Manuscript/Mixed Material Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873
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Image 1 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 WALT WHITMAN Family Papers Whitman Louisa Van Velsor mother 187273 Box 1 Folder 3 Includes LC Catalog 282 283- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 2 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 Independence Iowa Feb 7th 1872 Dear Mrs Whitman I have thought of you many many times since last fall How well I would like to run up your stairs rap at your…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 3 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 all and more too if I was sitting opposite to you looking right into your eyes I fully appreciate the privileges of the pen but it is so very slow Now How…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 4 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 LC 283 There are seven churches in town Two large three story brick school houses carefully graded Many stores with good assortment of goods Dry goods a little dearer than in Brooklyn…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 5 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 seperated from their dearest friends how precious a letter is from them When I hear that they are well I feel quite satisfied for another week and all the other bits of…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 6 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 New York June 28th72 Mrs Louisa Whitman In relation to the above interest money would say that Mr H Maybees affairs are now in the hands of his executors I have informed…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 7 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 LC283- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 8 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 New York 1 Aug 1872 Mrs Louisa Whitman 107 North Portland Ave Enclosed please find receipt 1551 for interest from Estate of Elizabeth Maybee The bond is now only paying 6 per…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 9 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 Lc282- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 10 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 Brooklyn Oct 17th 1872 Dear Mrs Whitman You cannot imagine how glad I was to receive your letter in fact I was afraid you had forgotten me altogether I called at your…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 11 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 with fever and ague You have no idea how much I miss you since the death of my friend last summer you were the only one I visited intimately in Brooklyn Besides…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 12 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 LC283 you half awaken and say Is that you Walter but you are mistaken it was Yours truly Joe- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 13 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 St Louis Oct 26th 1872 Dear Grandma I intended to write to you before but I have so many things to do I did not get time I have to go to…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 14 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 I would give up my room to you so you would be comfortable here I think Mama feels pretty well today Jessie has just begun music lessons she is playing on the…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 15 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 Lc283- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 16 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 Brooklyn Nov 3rd 1872 Dear Mrs Whitman You see I do not intend to be forgotten for again I am writing to you I received a letter from Mr Whitman last week…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 17 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 was obliged to ask ma who can walk to go in her place How much I would like to peep in upon you and see how you were getting along but as…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 18 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 you feel like it and are real well which I hope will be all the time I know my family would send their love if they knew I was writting to you…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 19 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 Brooklyn Dec 16th 72 Dear Mrs Whitman I have been hoping in vain to hear from you or to have a visit from you and your St Louis children but fate has…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 20 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 distant from you and will think of and love you as much in Europe as at home I leave my most earnest wishes for your happiness and health Yours sincerely Joe PS…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 21 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 Lc283- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 22 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 Hattie St Louis May 6th 73 Dear Dear Grandma I wrote you a letter the other day but as I didnot send it I guess I will begin again How are you…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 23 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 accent real well How is Dear Eddie Uncle George Aunt Loo I hope they are all well Minnie Bulkby is to have a kind play on next Friday I expect to go…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 24 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 LC283- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 25 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 St Louis Dec Dec 8th 8 Ca 1872 Dear Grandma I hope that you are not provoked at me for not writing but I have not had any time for I take…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 26 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 very well Christmas will soon be here and I am very glad and I like New Years to come Dear Grandma my letter is not very long because I am very tired…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 27 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 LC 283- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 28 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 Brooklyn Sep 22nd 1872 Dear Mrs Whitman You will see by this I am home again after nearly a year absence I do not need to tell you how very glad I…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 29 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 sure it would not have been a silent meeting but you and I cannot arrange every thing to our liking and I am very thankful we have a kind Father who knows…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 30 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 LC283 water were beautiful trees scattered in the fields plentiously so large and stately altogether it was most charming I was prepared to admire it for a year past my eyes have…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 31 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 Hattie St Louis Dec 29th 78 Dear Dear Grandma I wish you a happy new year and a merry christmas Mama is not atall well or she would write to you she…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 32 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 to be written to Mama How did you spend christmas We all got some nice presents Mama got a gold chain for her watch Papa got a fur collar and gloves and…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 33 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 Cypress Hills Feb 20th73 My Dear Friend I have been thinking so much about you this winter and have wished many time that I could hear from you or have your address…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 34 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 told me that she had just recieved a letter from you and all about how you had been also informed me of Matties illness wich I was very sorry to hear and…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 35 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 LC283 from her to hear that she is better tell her to trust in Jesus and all will be well with her remember me kindly to each member of your family when…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 36 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 Hattie St Louis Mo Feb 23d 1873 Dear Dear Grandma Oh if you could only be here I would be so glad I shall never see Dear Mama again she looked so…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 37 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 Mr Lane came out here we had a quiet a large funeral yesterday it was so hard to see Dear Mama die when no one could help her when I got home…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 38 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 LC283 only could see you I would So like it so much but as I cant I suppose I shall have go without every body has been very kind to all of…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 39 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 St Louis Mo Feb 27th 1873 Dear Dear Grandma We received your letter this morning we all were so glad to get it Dear Grandma I am going to write to you…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
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Image 40 of Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873 to get a place Papa is down town Jessie at school so I felt lonesome then I thought I would write to you I wrote a long letter to Uncle Walt seven…- Contributor: Whitman, Walt
- Date: 1872
About this Item
Title
- Walt Whitman Papers: Family papers; Whitman, Louisa Van Velsor (mother), 1872-1873
Names
- Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892
Created / Published
- 1872 - 1873
Headings
- - Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Death and burial
- - Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892--Statues
- - Whitman family
- - American literature
- - American poetry
- - American prose literature
- - Poets
- - Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892. O captain! My captain! Reprint with comments by the author. 1888 February 9
- - Manuscripts
- - United States
Genre
- Manuscripts
Call Number/Physical Location
- mss77909, box 1
Source Collection
- Walt Whitman papers
Repository
- Manuscript Division
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- online text
- image