Text: John H. Ingram, “Poe: The Cipher Wizard,” T. P.'s Weekly (London, UK), vol. I, no. 21, April 3, 1903, p. 666, col. 3

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Poe, the Cipher Wizard. — Mr. J. H. Ingram: — It may interest your readers, if not you, to know that the account given in this week's number of your “Weekly” of “Edgar Allan Poe, the Cipher Wizard,” may be found in my life, &c., of Edgar Poe, published in the “Minerva Series of Famous Books.” Our American cousins are very fond of extracts from my work; if they would only quote correctly, and without adornments, I should feel more gratified. As regards Mr. R. H. Stoddard's refraining from getting too close to the poet, those who know the facts of their acquaintance will not be surprised. It was prudent. Poe was a hard bitter.