Harper and Brothers, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, [19] June 1836

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Title:
Harper and Brothers, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, [19] June 1836
Description:
Declined to publish his manuscripts because many had already been printed - also because they were separate tales, and "too learned and mystical." Will be glad to send him their publication for review. Commend the [Southern Literary] Messenger. Printed in Arthur Hobson Quinn, Edgar Allan Poe, New York 1941, p. 250.
Author:
Harper & Brothers
Addressee:
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Date:
[June 19, 1836]
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 7, Ms. Gris. 475 (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:/50959/6h444419f
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.
This date is inferred.
Accession #:
Ms. Gris. 475
Barcode:
39999085429072