Boston, M.A. Sends biographical data and copies of two poems: "In this Fair Sabbath Sun," and "The Publican."

United States Hotel, New York. Sends Griswold two articles for Graham's Magazine. Complains that he has requested, but not received, copies of Graham's containing his poem and an article on Wilkie.

United States Hotel, (New York). Establishing the rates the writer expects for his article [in Graham's]. The Harper's fire has made it impossible for them to pay him, and he is hard pressed. Asks $25 for his article on "The Ancient Customs for France."

N.p. Sends his revised poem at Griswold's request. Would like to publish it in the Democratic Review.

Grand Isle Co. Encloses an original parody on George Pope Morris's "Woodman, Spare That Tree" for the Evening Tatler.

Middlebury College, (V.T.). Asks Griswold to write an ode for the commencement exercises at Middlebury College.

Marshall, M.I. Requests copy of the Republican Court. Mentions his relationship (second cousin) to Griswold.

Boston, M.A. Asks for information about any position in New York which the writer might satisfactorily hold.

N.p. Expects to see the addressee "tomorrow night" with Mrs. Lewis and Miss Lynch.

New York. Comments on Poe's victory in the libel suit brought by Poe against Fuller and Clason [of the Mirror].

Washington, D.C. Asks for the return of a manuscript in Poe's hands; describes the shipwreck and death of his sister on her way home from India.

St. Louis, M.O. Sends extracts from his "Adventures of a Poet" for the Penn Magazine. Partly agrees with Poe in preferring Clinton Bradshaw to Howard Pinckney. Suggests Fowzer and Woodward as agents of the Penn Magazine in St. Louis. Gives their terms. Describes St. Louis newspapers.

Washington City (D.C.). Describes a novel he would write for some magazine such as Graham's, to be written and paid for in monthly installments. Mentions Fowzer and Woodward's quarrel.

Washington City (D.C.). Regrets Graham's rejection of the writer's novel. Encloses a contribution. Has been lecturing on "Oratory." Asks Poe to review Howard Pinckney. Thinks "Murders in the Rue Morgue" most ingenious. Praises Poe's criticism in general. Urges him to write an editorial on the copyright law. [Jesse E.] Dow has been removed from office.

Washington, D.C. Requests a remittance from Graham. Describes [Jesse E.] Dow's position as postmaster's agent. Suggests a government post for Poe.

Washington, D.C. Describes difficulty in cashing [George R.] Graham's draft. Thanks Poe for his good opinion. Commends him for "rapping [W.D.] Gallagher over the knuckles." Praises Poe's "Island of the Fay." Describes G[eorge] G. Foster.

Washington, D.C. Offers to write biographical sketches of [Edward C.] Pinkney, Amelia [Welby], "Moina" [Mrs. Anna Peyre Dinnies] and [George D.] Prentice for Poets of America.

Washington, D.C. Has added material in place of a lost page of his manuscript. Offers his services for notices in Washington newspapers. Criticizes "A Descent into the Maelstrom." Urges Poe to edit his own magazine.

Washington, D.C. Advises Poe on methods of application for a government position. Encloses a cryptograph.

Washington, D.C. Promises to help Poe in his application for a government clerkship.