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

If she were not quite so old, I think I would start out with her on a starring tour.

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

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

"Sands at Seventy" printing of "The Bravest Soldiers" omits several words from the first line that were

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

It is now some two years ago since your poems were first brought under my notice (by my friend Mr A.

he contemplated no change in his living arrangements, and that the proceeds from the Cottage Fund were

Although Whitman's friend was loath to offer any public criticism, some of the contributors were evidently

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

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

for our cranky friend Johnson the planter His insinuations as to assumed peccadiloes of yrs yours were

Though, supposing all the things he mentioned were so, (and doubtless some of them were in a measure)

a long letter fr Charley Eldridge, wh. which I incorporated partly in the Bibiliog. under head of "1860

He says he finds a few vols. volumes of the fraudulent 1860 ed. edition in Los Angeles.

Tyrrell, Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin, and many of the contributors were present and former Trinity

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

Joseph Edgar Chamberlin (1851–1935) was an American journalist for the Boston Transcript and the Youth's

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

He traveled with his cousin, the historian Francis Parkman, to the American West in the 1840s and is

published and sold unauthorized editions of Whitman's Leaves of Grass, printed from the plates of the 1860

We have published every poem received from you and were not aware that any had been omitted.

At this time relations between Rhys and William Sloane Kennedy were strained; on March 1 (?)

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

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

Warren Davis (1865–1928) was an American artist best known for his tempura paintings and his etchings

He studied at the Art Students League in New York, and several of his etchings were used on the covers

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

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

proposition to cross this Autumn to England and deliver a course of lectures in a few of the larger cities

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

: "Chief of organic numbers, Old poet of the spheres—" And I thought how much more applicable they were

I did not even know that you were writing little pieces for the Herald until some time after you had

As stereotype did not then exist, these editions were manifestly in each case reset, which could only

If Nelly knew I were writing she would surely send you her love.

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

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

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

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

that my friend Kennedy has told you something of me and the work I am trying to do for you and for American

you in a depressed mood many times, saying that he finds a "solid line of enemies" (I think those were

I am just now delivering a course of lectures in the city on "The Literature of Democracy" concerning

In these I am trying to analyze certain tendencies of American Life somewhat in accordance with the principles

An acquantaince among the younger literary editors of the city warrants me in saying that there is much

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

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

Bronson Howard (1842–1908) was an American journalist and dramatist, whose work earned him membership

in the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Stuart Robson (1836–1903) and William Henry Crane (1845–1928) were American comedic actors who formed

Productions such as Our Bachelors (1878) and Sharps and Flats (1880) were so successful that Bronson

After a second trip to the United States in the summer of 1886, Arnold commented on American life being

Ellen Louise Chandler Moulton (1835–1908) was an American poet and critic who published several collections

Ellen Louise Chandler Moulton (1835–1908) was an American poet and critic who published several collections

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

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

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

Ellen Louise Chandler Moulton (1835–1908) was an American poet and critic who published several collections

Felix Adler (1851–1933) was a German American professor of political and social ethics.

I do wish you were well enough to accept Mr. Fords proposition to go to England & Scotland.

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

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

Jules Laforgue (1860–1887) was a French-Uruguayan Symbolist poet.

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

From December 1887 through August 1888, 33 of Whitman's poems were published in the paper.

Hamlin Garland (1860–1940) was an American novelist and autobiographer, known especially for his works

about the hardships of farm life in the American West.

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

is Rhys's last letter to me —I suppose (but don't know for certain) that Union League Club New York City

.; In the 1880s, a number of English critics were interested Whitman, including Matthew Arnold, Robert

I DREAM'D DREAMED in a dream, I saw a city invincible to the attacks of the wholeof the rest of the earth

; dream'd dreamed that was the new City of Friends.

the quality of robust love—it led the rest; It was seen every hour in the actions of the men of that city

The verses I enclose were written by a journeyman boiler-maker, in 1871. Wm Harrison Riley. P.S.

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

It was reissued three times: in 1892, 1897, and 1905, and further editions were published into the 1920s

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

; he also published biographies of Longfellow, Holmes, and Whittier (Dictionary of American Biography

Benjamin Ricketson Tucker (1854–1939) was an American activist and editor of the anarchist periodical

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

May 17 '88 Dear D McK— The bearer Horace Traubel is a valued young personal Camden friend of mine—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

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

Lawrence Barrett (1838–1891) was an American stage actor who acted in the repertory company of the Boston

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

2, 1888, photographs of Walt Whitman and drawings of his birthplace, his Camden house, and his den were

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

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

The American Bookmaker.

The American Bookmaker began in July 1885 as a monthly publication for printing and bookmaking professionals

When the serial ceased publication in 2011, it was known as The American Printer.

Frank Fowler (1852–1910) was an American figure and portrait painter.

He was a member of the National Academy of Design, the Society of American Artists, and the American

Specimen of Pen and Ink Portraiture (Walt Whitman)," The American Bookmaker 7.2 (August 1888), 28.

" presumably Lincoln's first campaign song, and served as correspondent of the New York World from 1860

He published many volumes of poems and was an indefatigable compiler of anthologies, among which were

(Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1885) and A Library of American Literature from the Earliest Settlement to

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

We saw a good deal of the author, Olive Schreiner, when we were in the Riviera, & she is such an interesting

I wish that she were going to America instead of back to Africa, so that you could see her.— Mary sends

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

You were bad enough then, God knows, and I felt downcast at your condition, though trusting that it was

If I were not so badly crippled—especially the last few days—I would try to come and hear for myself.

Among the contributors were Stedman (see Traubel, Tuesday, August 14, 1888), Richard Watson Gilder (see

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

Ingersoll will shortly contribute to THE NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW a brilliant article in defense of his

views of Christianity, which were powerfully assailed by the Rt.

For a limited period the following offer is made by me to new subscribers to THE NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW

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

Ingersoll's June letter furthered the debate then being promoted by The North American Review as the

Charles Allen Thorndike Rice (1851–1889) was a journalist and edited and published the North American

Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln by Distinguished Men of His Time (1888) was published by The North American

(New York: North American Publishing Company, 1886).

Dear W— I sent word to Horace one day that I had an intuition that you were about to enter upon a new

The next day the telegraph announced you were slightly improved from a severe attack of "heart failure

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 14th Cincinnati Industrial Exposition (1888) celebrated the hundredth anniversary of the city's founding

John Sherman (1823–1900) was an American politician and Republican representative and senator from Ohio

Blaine (1830–1893) was an American statesman and Republican politician.