EDGAR ALLAN POE TO ISAAC MUNROE — JANUARY 31, 1844
I have been endeavouring for the last two days to see you and beg of you to do me the kindness to call attention, in the “Patriot” to a lecture on “American Poetry”, which I propose to deliver this evening (Wednesday) at the Odd Fellows’ Hall in Gay Street. I hope yet to have the honor of seeing you before I leave town.
If not too late, will you say a good word for me in this afternoon’s paper.
Most respectfully yours,
Edgar A. Poe
Mr. Isaac Munroe.