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Washington, D.C. Mentions President Tyler's opposition to removals from office. Sends a cryptograph of Mr. P. Ewing.

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Washington, D.C. Copies M. P. Ewing's cryptogram. Mr. Ewing desires to test Poe's skill in deciphering.

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Washington, D.C. Agrees to write some biographical sketches [for Poets of America?] Refers Griswold to Poe or Ingraham for the writer's own work. Support the international copyright law. Expresses unfavorable opinion of W. D. Gallagher; considers George D. Prentice "the first poet of the West."

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Washington, D.C. Biographical data sent at Poe's request.

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Washington, D.C. Describes the writer's efforts with the President [Tyler] and his sons to get Poe a government position. Sends a cryptograph.

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Washington, D.C. Comments on Poe's skill at cryptography and the success of Graham's Magazine. Would like Poe to arrange for the publication of the writer's song. Is disappointed at the resignation of Mr. [Thomas] Ewing [Secretary of the Treasury].

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Washington, D.C. Has written for information about Dr. [John M.] Harney. Discusses [George D.] Prentice, [Micah P.] Flint, [James Handasyd] Perkins and Robert Tyler for inclusion in Griswold's book. Gives some biographical information about himself.

Scope and Contents Washington, D.C. Wants to submit a review of two speeches of President Tyler to Graham's Magazine. Suggests that Poe write a poetic drama in the vein of "Menfred" or "The Mask of Comus." News of [Jesse E.] Dow. Thinks Judge [Abel Parker] Upshur, the new Secretary of the Navy, might help Poe to secure an appointment. Asks if Judge Upshur or Judge [Nathaniel Beverley] Tucker is the author of The Partizan...

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Washington, D.C. Recommends H[enry] M[arie] Brackenridge's biography of his father, Judge H[ugh] H[enry] Brackenridge, for publication in Graham's Magazine. If Graham's does not want it, he will offer it to some other periodical.

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Washington, D.C. Gives directions for the return of Judge [Henry M.] Brackenridge's manuscript, which will be sent to the [Southern Literary] Messenger. Regrets that Virginia Poe did not like the writer's song. Mentions Poe's high reputation in Washington.

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Washington, D.C. Wants copies of his song. Will obtain [G. D.] Prentice's autograph. Asks for advice about studying French. Regrets his inability to leave Washington in order to visit Poe in Philadelphia.

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Washington, D.C. Has written friends for information about Dr. [John M.] Harney, [George D.] Prentice, and Amelia [Welby] but has had no replies. Encloses a poem "Retrospections" for publication in the Notion.

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Washington, D.C. Describes the writer's study of French. Says that [J. N.] Ingraham actually wrote the novel Lafitte, which he has been accused of stealing, since the writer was with him daily during the writing. Gives family news.

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Washington, D.C. Sends biographical data on George D. Prentice and Amelia Welby [for Poets of America.] Suggests that Robert Tyler be included in Griswold's "poetic book." Calls attention to misprints in the writer's poem in the Notion. Sends two poems, both entitled "Impromptu."

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Washington, D.C. Suggests that Poe edit his own magazine. Comments on Dickens's works. Regrets the illness of Virginia Poe. Gives news of mutual friends.

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Washington, D.C. Describes his efforts to obtain Rebort Tyler's aid in finding a government position for Poe. Is hopeful of success. Has met Dickens briefly. Thinks Poe's review of Barnaby Rudge exhibits "great sagacity."

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Washington, D.C. Admits the impossibility of this writing a biography of Poe, due to lack of time and his partiality for Poe, and returns the latter's notes.

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Washington, D.C. Presents Poe to Tyler.

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Washington, D.C. Laughs at [Jesse E.] Dow's letter to [J. C.] Clarke, [14 March 1843?]. Describes John Tyler's interest in Poe.

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Washington, D.C. Mentions the publication of the writer's poem, "The Beechen Tree," and an unfavorable review of it by Thomas Dunn English in the Aurora.