New York, Nov.2d 1844.
Dear Sir, -- I have called upon the Harpers, as you requested, and have
cheerfully exerted with them what influence I possess, but without accomplishing
anything of importance. They have
complaints against you, grounded
on certain movements of yours, when they acted as your publishers some
years ago; and appear very little inclined at present to enter upon the
matter which you have so much at heart. However, they have retained, for
a second and more careful perusal, the letter which you sent to me, and
have promised that, if they should see fit to come to terms with you, they
will address a note to you forthwith. Of course, if you should not hear
from them, their silence must be construed into a declining of your proposal.
My
own advice to you is, to call in person at their store, and talk
over the matter with them. I am very sure that such a step on your
part will remove many of the difficulties which at present obstruct your
way.
You do me an injustice by supposing that I am a stranger to your productions. I subscribed to the "Messenger" solely because you were connected with it, and I have since that period read and, as a matter of course, admired very many of your other pieces. The Harpers also entertain, as I heard from their own lips, the highest opinion of your talents, but I remain very sincerely,
Your friend & wellwisher
Chas. Anthon.
E. A. Poe, Esqr.
P. S. The MSS., which you were kind enough to send, can be obtained by you at any time on calling at my residence. C. A.
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