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Edgar Allan Poe document, Rufus W. Griswold papers

Some account of John Allan and his second wife, Louisa Patterson. Poe's temperament and an early experience with John Allan. 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

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 letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 15 March [1835]

Requests Kennedy's aid in obtaining a position in a public school. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

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 letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 15 March 1835

Declines a dinner invitation because of his personal appearance. Asks for a loan of $20. 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, 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

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

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

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

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., letter signed to Henry Wadsworth L...

Describes the establishment of Graham's Magazine, and requests an "arrangement" with Longfellow. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to R. W. G...

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 ... More

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., letter signed to Frederick W. Thom...

Tells of his failure to obtain a government appointment. Asks Thomas to lay the matter before Robert Tyler again. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., letter signed to Frederick W. Thom...

His failure to keep appointment with Thomas on Sunday was due to illness. Will send copy of Clinton Bradshaw. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Frederi...

Sends a copy of Saturday Museum [of 25 February 1843] containing biography and caricature of himself. Announces founding of the Stylus and his plans for it. Wants to secure contributions from Thomas, Robert Tyl... More

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Frederi...

Describes his trip home from Washington. Expresses gratitude to Thomas and Dow. Messages to Dr. Lacey, Mr. Fuller, Mr. Tyler. Subscriptions to his magazine increasing. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., letter signed to James Russell Low...

Thanks Lowell for his poem [not named], which he cannot use since his magazine will not be published. Has handed it to [R. W.] Griswold. Is eager to meet Lowell. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., letter signed to James Russell Low...

Thanks Lowell for his poem [not named], which he cannot use since his magazine will not be published. Has handed it to [R. W.] Griswold. Is eager to meet Lowell. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, letter signed to Samuel D. Craig, 24 Octobe...

Replies to Craig's insulting letter, returns Craig's letter to [Nathaniel Parker] Willis, which Poe refuses to deliver. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New-York, autograph note signed to R. W. Griswold, 26...

Requests loan of fifty dollars to help finance the Broadway Journal, which he now controls. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph note signed to R. W. Griswold, 28...

Asking Griswold to send Vol 2 of the Messenger. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, ...

Returns corrected proof of "The Raven." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 26 Octobe...

Has assumed control of the Broadway Journal. Requests loan of fifty dollars. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Postmarked New York, autograph letter signed to Frede...

Describes his work on the Broadway Journal. Cannot pay his debt to [Jesse E.] Dow. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Postmarked New York, autograph letter signed to Frede...

Describes his work on the Broadway Journal. Cannot pay his debt to [Jesse E.] Dow. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Postmarked New York, autograph letter signed to Frede...

Describes his work on the Broadway Journal. Cannot pay his debt to [Jesse E.] Dow. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, ...

Sends manuscripts for publication [in sixth edition of Poets of America] Mesmeric Revelation, "Marginalia," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Man That Was Used Up." Has taken a third interest in the Broadwa... More

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, ...

Desires a reconciliation. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Postmarked New York, autograph letter signed to Frede...

Describes his work on the Broadway Journal. Cannot pay his debt to [Jesse E.] Dow. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New-York, autograph letter signed to Louis A. Godey, ...

Resents the publication of his "Reply" [to Thomas Dunn English?] in the [Philadelphia Spirit of the] Times. Promises legal action. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter to Jane Ermina Locke, 10 M...

Explains his reply to [Nathaniel P. ] Willis's editorial on him in the Home Journal [26 December 1846?]. His delay in writing was caused by a "sorrow so poignant" [Virginia Poe died 30 January 1847]. Courtesy o... More

Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...

Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...

Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Fordham, near New York, autograph letter signed to Fr...

Praises literature as a profession. Despises Bostonians and calls James Russell Lowell's Fable for Critics "miserably weak." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, ...

Requests substitution of his own notice of Mrs. [Sarah Anna] Lewis for the one in Female Poets of America. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, ...

Requests substitution of his own notice of Mrs. [Sarah Anna] Lewis for the one in Female Poets of America. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...

Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, ...

Requests substitution of his own notice of Mrs. [Sarah Anna] Lewis for the one in Female Poets of America. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...

Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...

Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, ...

Requests substitution of his own notice of Mrs. [Sarah Anna] Lewis for the one in Female Poets of America. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...

Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...

Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...

Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...

Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, [Richmond, VA.?]., autograph letter to Mrs. Maria Cle...

Describes the enthusiastic reception of his lecture [in Richmond]. Plans for leaving Fordham. Mentions Annie [Richmond]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Open Here I Flung the Shutter. Illustration to The Raven by Edgar Alla...

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Portrait of Edgar Allan Poe (from "Scribner's Monthly Magazine")

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The Drama of the Sea, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques

Public domain reproduction of artwork in Metropolitan Museum of Art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Black Cat, for Edgar Allan Poe's “Selected Tales of Mystery,” 1909

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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

Edgar Allan Poe document, Rufus W. Griswold papers

Some account of John Allan and his second wife, Louisa Patterson. Poe's temperament and an early experience with John Allan. Courtesy of Boston public library.

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

Edgar Allan Poe letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 15 March 1835

Declines a dinner invitation because of his personal appearance. Asks for a loan of $20. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 15 March [1835]

Requests Kennedy's aid in obtaining a position in a public school. 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

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

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

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to R. W. G...

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 ... More

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

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., letter signed to Henry Wadsworth L...

Describes the establishment of Graham's Magazine, and requests an "arrangement" with Longfellow. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., letter signed to Frederick W. Thom...

His failure to keep appointment with Thomas on Sunday was due to illness. Will send copy of Clinton Bradshaw. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., letter signed to Frederick W. Thom...

Tells of his failure to obtain a government appointment. Asks Thomas to lay the matter before Robert Tyler again. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Frederi...

Sends a copy of Saturday Museum [of 25 February 1843] containing biography and caricature of himself. Announces founding of the Stylus and his plans for it. Wants to secure contributions from Thomas, Robert Tyl... More

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Frederi...

Describes his trip home from Washington. Expresses gratitude to Thomas and Dow. Messages to Dr. Lacey, Mr. Fuller, Mr. Tyler. Subscriptions to his magazine increasing. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, letter signed to Samuel D. Craig, 24 Octobe...

Replies to Craig's insulting letter, returns Craig's letter to [Nathaniel Parker] Willis, which Poe refuses to deliver. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 26 Octobe...

Has assumed control of the Broadway Journal. Requests loan of fifty dollars. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New-York, autograph note signed to R. W. Griswold, 26...

Requests loan of fifty dollars to help finance the Broadway Journal, which he now controls. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, ...

Sends manuscripts for publication [in sixth edition of Poets of America] Mesmeric Revelation, "Marginalia," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Man That Was Used Up." Has taken a third interest in the Broadwa... More

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, ...

Desires a reconciliation. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter signed to R. W. Griswold, ...

Returns corrected proof of "The Raven." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph note signed to R. W. Griswold, 28...

Asking Griswold to send Vol 2 of the Messenger. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New-York, autograph letter signed to Louis A. Godey, ...

Resents the publication of his "Reply" [to Thomas Dunn English?] in the [Philadelphia Spirit of the] Times. Promises legal action. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, New York, autograph letter to Jane Ermina Locke, 10 M...

Explains his reply to [Nathaniel P. ] Willis's editorial on him in the Home Journal [26 December 1846?]. His delay in writing was caused by a "sorrow so poignant" [Virginia Poe died 30 January 1847]. Courtesy o... More

Edgar Allan Poe, Fordham, near New York, autograph letter signed to Fr...

Praises literature as a profession. Despises Bostonians and calls James Russell Lowell's Fable for Critics "miserably weak." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Open Here I Flung the Shutter. Illustration to The Raven by Edgar Alla...

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

The Drama of the Sea, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques

Public domain reproduction of artwork in Metropolitan Museum of Art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

Edgar Allan Poe letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 15 March 1835

Declines a dinner invitation because of his personal appearance. Asks for a loan of $20. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 15 March [1835]

Requests Kennedy's aid in obtaining a position in a public school. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

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, 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

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

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

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., letter signed to Henry Wadsworth L...

Describes the establishment of Graham's Magazine, and requests an "arrangement" with Longfellow. 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

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., letter signed to Frederick W. Thom...

His failure to keep appointment with Thomas on Sunday was due to illness. Will send copy of Clinton Bradshaw. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., letter signed to Frederick W. Thom...

Tells of his failure to obtain a government appointment. Asks Thomas to lay the matter before Robert Tyler again. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Edgar Allan Poe, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Frederi...

Describes his trip home from Washington. Expresses gratitude to Thomas and Dow. Messages to Dr. Lacey, Mr. Fuller, Mr. Tyler. Subscriptions to his magazine increasing. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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