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Then of my trip. Always brightens up when so humored.
He said to-nighttonight playfully: "You must always answer my questions even though I don't always answer
I said: "You don't answer my questions—that 'sthat's true.
Every day or night I spend four five or six hours among my sick, wounded, prostrate, boys.
Some of my boys get well, some die.
I made a call upon Captain Green, one of the vice-presidents of the Penn.
calmly: As at thy portals also, death, Entering thy sovereign, dim, illimitable grounds, To memories of my
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
"O my brave soul! O farther, farther sail! O daring joy, but safe!
For that, O God—be it my latest word, here on my knees, Old, poor, and paralysed—I thank thee.
, I yield my ships to thee, Steersman unseen!
henceforth the helms are thine; Take thou command—what to my petty skill thy naviga- tion?
"My hands, my limbs, grow nerveless; My brain feels rack'd, bewilder'd; Let the old timbers part, I will
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
"Yes: that seems to be my life: from the bed to the chair: back to the bed again.
to which he said at once: "I'm never in fact conscious of it: I've never been so bad but my sickness
Eldridge thinks that my publishers are dealing honestly with me.
When one of my books was published they sold the first six months 733 copies.
"I was hoping I'd put my hand on something more significant.
"Publish my name and hang up my picture as that of the tenderest lover." — Leaves of Grass .
To my reminiscences of the poet in his later years, and my description of his homes and haunts, let me
The deeply felt emotion with which "My Captain" is read invariably brings tears to the eyes of hearers
My health is reasonably good."
, My Captain," (encouraged by a gentle-kindly ejaculation of "Bravo, bravo!"
My whole day full of business and anxiety. Brinton startled at the knowledge I gave him.
"No, but I cannot give up my fears and convictions either."
George Whitman, who was just going at the time of my entrance.) W. had told Mrs.
To Longaker he had said, "Doctor, you always have the bad luck to catch me at my worst.
My mouth, jaw, tongue are sore from the amount of medicine I have taken."
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
Ruskin, however, has recorded himself as my friend."
a log and fired away without listening to any captain's orders.
I stopped working, and from that time my ruin commenced."
They offend my democracy, however.
"I enjoyed it well," was the reply, "and always keep my hand in.
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
By the way, in my last I forgot to tell you abt the "bitters" and to thank you for them—Mat likes them
Five, "An Analytical Investigation of the Resistance of Piles to Superincumbent Pressure" (1850); Captain
not worry & feel unhappy about money matters—I know things are very high—Mother, I suppose you got my
believe I worry about worldly things less than ever, if that is possible)—Tell Jeff & Mat I send them my
Whitman is possibly referring to Captain John Mullan.
My dear brother, Your letter has only just reached me though I see the Brooklyn post office stamp is
I get my meals where I can—they are poor & expensive—You speak of the Indian office—it is a Bureau in
Jeff, you need not be afraid about my overdoing the matter.
I shall go regularly enough, but shall be on my guard against trouble.
torments my best, best love—Jeff, give my respects to Mr.
He was a captain when Whitman mentioned him again in a letter from May 25, 1865.
about as ugly, and can eat any amount of corn bread, so you see, dear Mother that I am all right, and my
F of our Regt. and tell him to send my things home by Express. Much love to all. G. W.
Waldron, and Captain Charles W. Walton.
The boys had the devils own time to keep from getting swamped, I just fixed my bunk so there was no
danger of my getting drowned, and then turned in and slept till it stopped raining.
been there since last Sept) Pooley is here and just as good natured as ever, McReady is 2d Lieut of my
Made Captain Aug. 1864—got a family in Buffalo" (Walt Whitman Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript
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
Camden Nov: 21 '89 Cloudy now the third day—Nothing very new—my little poemet (welcoming Brazil republic
last four days—rest &c: last night satisfactory—rare fried eggs, Graham bread, stew'd prunes & tea for my
Fritzinger, has just been up to see me—I like the two fellows, & they do me good (his brother Warren is my
I send another piece ab't Dr Sequard —it is just past noon & I am ab't having my currying.
Whitman's housekeeper, took care of both Harry and Warren after the death of their father, the sea captain
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
of the stranger was not deficient in dignity, but it seemed far unlike the dignity of princes and captains
thing everything in the world to me I want so much to write (have so long wanted to) I have no doubt my
cannot know how much I wish I was not I sat here alone last night an hour or two thinking of you—you are my
one great comfort. what What I should do,—or should have done in my sick times—without you to think
of & how it would have been without all the money comforts. youv'e You've been the means of my having
—but all my ailments dear dear brother seem so trivial to what you have to bear—I think of you so much
letter to Hannah dated September 14, 1891, in which he mentions troubles with his eyesight: "one of 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
enclosed —Houghton & Co. are to publish her book, in the way you will see—all well—no particular news—made my
porridge, a bit of cold turkey & cup of tea—am sitting here at present as usual—rec'd a good letter f'm my
my neice Jessie in Saint Louis (superior girl, sensible, intuitive, a little reticent, undemonstrative
foreign and domestic—Ab't noon as I send this off & sun looks fine out, but I suppose rather too cool for my
Whitman's preface was also included in Good-Bye My Fancy (Philadelphia: David McKay, 1891), 51–53.
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
Carlyle's Place Annan Dumfriesshire Scotland Sept 23rd 1891 My Dear Old Friend, I arrived here yesterday
I cannot tell you what a joy it is to me to receive a letter from you while I am staying in my dear Father's
My dear good old father is in the garden, which is his peculiar care, my brother (a lawyer) is reading
his morning letters & my dear old mother is busy with domestic duties.
I must ask you to pardon my writing more at present as it is nigh mail time My best wishes for your welfare
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
Sept br 1891 My dear Walt Whitman, How I wish that you were here just now!
I won't attempt to convey my impressions of the Falls.
My dear old friend! My heart goes out to you more than ever now that I have seen you.
For one thing, you remind me so much of my dear mother.
Love to you, renewed and deepened, & my best prayers & wishes. And love to all. J.W.
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
o'clock Dearest mother , I am writing this over at the office—I have made a sort of commencement of my
name—is it Sarah Pintard ) —when you next write tell me—I am feeling quite well—(only easily put out with my
Later a board of inquiry attributed the disaster to dereliction of duty on the part of the captain.
Singing Thrush" (later titled "Wandering at Morn") on March 15, 1873; "Spain" on March 24, 1873; "Sea Captains
Poemet [That shadow, my likeness]," New-York Saturday Press 4 February 1860, 2.
"Calamus No. 40," Leaves of Grass (1860); "That Shadow My Likeness," Leaves of Grass (1867); slight changes
O Captain! My Captain!" New-York Saturday Press, 4 November 1865, 218.
See you must have rec'd all my letters, papers, slips & scraps, & Dr Bucke's book (remember that Dr B
keeps me in bread & meat & shanty-keeping a good time yet—I also send to you printed slip, "Old Poets" my
flatter myself I am giving or trying to give voice to)—I am leisurely cooking up a little 2d annex for my
I enclose you a couple of slips of my last poemet in Dec. Phila.
done me—words by pen & ink are poor perhaps but O how I wish to give you all & each a God bless you & 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'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
54 Manchester Road Bolton England Sept 26 th 1891 My Dear Old Friend Upon my arrival home yesterday from
I send you my heartiest thanks.
My best thanks to you for your kind offer to send me a copy of the "Complete Edition of L of G " wh.
The Critic of September 5, 1891 included a review of Whitman's Good-Bye My Fancy (1891).
Thirty-one poems from the book were later printed as "Good-Bye my Fancy 2d Annex" to Leaves of Grass
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
sixty-five poems that had originally appeared in November Boughs (1888); while the second, "Good-Bye my
Wigston was the author of Francis Bacon, Poet, Prophet, Philosopher, Versus Phantam Captain Shakespeare
Sept: 9 '81 Dear Harry I keep about the same in health—am & have been very busy with the printing of my
here—have a good room & boarding house, the landlady is first rate & kind [to] me, (as often happens I find my
heart—you know the verse of the old song "A light heart & thin pair of breeches Goes through the world my
Howe, Captain Milton Haxtun, or Ed Dallin.
, My respiration and inspiration, the beating of my heart, the passing of blood and air through my lungs
my bare-stript heart, And reached till you felt my beard, and reached till you held my feet.
my Soul!
We closed with him—the yards entangled—the cannon touched, My captain lashed fast with his own hands.
I laughed content when I heard the voice of my little captain, We have not struck, he composedly cried
my soul!
my palms cover continents, I am afoot with my vision.
We closed with him, the yards entangled, the can- non cannon touched, My captain lashed fast with his
I laughed content when I heard the voice of my little captain, We have not struck, he composedly cried
Come my children, Come my boys and girls, my women, household, intimates, Now the performer launches
my best as for a purpose, Unbuttoning my clothes and holding me by the bare waist, Deluding my confusion
My Soul!
We closed with him . . . . the yards entangled . . . . the cannon touched, My captain lashed fast with
I laughed content when I heard the voice of my little captain, We have not struck, he composedly cried
Come my children, Come my boys and girls, and my women and household and intimates, Now the performer
And emotionally, at least, he accepts me—accepts my book."
commenced to write a postal, asking who was responsible for it—for somehow I felt as if I owed him my
He will take my O'Connor picture, reproduce it there.
And, Horace, you must be my tale-bearer, to bring me an account of it all tomorrow.
My love to Brinton—give him my love—and tell him to come over."
April 1891 My dear Walt Whitman, When I got to the office this morning I found a note from D r Johnston
D J shewed showed me at noon a complete copy (from shorthand report) of my address last Friday.
me to see how much my poor effort was valued.
It is very beautiful, & associates him in my mind with you too.
Will you give my love to Traubel & to Warry & M rs Davis?
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
thought—his last letter (Jan 13) just devotes a line to it—& I was in hopes all had passed over Have you seen my
Townsend since —all well yet— Nothing new or different with me—I keep pretty well—My wrist, right arm
for another March attack of that nerve-inflammation & rheumatism—(but I must not cry till I am hurt)—My
1879, letter to "Dear Darling Walt," Herbert mentioned the development of a "tenfold facility with my
Captain Vandoren Townsend was married to Patience, George Stafford's sister.
England Feb 17. 92 My dear Walt, What a long long time it seems since I wrote to you & what a long dreary
Some of the letters have made my heart ache with sympathy & love for you, my dear good old Friend of
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
—In thinking of you, & in my own worries, I have to fall back always on the belief that "it is all right
I am practically clear of my cold again.
Please to give my affectionate regards to M rs Davis & Warry. Yours affectionately, J.W.
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
The enclosed is f'm Rolleston who is or has been in Germany, (seems to have a magnetic draw thither)—My
he has sent the pay for it (I told you it was rejected by Harper's Weekly)—you must have just rec'd my
any more you want)—damp & dark, & very mild here—I have had a bath, & am sitting here alone—Warren 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
Warry (my young man) has just been in to urge me to get out in wheel chair, wh' I shall—the sun is out
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
Burke, Chatham, Adam Clarke, Lord Clive, Captain Cook, Fox, Franklin, Warren Hastings, Bishop Heber,
Dear mother , I have come over this afternoon to the office, & am now writing this at my desk.
good spirits—am pleased to feel as well as I do, & get along as well as I do—Mother, I do not show my
sickness in my looks, in flesh or face, except very little perhaps— I will finish to–morrow or next
door, & am brought back there again—It has been a beautiful day—I am now sitting in my room, by the
to-day—I have not sent the Graphics containing my pieces as I have not had but one copy, & sometimes
Singing Thrush" (later titled "Wandering at Morn") on March 15, 1873; "Spain" on March 24, 1873; "Sea Captains
54 Manchester Road Bolton, England March 20th 1891 My Dear Old Friend, Two post cards from you and a
My heart's best thanks to you for them as for all the manifold kindnesses you are continually heaping
invigorating after the town—the peaceful serenity that broods over the landscape, the beautiful scenery and 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'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
In the year 1885 I lived with my father in a small house in Eagle Street, Bolton.
My father was a millwright in the employ of a large engineering firm in the town, and I—then thirty-one
My mother had died in January of that year, and certain experiences of mine in connection with that event
Soon after her death a few of my intimate friends, who often came singly to see me, began to make a special
the last five or six lines as from my living pulse."
54 Manchester Road Bolton Lancashire, England Feb 6 th 1891 My Dear Old Friend Just a few lines to acknowledge
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