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Edgar Allan Poe to Samuel D. Craig — October 24, 1844 (letter) — reading text
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Sir,
Proceed. There are few things which could afford me more pleasure than an opportunity of holding you up to that public
admiration which you have so long courted; and this I think I can do to good purpose — with the aid of some of the poor
labourers and other warm friends of yours about Yorkville.
The tissue of written lies which you have addressed to myself individually, I deem it as well to retain. It is a
specimen of attorney grammar too rich to be lost. As for the letter designed for Mr Willis (who, beyond doubt, (will feel honoured by
your correspondence), I take the liberty of re-inclosing it. The fact is, I am neither your footman nor the penny-post.
With all due respect, nevertheless,
I am Yr Ob, St Edgar A Poe
S.D, Craig Esqr Quoque. [[Quogue]] New-York. Oct, 24, 44,