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Lady Caroline Elizabeth Sarah (Sheridan) Norton Stirling-Maxwell, New ...

Writer unknown. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Cornelius Mathews autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 28 Januar...

Encloses some clippings regarding the writer's Behemoth: a Legend of the Mound Builders [New York 1839]. Asks to be paid for and article. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie and James Fields], Sho...

Was never so disappointed; went to the boat to meet them. Still hopes they will come. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Thimoth...

Returns a cipher sent to him as a practical joke. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Baltimore, MD., autograph letter signed to Thomas W. ...

Advises against a detailed review of the current [Southern Literary] Messenger. Comments favorably on its contributors. Would be glad to come to Richmond. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Cornelius Mathews autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 28 Januar...

Encloses some clippings regarding the writer's Behemoth: a Legend of the Mound Builders [New York 1839]. Asks to be paid for and article. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Horace Greeley, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 2...

Summarizes his views on the political economists of the United States. Asks for [Robert] Browning's poems, especially Sordello. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sarah Helen (Power) Whitman manuscript poem., [1846?]: "The Past."

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George G. Foster manuscript, Rufus W. Griswold papers

Autobiographical data. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

George G. Foster manuscript, Rufus W. Griswold papers

Autobiographical data. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

S. Maupin, Richmond., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 30 S...

Offers a position as teacher of French to M. C. Auguste Dubouchet, a friend of Poe. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Holley Chivers, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Alla...

Inquires whether Poe received his poem, "The Mighty Dead. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter to Jane Ermina Locke, 10 M...

Explains his reply to [Nathaniel P. ] Willis's editorial on him in the Home Journal [26 December 1846?]. His delay in writing was caused by a "sorrow so poignant" [Virginia Poe died 30 January 1847]. Courtesy o... More

Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...

Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

George Lippard, Philadelphia, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswol...

Is unable to find a missing valise of Poe. Mentions Philadelphians who contributed to Poe's support the previous summer. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

James L. Taylor, Grand Isle Co., autograph letter signed to R. W. Gris...

Encloses an original parody on George Pope Morris's "Woodman, Spare That Tree" for the Evening Tatler. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

George Lippard, Philadelphia, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswol...

Is unable to find a missing valise of Poe. Mentions Philadelphians who contributed to Poe's support the previous summer. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, 101 Pembroke St...

Relays "messages" from James [Thomas Fields] and William [Hunt]. Is thinking of taking a house on Charles St. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Richmond, VA., letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 22 J...

Describes the improvement in his health, spirits, and financial situation. Asks advice in selecting an attorney. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sarah Helen (Power) Whitman manuscript poem., [1846?]: "The Past."

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Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...

Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...

Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, [Conc...

Tells him how [Ralph Waldo] Emerson broke in upon his precious Sunday to deliver the package. Asks if Fields sent her $100 in March; wants to verify her accounts. Signed "S.H." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Baltimore, MD., autograph letter signed to Thomas W. ...

Mentions the arrest of William Gwynn Jones for theft. Wonders at delay in publication of [John P.] Kennedy's book [Horse-Shoe Robinson]: apologizes for his critique of it. Expresses scorn for [Laughton Osborn's... More

Rose Hawthorne Lathrop autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields w...

Has a family of paper dolls and a black kitten but finds it "so desolate to play alone." Is going to the mountains and then to Salem. Appended is a postscript by Sophia Hawthorne in which she writes that Rose's... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Newtonvi...

Congratulates him on his lectures [on Byron?] Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Holley Chivers, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Alla...

Expresses pleasure at Poe's apology for "the autograph article". Considers poetry the perfection of literature.Will try to obtain subscribers for the Penn Magazine. Hopes soon to submit to him his poem, The Mig... More

Rufus Wilmot Griswold, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to M...

Receipt on behalf of the Carys for $100, for the sale of the copyright of Poems by Alice and Phoebe Cary. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Frederi...

Describes his trip home from Washington. Expresses gratitude to Thomas and Dow. Messages to Dr. Lacey, Mr. Fuller, Mr. Tyler. Subscriptions to his magazine increasing. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Rose Hawthorne Lathrop autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields w...

Edgar Allan Poe, New-York, autograph note signed to R. W. Griswold, 26...

Requests loan of fifty dollars to help finance the Broadway Journal, which he now controls. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., letter signed to John P. Kennedy, ...

Describes the establishment of Graham's Magazine and suggests an "agreement" with Kennedy. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Frederi...

John Greenleaf Whittier, Amesbury, MA., manuscript article, 1 October:...

For the National Era. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Frederi...

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Appledore, Isle...

Expects to be moored there while Mr. Thaxter and the younger boys are tramping in Florida. Praises the "Bee and Rose"; asks who wrote "Sea-Gulls" in the November Atlantic. Verso: Note in Mrs. Fields' hand assig... More

Lydia Howard (Huntley) Sigourney, Hartford, CT., autograph letter sign...

Regrets that her poem "The Stockbridge Bowl" was printed in [the October 1844 issue of] Graham's Magazine without her knowledge - in its stead she will supply another. Praises engraving of Mrs. [Ann Sophia] Ste... More

Charles Fenno Hoffman autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, [1845...

Encloses some ballads by Seba Smith and some poems of his own for his new edition [of The Vigil of Faith?]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Holley Chivers, Oaky Grove, GA., autograph letter signed to Edg...

Reproaches Poe for neglecting him. Defends his accentuation of a word in his "Wife's Lament. Amends a line in The Dying Swan. Praises Tennyson's technique and [Richard Henry] Horne's Orion. Courtesy of Boston P... More

John Greenleaf Whittier, Amesbury, MA., manuscript article, 29 October...

For the National Era. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

H. S. de G. manuscript poem: "The Exile."

Public domain scan of a poetry manuscript, poem, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Manuscript poem: "A Fable: the Owl and two Parrots," [1839?]

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Jared Sparks, Salem, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 5 Augu...

Sends an "engraved head," also the first number of an illustrated Life of Washington containing "the best engraving from Stuart's Washington that has ever been executed. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

John Greenleaf Whittier manuscript articles, [1847]: "Maine - The Wilm...

For the National Era? Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 26 Octobe...

Has assumed control of the Broadway Journal. Requests loan of fifty dollars. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Emma Catherine (Manley) Embury manuscript poem: "The English River, a ...

Attached is a fragment containing the last lines of "The American River." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

George Lippard, Philadelphia, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswol...

Is unable to find a missing valise of Poe. Mentions Philadelphians who contributed to Poe's support the previous summer. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New-York, autograph letter signed to Louis A. Godey, ...

Resents the publication of his "Reply" [to Thomas Dunn English?] in the [Philadelphia Spirit of the] Times. Promises legal action. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Thimoth...

Returns a cipher sent to him as a practical joke. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, M...

Writes of her dependence on the criticism of others. Knows the last lines of "Mozart" are flat. "Whirled" will express her meaning. Considers Chopin unwholesome "like a condensed French novel." Signed "C.T." Da... More

Edward Everett, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed, 1 April 1830

Gives information about admission to West Point. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Alice Cary manuscript poem: "O stormy winds of winter time."

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Manuscript poems about Cuba, Rufus W. Griswold papers

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Charles King, Col[umbia] Coll[ege]., autograph letter signed to R. W. ...

Encloses a memoir of his mother [Mary (Alsop) King] and an extract from a letter of John Adams to Rufus King on the occasion of the latter's marriage. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Erastus Wolcott Ellsworth manuscript poem: "Robinson Crusoe."

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Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, 47 Warren St., New York, to R. W. Griswold,...

Will attend to the enclosure for Poe. Comments on Griswold's engagement to Charlotte Myers. Asks to see proofs of [Charles Fenno] Hoffman's Vigil. Wants someone to copy "The Poet" from the New Yorker, 1838-9 fo... More

Joel Barlow manuscript by unidentified writer

Biographical data on Joel Barlow. At the end, a letter to R. W. Griswold. Suggests sources for Barlow's biography, and selections from his work. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood manuscript poem: "The Diamond-fay."

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Joel Barlow manuscript by unidentified writer

Biographical data on Joel Barlow. At the end, a letter to R. W. Griswold. Suggests sources for Barlow's biography, and selections from his work. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sarah Jane (Clarke) Lippincott, (Grace Greenwood, pseudonym) manuscrip...

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Nathaniel Parker Willis autograph letter signed to George R. Graham

The draughtsman, George Flagg, would make an outline [of the writer?] in the style of the Fraser portraits for $30 or $40 if Graham wishes. Has a love story half-written which he will send. Courtesy of Boston P... More

William Croswell Doane manuscript poem, Grey Cliff, Newport.,

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Manuscript poems about Cuba, Rufus W. Griswold papers

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Francis Wayland document, Rufus W. Griswold papers

List of Dr. Wayland's works. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

T[imothy?] M[ather] Cooley manuscript poem: "The Angel's Winter Visit....

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Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood manuscript poem: "The Bouquet" and "Son...

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A. F. Huston manuscript poem: "The Lead of the Wave."

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Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood manuscript poem: "The wraith of the Ros...

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V. L., Senate Chamber. Tuesday., autograph letter signed to R. W. Gris...

Describes the election of S[amuel] S[hethar] Phelps as United States Senator. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Albert (pseudonym) manuscript poem: To Caroline F. S.

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James Freeman Clarke manuscript poem: "Triformis Diana."

The poem is printed in The Poets of America. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Henry Rowe Schoolcraft autograph document for R. W. Griswold

Biographical data. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood manuscript poem fragment: "The sunset b...

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Manuscript poem: "The Iron Age"

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Manuscript poem: "The Iron Age"

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William Albert Sutliffe manuscript poem fragment

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Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Williamsburg, VA., autograph letter signed ...

Criticizes a review of Norman Leslie, also one of Poe's tales, and the same author's metrical faults. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Baltimore, MD., autograph letter signed to Thomas W. ...

William John Duane, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Thom...

Thanks him for Mr. Brown's speech. Regrets the dearth of unselfish politicians. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 15 March 1835

Declines a dinner invitation because of his personal appearance. Asks for a loan of $20. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Lydia Howard (Huntley) Sigourney, Hartford, CT., autograph letter sign...

Thanks Poe for his letter of the 12th, sent with the January number of the Southern Literary Messenger. Protests against Poe's charge that she imitates Mrs. Hemans. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Richmond, VA., letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 7 Ju...

Outlines his financial difficulty, and asks loan of $100. Describes success of the Messenger. Asks for contribution to it. Refers to his marriage. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

George G. Foster, Mobile, AL., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswo...

Wishes to renew their correspondence "now that time and fate have wrought upon us both." Approves of Griswold's plan for a magazine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Charles Anthon, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, ...

Explains two Hebrew phrases, Isaiah 34.10 and Ezekiel 35.7. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

J. E. Tenney, Middlebury College, (VT), autograph letter signed to R. ...

Asks Griswold to write an ode for the commencement exercises at Middlebury College. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Manuscript poem: "A Fable: the Owl and two Parrots," [1839?]

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William Evans Burton, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Ed...

Offers Poe a position with the Gentleman's Magazine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Horace Greeley, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 5...

Asks about a missing book, and two articles by [Henry William?] Herbert. Is doing well on the Log. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Biographical data sent at Poe's request. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Mentions President Tyler's opposition to removals from office. Sends a cryptograph of Mr. P. Ewing. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Joseph Holt Ingraham, New York, autograph letter signed to George Rex ...

Inquires about three tales he has sent. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, D.C., autograph letter signed to...

Agrees to write some biographical sketches [for Poets of America?] Refers Griswold to Poe or Ingraham for the writer's own work. Support the international copyright law. Expresses unfavorable opinion of W. D. G... More

James Thomas Fields, Portsmouth, NH., autograph letter signed to R. W....

Sends a poem, "The Widow's Reply," for the [Boston] Times and Notion. "I can just guess the author, but dare not put her name to the piece." Describes his holiday. The poem is copied at the end of the letter. C... More

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to R. W. G...

Sends poems [for Poets of America?]. Calls attention to likeness between Longfellow's "Beleaguered City" and his own "The Haunted Palace." Accuses Longfellow of plagiarism. Sends "memo" containing biographical ... More

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Offers to write biographical sketches of [Edward C.] Pinkney, Amelia [Welby], "Moina" [Mrs. Anna Peyre Dinnies] and [George D.] Prentice for Poets of America. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

A. G. Tenney, Boston, MA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, ...

Asks for information about any position in New York which the writer might satisfactorily hold. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Louis Antoine Godey, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Geo...

Asks for an explanation of Graham's "unfair interference" between the writer and Ladd. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Eliza Leslie, No. 399 Chesnut [sic] St., autograph letter addressed to...

Sends an article for the April number of Graham's. Wants the public to know that what she writes she writes for the magazine "(during the year 1842) will be literal truth, without the slightest mixture of ficti... More

Ann Sophia (Winterbotham) Stephens, New York, autograph letter signed ...

Explains her delay in sending him a sketch. Complains bitterly of a false rumor that she has become the editor of the Sunday News, "a situation proper only for the other sex." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

George Rex Graham, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to R. W....

Has a proposal to make, if Griswold has not abandoned editorial work. Approves of Griswold's book [The Poets of America?]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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