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"They were here just before I went out."

I have seen most of the statues in Central Park and off through the city there, and must say of them,

I don't think the American genius has so far run into effective scuptural work."

you would like to see.The only painting of Thomas Paine from life, by the elder Jarvis while they were

There were years in which he came twice, but of late he has had his fall trip and no other.

s on the way to city. Had already seen Burroughs for a few minutes at Harned's.

At the table W. said, "I think champagne and oysters were made for me: that they are prima facie in my

his bite and passing to another subject.Burroughs referred to the absurdity of the sizes of the American

Spoke again of O'Connor's "catholicity": "If I were to write the piece over again, I should dwell upon

But if he will be so much the better and in that case certainly we ought to stick to Phila.If I were

Ingersoll upon Walt Whitman and Freedom—I would see whether the American people (even in Phila.) were

If I were down East and assisting to run the thing, I would give them (at least try to give them) a dose

had and would take care that the people knew what was being done to check freedom of speech in the city—I

It is utterly immaterial to me whether that city hears or not—as the loss would not, in any event, be

If that city is willing to throw away the means of grace—one of the opportunities to become civilized—of

They were my special favorites. I have every cause to remember Mrs.

Baker thinks Ingersoll's long absence from the city and greater fame will if anything tend to increase

Baker would telegraph me in the morning on result of talk with Ingersoll, if result were reached.

too: would seem to be like some of the old Roman roads—as strong apparently today as the day they were

laughed out an answer to this heartily, "The hospitals, with their festering sores, putrid wounds, were

Then suddenly: "There's another thing I want to tell you— I had a note from the North American Review

Instantly after receiving telegram from Baker, I went to Press, saw its City Editor, imparted our story

But at the Record the City Editor rebuffed me—wanted to know if Walt Whitman was "an object of charity

Gave me following letter to read, as showing the spirit of the North American Review people:October 3

, 1890The North American Review3 East Fourteenth Street, New York Dear Sir:Can you write a brief article

for the North American Review on Recent Aspects of American Literature as you have observed them?

Harned's elegant residence, Federal and Sixth streets, in the city across the Delaware.Besides the poet

Bonsall, of the Camden Post, were present.Mr.

I should think 300 would cover the city pretty well. But if 500 could be used profitably, get 500.

I wrote Morris last night—telling him of the telegram—and to Farson, informing him that we were about

But he "admitted" there were "things in Herbert's recent course" which "mystified" him.He thought Tom

-American monthly which you need not return.Very truly,James D. Law"Very true, Matthew.

thing not to be exercised about," he called it again.Got him half a dozen big envelopes, which he said were

Again, "It would appear from Baker's letter as though you were all preparing for a big event.

But, "Still I worked some today—sent off the 'Old Poets' piece to North American Review.

I shouldn't wonder if seats were at a premium. There is a good deal of inquiry here for seats.

I recited to him good shape in which we were getting lecture affair.

Says of Ingersoll, "It certainly must look to the world as if he were going over to the enemy."

He told me further, "There were two came this morning—I did not see them—a man and a woman.

"We were just telling each other about you." I asked, "Telling what?"

Now W. said to me, "You were right.

He advised me, "Go to anybody on the Press—go to the City Editor— anybody—not to Williams particularly

Judged from our reports that seats were selling well, but not enthusiastically.

First he asked what dodgers were—then asked to have some left with him: wished to send them "right and

We busied about the city with great vehemence.

Room astonishingly heated.W. remarked, "I got the North American Review proof and returned it.

Finally he handed me the ticket back—saying he would be in the audience—that the papers were so hounding

Had gone eagerly and bought floor tickets the first day they were on sale.

The New York party were expected over at 2:55 or thereabouts.

When finding Ingersoll was upstairs, they were for going away.

So we all went up, meeting the people just as they were coming out of the room.

The "boys" were loth to adjourn abruptly.

Arrangements were made to go up to the Lafayette—a few of us—for a talk.

Ledger rather slightingly spoke of the lecture as successful so far as numbers were concerned.

There were white beards, but none were so white as that of the author of "Leaves of Grass."

Saw American Falls, Goat Island, Three Sister Islands—went in the Maid of the Mist on her round on the

His suggestions were very few—mostly in connection with W.'s medical condition.

In afternoon at two he lectured some students, coming out from the city, with a number of his own girls

Of course interspersed between all these occupations were talks of W., plans, etc.

and opened the bag—finding therein a postal from W., written to us in common, and a copy of the American

We were driven in town. Further talk at station.

I had no great space to stay, but the 20 minutes or so I lingered were used with good effect.

I asked, "What is this Morris has been at in the American?" W. replied, "Oh!

And then, "I have a copy of the American with Morris in it—a copy here away somewhere."

He asked about my trip both ways—when I got in—how all the folks were—"Pardee and Ina? Ah yes!

Had laid out American for me.

North American Review piece out today: he gave me slips—one set for Morris, one for myself.

W. books were missed when I packed the trunk—they had been laid aside under some other books and escaped

The Truth-Seeker, of 28 Lafayette Place, this city, published it entire in this week's issue.Hoping you

His neighbor, Button, is notified by city authorities that the number of his house has been changed to

Stockley, written from Paris, about the Sarrazin book, detailing his so far ill success in securing the American

He spoke about the election: "Yes, we were out and voted. It went very easy."

Baker's generosity and sympathy, adding, "I am just putting the finishing touches on my second North American

The writer's confusions were manifold—this evidently the inspiration of the Press article.

Then, "If I go into the North American Review, then into Lippincott's next month, then again into the

North American Review, then in the Arena, the world will think I am lively enough for something.

A while ago (I think while you were away) he sent over for a copy, which I forwarded at once, reminding

told him he would not have handled them—that he had thought to wait till his own 90 day collections were

Gone down to the south of Camden "into the shipyards" and "enjoyed there the industry, the sky, the city

Remarked, "I got my piece off to the North American Review today, and portentous it was, too, at least

Do you see, Horace, how American the faces are, too? How curiously ours they seem?"

Bucke, Kennedy or some other: did these fellows think the people were all blocks of wood or boulders

And this expression came out once when we were discussing the French Revolution, at some question, probably

Were the people mere playthings? blocks of wood or boulders of stone?

Do you ever get Sat. evening dinner in the city?

He explained, "Tom, the wife, their minister, were in to see me about noon—asked me to come up.

I noticed that both his hat and his overcoat were black.

The North American is hospitable to new, strange views; invites, accepts, and that is a gift these days

"I wondered if the editor would like it, or was rather a man such as was on the North American Review

He thought both North American Review and Arena "very liberal and good.

thought Ingersoll would feel complimented; that he was sensitive to such love and act, as all poets were—to

The praise generally bestowed on the admirable selection in the Library of American Literature by Mr.

W. laughed, "He admitted they were terribly licked!" Then Williams was a radical Republican?

Gilmore has been writing him about the "Encyclopedia of American Biography," sending specimen page [requesting

Whitman has informed us that the future reputation of New York will rest on the fact that he did that city

, that the whole world trembled lest "the house should go up," which fact indicated how closely we were

assertive, over-nativized John Bull—threatened to go utterly out, but he shook his head and said there were

He at once said about the autobiography, "You were right. I would not undertake it."

You know, they were the poems that went to the Harper's Bazar—were refused there.

getting these sheets from New York I wrote this morning instantly to Baker asking if the Colonel and he were

see you in Phil. last week.I went to Pencoyd as expected but the gentleman I wished to see in the city

Am sorry you were engaged for evening of Sat. the 8th as I assumed from your message.

BakerI have not noticed anything about Morris's piece in The American.

I entered into some details, so far as they were familiar—he questioning like a lawyer in court.

s answers were less than non-committal. "I am all of a jumble today—my stomach, my head."

suffused, his eye would be frightful—his whole mien enough to scare audience, actors; often the actors were

Certainly he was greater than any of the men who were famous in older times—our old times—Phillips and

First thing that struck my eye in Press were these notices:Obituary.Thomas J.

Whitman died last night at his home in this city, after a brief illness, of typhoid pneumonia.

In fact the manuscripts were bad, and I think stories somewhat disappointed him.

I want to see if our other corrections were alluded to—if my speech is now in right order."

That, as Coit said, pictures of W. were "in almost every room" was to W.