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On July 12, 1874, he wrote for the first time to Walt Whitman: "Because you have, as it were, given me

(June 20) were accompanied with lists of subscribers' am'ts amounts & addresses—the names on which lists

advertisement of the new book about the Ninth Corps—if George wants it, I think he can find it at the American

There were two tailors by this name in the Brooklyn Directory of 1865–1866: Andrew, 372 Myrtle Avenue

probably get anywhere—most of the boarders have left—I and another young man are the only ones left—they were

in the Departments, & were discharged—Many have been discharged within the last two months, & many more

We carried a basket of grub, built a fire & made tea, &c—had a first rate, quiet time—the Falls were

It seems as if things were going to brighten up about "Leaves of Grass."

Ward (1830–1910) was, according to Dictionary of American Biography, "the first native sculptor to create

Walt Whitman wrote for the first time to distinguished American sculptor John Quincy Adams Ward (1830

Ward (1830–1910) was, according to Dictionary of American Biography, "the first native sculptor to create

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter and they quickly became admirers of the

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

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

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

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter, and they quickly became admirers of the

Thompson was a lawyer from London and member of the Middle Temple, one of the four Inns of Court of the city

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

By 1891, Harry Stafford (1858–1918) and his wife Eva Westcott Stafford (1856–1906) were the parents of

whether you rec'd the books I sent you by express package directed to you care O K Lerris Hotel Butte City

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

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

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

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

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

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter and they quickly became admirers of Whitman

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

is referring to his lecture entitled "The Death of Abraham Lincoln," which he delivered in New York City

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter and they quickly became admirers of Whitman

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

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter and they quickly became admirers of Whitman

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

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

Both were introduced to Whitman's writings by Edward Carpenter, and they quickly became admirers of the

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

Stillman (1828–1901), an American painter and art critic, visited Walt Whitman in Washington in December

William James Stillman (1828–1901), an American painter and art critic, visited Walt Whitman in Washington

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

Mott avenue & 149th Street Station L New York City Aug: August 8 '81 1881 My dear Baxter Yours rec'd

Returning to Denver for a few days, then by the southern road to Pueblo, over the Plains, to Kansas City

The "flying impromptu notes" were never published in newspapers or magazines; however, they appear in

Washington City, U. S. November 3, 1871 .

And would yield my life for this cause with serene joy if it were so appointed, if that were the price

of November Boughs, Whitman claims that both "Now Precedent Songs Farewell" and "An Evening Lull" were

B —but I am glad you refused the letters for publication—They were strictly private Walt Whitman Don't

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

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

were brothers of Harry.

April 13 '88 Dear H G I am still here in the little Camden shanty not much different from when you were

rice pudding made in a big earthenware baking dish for my dinner— wh' which suits me well—(I wish you were

Harry's parents, George and Susan Stafford, were tenant farmers at White Horse Farm near Kirkwood, New

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

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

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

McCarthy, Jr. (1860–1936).

October 19, 1875, Gilchrist had written to Burroughs to inform him that Walt Whitman's English admirers were

Harned [Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1918], 113).

to tell you—but because I want so, by help of a few loving words, to come into your presence as it were—into

office—My health is good—Life is rather sluggish here—though not without the sunshine—(Your letters too were

Since the Gilchrists were in Philadelphia in December 1876, and since Whitman accompanied Eldridge to

My dearest friend, I do not approve your American trans–settlement —I see so many things here, you have

yet no idea of—the American social & almost every other kind of crudeness, meagreness, (at least in

The Moran brothers, Edward (1829–1901), Thomas (1837–1926), and Peter (1841–1914), were British-born

This postal card is addressed: Herbert Gilchrist | 112 Madison avenue | New York City.

Walt Whitman Some of her most beautiful, characteristic, interesting and copious letters were written

to her friend Walt Whitman the American poet.

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

Walt Whitman had two nieces: Manahatta "Hattie" (1860–1886) and Jessie Louisa "Sis" Whitman (1863–1957

Hattie and Jessie were both favorites of their uncle Walt.

she wrote about her children; and on December 18, 1873, she said of his health: "Perhaps if my hand were

For this reason they inserted a paragraph in The Athenaeum on July 11 soliciting funds, but were disturbed

little memoranda addressed to us she noted your name down as the one friend in America to whom we were

Whitman was in Atlantic City on November 28 and at Glendale on the following day (Whitman's Commonplace

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

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

Harry's parents, George and Susan Stafford, were tenant farmers at White Horse Farm near Kirkwood, New

This postal card is addressed: J H Johnston | Diamond Merchant | 150 Bowery cor: Broome St:| New York City

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

Moncure Daniel Conway (1832–1907) was an American abolitionist, minister, and frequent correspondent

I am ab't the same as when you were here—& am sitting by the window in the big chair. Mrs.

D's cookery—we wish you were here to have some—the very color goes beyond all description.

Bohan, Looking into Walt Whitman: American Art, 1850–1920 (University Park: Pennsylvania State University

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

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

B. secures the American copyright A royalty of to be paid Dr B.

Rees Welsh & Co. agreed to Whitman's terms on June 21 with two stipulations: they were unwilling to accept