University of Virginia Library

November 12, 1829 from Edgar Allan Poe, Baltimore, to John Allan
Manuscript, Valentine Museum, Richmond, Virginia

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I wrote you about a fortnight ago
and as I have not heard from you, I was
fear'd you had forgotten me -

I would not trouble you so often if I
was not extremely pinched — I am almost
without clothes — and, as I board by the
month, the lady with whom I board is anxious
for my money -I have not had any (you
know) since the middle of August —
I hope the letter I wrote last was received
in which you will see that I have
cleared myself from any censure of
neglect as regards W.P. —

Hoping that you will not forget
to write as soon as you receive this

I am Dear Pa
Yours affectionately

Edgar A. Poe

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