New York. Sends a print of Boston, and asks for the return of some daguerrotypes.

Portland, M.E. Satirizes a discrepancy between the 1845 and 1850 versions of [James Russell] Lowell's notice of [Edgar Allan] Poe, as well as Mrs. [Sarah Helen] Whitman's "spirit telegraph" communication with Poe. These remarks were forwarded "long ago" to Lowell and Mrs. Whitman.

Philips, M.E. Expounds half-seriously an astronomical theory, with the suggestion that [Edgar Allan] Poe's spirit might be interested.

An appeal to the 31st Congress for reduced postage on monthly reviews.

On the origin of aerolites.

Hartford, C.T. Sends an advertisement for a position as tutor, to be inserted in the [New York] Courier and Enquirer and [New York] Express. Asks Griswold's help in finding a situation in the North.

Fayetteville, N.C. Reminds Griswold of some requested contributions to his Moss Rose [Hartford 1842?], and asks for copies of Griswiold's review of his poem Babylon [Hartford 1838]. Is annoyed with Burke Fisher for not sending him his notices of The Moss Rose and Babylon. Describes his work and pupils in North Carolina.

Hartford, C.T. Sends a contribution for Griswold's magazine [Graham's Magazine]. Asks for information about George Hill [1796-1871].

New York Office. Monday evening. Asks for a copy of Griswold's Biographical Annual [New York 1841].

"The Place where you ought to be." Monday evening. Inquires about the time limit for [an article on John?] Burroughs.

Washington, D.C. Thanks the addressee for copies of [Henry] Clay's speech, and promises to send other speeches in "the late debate."

Washington, D.C. Gives information about admission to West Point.

Philadelphia, P.A. Regrets that his engagements prevent him from contributing to White's literary journal [the Southern Literary Messenger].

Charlestown, M.A. Expresses approval of the [Southern] Literary Messenger. Regrets that he cannot afford to subscribe.

List of articles by him which have appeared in the North American Review, January 1820 - July 1840.

New York. Asks for manuscript of Griswold's Police for the Press [for Tracts of the Churches?].

"Answer" [to a quatrain entitled "Friendship"]. "Friendship" is in a different hand, and is dated 1836.

Philadelphia, P.A. Describes the sufferings of her husband [Sumner Lincoln Fairfield] and her own unhappy situation. Asks for a copy of Griswold's notice of Fairfield [in the Boston Times and Notion?].

Portion of the biography of Sumner Lincoln Fairfield. Copied in the same hand as the letter from Sir Walter Scott to Henry Brevoort, 23 April 1813, and others in the collection. Printed in Mrs. Fairfield's The Life of Sumner Lincoln Fairfield, New York 1847, pp. 32-34.

Berne, Switzerland. Promises to write an article for the [Lewis Gaylord] Clark memorial volume [the Knickerbocker Gallery, New York 1855].