.

Rob Evans; see the letter from Whitman to Doyle of October 9–10, 1873.

Dear son Pete, I am still doing as well as when I last wrote—I have many alternations, but upon the whole

was near here—poor fellow, he used always to stop a minute at the window, & talk off hand & cheerful—Pete

day—(My appetite is pretty fair, but I must have just the things I want, cant can't eat any others)—Pete

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 24 October [1873]

October 31 . 1873 1874 or 5 Dear boy Pete, My condition remains about the same—I don't get ahead any

little islands in the middle, which sometimes we steer between, & sometimes go round—Then these nights Pete—last

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 31 October [1873]

This letter is addressed: Peter Doyle, | M street South | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington | D. C.

for two days, & is now—I am feeling as if I would & should come out all right yet—had a nice dinner—Pete

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 22 August [1873]

Aug 28 1873 Camden Thursday evening Pete, dear son, I am not sinking nor getting worse—I have had some

September number of Scribner's Magazine, just out, in which I am extracted from—Pete, it is now towards

there—I want to get a couple of unfurnished rooms, or top floor, somewhere on or near the car route—Pete

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, [14–15 August 1873]

Towner (as Whitman meant to write) was a clerk in the Treasury Department; see Whitman's letter to Doyle

Dear boy Pete, Your letter, with cheering wishes & prophecies came last Tuesday—God bless you, boy—for

paralysis—in the paper this morning I see a piece about his body being resurrected from potter's field— —Pete

Pete the papers you sent came last Monday all right—I have rec'd a letter from Chas Eldridge—& another

Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 5 September [1873]

For Whitman's opinion of Hickman, see the letter from Whitman to Doyle of September 12, 1873.

it—though I think it is bad for me, & I hope much more from the cool season, if I get through this— Pete

steamboat— —If you was only here to convoy me—but I suppose no one is to have every thing wanting—(Pete

found him good company, & was glad to see him—he has been twice—so you see there are good souls left— —Pete

Pete you must read this over Sunday, as a ten minutes' talk like, about all sorts of odds & ends Walt

Whitman to Peter Doyle, 1 August [1873]

water—in the chronic condition I seem to be in they seem to bring better result than any thing else— Pete

Doyle was over this evening—I was real glad to see him—he only staid two minutes—Horace Traubel has

Despite his status as a veteran of the Confederate Army, Doyle's uneducated, youthful nature appealed

limited the time the two could spend together, their relationship rekindled in the mid-1880s after Doyle

After Whitman's death, Doyle permitted Richard Maurice Bucke to publish the letters Whitman had sent

For more on Doyle and his relationship with Whitman, see Martin G.

Murray, "Doyle, Peter," Walt Whitman: An Encyclopedia, ed. J.R. LeMaster and Donald D.

In letters written the same day to Peter Doyle and William D.

On July 28, he wrote Peter Doyle, "I thought he would die while I was there—he was all wasted to a skeleton

Washington on November 8, 1875 (see Whitman's November 3, 1875, and November 5, 1875 letters to Peter Doyle

10 years ago) boxed up & stored with other traps in Washington at the house of old Mr Nash, Peter Doyle's

Whitman heard Brignoli sing in 1867, in 1872 (see the letter from Whitman to Peter Doyle of March 15,