[17] Mrs. Whitman"s maiden name was Louisa Van Velsor.
[18] Mrs. Abby Price, an intimate friend of Whitman, and a friend and neighbor of his mother.
[19] Mrs. Price"s son, a naval officer.
[20] Mrs. Price"s daughter, and sister of the Helen mentioned later.
[21] Formerly of Thayer & Eldridge, the first Boston publishers of "Leaves of Gra.s.s" (1860 Edition).
[22] Jeff"s daughter Jessie was originally called California.