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Elizabeth Lorang Ashley Lawson Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Louisa Van Velsor Whitman, [1]
Washington September 1 1863 Dear Mother, I have been thinking to-day & all yesterday about the draft
write about her—dear mother, good bye for present— Walt Walt Whitman to Louisa Van Velsor Whitman, 1
Department of Justice Washington . 187 Monday noon—Jan. 1, 1872 Well, mother dear, New Year has begun—it
Kathryn KrugerElizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Louisa Van Velsor Whitman, 1
Jan. 1, 1867 Dearest Mother, I have just rec'd your letter—I thought of you during that storm—it was
\Ashley Lawson Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Louisa Van Velsor Whitman, 1
Washington February 1 1865 Dear Mother, I sent Jeff a letter three or four days ago, which I suppose
I send $1 for Nancy, the other for you—I may not write again till about the 12th, or perhaps 10th— Tell
Walt Whitman to Louisa Van Velsor Whitman, 1 February 1865
it all very much indeed—as I sit in the cars writing this, (have a leaf-table before me to write on) 1
Camden July 1, 1890 In accordance with the note of June 20 (recd. with pay, thanks) I send same mail,
Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Louisa Drewry, 1 July 1890
Washington August 1 1863 Both your letters have been received, Lewy —the second one came this morning
Brown, 1 August 1863
Lesley's —say on the 28th, at bet. between 12 and 1.
Camden New Jersey October 1 1884 Received from Critic Fifteen Dollars for my piece " What Lurks " &c—
Gilder, 1 October 1884
20 '86 Dear Sir Yours of 19th rec'd received —Yes, Monday will suit me—will be ready for you by 10 1/
should be truly glad to see you—perhaps best to call at Att'y Gen's office, Treasury Building—say from 1/
order at once enc'g: $30 to J Q A Ward, kind answer, will order presently to Dr Seeger, answer, order 1
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington , Dec. 1, 1866. John S.
Jenks, 1 December 1866
December 1, 18 68 . Mr. Littlefield.
PriceKathryn Kruger Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to John Harrison Littlefield, 1
Camden New Jersey 328 Mickle Street Sept: 1 '87 My dear friend I wish you could take half an hour if
Johnston, 1 September 1887
brother & I are pleased with your plan, in general—my brother favors the ground story of stone ,—but the 1½
B[ucke] is well & busy—I was out driving to-day, 11 to 1—Nothing definite done to my "November Boughs
Nothing new with me—I am well, for me—I send you a Phila: paper with a letter —Cold winter here— Walt 1/
mother is & 'Sula, also the baby, also Smith —Just got a postal from Mrs Gilchrist giving her address. 1
February 1, 1881 Yours rec'd received and very opportunely —all today has been the dismalest of this
Walt Whitman to John Burroughs, 1 February 1881
Camden Aug 1 I send a copy of L of G Leaves of Grass .
Walt Whitman to John Burroughs, 1 August [1876]
April 1 Dear John, I have look'd looked over the Emerson notes —read them all over once—am precluded
, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Ashley Lawson Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to John Burroughs, 1
Jan: 1, '91 —Well it has come—a dark stormy morning here—but of course it will clear & brighten up— Walt
Whitman Walt Whitman to Jessie Louisa Whitman, [31 December 1890]–1 January 1891
Camden N J Evn'g Nov: 30 '90 Dear Jess George got back safe ab't ½ past 1 & has been with me part of
Whitman Walt Whitman to James Russell Lowell, 1 October 1861
see notes July 29, '88 | also Aug 1 All right my dear J R —$60 for the Booth article will do, in full
431 Stevens Street Camden New Jersey June 1 '81 My dear Mr Osgood Yours of May 31 just rec'd received
Osgood, 1 June 1881
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to James Matlack Scovel, [1
—The price is $1 which you may just enclose in envelope & mail to me here—I too enjoy'd enjoyed the young
Original Letter 328 Mickle Street Camden New Jersey U S America August 1 '85 Dear Herbert Gilchrist Yours
Walt Whitman Sprague Collection No 34 W. #18 Walt Whitman to Herbert Gilchrist, 1 August 1885
turned out far ahead of what I had any idea of—it was not a very large room, but it was packed full (at $1
the good times I have had, past summers—& show this letter to them, if they wish— It is now nearly 1,
afraid for me to venture it—his nag is pretty lively, (but I should have liked that all the better)— 1½
Camden Sunday Jan 13 [1884] 1½ p m I am going out to a small dinner party of friends, & am sitting here
is blowing a south west gale around here—I suppose it is pretty cold at Atlantic —It is now ¼ after 1—
Camden Wednesday Evn'g Evening Dec: December 1— 1880 Dear Hank Nothing very new with me the last two
Love to your father & mother, not forgetting your share dear son— Walt Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 1
Bucke is quite sick abed—Love to you, sister dear—$2 enclosed—Sun out shining beautifully—the 1 o'c whistle
love to you & and hope this will find you comfortable— y'rs yours rec'd received & welcomed always—$1
Bingham the big book (my complete works) —am sitting here in big chair same—pretty good night last—$1
Tuesday Evn'g Sept: 1 '91 — Camden Nothing very new—sun shining to day & cool here—have got down stairs
deaf—Love to you & God bless you sister dear Walt Whitman $2 enc'd: Walt Whitman to Hannah Whitman Heyde, 1
Camden N J New Jersey — noon Nov: November 1 '91 Ab't About same with me— tho' though I hear the papers
however well dress'd dressed in crowds going home church— W W Walt Whitman to Hannah Whitman Heyde, 1
Camden Dec: December 1 '91 Dear sister, Suppose you have recd received letter f'm from me every week
Walt Whitman to Hannah Whitman Heyde, 1 December 1891
Camden evn'g evening Aug: August 1 '91 Dearest sister, I have just a minute before the mail & enc: enclosed
forth–with if convenient — Best love to you, sister dear— Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Hannah Whitman Heyde, 1
The price is $1. Thanks for your kind wishes. Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Gilbert A.
Mother I shan't come on till Monday next, 28th—but shall be with [you] then—think of coming in the 1
New Jersey , July 1, '74 Hon. Geo H. Williams, Attorney General.
Williams, 1 July 1874
quite pleasant weather Sunday my present intention is to drive down & see you —be there between 12½ and 1—
I have got to get out of this house too, & very soon—for the new tenants take possession April 1.
Don't forget to write soon and send the letters Walt Whitman to George and Susan Stafford, 1 December