Dr Sir,
If I am not mistaken, you were one of the earliest subscribers to "The Southern Literary Messenger", and aided me very materially while it remained under my control. For this reason, and because I am naturally anxious for the support of those whose good opinion I value — because, too, I believe that my objects, as regards our National Literature, are such as your judgment approves — I venture now frankly to solicit your subscription and influence for "The Broadway Journal", of which I send you a specimen number.
With high respect ...New-York. Nov. 1845
Yr. Mo. Ob. St....Edgar A: Poe...
[This is an anastatic letter, copies of which Poe sent to several other individuals.]
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