edgar allan poe

Poe House diorama - National Parks Gallery

India made an awesome diorama of Poe's house. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Old Stone House [untitled], Richmond Virginia

Description: Carry me back to old Virginia. Poe Shrine, at Richmond, Virginia. Erected about 1686, the building is probably the oldest in Richmond. Although it has no direct association with Edgar Allan Poe, ... More

Interior of St. John's Church, Richmond, Va.

Description: St. John's Church (Episcopal), a plain edifice at the corner of Broad and 24th Streets on Church Hill, was built in 1740, and is the oldest church in Richmond. The pew still remains where Patrick ... More

Edgar Allan Poe - Public domain portrait drawing

Anonymous, American, 19th century Public domain scan of silhouette drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William Wirt, Baltimore, MD., autograph letter signed to [Edgar Allan ...

Returns a poem ["Al Aaraaf"] submitted for the writer's criticism. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

William Mitchell Gillespie, Saturday morning, autograph letter signed ...

Asks for an opportunity to copy Poe's remarks in praise of [Frances] Osgood. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Mrs. Anna Cora (Ogden) Mowatt Ritchie, Fourth Avenue, NY. Thursday eve...

Sends manuscript of her comedy [unnamed], for Poe's criticism. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

John Pendleton Kennedy, Baltimore, MD., autograph letter signed to Edg...

[Henry Charles?] Carey has sold one of Poe's tales to Miss [Eliza] Leslie's Souvenir, and the writer has a draft in payment for which he asks Poe to call. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Mrs. Anna Cora (Ogden) Mowatt Ritchie, Fourth Avenue, NY. Thursday eve...

Sends manuscript of her comedy [unnamed], for Poe's criticism. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Mrs. Anna Cora (Ogden) Mowatt Ritchie, Fourth Avenue, NY. Thursday eve...

Sends manuscript of her comedy [unnamed], for Poe's criticism. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Baltimore, MD., autograph letter signed to John P. Ke...

John Allan's death has left him without resources. Will Kennedy obtain for him an advance on the manuscript now in the hands of Carey and Lea? Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Mrs. Anna Cora (Ogden) Mowatt Ritchie, Fourth Avenue, NY. Thursday eve...

Sends manuscript of her comedy [unnamed], for Poe's criticism. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Baltimore, MD., autograph letter signed to Thomas W. ...

Announces his recovery. Promises a review of [John] Marshall's Washington. Volunteers to help circulation of the Messenger. 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, Richmond, VA., letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 11 S...

Describes his position and salary on the [Southern Literary] Messenger and his depression. Thomas W. White would welcome contributions from Kennedy. The Gift has appeared and contains the Ms. Found in a Bottle.... More

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

Thomas Willis White, Richmond, VA., autograph letter signed to Edgar A...

Urges Poe to abstain from all use of alcohol, and dissuades him from returning to Richmond. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

John Pendleton Kennedy, Baltimore, MD., autograph letter signed to Edg...

Encourages Poe, suggests that he write "some farces in the manner of the French Vaudevilles." Mentions the coincidence between Poe's tale, Hans Pfaall," and the lunar discoveries. Discusses [Thomas Willis] Whit... More

Nathaniel Beverley Tucker, Williamsburg, VA., autograph letter signed ...

Discusses Poe's metrics and the writer's views on criticism and good metrics. Condemns the arrogance of Wilson of Blackwoods. Requests Burke's works, 1834. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Baltimore, MD., autograph letter signed to Thomas W. ...

Announces his recovery. Promises a review of [John] Marshall's Washington. Volunteers to help circulation of the Messenger. 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, 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, 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

Thomas Roderick Dew, William and Mary College., autograph letter signe...

Information on William and Mary College, for an editorial, apparently suggested by Poe [in the Southern Literary Messenger]. Asks Poe to hasten the publication of his address. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Roderick Dew, William and Mary College., autograph letter signe...

Information on William and Mary College, for an editorial, apparently suggested by Poe [in the Southern Literary Messenger]. Asks Poe to hasten the publication of his address. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

John Pendleton Kennedy, Baltimore, MD., autograph letter signed to Edg...

Lydia Howard (Huntley) Sigourney, Hartford, CT., autograph letter sign...

Assures him of her good will. Is impressed by Poe's favorable review of [Grenville] Mellen's poems. Sends a poem of her own, "Death cometh to the chamber of the sick," for the Messenger. Asks for surplus copies... More

James Kirke Paulding, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan...

Regrets his inability to get Poe's work published in New York. Suggests he write a "tale" in two volumes. Remarks on lack of good writers in America and England. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Roderick Dew, William and Mary College., autograph letter signe...

Information on William and Mary College, for an editorial, apparently suggested by Poe [in the Southern Literary Messenger]. Asks Poe to hasten the publication of his address. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Harper and Brothers, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan ...

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 ... More

Thomas Roderick Dew, William and Mary College., autograph letter signe...

Information on William and Mary College, for an editorial, apparently suggested by Poe [in the Southern Literary Messenger]. Asks Poe to hasten the publication of his address. 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

Thomas Roderick Dew, William and Mary College., autograph letter signe...

Returns proofs, suggests that copies of the next [Southern Literary] Messenger be circulated among the students and committee. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Richmond, VA., letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 7 Ju...

Outlines his financial difficulty, and asks loan of $100. Describes success of the Messenger. Asks for contribution to it. Refers to his marriage. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Richmond, VA., letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 11 F...

Describes the difficulty of getting the picture [of Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy, and the latter's sister] from Mr. Hubbard [the painter]. Acknowledges that Kennedy is right about the satire in the Tales. Mentions [Th... More

Thomas Willis White autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 17 Jan...

Will publish as much as possible of the "Narratives of A. Gordon Pym." Promises to send Poe money. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Charles Anthon, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, ...

Explains two Hebrew phrases, Isaiah 34.10 and Ezekiel 35.7. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

James Ewell Heath, Richmond, VA., autograph letter signed to Edgar All...

Praises "The Fall of the House of Usher". Has talked with [Thomas William?] White, who denies feeling any unfriendliness towards Poe. Both fear, however, that tales of the "wild, improbable and terrible class" ... More

E. Burke Fisher, Pittsburgh, PA., autograph letter signed to Edgar All...

Commends a review [of Nathaniel Parker Willis's Tortesa, the Usurer], written by Poe for the [Pittsburgh Literary] Examiner. The [Southern Literary] Messenger is "shocked to twaddleism with lemonade stories." D... More

Philip Pendleton Cooke, Charlestown, VA., autograph letter signed to E...

Discusses Poe's "Fall of the House of Usher," "William Wilson," and "Conversation of Eiros and Charmian" at length. Also praises "Shadow" and "The Haunted Palace." Is writing a book called Maurice Weterbern. Se... More

William Evans Burton, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Ed...

Offers Poe a position with the Gentleman's Magazine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

William Evans Burton autograph letter signed to [Edgar Allan Poe?], 4 ...

Suggestions for the contents of the August number of the Gentleman's Magazine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Philip Pendleton Cooke, Charlestown, VA., autograph letter signed to E...

Will send occasional contributions for the Gentleman's Magazine. Thinks "Ligeia" very fine, but the conclusion violates the "ghostly properties." Discusses the dream-like atmosphere of the story. Courtesy of Bo... More

William Evans Burton, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Ed...

Offers Poe a position with the Gentleman's Magazine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Lea and Blanchard, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Edgar...

An offer to print Poe's Tales [of the Grotesque and Arabesque]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

William Evans Burton, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Ed...

Offers Poe a position with the Gentleman's Magazine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

William Evans Burton autograph letter signed to [Edgar Allan Poe?], 4 ...

Suggestions for the contents of the August number of the Gentleman's Magazine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

William Evans Burton, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Ed...

Offers Poe a position with the Gentleman's Magazine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

William Evans Burton, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Ed...

Rebukes Poe for his bitter letter, and his harsh criticism of [Rufus?] Dawes. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Harper and Brothers, New York, autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan ...

The Narrative of A. Gordon Pym has not succeeded so well in America as in England. 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

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

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...

Promises to support Poe's Penn Magazine. Advises him not to "lay aside the pruning knife for the tomahawk" in criticism. Expatiates on the spiritual delights on a literary career. Comments favorably on the Dial... More

Frederick William Thomas, St. Louis, MO., autograph letter signed to E...

Sends extracts from his "Adventures of a Poet" for the Penn Magazine. Partly agrees with Poe in preferring Clinton Bradshaw to Howard Pinckney. Suggests Fowzer and Woodward as agents of the Penn Magazine in St.... More

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, 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, 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, St. Louis, MO., autograph letter signed to E...

Sends extracts from his "Adventures of a Poet" for the Penn Magazine. Partly agrees with Poe in preferring Clinton Bradshaw to Howard Pinckney. Suggests Fowzer and Woodward as agents of the Penn Magazine in St.... More

Frederick William Thomas, St. Louis, MO., autograph letter signed to E...

Sends extracts from his "Adventures of a Poet" for the Penn Magazine. Partly agrees with Poe in preferring Clinton Bradshaw to Howard Pinckney. Suggests Fowzer and Woodward as agents of the Penn Magazine in St.... More

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

Portrait of Poe - Edgar Allan Poe Shrine

Description: Portrait of Poe, The Edgar Allan Poe Shrine, Richmond, Va. Portrait of Edgar Allan Poe, copied for the Poe Shrine from a daguerreotype owned by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Clemin...Manufacturer: Tichno... More

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, St. Louis, MO., autograph letter signed to E...

Sends extracts from his "Adventures of a Poet" for the Penn Magazine. Partly agrees with Poe in preferring Clinton Bradshaw to Howard Pinckney. Suggests Fowzer and Woodward as agents of the Penn Magazine in St.... More

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Biographical data sent at Poe's request. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Has added material in place of a lost page of his manuscript. Offers his services for notices in Washington newspapers. Criticizes "A Descent into the Maelstrom. Urges Poe to edit his own magazine. Courtesy of ... More

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Has added material in place of a lost page of his manuscript. Offers his services for notices in Washington newspapers. Criticizes "A Descent into the Maelstrom. Urges Poe to edit his own magazine. Courtesy of ... More

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Biographical data sent at Poe's request. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Copies M. P. Ewing's cryptogram. Mr. Ewing desires to test Poe's skill in deciphering. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Has added material in place of a lost page of his manuscript. Offers his services for notices in Washington newspapers. Criticizes "A Descent into the Maelstrom. Urges Poe to edit his own magazine. Courtesy of ... More

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Requests a remittance from Graham. Describes [Jesse E.] Dow's position as postmaster's agent. Suggests a government post for Poe. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

John Tomlin, Jackson, TN., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe,...

Sends a poem, "To John Tomlin, Esq.," by "T. E." for publication in Graham's Magazine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Joseph Hopkinson, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Edgar ...

Encourages the Penn Magazine. Warns Poe against distant subscribers, who never send their money. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

John Tomlin, Jackson, TN., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe,...

Asks about the publication of the writer's "Devil's Visit" in Graham's Magazine. Offers his services whenever necessary. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Biographical data sent at Poe's request. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

John Tomlin, Jackson, TN., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe,...

Sends a poem, "To John Tomlin, Esq.," by "T. E." for publication in Graham's Magazine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Has added material in place of a lost page of his manuscript. Offers his services for notices in Washington newspapers. Criticizes "A Descent into the Maelstrom. Urges Poe to edit his own magazine. Courtesy of ... More

John Tomlin, Jackson, TN., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe,...

Sends a poem, "To John Tomlin, Esq.," by "T. E." for publication in Graham's Magazine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Biographical data sent at Poe's request. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Advises Poe on methods of application for a government position. Encloses a cryptograph. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Joseph Hopkinson, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Edgar ...

Encourages the Penn Magazine. Warns Poe against distant subscribers, who never send their money. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

William Davis Gallagher, Cincinnati, OH., autograph letter signed to E...

Asks to have his paper [the Cincinnati Daily Gazette] added to the exchange list of the Penn Magazine. Sends a copy of Selections from the Poetical Literature of the West [Cincinnati 1841 compiled by Gallagher]... More

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Comments on Poe's skill at cryptography and the success of Graham's Magazine. Would like Poe to arrange for the publication of the writer's song. Is disappointed at the resignation of Mr. [Thomas] Ewing [Secret... More

Joseph Hopkinson, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Edgar ...

Encourages the Penn Magazine. Warns Poe against distant subscribers, who never send their money. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Has added material in place of a lost page of his manuscript. Offers his services for notices in Washington newspapers. Criticizes "A Descent into the Maelstrom. Urges Poe to edit his own magazine. Courtesy of ... More

John Nelson McJilton autograph note signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 13 Augu...

Disclaims any knowledge of the cipher sent Poe by "Timotheus Wackemwell". 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

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

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

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

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

Frederick William Thomas, Washington City (DC), autograph letter signe...

Describes a novel he would write for some magazine such as Graham's, to be written and paid for in monthly installments. Mentions Fowzer and Woodward's quarrel. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Biographical data sent at Poe's request. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington City (DC), autograph letter signe...

Describes a novel he would write for some magazine such as Graham's, to be written and paid for in monthly installments. Mentions Fowzer and Woodward's quarrel. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Describes the writer's efforts with the President [Tyler] and his sons to get Poe a government position. Sends a cryptograph. 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

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Wants copies of his song. Will obtain [G. D.] Prentice's autograph. Asks for advice about studying French. Regrets his inability to leave Washington in order to visit Poe in Philadelphia. Courtesy of Boston Pub... More

Charles West Thomson autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 1 May...

Asks about payment for future contributions [to Graham's Magazine]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frederick William Thomas, Washington, DC., autograph letter signed to ...

Recommends H[enry] M[arie] Brackenridge's biography of his father, Judge H[ugh] H[enry] Brackenridge, for publication in Graham's Magazine. If Graham's does not want it, he will offer it to some other periodica... More