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Sigourney, Lydia Howard (Huntley), 1791-1865. A.L.S. to Edgar Allan Poe, 11 June 1836

 File — Box: 15, Folder: 953
Call Number: MS Gris.
Lydia Howard (Huntley) Sigourney, Hartford, CT., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 11 June 1836
Lydia Howard (Huntley) Sigourney, Hartford, CT., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 11 June 1836

Scope and Contents

Hartford, C.T. Assures him of her good will. Is impressed by Poe's favorable review of [Grenville] Mellen's poems. Sends a poem of her own, "Death cometh to the chamber of the sick," for the Messenger. Asks for surplus copies of her Letters to Young Ladies to supply the demand in Hartford and New York.

Dates

  • 11 June 1836

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1285.00 Items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English