Letters to W. Lanier Washington. New York, NY, 1907-1908.

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Letters to W. Lanier Washington. New York, NY, 1907-1908.

1) Concerning acquaintances of his who knew Poe. 1907 Apr. 22. 2) Concerning an engagement. 1908 Apr. 28. 3) Concerning his inability to keep their appointment. 1908 May 1. 4) Concerning an appointment. 1908 May 4.

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