Feinberg/Whitman
Box 11 Folder 10
General Correspondence
Hine, Mr. & Mrs. Charles
Mar 1860 - Aug 1871
(DCN 173)New York March 21st 60.
My Dear Walt
Through the 
stupidity of Lewis I did not 
receive the dispatch until 
late in the afternoon; but 
as the picture is yet unfinished 
you will understand why I do not 
send it spedily. I went directly 
to my frame makers, the frame 
will be done to-morrow, (it is 
a beauty) and if you wish I 
will send it in a few days. 
It is my wish it should be 
seen in Boston. Let me know 
how you propose to introduce it. 
It must be hung where the 
Fellows will see it, — you know
what I mean. Let the light
be an important thing, anddon't allow any clap-trap
surroundings. Let it be the
thing wherever it is, at any
price. I had intended as
you are aware so sent it
in the Academy. 
Tell me what you think.
If I put it there I must enter
it by the 31st — What shall I
do? I wish to please you,
and feeling that you understand
me I wait your pleasure.
Write immediately for we have
no time to loose
Most truly yours
Chat Hine
Artist[*Chas Hine
March 
1860*]

U. S. Postage
Three Cents

Walt Whitman
Boston
Map -

[*Care Thayer & Eldridge
116 Washington St*][*see
notes
Dec 18
1888*]

[*Sent May 9 - '68*]

My dear Charles Hine, 
I received with gladness
[an] the authentic sign [of] & proof that you
are [above] on hand & doing, — [which is contained in
Watson's you must have sent me] viz. "Watsons
Art Journal" with notice &c. — I am anxious to see the
picture. I am sure it must be a
thing of beauty, glowing, human, & true.
Believe me, my friend, I [have often tho]
[I still bear you in mind, &] have not forgotten you nor your old
[friendliness] kindness & friendliness. Also, Mrs. Hines & the daughter — to whom I send best [The first] remembrances.
[As] As soon as I come to New York
again, I will [find] [come up to] visit you at the studio. 
In the meantime, I send you by same mail as this a copy of
my last edition, also a little book, written
 by Mr. Burroughs, (a second Thoreau,) — and a
newspaper, with letter — [all] the book & letter
all about my precious self. — & I [know] dare say may
interest you. [just for] If the books [is] are not brought
[you] by the carrier, you must send to p.o. for [it] them.
I have seen Faris here, but now he has gone back
to N.Y. I am working in the Attorney General's office — have
a pleasant berth, [with] moderate pay, but sufficient (overyou must write & let me know
whether the books come safe [& as much near]. I arm well, weigh
nearly 200, & eat my rations every time.New York, June 17th 68
My Dear Walt,
Your letter
of signing, and of the
good old feeling has
this moment reached
me. I hasten to reply,
and with hearty thanks
for your generous favor,
report for the second
time that the Books,
letter, and paper reached
me promptly.
I replied immediately,
thanking you as I do
now for your kindness.
Be assured of the high
estimate I place upon
your gift, and the glowing
thoughts to which you
have given utterance."Leaves of Grass" forever!
Your heart can never
cease to beat.
Immortal friend and 
benefactor, God bless
you. My heart warms
towards Mr Burroughs
for his friendly words.
I know I should love
to meet him.
Dont fail my dear friend
to call on me when you
come to New York.
Mrs Hine thanks you
for your remembrance,
also the little girl Lucy.
I have now two sons,
one four, and the youngest
not quite a year old.
Mrs H has grown stout
like yourself, and now
weighs two hundred pounds.
She and the children

are [shle] in the country.
"When Lilacs Last In
The door Yard Bloomed",
pleases me so much
that I read it over
every day or two with
increased interest.
My dear old friend
I love you - I shall
be proud to hear
from you at all
times, and quick
to reply -
Charles Hine

P.S.
My picture, of
which I sent you a
notice will rest in
somnolence during
the summer. 
Charles -Charles Hine
1868
Walt Whitman.
Washington,
D.C.
Mother__ It will be always 
pleasant to me hear from 
you; any & every association 
connected with my Husband 
will be hallowed__ The funeral 
was Masonic and largely 
attended & the ceremony at 
the grave was very impressive. 
My Mother from Massachusetts 
is with me for a few days 
and it is a great comfort.
Hoping to hear from you soon
I am very sincerely yr friend 
Mrs Charles Hine
August 4th 1871 
No 22 Nash St 
New Haven, Conn


My Dear friend Walt Whitman
I have written so many 
letters to you dictated by Charles 
that I feel a painful pleasure 
in commencing this to you 
at this time knowing that 
his voice is silent, & that 
no pleasant message can 
come from his lips to you. 
⎯It is useless for me to tell you 
how strong his affection was for 
you, & how he has looked 
forward to you coming to 
NH__ I think after your 
visit to him that his hold 
on life seemed to give way 
and his yearnings were all 
accomplished __ There was a 
gentleman Mr John Matthew 
who was very kind to him oncein New York when he was sick he had sent
several invitations to him but
he put it off for some reason,
& he was the only one
of all his friends - his exit
was forceful, no struggles,
a gradual giving way - He 
used to say - "I dont believe
I can die" when his 
sufferings were so great - it
seemed as if his release would
never come - and although
I thought he was likely to die
any time, still I find I was 
unprepared for his departure
& my ambition & hopes are 
all crushed - I am feeling
most keenly the consolation
of widowhood. -  I look at my 
three children & think what
a mark I have got left to
perform - The duty of Father

& mother both merged in one
- As far as my means go I
am left very dependent - Charley's
protracted sickness exhausting the
little he had laid by - I hope
I may realize a little from 
the sale of pictures - I meant
to ask you if you could
at the distance I live assist
me to get some writing or
copying to do - I thought you
if anyone might know of something,
& you could perhaps make inquiries
- that might lead to
my getting some business of
that kind - I wish I might
- Mr Townsend  - a dear
friend of Charley's has sent
you a paper with a pleasant
article written by himself - I
hope you have read it - I am
intending to visit New York soon,
& shall try to call before yourMr. Walt Whitman
Attorney Generals Department
Washington 
D.C.
from Mrs Hine
ab't my dear friend C.H.
see note Dec 8 1888