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A second rate city is liable to objections, as the seat of Government; but a large and first class city

Fifteen houses were burnt—several of them used as stores.

Intercourse is debarred between the city and Quarantine.

to go on this hunt, and three thousand tough fellows could be got together for the purpose, with American

One thing there can be no mistake about; that the timid, malignant, idle and shiftless Mexican population

that Mexico had ceded to the United States in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo following the Mexican-American

cities.

Barnburners and Hunkers were terms used to describe opposing sides of the fracturing Democratic party

The Barnburners held radical anti-slavery views and were willing to destroy banks and corporations to

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

number of persons from the burning wreck of the Ocean Monarch, is to be donated the freedom of the city

We have even on exhibition here pictures of matters and things as they were before the Deluge—doubtless

I hear in the city this morning of the death of Michael Hoffman, Naval officer, for this city; he was

He was much beloved by the Silas Wright democracy, who were in daily expectation of hearing of his removal

P.S..Sorry are "some folks" here to see a telegraphic announcement from your city that that "Buffalo

Williams, Horace Greeley: Champion of American Freedom (New York: New York University Press, 2006).

were the two major political parties in the United States as part of the two-party system.

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

Mark's in New York City, where he served from 1816 until 1836.

Orders were received last week in the Customhouse here, from Washington, for turning out the barnburners

performance of his duties—wherefor he had given heavy security; that the officials sought to be expunged were

Martin Valerius —were nabbed by the police officers here on Saturday last.

musical pieces at the Olympic; ditto at the Chambers street....The grandest concert ever given in this city

comes off at the Tabernacle to-night.....The Crescent City is to start at 4 o'clock this afternoon.

expansion of slavery into the territory that the United States acquired from Mexico in the Mexican-American

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

John Collins (1811–1874) was an Irish comedian and singer ("American," Theatrical Times, October 28,

Under his management, New York City's Bowery Theatre became a successful venue for American working-class

On Tuesday next, October 3d, the Fair of the American Institute ( exhibition of American manufacturers

new daily paper, to be called "The Drawing Room Journal," is on the eve of its appearance in this city

A mob rapidly collected, and were so incensed that they dragged, cuffed, and bruised Baker pretty severely

The Customhouse and Naval office were closed yesterday, in respect to Mr. Hoffman, deceased.

Foster (d. 1856) was a city reporter, writer, and man about town.

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

Williams, Horace Greeley: Champion of American Freedom (New York: New York University Press, 2006).

were the two major political parties in the United States as part of the two-party system.

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

, and, though no one knows exactly "who's the next customer," it wouldn't be very surprising if it were

It wouldn't be bad if the originality were extended farther and wider.

I see that the Crescent City leaves here on the 2d of October, and is advertised to sail hence again

Thompson, leaves for New Orleans—via Havana, same as the Crescent City—on the 16th of October; passage

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

The Whigs were critical of the nation's expansion into Texas and of the Mexican-American War and favored

Ireland, Records of the New York Stage from 1750 to 1860 [New York: T. H.

Under his management, New York City's Bowery Theatre became a successful venue for American working-class

By 1845, Sefton had played Jemmy Twitcher 360 times in New York City.

developed in that part of New York where Nassau street pokes its nose out to the Park, at the south end of City

astonishing what a vein of intelligence—one may say refinement—is perceptible in these young women; no other city

yet, the steps of the Hall of records, the jutting stones at the top of the basement windows of the City

Barnburners and Hunkers were terms used to describe opposing sides of the fracturing Democratic party

The Barnburners held radical anti-slavery views and were willing to destroy banks and corporations to

The Hunkers were pro-government; they favored state banks and minimized the issue of slavery.

divisions between these factions in New York reflected the national divisions that would lead to the American

Zachary Taylor (1784–1850), a Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American

His dying words were— Don't give up the ship!"

They are curiously gazing at the pictures which placard the walls of the American Museum opposite—pictures

of fish, flesh and fowl, and of some objects which surely were never before seen in earth, sea or air

Just beyond, glimpses of it appearing through the trees, shows the dirty white of the City Hall; Justice

Mickle (1805–1863) was the Mayor of New York City from 1846 to 1847.

He served as a General in the American War for Independence.

Grier, "Walt Whitman, the Galaxy, and Democratic Vistas," American Literature, 23 (1951–1952), 332–350

Grier, "Walt Whitman, the Galaxy, and Democratic Vistas," American Literature, 23 (1951–1952), 337.

Certain poetical pieces of mine were arranged to appear soon in English magazine & I should like the

Grier, "Walt Whitman, the Galaxy, and Democratic Vistas," American Literature, 23 (1951–1952), 332–350

Grier, "Walt Whitman, the Galaxy, and Democratic Vistas," American Literature, 23 (1951–1952), 337.

Grier, "Walt Whitman, the Galaxy, and Democratic Vistas," American Literature, 23 (1951–1952), 332–350

the Galaxy of December, left it—and applies to Individuality—sketches the portrait of the ideal American

of the future—also characterizations of the American woman—overhauls the Culture theory, shows its deficiencies

masses, of healthy, acute, handsome Individualities, modernized, & fully adapted to our soil, our days, city

Grier, "Walt Whitman, the Galaxy, and Democratic Vistas," American Literature, 23 (1951–1952), 332–350

Apparently Walt Whitman coined the word "personalism," which Bronson Alcott introduced into American

Grier, "Walt Whitman, the Galaxy, and Democratic Vistas," American Literature, 23 (1951–1952), 332–350

Grier, "Walt Whitman, the Galaxy, and Democratic Vistas," American Literature, 23 (1951–1952), 332–350

This letter is addressed: R W Gilder | office Scribner's Magazine | 743 Broadway | New York City.

(at $1 a head) & they say there never was a more high toned crowd collected in the town—full half were

Y. papers —(will send you the Critic of the latter city next Monday or Tuesday with my piece in)— Havn't

Haven't felt very well lately—a real bad spell last night & this forenoon—don't feel right living in the city

Balch of The American (Philadelphia), for which he received $20 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).

Picture-Gallery" to Balch on October 8, 1880, for which he received $5, and which appeared in The American

His shad and champagne dinners for Whitman were something of a tradition.

Jessie and her sister Manahatta "Hattie" (1860–1886) were both favorites of their uncle Walt.

Grier, "Walt Whitman, the Galaxy, and Democratic Vistas," American Literature, 23 (1951–1952), 332–350

which he observed: "If we except 'Leaves of Grass' and Emerson's works, there is little as yet in American

Grier, "Walt Whitman, the Galaxy, and Democratic Vistas," American Literature, 23 (1951–1952), 332–350

Grier, "Walt Whitman, the Galaxy, and Democratic Vistas," American Literature, 23 (1951–1952), 332–350

reports, documents, or whatever to is To Paul Liptay Care of Otto Behrens 140 Eighth avenue New York City

are absolutely troubles, & their radiations— Charley, I have had a sick, sick three weeks since you were

This postcard bears the address, "John Swinton | 134 E. 38th Street | New York City."

I wish also to thank the City of Lincoln (England) Public Libraries, Museum, and Art Gallery for the

This letter bears the address: R W Gilder | Scribner's Magazine office | 743 Broadway | New York City

Morris's then celebrated and fashionable "Mirror," of New York city.

I next went to the "Aurora" daily in New York city—a sort of free lance.

happen'd between the acts one night in the lobby of the old Broadway theatre near Pearl street, New York city

Whitman told Traubel that the poem was "a sort of handshake and hug, to show them we were here, met them

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

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

Susan (1833–1910) and George Stafford (1827–1892) were the parents of Whitman's young friend, Harry Stafford

night—H's letter rec'd —thanks—Harrison Morris has been over to see me a very pleasant visit—bro't "The American

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

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

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

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

See Walter Grünzweig, Constructing the German Walt Whitman (Iowa City: University of Iowa Press, 1995

people sent over yesterday to ask whether we wanted to "count the tickets" in the boxes first, as they were

There were 1600 to 2000 people, (choice persons,) one third women (Proceeds to me $869.45)—I went over

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

This letter is addressed: Dr R M Bucke | Aldine hotel Decatur Street | Cape May City | New Jersey.

It is postmarked: | May 14 | 5 PM | 90; Phila | M | 1 | 1890 | Transit; Cape May City | May | 15 | 12PM

In the Gopsill Philadelphia City Directory for 1890 Stead was listed as a coppersmith.

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

This letter is addressed: Dr R M Bucke | the Aldine hotel Decatur Street | Cape May City | New Jersey

It is postmarked: Cape May City | May 19 | 12 Pm | 1890 | N. J.; Camden, N. J. | May 18 | 5PM | 90.

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.

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

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

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

I see in Bob the noblest specimen—American-flavored—pure out of the soil, spreading, giving, demanding

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

I was in London Canada , in fact a resident there when you were a visitor and guest in that city.

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

Thomas Eakins (1844–1919) was an American painter.

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

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

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

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

This letter is addressed: Dr R M Bucke | the Aldine Decatur Street | Cape May City | New Jersey.

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

If I were down East and assisting to run the thing I would give them (at least try to give them) a dose

was critically ill at the time & the letter got neglected— Walt Whitman to the Editor of The North American

Rideing was assistant editor of The North American Review.

Rideing, the assistant editor, requested an article of about "4000 words" on "Recent aspects of American

At this time, Wallace was visiting Bucke in London, Ontario, as part of his North American trip to visit

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

There were recurrences of the illness in the spring and early summer of 1891 (March to June), and in