Autograph letter signed : Richmond, Va., to Lucian Minor, 1835 Sept. 8.

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Autograph letter signed : Richmond, Va., to Lucian Minor, 1835 Sept. 8.

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Referencing his work at the Southern Literary Messenger, and mentioning "Poe is now in my employ -- not as Editor." Noting that Poe is "unfortunately rather dissipated," though his "disposition is amiable." Listing the contributors to no. 12 of the magazine, and asking Minor to write an editorial.

1 item (2 p.) ; 24.9 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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