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The Walt Whitman correspondence

Collection: Walt Whitman and his Fellowship of Supporters in Bolton, 1891-1913    Volumes    The Walt Whitman correspondence
ZWN/4. This collection of correspondence covers the later years of Whitman's life and therefore includes details of his failing health and his references to the completion of his tomb. Whitman's correspondence with J W Wallace, J Johnson, Bessie and Isabella Ford, and Thomas Harned is included. J W Wallace's correspondence includes accounts of his mother's death and that of his witnessing four other deaths in three months. Dr J. Johnston is asked to send Whitman a photo of Whitman that he wishes to use for the second edition of his book 'Leaves of Grass'. Whitman's letter commending the Bolton Fellowship on their loyalty is also included and this group of items concludes with a First Edition copy of 'Leaves of Grass'.
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Copy of Leaves of Grass, first edition, 1855

ZWN/04/62. Contents: First edition of Leaves of Grass with a Ten page introductory essay on the American poetic spirit and its expression.

Contributor:Bolton Archive and Local Studies Service
Identifier:zwn04-62

Miscellaneous Whitman Correspondence

ZWN/04/59-61. Contents: 59. Addressed envelope, postmarked Camden, NJ in Whitman's hand, nd.: "J W Wallace/ Anderton near Chorley/ Lancashire England/ fm Walt Whitman. Camden New Jersey / America". - 60....

Date:1855-1991
Contributor:Bolton Archive and Local Studies Service
Identifier:zwn04-59

Whitman Correspondence relating to Dr Bucke and to writing.

ZWN/04/52-58. Contents: 52. Ernest Rhys, Llangollen, N Wales, to Walt Whitman, 2 Sept 1891. Greetings from mountain cottage, where he and his wife have been living for four months. Has...

Contributor:Bolton Archive and Local Studies Service
Identifier:zwn04-52

Whitman's Birthday and Health Fears

ZWN/04/38-51. Contents: 38. Walt Whitman, Camden, to J W Wallace, 23 May 1891. Copy of letter received 3 June by J W Wallace. Thanks for Manchester Guardian and Contemporary Magazine....

Contributor:Bolton Archive and Local Studies Service
Identifier:zwn04-38

Copies and Transcripts of Letters Relating to Publications

ZWN/04/30-37. Contents: 30. Walt Whitman, Camden, possibly to Dr J Johnston, 5 Jan 1891. Postcard presented by J Ormrod, 1957. Thanks for Review of Reviews plus letters from him and...

Contributor:Bolton Archive and Local Studies Service
Identifier:zwn04-30

Transcripts and facsimiles of Correspondence with Wallace and Johnston (ii)

ZWN/04/19-29. Contents: 19. Walt Whitman, Camden, to J W Wallace, 30 Sept, 1890. Ts of postcard in Johnston's hand. Thanks for letter. Is sending the little pocket book of Leaves...

Contributor:Bolton Archive and Local Studies Service
Identifier:zwn04-19

Transcripts and facsimiles of Correspondence with Wallace and Johnston (i)

ZWN/04/15-18. Contents: 15. Transcripts of letters by J W Wallace: (i) J W Wallace, Anderton, to Mrs Mary Davis, Camden, 22 Aug 1890. Thanks for her and Warren Fritzinger's hospitality...

Contributor:Bolton Archive and Local Studies Service
Identifier:zwn04-15

General Letters to and from Walt Whitman

ZWN/04/02-14. Contents: 2. Ts of letters and postcards from Walt Whitman to J W Wallace and J Johnston. With note re inclusion/exclusion in Visits to Walt Whitman. - 3. Walt...

Contributor:Bolton Archive and Local Studies Service
Identifier:zwn04-02
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