Phil: Oct: 7, 39My dear Sir
I read your kind letter and now write a few hasty words in reply, merely to thank you for your exertions in my behalf, and to say that I send today, the Octo. No. 2. We have been delayed with it, for various reasons.
I felt that N. Poe, would not insert the article editorially. In your private ear, I believe him to be the bitterest enemy I have in the world. He is the more despicable in this, since he makes loud professions of friendship. Was it "relationship &c." which prevented him saying any thing at all of the 2 or 3 last Nos. of the Gents' Mag? I cannot account for his hostility except in being vain enough to imagine him jealous of the little literary reputation I have, of late years, obtained. But enough of the little dog.
I sincerely thank you for the interest you have taken in my well-doing. The friendship of a man of talent, who is at the same time a man of honorable feeling, is especially valuable in these days of double dealing. I hope I shall always deserve your good opinion.
In the Octo. no: all the criticisms are mine -- also the gymnastic article.
My book will be out in the begg [beginning] of No.r
In haste, yours most truly
Dr. J. E. Snodgrass.
Edgar A Poe
Have you any of the Nos: of the S. Lit. Mess.r from No 7, vol I -- to No 6. vol 2? both inclusive. Or do you know anyone who has them?
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