Text: E. H. Elwell, “E. A. Poe,” Portland Transcript (Portland, ME), vol. 14, no. 8, June 8, 1850, p. 62, col. 3

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E. A. POE.

The reader will find on our fourth page a brief communication in relation to this unfortunate son of genius, which we trust will induce all to pause ere they deal uncharitably with his memory. We are sure they would do so, could they realize the strong, the tender and enduring affection with which he is regarded by the mother of his beloved wife, Mrs. Clemm. The man who could excite so deep and touching an interest in one human heart could not be without some noble qualities. Mrs. Clemm was for many years his most faithful friend and sup porter; always pleading for him, with a mother's love, and glorying in his genius with a mother's pride. By his death she was not only bereaved of a dearly beloved son, but was left without means of support. His works were collected, and published for her benefit, but she has as yet realized but little from the sale of them. We have just perused two notes from her to a gentleman in this city, in which she writes in endearing terms of her “darling Eddie,” and also speaks of her pecuniary difficulties. She wishes to dispose of a few copies of his works here, and we hope some of our booksellers may be induced to order a number of setts [[sets]]. Mr. J. S. Bailey some time since purchased some copies, and the work may be seen at his store. We do not doubt that a number of copies might be sold here if a little effort were made, and if any of our readers are desirious [[desirous]] of possessing the remarkable productions of Poe we will order them from Mrs. Clemm.