William Evans Burton, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 30 May 1839

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Item Information

Title:
William Evans Burton, Philadelphia, PA., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 30 May 1839
Description:
Rebukes Poe for his bitter letter, and his harsh criticism of [Rufus?] Dawes.
Author:
Burton, William E. (William Evans), 1802-1860
Addressee:
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849
Date:
May 30, 1839
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
Box 2, Ms. Gris. 103 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Rufus W. Griswold Papers, 1834-1857
Subjects:
American literature--19th century--History and criticism
Authors, American--19th century--Correspondence
Authors and publishers
Poets, American--19th century--Correspondence
Extent:
1 item
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/6h443j575
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Notes (acquisition):
This collection was donated to the Boston Public Library by Mrs. Rufus Griswold in 1900.
Notes (date):
Date from item or from supporting materials.
Accession #:
Ms. Gris. 103
Barcode:
39999085429023