Text: Edgar Allan Poe to J. F. Reinman and J. H. Walker — March 11, 1847 (LTR-253)

New-York March 11. 1847

Gentlemen,

Very serious illness has hitherto prevented me from replying to your most flattering letter of the 24th ult.

May I now beg you to express to your society my grateful acceptance and appreciation of the honor they have conferred on me?

With respect & esteem I am, Gentlemen,

Yr. mot ob.
St Edgar A Poe

To Mess J. F. Reinman
& J. H. Walker