N.p. Already has the Poems. Wishes to borrow Moultrie and Whistlecraft [J.H. Frere's The Monks and the Giants].

"Count Potts' Strategy."

"The Adventures of Coming down the Wrong Chimney."

Philadelphia, P.A. Has sent Tomlin Recantation. Sumner L. Fairfield has become "a common loafer," and Poe is "going headlong to destruction." Describes the disintegration of the "Philadelphia Clique" - [Robert T.] Conrad, R[obert] Morris, [Joseph C.] Neal. Will soon publish Preferment, a political satire.

New York. Asks for a set of Charles Brockden Brown's novels to republish in a cheap edition. Would like Griswold to write a preface and suggest other ideas.

Boston, M.A. Asks the name of the translator of the Marquis de Chastellux's Travels. Has noticed that the "Index" of Griswold's The Republican Court ascribes the translator's attacks on Sir John Temple directly to the Marquis.

Boston, M.A. Will send a few reminiscences after he has finished writing his address for the inauguration of the Franklin statue on 17 September [1856].

Boston, M.A. Regrets that he can recall no incidents concerning the visit of his mother [Elizabeth Temple Winthrop] to New York, or of Gov. Bowdoin's dinner party for Washington, which could be used for the Republican Court. His mother's portrait was painted by Gilbert Stuart. Has left a copy of his "Franklin Address" for Griswold at the Everett House.

Baltimore, M.D. Returns a poem ["Al Aaraaf"] submitted for the writer's criticism.

Washington, D.C. Advises Griswold to come to Washington with a letter of introduction to Gove. [William L.?] Marcy if he desires a position as clerk in the latter's office. Hope Griswold's wife and daughter have recovered from their "fright and accident."

Washington, D.C. Asks when Griswold will want the biographical material; wishes to see the proof of his portrait. Complains that the printing of his book [The Modern Pilgrims] has been much delayed.

Washington, D.C. Autobiographical data. Comments on the delay of the publication of his book [The Modern Pilgrims].

Washington, D.C. Thanks him for his note and the article from the Augustan Age. Wishes Dr. Griswold would "show up the uglyness of the Tribune article of the 28th Nov., by Ripley," to create newspaper discussion of [Modern] Pilgrims.

Washington, D.C. Sends Griswold a notice of a resolution authorizing the Secretary of State to permit qualified persons to use the unpublished papers of Thomas Jefferson. Asks Griswold's advice about publishing a one-volume novel in the fall. Has sent him a copy of Modern Pilgrims.

Hunter, N.Y. Poor health has prevented her writing the article requested by Griswold. Asks his advice about publishing her poems, and the names of publishers who might pay her for magazine contributions.

Washington, D.C. Inquires about a manuscript she submitted for publication in Graham's Magazine.

"A Modern Lover." "The Withered Leaves."

"The Death at Sea."

New York. Autobiographical data.

Dorchester, (M.A.). Encloses a "sample" of his writings for Graham's Magazine ["Eulogy on ... Mr. John Frost," Graham's Magazine, March 1844?]. Has been severely criticized in the New York Observer for his translation of the Fables of La Fontaine. Asks Griswold to write in his defense.