Edgar Allan Poe, Richmond, VA., letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 11 February 1836

Item Information

Title:
Edgar Allan Poe, Richmond, VA., letter signed to John P. Kennedy, 11 February 1836
Description:
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 [Thomas W.] White's kindness to him in the Messenger.
Author:
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Addressee:
Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870
Date:
February 11, 1836
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 13, Ms. Gris. 833 (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
White, Thomas Willis, 1788-1843
Kennedy, John Pendleton, 1795-1870
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h444p99p
Terms of Use:
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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. 833
Barcode:
39999085429130