Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 29 May 1841

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Title:
Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, 29 May 1841
Description:
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 data.
Author:
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Addressee:
Griswold, Rufus W. (Rufus Wilmot), 1815-1857
Date:
May 29, 1841
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 13, Ms. Gris. 835 (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
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h444q17d
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. 835
Barcode:
39999085429130