Thomas Holley Chivers, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 12 July 1842

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Title:
Thomas Holley Chivers, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 12 July 1842
Description:
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 Mighty Dead.
Author:
Chivers, T. H. (Thomas Holley), 1809-1858
Addressee:
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Date:
July 12, 1842
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 3, Ms. Gris. 169 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Rufus W. Griswold Papers, 1834-1857
Subjects:
American literature--19th century--History and criticism
Authors, American--19th century--Correspondence
Authors and publishers
Poets, American--19th century--Correspondence
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h443n336
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Notes (acquisition):
This collection was donated to the Boston Public Library by Mrs. Rufus Griswold in 1900.
Notes (date):
Date from item or from supporting materials.
Accession #:
Ms. Gris. 169
Barcode:
39999085429031