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Letter from Edgar Allan Poe to John Allan dated 20 May 1829
Manuscript, Valentine Museum, Richmond, Virginia

I received your letter this
morning enclosing a draft for $100
for which liberal allowance you will be
sure that I feel grateful.
The draft which I drew at Mr. Warwick's
suggestion will of course be laid aside.

I have succeeded in finding Grandmother
& my relations — but the fact of my Grand-
-father's having been Quarter Master General [OMITTED]
of the whole U.S. Army during the Re-
volutionary war is clearly established.
but its being well known fact at Wash-
-ington, obviates the necessity of obtaining
the certificates you mentioned.

NotPresuming upon Mr. Wirt's former
acquaintance, I introduced myself per-
-sonally & for a first attempt at self intro-
duction succeeded wonderfully. He
treated me with great politeness, and

invited me to call & see him frequently
while I stay in Baltimore. I have
called upon him several times.

I have been introduced to many gentle-
men of high standing in the city. who were
formerly acquainted with my grandfather.
& have altogether been treated very hand-
-somely.

Give my best to Miss Valentine
& all. at home.