The Monthlies of Gotham -- Their distinguished Editors, and their vigorous Collaberateurs.
[The Bookseller's Banquet was held on March 30, 1837 at the City Hotel in New York City, sponsored by the Booksellers of New York City. This short toast was one of several presented at the banquet. Poe's followed many others and was quoted in newspaper articles at the time. The quote as given here was noted by David Hayes in a paper presented at the International Poe Conference in Richmond, October 9, 1999, "Poe and the Booksellers' Banquet."]
[Gotham is a well-known name for New York City.]
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