Ellen Eyre Causes A Scandal, New York, 1862: The Blackmailer's Story
Ellen Eyre's attempt to entice Walt Whitman into a rendezvous has received the most attention. But here for the first time, is the fullest account yet of the extraordinary blackmailer, Ellen Eyre, based on a careful survey of many newspaper reports and the history of scholars' responses.
By Jonathan Ned Katz with the Research Assistance of Tyler Albertino. First published March 10, 2025. Last edit: April 2, 2025.