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

I would not ask a press copy were I able to buy them.

5 East 63 d Street, New York City 12/1/'91.

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.

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

Francis Bicknell Carpenter (1830–1900), the American painter best known for his portrait of Abraham Lincoln

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

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

Giacosa, along with Luigi Illica, wrote librettos that were used by Giacomo Puccini in La bohème and

Bronson Howard (1842–1908) was an American journalist and dramatist, whose work earned him membership

in the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

5 East 63 d Street, New York City. 11/30-'91.

"Mannahatta," meaning "land of many hills," is the Native American name Whitman uses for New York City

There were four pilgrims—two little girls, a young lady and myself.

One would as soon expect to find a bard in Long Island City.

The only things that relieved its prosaic aspect were a violin and a music-stand wit ha few sheets of

The first door at the end of the hall, front, was the one we were to pass through.

The blinds were closed and there were no curtains at the windows, and it was no easy matter to pick one's

efforts—the hush while I was down in that pit of death performing artificial respiration (for his feet were

I told him that before all things else you were a man —that this included & was greater than all special

merits,—& that therefore all simple human traits, & especially all honest affection & goodwill were

I fear that you will not be able to go out now, though I hope to hear that you were able to avail yourself

is quite a hospital Mickle St around here)—sell some of my books—the Eng: English proposal wanted American

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

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

reports on a lack of response from Wolcott Balestier as relating to his initial interest regarding 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

The other day I rec d a good letter from Warry from wh I was glad to learn that you were then about your

my sympathy with the object of an entertainment got up on behalf of the widows of 3 Railway men who were

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

Celia Laighton Thaxter (1835–1894) was an American poet and short story writer.

The daughter of a Maine lighthouse keeper and hotelier, Thaxter's stories are often set in the American

For more information, see Joseph Flibbert's entry on Thaxter in Encylopedia of American Literature of

published in Progress as "Thou who hast slept all night upon the storm"; see The Cambridge History of American

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

you, Mum, a bottle of port wine" I hope you will not see it in the same light however, the potatoes were

So the English folk want to buy the American copy right?

If I were you I would sell it—so much down and a small sum per vol. (3, 4 or 5 p.c. of selling price)

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

David McKay (1860–1918) was a Philadelphia-based publisher, whose company, founded in 1882, printed a

Whitman Dear Sir:— The current number of the Weekly ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN contains an article of interest

Yours Truly, THE ILLUSTRATED AMERICAN PUB. CO. (T.)

New York, Nov. 23" 1891. see notes Nov 24 1891 Office of The Illustrated American to Walt Whitman, 23

Walt Whitman in Camden, Horace Traubel notes that he looked at that week's issue of The Illustrated American

Next to the French the best work is done by the Swedes & the Americans—there seems to be a real burst

The American work here is very strong—there are a number of young men who have real genius, I think.

She was married to Robert Pearsall Smith in 1851 and her surviving children were Mary Whitall Smith Costelloe

me out of a hole—I offer to pay $3000 (have paid 1500 & offer 1500 more) wh' it looks now as they were

that & am mighty glad so—Forman writes me that Heineman, Balestier, & Lovell want to purchase the American

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

Lovell (1853–1932) relocated to New York City and established a publishing company dedicated to reprinting

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

and Orson Squire Fowler (1809–1887) from the then Phrenological Cabinet in Clinton Hall in New York City

should have a full staff again I will try and get a little rest—possibly I may run down to Atlantic 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

—I read them some of my notes of your talk, which, (the notes) though very poor & inadequate, were of

They were very much gratified & pleased, & evidently felt your kindness very much.

They are good simple hearted souls & were very much pleased.

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

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

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

Wentworth Dixon and his wife Mira (sometimes spelled "Myra") Jane Gregory Gerrad (1857–1931) were the

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

Both Towards Democracy and Leaves of Grass were similarly invoked within discussions of the democratic

Horace Traubel and Canadian physician Richard Maurice Bucke were beginning to make plans for a collected

McKay, 1893), which included the three unsigned reviews of the first edition of Leaves of Grass that were

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

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

Wallace arrived at Liverpool by the City of Berlin on Friday last (Nov r 13 th ) & intimated his arrival

Arm in arm the dear good fellow & I walked down the street; & then were opened the flood gates of our

We were both pleased to receive it & to note that you were then "about the same" wh, under your circumstances

After the bustle & excitement of mutual greetings &c were over J.W.

listened to with great interest & much enjoyed by us all To me the notes were an entrancing delight

The SS City of Berlin was a British ocean liner which began transatlantic operation in 1875 and for a

Johnston also notes that Law was among those who were in Liverpool to see James W.

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

Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy 2d Annex" to Leaves of Grass

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

Donnelly (1831–1901) was an American politician, writer, pseudo-scientist and Shakespeare critic, who

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

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

off their friendship in late 1872 over Reconstruction policies with regard to emancipated African Americans

the tomb matter in hand and have no doubt he will soon straighten it up, seems to me clear that they were

for The New York Times, served as the President of the New York Press Club, and held the position of city

wrote for numerous newspapers, including The Sun and The New York Recorder, and his contributions were

It pleased me greatly to know that you were no worse but I keep on hoping that some of these mails will

Johnston also notes that Law was among those who were in Liverpool to see James W.

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

The Ball was in the large amusement room at the asylum—over 100 days labor were consumed upon the decorations—it

Bucke and his brother-in-law William John Gurd were designing a gas and fluid meter to be patented in

Horace Traubel and Canadian physician Richard Maurice Bucke were beginning to make plans for a collected

McKay, 1893), which included the three unsigned reviews of the first edition of Leaves of Grass that 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

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

, which served as the basis for Stephen Alonzo Schoff's engraving of the poet for Leaves of Grass (1860

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

New York City. N.Y. Wednesday. November 11 th 1891.

—While reading this paragraph, an army (and no small army) of reminiscences were called to my mind, prominent

Laura Catherine Redden Searing (1839–1923) was an American journalist and poet.

menengitis, Searing enrolled in the Missouri School for the Deaf and mastered sign language and the American

She then began contributing to various periodicals, including Harper's Magazine, Galaxy, and the American

should expect it would the way things are going generally in the country—increasing debt, stationary population

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

Your good deeds to our country were during the war & under circumstances more trying and perilous than

mine; which were before; & because of which, war came; for had Kansas been made a Slave State, there

Lorenzo Niles Fowler (1811–1896) and Orson Squire Fowler (1809–1887) were brothers from Cohocton, New

They established a Phrenological Cabinet in Clinton Hall in New York City in 1842, where Whitman received

Johnston and Wallace were the co-founders of the Bolton College, a group of English admirers of Whitman

He replied promptly that what he was really after was the American copyright—only in a minor degree the

About American copyright, of course, I have absolutely no instructions from you.

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

Heaped round the chair, in some places knee-deep, were masses of old letters, papers, manuscript, the

On another table, just behind the chair, were heaps of dust-sprinkled papers and a package of letters

The three windows were all on the same side, each to each. The blinds were closed.

White curtains were drawn part way down.

Sir Edwin Arnold's visit to the aged bard flooded the American's soul with joy.

possession of it; but now that you have kindly given me the two volumes —now on the Atlantic in the City

Harry's parents, George (1827–1892) and Susan Stafford (1833–1910), were tenant farmers at White Horse

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

Daniel Garrison Brinton (1837–1899) was a surgeon in the Union Army during the American Civil War and

His notes were also published, along with a series of original photographs, as Diary Notes of A Visit

The Englishman Surprises the American Poet at His Home.

The floor was littered with books and papers almost blocking the approach to the great American singer

The American poet had lots to tell, and so had Sir Edwin, and the two indulged in a literary feast.

The two sat alongside of each other and began talking about American and English poetry.

Then the pair had a literary treat by talking of Emerson, Longfellow and other American poets.

documented their travels in the two-volume work, Around the World with General Grant (New York: The American

Wallace's accounts of his travels were later published with Dr.

They were mostly testimonials from friends, and benefits given in the theatres of New York City"; Pond

William Sloane Kennedy (1850–1929) was on the staff of the Philadelphia American and the Boston Transcript

; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography

Frank Baker (1841–1918) was an American anatomist from New York.

He also edited American Anthopologist and authored several medical monographs, including two papers on

Burrage, A Cyclopedia of American Medical Biography (Baltimore: The Norman Remington Company, 1920).

Camden N J—U S America Nov: [5] '91 Wallace went off f'm N Y. yesterday m'ng in City of Berlin & will

England Nov 4. 91 My Dear Good old Friend, From Wallace comes the information (Oct 23) that you 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

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

Stoddart's Encyclopaedia America, established Stoddart's Review in 1880, which was merged with The American

documented their travels in the two-volume work, Around the World with General Grant (New York: The American