John Nelson McJilton autograph note signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 13 August [1841]

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Title:
John Nelson McJilton autograph note signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 13 August [1841]
Description:
Disclaims any knowledge of the cipher sent Poe by "Timotheus Wackemwell".
Author:
M'Jilton, J. N. (John Nelson), 1805-1875
Addressee:
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Date:
[August 13, 1841]
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 13, Ms. Gris. 837 (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/fx71b350q
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
On the same sheet as Edgar Allan Poe letter signed to Thimotheus Whackemwell [John N. McJilton], 11 August 1841: See Ms. Gris. 837.
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. 725
Barcode:
39999085429130