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coffee—now the fourth day of fine weather, pleasantly cool—go out in wheel chair every day a little—am pottering

pocket-b'k-b'd L of G. & sent the money—the dear, good, loving faithful young man—I sell occasionally a big book

Wallace, Eng:—photo enc—good fellow—friend of Dr Johnston (no word of him , since he left here, Camden) Harry

Whitman's book Good-Bye My Fancy (1891) was his last miscellany, and it included both poetry and short

Woodbury also praised Whitman both in the Century (625) and in his book (62–63).

For more information on the book see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog

Whitman often referred to Complete Poems & Prose (1888) as his "big book."

For more information on the book, see Ed Folsom, Whitman Making Books/Books Making Whitman: A Catalog

At the time of writing, Whitman's brother, George Washington Whitman, was held as a prisoner at Danville

In an October 23, 1864 letter to his mother from Danville Prison, George describes himself as being "

and with the returned Union prisoners—deaths, memoranda, messages, &c.

In 1863, Potter was promoted to brigadier general, and he commanded troops at Vicksburg and Knoxville

They are distributed somewhere in the Southern prisons.

.; At the time of writing, Whitman's brother, George Washington Whitman, was held as a prisoner at Danville

In an October 23, 1864 letter to his mother from Danville Prison, George describes himself as being "

Potter enlisted in the 51st New York Infantry in October 1861 and was promoted to colonel in September

In 1863, Potter was promoted to brigadier general, and he commanded troops at Vicksburg and Knoxville

This was William Potter of Philadelphia, who was one of Wanamaker's Delegate's to the Congress—one of

(pocket book edition )—they need not be stitched or done up any way, but on one I should like your name

When he goes I want him to have the big book—Complete Poems and Prose; and if it were attached to him

Buxton Forman see notes Oct 3 1891 Harry Buxton Forman to Walt Whitman, 8 September 1891

William Potter (1852–1926) was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison to serve as a special commissioner

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's "big book" is a reference to his Complete Poems and Prose of Walt Whitman (1888).

Whitman published the book himself—in an arrangement with the Philadephia publisher David McKay, who

a grave offence for an author to thrust his personality between the reader and the truth which the book

We have been drawn irresistibly to the book, again and again, for there is a simple-minded and strong

This opinion will doubtless astonish many who have read the book.

have any appreciation of the essential dignity of man and the grandeur of his destiny, to buy the book

the Liberator," WWQR 24.4 (2007): 201-207. http://www.uiowa.edu/~wwqr/greenspan_article_Spring%202007.pdf

the Liberator," WWQR 24.4 (2007): 201-207. http://www.uiowa.edu/~wwqr/greenspan_article_Spring%202007.pdf

POTTER, EDW. Dear Mr.

I remember you always with gratitude & affection—both for your books and yourself.

Potter 8. rue de Lisbonne, Paris June 19th/86. see notes Mar 9 1889 "We can point to no writer who drew

Edward Potter to Walt Whitman, 19 June 1886

In 1888, Whitman observed to Traubel: "Dowden is a book-man: but he is also and more particularly a man-man

I will have to controol control it or it will send me to the states prison or some other bad place.

Your lovin loving but bad tempered Harry. On the back of this letter is a letter from W. A. B.

Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, [1 May 1877]

Walt Whitman by Potter and Co., 1882 George C.

Potter, who took an early 1870s photograph of Whitman in Washington, had moved to Philadelphia by this

One day Horace Traubel saw one of these three photos in a glass case in front of the Potter and Co. studio

The Potter picture is startling but it is not good—it don't hit me'" (Horace Traubel, With Walt Whitman

Potter, see "Notes on Whitman's Photographers."

Walt Whitman by Potter and Co., 1882 George C.

Potter, who took an early 1870s photograph of Whitman in Washington, had moved to Philadelphia by this

One day Horace Traubel saw one of these three photos in a glass case in front of the Potter and Co. studio

The Potter picture is startling but it is not good—it don't hit me'" (Horace Traubel, With Walt Whitman

Potter, see "Notes on Whitman's Photographers."

Potter, ca. early 1870s This is the original photograph for the well-known Linton engraving.

Whitman remembered George Potter as "not a Leaves of Grass man, but friendly to me," and he preferred

Potter, see "Notes on Whitman's Photographers."

pointing to the old lithograph tacked on the wall opposite—"he was in our early history, you know—taken prisoner—died

in prison from confinement."

for they are all gone—and General Taylor, and Scott: having known them all, I know how they were harried—their

memories harried—by lies."

Even the dainty book men—men like Aldrich—take to it.

And there is Stedman too—living among books—handling books. And the library men, too!

Had he sent a book to Larned yet?

I had given McKay the little book and had his thanks for it.

Potter's advocating the grand Cathedral for New York city.

Potter, Whitman used it in the 1876 Leaves and wrote a poem, "Out from Behind This Mask," inspired by

Potter, see "Notes on Whitman's Photographers."

Brickenstein, Sallie Potter, E. L. Schessler.

Brickenstein, Sallie Potter, and E. L. Schessler to Walt Whitman, 28 February 1881

W. sitting in his room with McKay in animated talk on book matters. Arguing prices, bindings, &c.

book."

Dave said: "The sale of such a book is bound to be largely personal."

Again: "Am I to be paid for the big book, too?"

One was by Potter, Philadelphia. One was Alexander Gardner's, Washington.

Potter in about 1871.

Potter in about 1871.

Potter in about 1871.; Transcribed from digital images of the original.

Potter, 12 July 1888

This letter is addressed: Edward Potter | The Cedars | Newport | Rhode Island.

Boston Sept: 9 '81 Dear Harry I keep about the same in health—am & have been very busy with the printing

of my book, it goes on all right & suits me—246 pages are up (& mostly electrotyped) — That was a sudden

the death of Beatrice Gilchrist —your mother's letter informing me was sent on here from Camden P O—Harry

, please tell her I rec'd received it, & thank her for sending me word— Harry, I do not know the Secretary

Always your old Walt hope you will get this before Sunday— Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 9 September

The entry in Whitman's Commonplace Book for this date reads: "have just read proof to page 245 of the

book" (Charles E.

In his Commonplace Book Whitman commented: "some gloomy news—sad, sad—the death of Beatrice Gilchrist—as

Probably one of his new Boston friends mentioned in Whitman's Commonplace Book: Colonel Frank E.

Labar, who, according to an entry in Whitman's Commonplace Book, was associated with the Philadelphia

We felt dull and inactive all yesterday, "pottered" as Fanny Kemble would express it, "Pottered" can

"Potter" was a term used very commonly by Kemble in her writings.

For example: "After dinner, [I] pottered about, and dressed at once" (159).

To access this example and others of her use of the term "potter" see: Fanny Kemble, Journal of a Residence

.; "Pottered" can mean both to "move or walk slowly, idly, or aimlessly" or to "occupy oneself in an

"Potter" was a term used very commonly by Kemble in her writings.

For example: "After dinner, [I] pottered about, and dressed at once" (159).

To access this example and others of her use of the term "potter" see: Fanny Kemble, Journal of a Residence

it gave me real comfort both to hear from you & have such loving remembrance & friendly invitation—Harry

friend it would be a true comfort for me if it was so I could come in every few days, and you and Harry

be together—I am sure it would be good for me——Nothing very new in my affairs—not much sale for my books

at present, or for the last fifteen months—Harry your Mother call'd here last Monday, but I was not

Harry I am sorry about the neck—I think it will get right & heal in time Walt Whitman to Harry and Eva

Whitman was with the Smiths on Thanksgiving Day, November 27 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.

Cape May on September 14 and had a "pleasant sail around the little inner bay" (Whitman's Commonplace Book

Potter, 28 December 1887

This letter is addressed: Edward T Potter | 26 S 38th Street | New York City.

Camden PM Feb: 19 '91 Just perceptible turn for the easier—& I am pottering with the copy for my 2d Annex

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

Potter and Edward Ferrero were used in The Fifty-first New-York Volunteers, which appeared in the 24

Camden N J—U S America Feb: 17 noon '91 Just perceptible turn for the easier—& I am pottering with the

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

remains at present in St L—It was all a dark & rather sudden blow —Susan I enclose two dollars for Harry's

little ones, give it to Eva for them —Maybe Harry will be here in a day or two I hope he will—That bad

Love to you all—Ed stop here often as you can—you too Susan—George keep a good heart—my love to you Harry

He was wounded in the First Battle of Fredericksburg (December 1862) and was taken prisoner during the

Moran’s studio was at 626 Arch Street, matching where Whitman records that he and Harry Stafford had

Potter : A Washington, D.C. photographer.

Potter 1220 Cherry st. Phil."

same Potter, since he clearly moved his studios there by that time.

Potter & Co. was located at 52 North 8th Street in Philadelphia. Dr. William Reeder : Dr.

Camden August 15—3 p m Dear Harry I wrote Bart Bonsall a note yesterday about getting you a situation

he was away & would not be back —There is no news to write—all goes on pretty much the same with me—Harry

three months & too much excitement)— WW I will be down Saturday in the 4½ p m train — Walt Whitman to Harry

Constitution (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.

noted that Harry was at "Atco," but after his visit on December 31, the poet wrote in his Commonplace Book

Whitman was at Kirkwood from August 17, Saturday, to August 20 (Whitman's Commonplace Book).

Camden Jan: January 30 '83 Dear Harry Your letter came all right, & glad to hear from you, as always.

the ferry & up Market street, Phila Philadelphia , & stop occasionally at 23 south 9th st. where my books

Now that my two books, prose and the poems, are out, I hardly know what to strike for—what to look forward

letter to see if there is any special thing I ought to answer—but I cant find the letter—Never mind, Harry

there goes the clock striking 11—Good night, dear son—& here's a buss for you— W W Walt Whitman to Harry

In gathering them I was often reminded of the title of your book "Leaves of Grass" and think it might

Yours Respectfully Harry E. Boutelle To Mr Walt Whitman Camden N.J. Harry E.

328 Mickle St Camden Wednesday night May 28 [1884] Dear Harry I recd received your letter over two weeks

ever so much better than the Stevens Street business—Am not doing any thing lately, & the sale of my books

"Your friend Jo Allen is in Laredo, Texas, keeping store doing well, & has a family"— — So long , Harry

dear boy—write soon, & I will the same—I send you some papers W W Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 28

Whitman continued to sell books to people who wrote directly to him.

According to entries in his Commonplace Book, he received about $30 from these sales since the first

of the year (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.

letter Harry evidently mentioned his impending marriage, since Whitman noted it in his Commonplace Book

I am pottering along—certainly no worse in my late physical ailments—rather better possibly—the wind

We give a single extract from the narrative of Andrew Sherburne, who was a prisoner in the Old Jersey

Prison Ship, and therefore especcially interesting to Brooklynites: "We finally reached New York, but

Nearly 12,000 prisoners were poisoned, starved, or died of fever on board of these prison ships.

Those who died in the prisons of New York, were cast into the dead-carts at the prison doors, as they

Many prisons were barbarously exiled to the East Indies for life."

1929 north 22 st Phila: Monday June 18 Dear Harry, I am still stopping here, & we are having quite nice

active life in various parts of the world, & he shows us their pictures & tells us about them— Dear Harry

for you here—but it suits an old man like me, (& then it pleases one's vanity to be made so much of)—Harry

she has a mind to—but the elder one is the noble one —the more I see of her the better I like her— Harry

again—& I want to see you, my darling son, & I can't wait any longer— Your old Walt Walt Whitman to Harry

the Gilchrists' until about June 25, when once again he visited the Staffords (Whitman's Commonplace Book

On July 4 Whitman noted that Louisa was "very sick" (Whitman's Commonplace Book).

on Whitman at Kirkwood about May 15 and had met Harry Stafford at that time (Whitman's Commonplace Book

Apparently Whitman did not go to Kirkwood until June 25, Monday (Whitman's Commonplace Book).

Camden Feb. 28 late afternoon Dear boy Harry I sent you a few lines three days ago, but I will write

wild & nervous & uncertain some parts, (but I am always glad to get any letters from you dear boy)—Harry

permanent place in my heart—as a manly loving friendship for you does also, & will while life lasts—Harry

you know young Harry Bonsall is & has been some time in the Insane Asylum at Blackwoodtown?

some good square talks—it is now half past 4 & I see the sun is going to set clear Walt Whitman to Harry

This letter was mentioned in Whitman's Commonplace Book (Charles E.

Hovey was a salesman in Philadelphia (Whitman's Commonplace Book).

George and Susan Stafford were the parents of Harry Stafford, a young man Whitman met and befriended

Harry's parents were tenant farmers in Laurel Springs, outside of Glendale, near Camden, New Jersey.

Harry invited Whitman to his family home, and Whitman immediately fell in love with the homestead and

Whitman only stopped going to the farm when his friendship with Harry Stafford became strained, which

New York: Bantam Books, 1982.Reynolds, David S. Walt Whitman's America: A Cultural Biography.

Walt Whitman, Esq., Dear Sir: Bishop Potter suggests that a short letter giving your ideas how best "

Henry Codman Potter (1834–1908) was Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York and a venerated religious

Camden July 14 '81 Dear boy Harry Glad to hear from you by your letter, & hope the Ashland job may lead

in a while—it was a good little squib he put in the Press and Courier about you at Ashland— Well, Harry

good heart through botherations—I will write to you from somewhere again before long— Walt Whitman to Harry

On July 15 Whitman wrote in his Commonplace Book: "quite unwell these days—prostrated with the heat &

Richard Maurice Bucke in Jersey City (Whitman's Commonplace Book).

But prisoned here—cabined up—it would be hard to see only cheer and light—only the rosy side of things

This was William Potter of Philadelphia, who was one of Wanamaker's delegates to the Congress—one of

copies of "A Backward Glance" as printed on thin paper to be annexed to "Leaves of Grass" (pocket book

When he goes I want him to have the big book—Complete Poems and Prose; and if it were attached to him

W. reached over—handed me a postal from a pile of books.

"Those Southern prisons were hells on earth!—hells on earth!"

W. has lately talked a lot about the Southern war prisons.

W. said: "I want this to be a purely personal book—not a publisher's book: no, not that: an author's

book.

Some steps should be at once taken for the republication of your book, from the same plates, in the same

not believe a jury could be found in Massachusetts to send the publisher of "Leaves of Grass" to prison

If I had the means, I would gladly, with your permission, put your book on the market advertised as the

If you will find parties to furnish the means for republication from your plates, advertising the book

, and defending it in court, I will become the responsible publisher, and go to prison if necessary.

32ca. 1864, "The Policy of the War Department in Not Exchanging Prisoners"loc.00930xxx.00897The policy

Department in not exchanging prisoners1864prose1 leafhandwritten; A short draft on the exchange of the prisoners

of war, the last paragraph of which was revised and printed on 27 December 1864 in both The Prisoners

New-York Times and What Stops the General Exchange of Prisoners of War?

The policy of the War Department in not exchanging prisoners

Camden Oct: 22 Evn'g Evening Dear Harry The spirit moves me to scribble off a few lines to you—but I

ocean —I have turned it & turned it & rewritten it over & over again—but cant get it to suit me yet—Harry

God bless you Harry dear— W W Walt Whitman to Harry Stafford, 22 October [1883]

Harry called on Whitman on October 30 (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.

Camden Tuesday noon April 26 Harry boy we have missed you two or three days, & both I & Mrs D wondered

hope it is healing all right & will be no more trouble—Nothing new or special with me—Sold one of my books

is good I shall be down to Glendale Sunday next—Love to E and little D Walt Whitman Walt Whitman to Harry

in Dublin (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E.

I have sent to McKay for some portraits for Harry Forman and myself and have told McKay when he has them

and are you thinking of bringing that book out soon. I hope so.

Remember me very kindly to Mrs Stafford & all the family when you see them—Has Harry had his neck attended

Please send on the book as soon as convenient.

Camden—America —April 7 '87 Dear Herbert Gilchrist The book came two days ago, & I have been looking

It appeals to my printer-sense too—is a handsome & generous piece of typography & mechanical book making

Glendale—Debby and Jo have gone to Kansas—I was there last Sunday afternoon—they are well as usual—Harry

getting along well—Ed and Van and George are well—Mont is married —(I went down Sunday to G to take him Harry

Whitman noted receipt of Anne Gilchrist: Her Life and Writings on April 5 (Whitman's Commonplace Book

In his letter of March 31, 1887, Gilchrist had informed the poet of the book's success in England and

socialist, came to Whitman's house with an "introduction from Wm M Rossetti" (Whitman's Commonplace Book

However I trust no more Books to their care in future.

I delay simply because when I do send you I wish to send you really representative Books?

I love nearly all the Men thou lovest and all the Books and thoughts that seem congenial to thee long

Your Books still are out on Loan they have made many a journey since they came to me, they are as follows

amongst all sorts of people—Unitarian Ministers, Joiners, Carpenters, Ship Carvers, Watchmakers, Potters

W. would not see him; advised me to go down and talk to him, which I did.Did not potter about at all.

I wish you would bring me down a coppy copy book, Spencerian if you can find it, No 8, and about 6 pens

Yours Truly, Harry Stafford Harry Stafford to Walt Whitman, 21 November 1877

participated in the American Revolution (1780–1781), during which he was captured and held as a prisoner

Watson, Harry L. Liberty and Power: The Politics of Jacksonian America.

Ingersoll's lect: is being printed in a small book in N Y, & I will send you one—sell my books to purchasers

stronger—write soon & tell me ab't him, & w'd like to send him something for Christmas present—And my dear Harry

as usual in den in big cane chair with old wolf-skin back—Remembrances to you & George, & to Ed & Harry

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

eulogy was published to great acclaim and is considered a classic panegyric (see Phyllis Theroux, The Book

Whitman recorded in his Commonplace Book that the lecture was "a noble, (very eulogistic to WW & L of

speech itself was published in New York by the Truth Seeker Company in 1890 (Whitman's Commonplace Book

cloudy & dark & half warm—Warry has just been in to make up the bed, &c:— The most important event is Harry's

marrying, which is to come off this evn'g, to be by Squire Tarr at his house— Harry was up with me yesterday

to my neck—O if he only gets a good wife & it all turns out lasting & good (Mary, I think more of Harry

—& oysters & champagne yesterday—so you see, Mary, we are not starving— Tuesday forenoon Sept: 16 —Harry

Peter Van Egmond (Hartford: Transcendental Books, 1972).

Mary Davis' place while Davis traveled to Kansas for two weeks (Whitman's Commonplace Book, Charles E

According to a notation in his Commonplace Book, she later married M. E.

Stanley of Atkinson, Kansas (Whitman's Commonplace Book).