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All goes well—& has gone well—Had a fair sleep–night, & have eaten & relished a heartier breakfast than usual—The piece last night went off all right—got thro' all without dishonor—feel my sight & voice not what they were—presence (self–possession &c) perfect—audience large & very cordial—It is probably my "last public appearance"—As near as I remember the Cape May place, not a show place, is call'd the Aldine—it is or was, (& I think they owned it) by German family my nieces liked—

Walt Whitman

The Record

Philadelphia, April 16, 1890

Walt Whitman at the Contemporary Club

Walt Whitman was the lion of last evening's reception by the Contemporary Club. He gave an address on the death of Abraham Lincoln, and in concluding called him the "first great martyr of his race." The aged poet sat during his address and his readings from his poems. His voice was so distinct and steady that all of the audience, which filled the room to overflowing, could hear every word. His well-known venerable appearance was heightened by a shaded lamp placed beside him to light his manuscript.