N.p. "A Storm on the Cape."

N.p. Lists the offenses for which [George G.] Foster has been committed to prison in Philadelphia, some of which Griswold is trying to "arrange." Mentions Mrs. Foster (Mme. de Marguerittes).

Philadelphia, P.A. Is publishing an article of Mrs. [Anna Peyre] Dinnies in the May number [of the Ladies's National Magazine?]. Would welcome her as a contributor, but can pay only moderate terms.

Philadelphia, P.A. Sends a notice of [Anne Brontë's] Agnes Grey; wants good notices in the Tribune and other papers.

Boston, M.A. Asks price of the copyright of Poets and Poetry of America.

Buffalo, N.Y. Requests Griswold to return papers lent by his wife, Caroline Cooper Phinney, for the James Fenimore Cooper celebration.

Boston, M.A. Correct inaccuracies in the Tribune article on Jefferson and Tobias Lear.

Boston, M.A. Inquires about Griswold's authority for an anecdote about the writer's father and Tobias Lear, for which Sidney Brooks denies responsibility.

West Medford, M.A. Will try to find the sister of Mr. [William B.?] Walter, the poet; she is the one to furnish information about her brother.

N.p. Autobiographical sketch for Poets of America.

Baltimore, M.D. John Allan's death has left him without resources. Will Kennedy obtain for him an advance on the manuscript now in the hands of Carey and Lea?

N.p. Requests Kennedy's aid in obtaining a position in a public school.

N.p. Declines a dinner invitation because of his personal appearance. Asks for a loan of $20.

Baltimore, M.D. Announces his recovery. Promises a review of [John] Marshall's Washington. Volunteers to help circulation of the Messenger.

Baltimore, M.D. Advises against a detailed review of the current [Southern Literary] Messenger. Comments favorably on its contributors. Would be glad to come to Richmond.

Richmond, V.A. Describes the improvement in his health, spirits, and financial situation. Asks advice in selecting an attorney.

Richmond, V.A. Describes the difficulty of getting the picture [of Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy, and the latter's sister] from Mr. Hubbard [the painter]. Acknowledges that Kennedy is right about the satire in the Tales. Mentions [Thomas W.] White's kindness to him in the Messenger.

Richmond, V.A. Outlines his financial difficulty, and asks loan of $100. Describes success of the Messenger. Asks for contribution to it. Refers to his marriage.