_New York_, ----.
_Dear Sir_,--I have received your favor of the ----. The report to
which it alludes was entirely without foundation. I have never had,
and have not _now_, any intention of editing a Magazine. The
Bookseller's statement on this subject originated in a
misunderstanding.
Your Poem on "Things in General," I have not had the pleasure of
seeing. I have not, however, the least doubt of its--of its--that is
to say, of its extreme delicacy of sentiment, and highly original
style of thinking--to say nothing at present of that--of that
extraordinary and felicitous manner of expression which so
particularly characterizes all that--that I have seen of your
writings. I shall endeavor, sir, to procure your Poem, and anticipate
much pleasure in its perusal.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
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