Note 49 — Chapter IV · IN THE ANTI-SLAVERY RANKS 1845-1849

Lowell’s letters to Poe may be found in an article with that title, edited by Mr. Woodberry, and printed in Scribner’s Magazine, August, 1894. Those of Poe to Lowell appear in Mr. Woodberry’s volume on Poe in the American Men of Letters series. Lowell’s letters, which run from 19 November, 1842, when he was beginning his Pioneer venture, to 12 December, 1844, just before his marriage, are occupied mainly with solicitation of contributions, interest in Poe’s work, and efforts at obtaining opportunities for Poe to lecture in Boston. They have slight value as illustrations of Lowell’s life, save as they show his eagerness to help a brother author, and his keen interest in letters.