Feinberg/Whitman
Box 17 Folder 18
General Correspondence
Swinton, William
Apr. 12, 1876
Includes verso letter from E.F. Strickland, Apr. 7 1876Dear Sir
In a [no] letter [just sent me] us from my friend John Swinton 
he speaks of your kind desire
to subscribe for some copies of
my new edition books. I send you
the enclosed slips. Of course I
should be [most] happy to furnish
you with any copies.

I am still jogging along here
in [my] the two-thirds ill, one-third well
condition, of [my] these late years.

letters to
Wm Swinton
Ward 
Stedman  
J Miller
Dr Seeger
Mr Jardine
John Swinton

Sent April 12Bastan April 7 1876
Mr Walt Whitman
Respected Sir:
Will you please grant me
the favor of your autograph. I have a large collection to
which I earnestly desire to add your name, especially as
I am trying to complete my list of the Poets and Authors
of our country. I have your works, and should indeed
Sir be very much obliged if you would grant the
above request, and if not presuming and perfectly
agreable to your wishes, I would thank you sincerely for a
line or sentence other than the signature. I am Sir
with sentiments of the highest consideration and respect
Very truly yours,
E F. Strickland Jr.