dec 16, 1859 - Whitman's Health stats
to decline
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In the 1960's Whitman's health stated to decline. Around this time he had felt an instant attraction to a young man named Peter Doyle, who would nurse him back to his health. Many believe these actually had a intimate relationship when homosexuality was a taboo.
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