Thomas Holley Chivers, Oaky Grove, GA., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 9 September 1845

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Title:
Thomas Holley Chivers, Oaky Grove, GA., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 9 September 1845
Description:
Promises to send Poe money. Asks Poe to do some business for him at the Commercial Bank of Florida. Describes the reception of the writer's poems in Georgia. Tennyson "is a lofty imitator of Shelley, without a tithe of his force. Praises Poe's recent temperance.
Author:
Chivers, T. H. (Thomas Holley), 1809-1858
Addressee:
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Date:
September 9, 1845
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 3, Ms. Gris. 174 (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:/50959/6h443n582
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. 174
Barcode:
39999085429031