The Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe - Edgar Allan Poe [1282]
Truly yours
Edgar A Poe
Is Mr(s) Nichols, the poetess, a resident of Cincinnati? — and am I indebted to you, or to herself, for a copy of of (sic) some most touching lines To her Mother which appeared in the “Louisville Journal”, and which reached me via your city? Can you tell me anything of Mrs Nichols’ personal history? I feel a deep interest in her poems, and consequently in herself. Please write in reply.
L. J. Cist Esqre
Edgar Allan Poe to Lewis J. Cist — June 3, 1844
New-York
June 3. 44.
My Dear Mr Cist,
Yours, dated April 30th , has only this moment reached me; having been lying, ever since, at Graham’s office. I have removed to New-York, where I intend residing for the next year or two — and this will account, in part, for my not receiving the package sooner.
I was deeply interested in the memoirs you gave me of Mrs Nichols. I have long admired her writings, and the proofs contain some of the finest passages I have ever perused. I am anxious to see the entire volume, and thank you for the promise to send it to me.
I shall write, to-day, to Graham, and ask him to do as you desire, touching “The Beaten Path.”
Truly Your Friend.
Edgar A Poe
L. J. Cist Esqre
P. S. If you forward the “Poems” to Graham, he will send them to me.
CLARK, MR.
Edgar Allan Poe to Unknown — about November 26, 1835
( ... ] ber. (. . .)
(. . .] there can be no impropriety in telling
( ... ] the commencement of Vol. 2. the editorial
( ... ] have devolved upon myself, and
( ... ] you allude to are my own. I
( ... ] with your approbation of my labours.
( ... ] would be very glad to hear from you
( . . . ] I believe you had some little acquain-
(tance . . . br)other W. H. L. Poe of Baltimore.
Very resply .
Yr. Ob. St
Edgar A. Poe
Edgar Allan Poe to Unknown — Early June 1840 - early 1841
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I have the honor of sending you, herewith, at your desire, the Prospectus of the “Penn Magazine,” and should be grateful for any interest you would exert in its behalf.
With high respect.
Yr Ob. St.
Edgar A Poe.
Edgar Allan Poe to Unknown — about January 20, 1844
My Dear Mr Clark
I am exceedingly anxious to try my fortune in Baltimore with a lecture or two, and wish, if possible, to go immediately. I have some little money —
[. . . . ]
Very truly yours
E A Poe.
Unknown to Edgar Allan Poe — October 11, 1845
Editorial Miscellany
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WE MAKE room, with much pleasure, for the following explanation:
To the Editor of the Broadway Journal:
SIR — A copy of your Journal dated October 4th, was handed me this evening, containing some observations respecting alterations made in the song of Ben Bolt, to which some music was adapted by J. P. Webster. The facts were as follows. The song was in a New-Haven paper, and came into my hands as an envelope. It was without signature or reference of any kind, to the author. I was pleased with the poetry, and gave it to Mr. Webster, as he said he would compose some music for it. Before he had completed it, he lost the copy, and asked if I could give him another from memory. The words published were written down by two or three persons, as no one remembered the whole. As Mr. W. Did not know the author’s name, he could not of course give it. But from what I know of him, I am certain that no thoughts of claiming the authorship ever crossed his mind; and what may so appear in the publication, is the result of carelessness.
Having been (though indirectly) the cause of the censure cast upon Mr. Webster, I felt bound to make this statement, which I doubt not you will have the justice to publish. I am ready to give satisfactory reference, if you require it.
Respectfully yours, E. S.
Derby, Conn, October 11, 1845.
Edgar Allan Poe to Unknown — November 1845
Dr Sir,
If I am not mistaken,