Walt Whitman letter to Helen E. Price, 1881 April 21

Item Information

Title:
Walt Whitman letter to Helen E. Price, 1881 April 21
Description:
A letter to Helen Price in which Walt Whitman reminisces about Helen's mother, Abby, who had been a good friend of Whitman's until her death in 1878. He also gives Helen information on how to contact Dr. Richard Maurice Bucke, mentions his recent trip to Boston, and discusses his health, living situation, and family. The envelope for the letter is included as well.
Creator:
Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892
Addressee:
Price, Helen E.
Date:
April 21, 1881
Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Manuscripts
Genre:
Envelopes
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 1 Folder 15 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Walt Whitman Collection
Subjects:
Whitman, Walt--1819-1892--Correspondence
Price, Helen E.--Correspondence
Whitman, Walt--1819-1892--Health
Whitman, Walt--1819-1892--Family
Extent:
1 item (2 pages) + 1 envelope
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:624776
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Place of origin:
Camden (N.J.)
Language:
English