EDGAR ALLAN POE TO GEORGE WATTERSTON — NOVEMBER 1845
Dr Sir,
If I am not mistaken, you were one of the earliest subscribers to “The Southern Literary Messenger”, and aided me very materially while it remained under my control. For this reason, and because I am naturally anxious for the support of those whose good opinion I value — because, too, I believe that my objects, as regards our National Literature, are such as your judgment approves — I venture now frankly to solicit your subscription and influence for “The Broadway Journal”, of which I send you a specimen number.
With high respect,
Yr. Mo. Ob. St.
Edgar A. Poe.