New-York--June 9--49.My Dear Sir,
It was my design to be in Richmond about the first of this month--but now it will be the 18th or 20th before I can leave New-York--and I will wait until I hear from you. Please send me $10 if you can possibly spare it. The June Messenger has not yet come to hand--but I presume it is in the city by this time.
Most probably you will have received, ere this, a letter for me, addressed to your care at Richmond. In such case, may I ask you to forward it here under cover with your reply?--but if it has not reached you when this letter does, please retain it (when it arrives) until you see me in Richmond.
Very truly your Friend,
Edgar A Poe.
John R Thompson Esqr
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