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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

The handwriting in this letter reveals graphically the "deathly weakness": "action" and "sunshiny" were

Do you keep at all the American presidential trip Pacific-ward & south west ward?

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

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

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

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

piece last night went off all right—got thro' all without dishonor—feel my sight & voice not what they were—presence

appetite not really bad—the reading Tuesday night seems to have been satisfactory—Get the "Illustrated American

The Illustrated American publication was a weekly photographic news magazine published at the Bible House

The editor, writer, and politician Maurice Meyer Minton (1859–1926) founded The Illustrated American

photograph of the poet taken by Sarony in 1878 became the frontispiece of the issue of The Illustrated American

Minton, of The Illustrated American, had requested a few lines of verse to accompany the photograph.

The magazine pronounced Whitman "The greatest figure—almost without question—in contemporary American

Founded by the American journalist and reform writer Benjamin Orange Flower (1858–1918),The Arena was

the American Sunday-School Times.

," which was published in The North American Review 125 (March 1891), 332–338.

The North American Review was the first literary magazine in the United States.

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

Four of Whitman's poems were published in the magazine: "The Dead Tenor" (1884), "Yonnondio" (1887),

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

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

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

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

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

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

Johnston (of New York) and Bucke were in the process of planning a lecture event in Whitman's honor,

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

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).

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

Thirty-one poems from Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy

See Whitman's letter to the editor of The North American Review of November 4, 1890.

Camden Nov: 3 '91 Wallace went off this mrn'g, to start out in the City of Berlin f'm NY. to-morrow mn'g

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

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

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

Rideing, the assistant editor of the North American Review, requested an article of about "4000 words

" on "Recent aspects of American literature" for "the sum of Two hundred dollars" or on "some other subject

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

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

On October 3, 1890, Whitman accepted an invitation to write for The North American Review.

The North American Review was the first literary magazine in the United States.

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

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

books for reasons—Partly promised the N[orth] A[merican] Rev[iew] I w'd give them a 2d article ab't American

here by stove in my den, same as ever—Horace will send you Morris's piece (contra-Ingersoll) in American

Rideing, the assistant editor, requested an article of about "4000 words" on "Recent aspects of 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 North American Review was the first literary magazine in the United States.

," which was published in The North American Review 125 (March 1891), 332–338.

George (1827–1892) and Susan Stafford (1833–1910) were the parents of Harry Stafford, a young man whom

They were tenant farmers at White Horse Farm near Kirkwood, New Jersey, where Whitman visited them on

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

He was in Atlantic City on August 29 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.

—I keep well, for me—have been away from home gallivanting around, land & water, & especially this city

Walt Whitman (I write this from New York City , U S A. 1309 Fifth av: avenue near 86th st. street : but

A criticism of "The Poetry of the Future" appeared in The American (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles

With the cooperation of yourself and other American thinkers of the first note, the Review must become

It is singular & unnecessary— you were entirely welcome, & always have been — —I have been away most

seem to refer to the contiguous communities of Kirkwood and Glendale interchangeably, as if Kirkwood were

The summary of the letter is drawn from a catalog put out by the American Art Association for a sale

Whitman sent "My Long Island Antecedents" to The North American Review on October 29, but it was returned

office of the Philadelphia Press when Whitman's contribution arrived and that it was declined; see American

brighter now—I am feeling pretty well—went out around yesterday & last night—great bright stirring city

He was the author of many books and articles on German-American affairs and was superintendent of German

See The American-German Review, 8 (December, 1946), 27–30.

In 1883, Knortz was living in New York City.

Twelve leaves were enclosed with this note.

New York City. Aug.

Lewis T. and Percy Ives were father and son, both artists.

On these occasions it is that many families pay their only visits to the city. Gen.

Our Evening Free Schools—capital institutions, that ought to be established in every city in the United

The Whigs were a political party in the antebellum United States; the Whig and the Democratic Parties

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

The Steyermarkers were an Austrian musical group that performed in the United States.

Four thousand people, the tip-top of the city, crowded themselves upstairs and down.

The exhibition of the American Institute opened yesterday. Nobody there; it rained too hard.

Hayes, and M'Keon, ) have issued another manifesto to the American people in general and the Irish in

was on terms of friendship with him; on the evening of August 6, he called while she and her husband were

Let them, however, not remain in cities, but post westward forthwith, and vote themselves farms.

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

White, who were members of the Irish Directory in New York.

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

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

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

How pleasantly they must have been impressed with their new home—those of them who were emigrating here

prominent ones, are generally falling into the Taylor ranks....I notice a capital suggestion in one of the city

During the last year there have been built in this city, about 50 large sewers, 30 new piers, 115 new

shall soon wrap Harlem and Manhattanville in our mantle; besides stretching an arm to Brooklyn, Jersey City

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

He is credited with being the first American scientific historian.

–1860).

War and the American Civil War, among other wars and battles.

Standing on the front steps of the City Hall, the most vitreous of moonlight bathing the whole scene,

If I were asked to give the leading peculiarities of Mr.

Van Buren's style and matter, I should say they were condensation, clearness and wit.

If I were a near friend of the President, I wouldn't have John Van Buren in the opposition, and in Congress

democracy of New York believe in the great principle promulgated at Buffalo; and the democracy of New York were

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

The nominees were Lewis Cass (1782–1866) for President and William O.

World hits the truth of the thing in the following paragraph: It seems to be a solemn engagement the American

Hawks, of your city, is in town. He preached yesterday at St.

Lots of cash changed hands on the occasion; and many were the disconsolate faces....McNulty's trial has

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.

Edwin Forrest (1806–1872) was an American stage actor, well known for his Shakespearean roles.

cities.

Thus far it has been kept at the Quarantine station on Staten Island, about seven miles below the city

Some three of four cases were landed from the Liverpool liner New York, a week ago; they were bedded

in a large room, where there were several other sick persons.

As others were landed, they went in the same room.

It must be borne in mind, at the same time, that most of these cases were of persons who were in all

a free state as part of the Compromise of 1850, while Native Californians and indigenous societies were

Crescent — Imagine the highest state of excitement you ever saw in this city "on the eve of an important

a free state as part of the Compromise of 1850, while Native Californians and indigenous societies were

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

levity—they hide from people's eyes, and from their own too, many things that the English, and we Americans

The Whigs were a political party in the antebellum United States; the Whig and the Democratic Parties

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

a free state as part of the Compromise of 1850, while Native Californians and indigenous societies were

Maria Kloster was the only survivor of a violent attack in New York City.

but there is no really sumptuous and extensive place, on a scale commensurate with the wants of the city

The old man, the young child, the invalid, all who could get out, were enjoying it.

For the last week, no cases have occurred in the city.

I stood an hour and gazed on that picture; and if I were to attempt describing the feelings that passed

....The musical furor has somewhat subsided—nearly all the German bands having departed for other cities

editor who retired from The New York Globe in 1848 and then began editing a radical weekly titled The American

a free state as part of the Compromise of 1850, while Native Californians and indigenous societies were

The Whigs were a political party in the antebellum United States; the Whig and the Democratic Parties

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

were often donated to homes for orphans or similar institutions.

The fire spread quickly to the wooden buildings nearby, all of which were dry as the result of a long

During that time, the fire burned approximately eight city blocks and destroyed about two hundred buildings

in the densely populated area in the vicinity of Fulton and Nassau Streets ("The Doings of a Night,"

He has seen New York grow up, as it were; at any rate he has seen the growth of what we possess in the

Weekly Messenger in 1843 (Mabbott, "Walt Whitman Edits the Sunday Times July, 1842–June, 1843," American

Other pieces by Whitman that were published in the paper include the article "A Visit to Greenwood Cemetery

The Weekly Tribune enjoyed widespread distribution, with a circulation of 200,000 in 1860.

The Politics of Art Criticism in New York City's Penny Press [New York: Fordham University Press, 2020

Gentleman's Magazine (Frank Luther Mott, "The Columbian Lady's and Gentleman's Magazine," in A History of American

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

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

1791–1880) was a United States Army Major General, having served in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American

Several were discharged yesterday and the previous day....Have you, amid the "Free Soil" excitement,

moderate quantities, for all actual settlers....We shall soon have a complete line of telegraph from this city

to Halifax, N.S., via Boston and A good plan has been adopted by that extortortionate between this city

The Whigs were a political party in the antebellum United States; the Whig and the Democratic Parties

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

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

A Southern slaveholder and a well-known American miltary leader in the Mexican-American War, Taylor was

I should not be much surprised if a dash of Lynch law were to come in play, then, unless the police muster

Many celebrities and jovial folks were there. But Fillmore isn't over-popular even among the Whigs.

What good were all the fine things of the metropolis, if people didn't come and admire them?

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

The Whigs were a political party in the antebellum United States; the Whig and the Democratic Parties

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

Their supporters were primarily professionals and social reformers; they received much less support from