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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" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892

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.

Whitman's friend James Redpath joined the North American Review as managing editor in 1886.

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

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 (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

visitors—Harrison Morris and Miss A Repplier yestdy Nov: 1—noon —Still the same—J W W is going off in City

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

Her essays were published in Atlantic Monthly, Catholic World, and Century Magazine, among many other

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wallace had contacted Rome while on his North American trip and arranged to have him travel to Camden

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

Whitman explained that "[William] Heineman, [Wolcott] Balestier, & [John] Lovell want to purchase the American

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

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

Whitman explained that "[William] Heineman, [Wolcott] Balestier, & [John] Lovell want to purchase the American

Both Johnston and Wallace lived in Bolton Lancashire, England and were the co-founders of the "Bolton

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

for pay of "Old Poets" —the receipt herewith, Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to the Editor of The North American

in the March 1891 issue of The North American Review.

Whitman sent "Old Poets" to the North American Review on October 9.

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

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

Wallace had contacted Rome while on his North American trip and arranged to have him travel to Camden

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

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 (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

Thoreau appeared in the "American Men of Letters" series in 1882.

I sent you from here the proof of "Eminent Visitors" —See by the paper of 17th the errors I marked were

had some fighting here, below here on picket lines, day before yesterday—We feared they, the rebs, were

We were all ready to skedaddle from here last night, & expected it—horses harnessed in all directions

some of the men returning from the extreme front—As day before yesterday a strong force, three corps, were

moved down there—These were portions of them now returning—it was a curious sight to see the shadowy

friendlily & nearly altogether exclusively with me—she was dressed in very faded clothes but her manners were

Though Trowbridge became familiar with Whitman's poetry in 1855, he did not meet Whitman until 1860 when

Coleman, "Trowbridge and O'Connor," American Literature, 23 [1951–52], 327).

Though Trowbridge became familiar with Whitman's poetry in 1855, he did not meet Whitman until 1860 when

Coleman, "Trowbridge and O'Connor," American Literature, 23 [1951–52], 327).

While he was with the Boston Post, he invented the American version of Mrs.

Piper and Co., booksellers in Boston, were willing to take 50 copies of the new edition of Leaves of

flighty at night—often fancied himself with his regiment—by his talk sometimes seem'd as if his feelings were

. & Lieut Samuel Pooley,25 51st New York Vol. both of whom are now, or were lately, in C. S.

Excerpts from five of Whitman's letters to an unidentified ex-soldier were printed by Florence Hardiman

Harlan apparently took offense at the copy of the 1860 Leaves of Grass which Whitman was revising and

1868, he wrote to Sutherland: "I retain just the same friendship I formed for you the short time we were

and Poets (New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1877), Notes on Walt Whitman as Poet and Person (New York: American

Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates during the early Washington years.

O'Connor (1832–1889) was the author of Harrington, an abolition novel published by Thayer & Eldridge in 1860

the most important, of the adulators who divided people arbitrarily into two categories: those who were

for and those who were against Walt Whitman.

I wish you were nearer, that we might be together frequently.

On November 30, 1864, she wrote to Whitman: "Every evening we talk of you, & wish you were here, & almost

as two young men of the 51st N Y, friends of my brother George & of our family (officers of 51st), were

Whitman most likely is referring to Brooklyn City Hospital, which Whitman visited in August and September

night I was with some of my friends of Fred Gray association, till late wandering the east side of the City—first

I saw her with a McClellan medal on her breast—I called her & asked her if the other girls there were

yes every one of them, & that they wouldn't tolerate a girl in the place who was not, & the fellows were

Vallandigham and his followers were allowed to draft the platform.

sharp-cut self assertion, One's-Self & also, or may be still more, to map out, to throw together for American

those days' efforts & aspirations—true, I see now, with some things in it I should not put in if I were

Probably these were the Misses Sallie and Carrie Howard listed in the 1866 Directory, or the Miss Garaphelia

After the war, all the hospitals except this one were converted to other purposes.

Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates during the early Washington years.

O'Connor (1832–1889) was the author of Harrington, an abolition novel published by Thayer & Eldridge in 1860

the most important, of the adulators who divided people arbitrarily into two categories: those who were

for and those who were against Walt Whitman.

was one half of the Boston based abolitionist publishing firm Thayer and Eldridge, who put out the 1860

I am glad you treated Emmy Price so kindly— they were so hospitable to me—I should think it would be

The Civil, Political, Professional, and Ecclesiastical History . . . of the County of Kings and the City

Eldridge and later John Burroughs, were to be his close associates during the early Washington years.

O'Connor (1832–1889) was the author of Harrington, an abolition novel published by Thayer & Eldridge in 1860

the most important, of the adulators who divided people arbitrarily into two categories: those who were

for and those who were against Walt Whitman.

My brother would be in what I would almost call fair condition, if it were not that his legs are affected—it

For a time Whitman lived with William D. and Ellen O'Connor, who, with Eldridge and later Burroughs, were

O'Connor (1832–1889) was the author of Harrington, an abolition novel published by Thayer & Eldridge in 1860

For a time Whitman lived with William D. and Ellen O'Connor, who, with Eldridge and later Burroughs, were

O'Connor (1832–1889) was the author of Harrington, an abolition novel published by Thayer & Eldridge in 1860

Whitman enclosed a review of his work from the London Leader of June 30, 1860, for William D.

The life here in the cities, & the objects, &c of most, seem to me very flippant & shallow somehow since

was one half of the Boston based abolitionist publishing firm Thayer and Eldridge, who put out the 1860

, his "Diary," printed last winter—his funeral was simple but very impressive—all the big radicals were

Count referred in his entry for April 18, 1864, to Whitman as among "the most original and genuine American

LeRoy Fischer, Mississippi Valley Historical Review, 36 (1949–1950), 415–434, and Dictionary of American

Whitman apparently wrote again on February 13, and Mason replied from City Point on February 16 that

He later designed and constructed the Milwaukee Water Works and served there as city engineer.

read some amusing pieces to them for three quarters of an hour, for a change—& sat down by those who were

In 1860, Erastus Otis Parker was indicted on seven counts of theft.

Though their correspondence slowed in the middle of their lives, the brothers were brought together again

Sarah Mead and Phebe Pintard were sisters (born Williams) and his maternal grandmother's sisters.