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...
Sends a copy of Saturday Museum [of 25 February 1843] containing biography and caricature of himself. Announces founding of the Stylus and his plans for it. Wants to secure contributions from Thomas, Robert Tyl... More
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
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
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
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
H. S. de G. manuscript poem: "The Exile."
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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
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...
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
John Greenleaf Whittier, Amesbury, MA., manuscript article, 1 October:...
For the National Era. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, ...
Returns corrected proof of "The Raven." 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
Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Frederi...
Sends a copy of Saturday Museum [of 25 February 1843] containing biography and caricature of himself. Announces founding of the Stylus and his plans for it. Wants to secure contributions from Thomas, Robert Tyl... More
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
Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Frederi...
Sends a copy of Saturday Museum [of 25 February 1843] containing biography and caricature of himself. Announces founding of the Stylus and his plans for it. Wants to secure contributions from Thomas, Robert Tyl... 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
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
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
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
John Ledyard, L'Orient, France., autograph letter signed to Thomas and...
Describes his life in France and his prospects. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
George Washington Doane manuscript poem: "Malleus Domini."
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Manuscript poem: "The Ages", Rufus W. Griswold papers
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Frances Sargent (Locke) Osgood manuscript poem: "The Bouquet" and "Son...
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Cornelius Mathews, Saturday., autograph letter signed to [R. W. Griswo...
Asks payment for an article [in the Illustrated News]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Manuscript poems: "To a babe looking in its hand," "The Gay Coquette" ...
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Manuscript poems about Cuba, Rufus W. Griswold papers
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Manuscript poem: "In Sickness & in Health"
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John Greenleaf Whittier manuscript article: [A review of a young aboli...
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Incomplete manuscript poem fragments
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James Mathews Legaré, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Grisw...
Explains his presence in New York hopes to meet Griswold there. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Manuscript poem: "The Iron Age"
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Charles Frederick Briggs, Thursday., autograph letter signed to R. W. ...
Will send a life size crayon portrait of [James Russell] Lowell. Will try, however, to get Lowell to sit for a daguerrotype. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
John Greenleaf Whittier manuscript article: "The Northern Candidates."
For the National Era? Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Barnabas Binney manuscript by unidentified writer
Biographical data. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
William Whiteman Fosdick, No .347 Broadway, (New York?) Thursday morni...
A letter of thanks for a favor [a criticism?]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Sophia Louisa (Robbins) Little manuscript
Biographical data on Mrs. Little [for Female Poets of America]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
James Freeman Clarke manuscript poem: "A Thanksgiving."
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Elizabeth Hoppin (Wetmore) Cheever autograph letter signed, 20 Novembe...
An invitation to an evening party. Asks him to return her husband's poem. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Newspaper clippings: "Vermont Hill," "On seeing a Young Lady Laugh in ...
Printed poems: "Vermont Hill" (for the Boston Weekly Museum), "On seeing a Young Lady Laugh in Church," "A Foggy Morning," "Ode to Rain" [Sardinia, N.Y., 8 May 1847], "Lines," "The Georgian Maids." "Vermont Hil... More
Joseph Blunt, Ithaca, NY., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, ...
Dissuades Griswold from leaving the state to avoid possible judgment against him for debt. Promises him aid. 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
Obadiah Allen Bowe, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswol...
A hearty commendation of Griswold's editorial work on the Vermonter [Vergennes]. Describes his own work on the New YorkerPark [Benjamin] is a splendid writer. Sends news of office associates. Courtesy of Boston... More
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
John Tomlin, Jackson, TN., letter,16 October 1839
Submits "Theodoric of the Amali" for Poe's criticism. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Manuscript poem: "A Fable: the Owl and two Parrots," [1839?]
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Manuscript poem: "A Fable: the Owl and two Parrots," [1839?]
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Horace Greeley, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 3...
Commends Griswold's work on the New Yorker, but rebukes his recklessness in leaving [Henry Jarvis] Raymond undirected. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...
Asks for the return of a manuscript in Poe's hands describes the shipwreck and death of his sister on her way home from India. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Frederick William Thomas, Washington City (D.C.), autograph letter sig...
Regrets Graham's rejection of the writer's novel. Encloses a contribution. Has been lecturing on "Oratory." Asks Poe to review Howard Pinckney. Thinks "Murders in the Rue Morgue" most ingenious. Praises Poe's c... More
Frederick William Thomas, Washington, D.C., autograph letter signed to...
Has written for information about Dr. [John M.] Harney. Discusses [George D.] Prentice, [Micah P.] Flint, [James Handasyd] Perkins and Robert Tyler for inclusion in Griswold's book. Gives some biographical info... More
John Tomlin, Jackson, TN., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe,...
Describes a communication from "Boz" [Dickens], which he is forwarding for publication in Graham's Magazine. Thanks Poe for a favorable notice. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Henry Jarvis Raymond, Office of the New-Yorker, 30 Ann St., autograph ...
Suggests himself as New York correspondent for the [Philadelphia] Standard. Calls the Future a "stupendous humbug." Gives news of Horace Greeley. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Rufus Dawes autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 9 October 1841
Announces [Nathaniel Parker] Willis's visit to New York. Suggests that William Cutter might write [Grenville?] Mellen's biography. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
John Jay, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 29 Dece...
Encloses two poems of [Arthur Cleveland] Coxe, "An Ode from Sophocles" and "An Extract from an Unpublished Canto of St. Jonathan." Discusses publication of some of Coxe's minor pieces in The Southern Literary M... More
Lea and Blanchard, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Edgar...
Lea and Blanchard are unable to publish a new collection of Poe's tales. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
James Thomas Fields, Boston, MA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Gri...
Asks if he shall send [Chester] Harding's portrait of Charles Sprague, just completed, for reproduction in Griswold's book [The Poets of America?]. Advises him not to print [Edward] Everett's sonnet. Sends mess... More
Samuel Beach, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswo...
Asks Griswold to examine some selections from his poem Escala for The Poets of America, and comments on his virtues. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Goerge Washington Doane, House of Bishops. St. Luke's Day, autograph l...
Autobiographical data, with some information about William Croswell [for The Poets of America?]. 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
John Tomlin, Jackson, TN., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe,...
Asks if plans for the Penn Magazine have been abandoned. Offers his own aid "for any scheme or plan" Poe may have. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Robert Balmanno autograph letter signed to John Keese, 1842[?]
Thanks Keese for introducing him to Griswold, "the kindest most generous and amiable man I ever yet knew. Asks for a copy of Forest Life. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...
Suggests that Poe edit his own magazine. Comments on Dickens's works. Regrets the illness of Virginia Poe. Gives news of mutual friends. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
George Barrell Cheever, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Gri...
Sends some "puffs" of his work by Prof. Tappan. (fragment) Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Henry William Herbert autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, [1842...
Encloses a contribution and asks for the return of "Margaret." Promises to send him Marie Duponceau, a Legend of the Water Gap, in four chapters. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Daniel Embury, Brooklyn, NY., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswol...
Corrects Griswold's statements about Mrs. [Emma Catherine (Manley)] Embury's disapproval of a notice of herself in Graham's Magazine. It was he himself who objected, because the proofs of the engraving had not ... More
Thomas Beach, Baltimore, MD., autograph letter signed to George R. Gra...
Indignantly protests against Graham's accusation that Beach had copied his "The Capture and the Escape" from an English journal, and gives some of his sources for the story. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Boston, MA., autograph letter signed to R. ...
Asks Griswold to get back the manuscript of his "Love and Mystery." Commends Ticknor's edition of Tennyson. Mentions [John] Pierpont, J[ohn] Q[uincy] Adams, and [E.P.] Whipple. Notes lines addressed to the writ... More
Daniel Bryan, Alexandria, DC. (VA), autograph letter signed to Edgar A...
Is glad to hear Poe has resumed his project of the Penn Magazine. Cannot understand the loss of his previous letters. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. ...
Sends manuscripts (not named) [for Graham's Magazine?] and requests immediate payment. Regrets the "Irving paragraph. Mentions [James T.] Fields's engagement to Mary Willard. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Henry Jarvis Raymond, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Grisw...
Promises to send a notice. Has finished his Life of Clay, 198 octavo pages, for [James B.] Swain. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Charles William Everest, Hartford, CT., autograph letter signed to R. ...
Sends a contribution for Griswold's magazine [Graham's Magazine]. Asks for information about George Hill [1796-1871]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Andrews Norton autograph letter to R. W. Griswold, 13 October 1843
Further corrections to be made in the writer's poems [in Poets and Poetry of America]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...
Presents Poe to Tyler. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
John Steinfort Kidney, Morgantown, Burke Co., NC., autograph letter si...
Encloses a poem for Graham's, and mentions others. Congratulates Griswold and the readers of Graham's that [Louis LeGrand Noble's poem] "Nimahmin" is to be published. Courtesy of Boston Public Library