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Whitman also wrote about Burroughs's visit in his April 16, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle.
WW Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 17 September [1875]
This post card to Peter Doyle was probably written in 1874 or 1875.
It is addressed: Pete Doyle | M st. South—Bet 4 1 | 2 & 6th | Washington, D. C.
Pete, do you remember —(of course you do—I do well)—those great long jovial walks we had at times for
Pete, give my love to dear Mrs. and Mr.
Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, June 1883
This note is written on the fly-leaf of a copy of Specimen Days, sent to Peter Doyle at Washington, D.C
The note is significant, because it constitutes the first correspondence from Whitman to Doyle since
It appears that writing Specimen Days stirred Whitman's memories of the times he shared with Doyle in
Michael Nash were old, mutual friends of Whitman and Peter Doyle in Washington.
Whitman referred to them often, especially in closing, in his letters to Doyle.
Whitman mentions Davis in his letter to Peter Doyle of December 27, 1876.
Peter Doyle has also come on from Washington, to spend a short time here & then return with me to Philadelphia
to his trip to Dartmouth College in June 1872, mentioned in Whitman's June 27, 1872 letter to Peter Doyle
His friends in Washington, D.C. helped to care for him: John Burroughs, Peter Doyle, and Ellen O'Connor
a beautiful day, & I was out a good deal—walked some, a couple of blocks, for the first time—Peter Doyle
paper I send you has a picture of a railroad depot they are building here—it is for the road Peter Doyle
as the contents confirm, was written at the same time as Whitman's March 15, 1872 letter to Peter Doyle
Whitman also wrote of the incident in his July 14, 1871 letter to Peter Doyle.
extreme—but I am standing it well, so far—to-day as I sit here writing, a fair breeze blowing in— Peter Doyle
The visit took place about May 25, 1874; in his May 29, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle, Whitman mentioned
that Doyle had recently left Camden.
A draft of this letter appears on the verso of Walt Whitman's September 29, 1868 letter to Peter Doyle
Whitman also wrote of Charles Hine's illness in his July 28, 1871 letter to Peter Doyle.
In his September 3, 1869 letter to Peter Doyle, however, Whitman wrote that he was still "unwell most
In his September 5, 1873 letter to Peter Doyle, Whitman omitted this part of Grier's diagnosis.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, [8 October
This postcard bears the address, "Peter Doyle | M street south, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
occasionally—I had seen in the newspapers of William's appointment, & was truly pleased—I hear from Peter Doyle
See also Whitman's July 10, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle, in which Whitman left instructions for the delivery
I rec'd received a letter from Marvin to-day—from Peter Doyle yesterday—snowing here as I write—the baby
friend I am having quite a good spell to-day, (if it only lasts)—I wish you, in conjunction with Peter Doyle
West, here—put duplicate directions on—& send by Adams express—I write to-day to Peter Doyle, same request
Pete put the things in the trunk for me, & will know about them.
This letter and his October 13, 1873 letter to Peter Doyle indicate that Whitman had abandoned his plans
Peter Doyle has been with me. It is as pleasant and warm as summer here to-day.
weather here is very pleasant indeed—if I could only get around, I should be satisfied— I expect Peter Doyle
Peter Doyle (1843–1907) was one of Walt Whitman's closest comrades and lovers, and their friendship spanned
Despite his status as a veteran of the Confederate Army, Doyle's uneducated, youthful nature appealed
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.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 21 October
This postcard bears the address, "Peter Doyle | M street South | bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
This is the postcard to which Whitman refers in his October 24, 1873 letter to Doyle as written on Tuesday
Nelly dear, I am guiltless of the cologne present—(don't know any thing about Peter Doyle, in this case
Whitman's statement explains why letters from Charles Eldridge, Peter Doyle, Ellen O'Connor, and others
Huntington (whose death was reported in Whitman's March 29, 1872 letter to Peter Doyle), or the widow
I hear regularly from Peter Doyle—he is well & hearty, works hard for poor pay, on the Balt Baltimore
in the week; Whitman confirmed receipt of Eldridge's letter in a February 6, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle
Whitman also wrote about Burroughs's visit in a January 15, 1876 letter to Peter Doyle.
muchly ,) in the parlor by the window—It is a rainy darkish day here—the wind south & mild— Walt If Pete
Doyle comes up to see you, read him this letter—also give him the printed slip to read— The following
See also Whitman's September 5, 1873 letter to Peter Doyle.
This and Whitman's May 8 letter to Peter Doyle can be assigned to 1874 because of the particularized
which are elaborated upon in Whitman's May 1 letter to Ellen O'Connor and his May 15 letter to Peter Doyle
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 8 May [1874
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Pete Doyle, | M st.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 15 May [1874
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Pete Doyle, | M street South, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington,
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 23 March
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M street South, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
This is the postcard to which Whitman refers in March 26–27, 1874 letter to Doyle.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 21 April
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M street South, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The reference to the new express train here and in Whitman's May 1, 1874 letter to Doyle permits assignment
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 24 April
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M street South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
Since Whitman wrote about Doyle's first visit to Camden on March 23, March 26–27, and May 22, 1874, this
verified by the reference to Burroughs' visit mentioned in Whitman's April 16, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 19 February
This postcard bears the address, "Peter Doyle, | M st South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The four brief postcards to Doyle in February 1875 were written on Fridays, and the discussion of his
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 12 February
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M st South, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The four brief postcards to Doyle in February 1875 were written on Fridays, and the discussion of his
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 19 March
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M st South, bet 4½ & 6th, | Washington, D. C."
This and Whitman's March 26, 1875 letter to Doyle were written on Fridays, if the year is correct.
The latter card alludes to Doyle's new, but temporary, position in Baltimore; see also Whitman's June
25, 1875 letter to Doyle.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 5 February
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M st South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The four brief postcards to Doyle in February 1875 were written on Fridays, and the discussion of his
Pete, a bad month past, with me, but might have been worse—Bad spells frequent—strength, however, pretty
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 26 February
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M st. South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The four brief postcards to Doyle in February 1875 were written on Fridays, and the discussion of his
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 12 June [
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Peter Doyle, | M st.
for changes to this file, as noted: Elizabeth Lorang Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle
Address: Peter Doyle, | M street South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D. C.Postmarks: Camden | (?)
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 10 June [
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Pete Doyle | M st.
Doyle's visit to Whitman establishes the year.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 26 June [
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle | M st. South bet 4½ & 6th | Washington D.C."
Since Whitman wrote to Doyle on Fridays, and since the account of his illness here does not contradict
letter to O'Connor and the similar phrasing of this postcard and Whitman's May 29, 1874 letter to Peter Doyle
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 3 July [1874
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle | M st. South—bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The symptoms mentioned here are fully discussed in Whitman's July 10, 1874 letter to Doyle, in which
Whitman also referred to a postcard that Doyle should have received on July 4.
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 7 August
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M street South, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The dating of this postcard as well as the notes and letters to Doyle on July 31, August 14, 21, and
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 31 July [
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M street South bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The dating of this postcard as well as the notes and letters to Doyle on August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 1874
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 21 August
This postcard bears the address, "Pete Doyle, | M street South, bet 4½ & 6th | Washington, D.C."
The dating of this postcard as well as the notes and letters to Doyle on July 31, August 7, 14, and 28
Price Elizabeth Lorang Kathryn Kruger Zachary King Eric Conrad Walt Whitman to Peter Doyle, 17 July [
This piece of correspondence is addressed, "Peter Doyle, | M st.
"Birds and Poets," which had appeared in Scribner's Monthly in 1873 (see Whitman's letter to Peter Doyle