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day's visit 30 miles country to his grandfather—apples are coming in ripe & large—had two roasted for my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
His and Lisa Samuels's notion of deformance has shaped my and many others' approaches to tagging and
My co-editor Rachel Price and I recently edited Álvaro Armando Vasseur's 1912 translation of Whitman's
with the famous stepped indentations of "O Captain! My Captain!"
John Frederick Schiller Gray was a captain in the Twentieth New York Infantry and later held the same
s on my way to the city. All well there. W. and Ed sleeping. Ed had not gone to bed till one.
On my entrance he had taken my hand, I resisting a little, and objecting: "It is cold: I have just come
"My personal cleanliness—the washedness—so bad has been my state, has for the present to be post-poned
W. held my hand a long time to-nighttonight as I said my "good-bye" and was about to start off.
I have such a good bed,—and my stove does very well—it is a little bit out of the way in location—My
England Dec. 4th '91 My Dear Old Friend Your kind & most welcome p.c. of Nov. 22 nd came by last mail
& glad indeed was I to receive it from your dear hand My best thanks to you for it.
Sat Dec 5 th '91 This aft n I stole a couple of hours from my work & went over to see J.W.W. at Anderton
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Traubel, With Walt Whitman in Camden, Friday, September 13, 1889 and Saturday, September 14, 1889: "My
54 Manchester Rd Bolton England July 18/91 My Dear Walt Whitman Just a few lines to supplement Dr Bucke's
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
It connects itself with memories of my mother's like condition—her only companion often a canary too.
Whitman's housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain
few pieces which are marked by the "piano-tune" quality that he derides—the true and tender lyric of "My
Captain" and the fine poem on "Ethiopia Saluting the Colors."
So I insisted on my refusal. Till then he would not start.
living and writing and sleeping place (has been likened to some big old cabin for a kinky sailor-captain
Camden June 18 1890 Fairly with me these days—Did I tell you my last piece (poem) was rejected by the
shoes if nobody will have 'em )—I shall put in order a last little 6 or 8 page annex (the second) of my
Thirty-one poems from Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy
For more information see Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Camden New Jersey Nov: 30 1890 My dear D L Y'rs of 21st rec'd & welcomed—the Cal[ifornia] papers rec'd
as I get it—Warren Fritzinger is still with me—Mrs: Davis is well—Have had a depressed gloomy week—my
Jeff (T J Whitman) died last Tuesday in St Louis, Mo: was a civil engineer—Hear often f'm Dr Bucke my
I suppose you got my last I sent.
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
yesterday an hour talking & inquiring ab't Tom Paine—(wh' life he is soon to pub. in book) —with altogether my
see the whole scene, the lawn, the evn'g shades, the crowd, Dr's return, y'r arrival—& hear the band —my
friend, take my advice, resign yourself tacitly to rest & absorb quietly, reposeful for a while, tying
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
On September 11 Wallace had written: "You remind me so much of my dear mother. . . .
You seem to me now as near & intimate as well as dear as my own Kith & Kin—Nay, dearer."
On September 13 he observed that Bucke's "interesting" collection of Whitmaniana "affects my sleep."
England Feb 27, 92 My Dear Walt Just a line by tonights mail to send you my deep & heartfelt love & my
been busy sending off copies of the facsimile to over 70 different friends you have hardly been out of my
In his March 9, 1892, letter to Traubel, Greenhalgh wrote that "Walt has taught me 'the glory of my daily
In all the departments of my life Walt entered with his loving personality & I am never alone" (Horace
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
O'C's condition & every thing relating to him —(a good strong man nurse he evidently needs at once—my
Of course I make no response— Things nearly the same—not one even of my tolerable days—my head is uncomfortable
substantial volume—not that I am overwhelmed or even entirely satisfied by it, but as I had not put my
Commemoration Ode," which has often, since its publication, been contrasted with Whitman's own tribute, "O Captain
My Captain!" For further information on Whitman's views of Lowell, see William A.
referring to the manuscript for "Walt Whitman's Last" (a one-page piece on his last miscellany Good-Bye My
Commemoration Ode," which has often, since its publication, been contrasted with Whitman's own tribute, "O Captain
My Captain!" For further information on Whitman's views of Lowell, see William A.
54 Manchester Road Bolton, England July 3rd, 1891 My Dear Old Friend, This afternoon I recd. your kind
p.c. of June 23rd & thank you for it with all my heart.
Please give them & Mrs Davis my kindest regards.
Wallace called here last night, during my absence from town on business, & left one of the "Good Byes
But my time is up. Good night & god bless you Yours affectionately J Johnston Dr.
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Johnston is referring to Whitman's Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).
Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was Whitman's last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short prose works
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy 2d Annex" to Leaves of Grass
March 1891 My dear Walt Whitman, Your two post cards of March 8 th & March 10 addressed to Dr.
I intended to write to Traubel by this mail, but will ask you to convey my affectionate regards to him
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
criticism . . . after full retrospect of his works and life, the aforesaid 'odd-kind chiel' remains to my
Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892
doubtless) all y'r Canada letters & welcom'd all—Send you a word in hopes it may reach you thro' care of my
up on a rush—& Tom Rome —how good & considerate & faithful they both were—& I wish to send them here my
of course show them this letter—(Tell Andrew I am just having a big book, complete works, including my
last "Good-Bye my Fancy" bit, bound up, & I will surely send him one )— Still holding the fort (sort
sixty-five poems that had originally appeared in November Boughs (1888); while the second, "Good-Bye my
Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Singing Thrush" (March 15, 1873; later called "Wandering at Morn"), "Spain" (March 24, 1873), "Sea Captains
always find they like to have me very much, it seems to do them good, no doubt they soon feel that my
away some gay tunes now, though it is quite late at night—Mother, I dont know whether I mentioned in my
region, makes a good officer—Mother, I could get no pen & ink tonight—Well, dear Mother, I send you my
army as a first lieutenant in the Eighty-fourth New York Infantry on May 23, 1861, and was appointed captain
companys of our regmet is at millsprings an 5 here they will return today they 70 prisners yesterd give my
Captain Francis M.
Wisdom mentioned by Whitman is Captain William A.
Wisdom mentioned by Whitman is Captain William A.
Whitman referred to Rossetti's edition as a "horrible dismemberment of my book" in his August 12, 1871
Aldrich (1828–1908) was an ornithologist, a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, an infantry captain
We are soon to see a thing accomplished here which I have often exercised my mind about, namely, the
Not at all, to my eye.
many respects of our constructive nation and age, and even so poetical, that I have even balanced in my
When a train comes to a bad spot in the road this Captain reins in his horse and stands there till they
I find this everywhere, and very pleasing to my sight.
Whitman, I have been perplexed how to express to you my feelings of gratitude for the gift of the letter
I am especially pleased to learn from it that you share my admiration for the noble stoic Epictetus,
I have also to thank you, Mr Whitman, for inscribing my name in the copy of Leaves of Grass which the
"Boys of the College" gave to me on my birthday.
my wife joins I am yours sincerely Wentworth Dixon Wentworth Dixon to Walt Whitman, 13 June 1891
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
all is well with me but I regret that I did not write to you sooner or cable to you immediately upon my
being and which eludes my senses and baffles my judgment to explain.
save my own, dear, good father could have done.
For all this and more I desire you to accept of my heartfelt thanks.
I am taking the liberty of writing to Dr Bucke to explain my not visiting him as I intended.
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
—I got cold on my voyage home, & in the outdoor work I took up soon after my return I got additional
Despite my cold, I am confident that my trip has done me good, & that when I get clear of it, & fairly
He has been my main company. I think of you continually.
Will you give my love to Warry & to M rs Davis ?
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
been reading over y'r good letter of June 9th again & it seems to put me among you all again—I send my
—Just finish'd my supper, quite hearty, (only take two meals a day, no dinner) blackberries rice some
is the third day of perfect summer weather—(very hot before)—all prosperous— 23d—1½PM —have pass'd my
big old 2d story room "den," my young nurse man is down stairs practising practicing & playing his fiddle—my
over by ferry boat & horse cars) & here I sit writing to you all—I want to hear specifically whether my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
I can do nothing but write & assure you of my tender sympathy & of my heartfelt & daily deepening affection
This morning I had hours driving in my open conveyance I c not take my brougham—& the all-prevalent moisture
condensed on my beard & moustache & froze into tiny icicles which had to be thawed off.
Dixon wrote for my birthday party.
With my kindest regards to all the members of your household & with my best heart's-love to you I remain
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
meeting on September 13, 1890: "Nearly all 'the boys' were present with two friends & the reading of my
My Dear Old Friend, I have nothing particular to say but I cannot let the mail go without a word of greeting
My loving salutation to you, dearest & best of Friends!
in the surgery & snatch a few minutes of leisure while waiting for my horse, to write a few lines to
—& J.W.W is spending it quietly at home—(But there's my horse so I must stop a while—) Later.
I have sent a copy of the NE Mag, my "notes" & some of my "Whitman" photos to the Editor of the Review
America It is postmarked: BOLTON | MY 23 | 91; New York | June 1; PAID | C | ALL | Camden, N.J. | 1891
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Enclose this little billet to Mrs: Spaulding —(I have lost the address)—Ed, I feel a little easier f'm my
long grip —just ate my supper & relish'd it—was out an hour in the wheel chair this afternoon—quite
pretty well (he has sold out the grocery) —Horace Traubel comes regularly—I expect Dr Bucke ab't May 12—my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
breaths away both of you)—W has gone over to Phila. to give word to Dr Thomas, the oculist & to take my
little book the three opinions (Sarrazin's, the Irishman, & Ingersolls) —Had a fair night—relish'd my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
At this time, Whitman was planning to include an appendix to his Good-bye My Fancy that would include
HIS FAREWELL ENGAGEMENT "I will then gather all my work of the last three years in verse and make my
I publish my own books and have done so ever since my first little volume entitled, 'Leaves of Grass'
Give my love to Mr. Morris.
—finally making contract in my name, Morris witnessing.
I do not wish to appear, but my friends, who know my ways, will readily see who it is from."
Clock it comenced to rain not very hard but enough to make it very unpleasant I stuck it out until my
Brigade driving the enemy untill we got into a thick swamp where the mud and water was over the top of my
order to charge and away we went the water flying over our heads as we splashed through it I was in my
pickets all day so that we must have some 2500 to night I have seen 1 or 2 Colonels and lots of captain
work yesterday is a little stiffness in my legs from walking George Washington Whitman to Louisa Van
Captain O. Jennings Wise died as a result of wounds on February 9, 1862.
W. then added, addressing me: "Why do they all set to and curl my hair?
often my own price sent them with the piece.
I did not send them, of course—it is not my practice.
I did years ago do that thing for John Hay: copied My Captain for him: he paid me handsomely for it.
He saw the hat in my hand—thought I was impatient to go. I said: "You bet!"
"My soul ascends Above the Stars."
My poor handkerchief, when I pulled it from my pocket the next morning, was what the wolverines might
I had done it in the agonies between my laughter and attempted decorum.
The captain gets his sixteenth or twentieth "lay," and one or two others share equally well; but the
George received his promotion to captain on December 12, 1862—with the date of rank retroactive to November
We have not been paid off yet Mother but we expect to be in a very few days, just as soon as I get my
Francis of Buffalo, New York, was promoted to the rank of captain to replace Hazard when the latter left
"I am inert, feeble, borne down with lassitude—my head being sore and sick: but there has been no recurrence
—I am not so sure of it, my hearty.
"I always designate my price when I submit a piece: it is far the simplest way: I make my own valuations
lines—a touch)—that was a mere thumb-nail, a hint—yet I named my sum and got it."
Alexander Dumas to write my memoirs from.
My Dear Old Friend, Your kind post card of April 20 th arrived here during my absence in Scotland & I
at my own inability to do anything for you!
At Corby—a pretty little Cumberland village where my married sister lives—I saw my first swallows of
But my greatest Heart-joy was at Annan —my native place—with my Father —my life-long Exemplar of Truth
& Righteousness—my Mother —dearest & best of womankind in all the world to me—my dear Brother & my old
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
waning —Horace's piece comes out finely—the picture is a queer one though—the Lips paid me $90 for my
six pages—besides sending (addressing mailing) 100 copies at my instance —am at the Good Bye —the printers
Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892
For more information see, Donald Barlow Stauffer, "'Good-Bye my Fancy' (Second Annex) (1891)," Walt Whitman
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
bodies and bodies" line the decks; the masts and spars are spotted with "dabs of flesh"; beside the captain's
At the left hand of the entrance is the grave of Lawrence, the gallant captain, whose memory will ever
54 Manchester Road Bolton, England June 6 th 1891 Just a line or two to send my loving salutation & cordial
greeting to you, my dear, good old friend & to thank you for the good letter you so kindly sent to Wallace
says: "I was not able to get the portrait in this month but I shall be delighted in noticing "GoodBye My
my horse—truest & faithfullest of friends—has been nearly run off his feet.
We are anxiously awaiting some report of your birthday proceedings Please convey my kindest regards to
Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892
Whitman occasionally referred to Stafford as "My (adopted) son" (as in a December 13, 1876, letter to
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Jersey Saturday afternoon Oct: 31 '91 Wallace is down stairs taking a lunch, & photoing Warry, (at my
I believe every evn'g) telegraphing questions here wh' are answer'd "Walt Whitman is not dead yet "—my
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
by the indolent waves, I am exposed, cut by bitter and poisoned hail Steeped amid honeyed morphine , my
darkness Our vessel riddled and slowly sinking—preparations to pass to the one we had conquered— The captain
as I intended since my return home.
But it has pretty nearly worn off & I am feeling distinctly better for my trip.
May God bless you is my constant prayer. Please to give my affectionate regards to M rs Davis.
And Warry too, please give my love to him . I will write to them both soon.
My deepest love to you always. J.W. Wallace see notes Nov 30 1891 J.W.W. James W.
Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy" in Leaves of Grass (1891–1892
writes in his Visits to Walt Whitman in 1890–1891 about asking Whitman to inscribe a copy of Good-Bye My
In all the departments of my life Walt entered with his loving personality & I am never alone" (Horace
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
It gives me quite a new conception of my own importance in the world.
(Give him my hearty greetings!)
Just as he was about to recite 'My Captain,' a little girl, the granddaughter of Edmund Clarence Stedman
from the rebel Artillery and the talk is that the men could not be got forward to the second line, but my
I tried my best, to keep the men from falling back, but Capt Sims was killed just at this time so it
Mother I should like very much to have you send me a dozen of my pictures (those you sent to me at Annapolis
Give my love to Mattie and all. Good night G. W.
Wright wrote: "The Command of the Regiment then devolved upon Captain George W.
I am happy to say he discharged the duties of the responsible position to my entire satisfaction, and
54 Manchester Rd Bolton England Aug 22nd 1891 My Dear Walt Whitman, Just a few lines to send you my love
I blushed to see my poor scribblings, written off hurriedly & without premeditation, arrayed in all the
My best love to you now & always! God bless you!
and his brother Harry were the sons of Henry Whireman Fritzinger (about 1828–1881), a former sea captain
Davis, Whitman's housekeeper, who had also taken care of the sea captain and who inherited part of his
Whitman's housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain