Poe as American Genius and Public Recognition
Sherwin Cody argues Poe deserves broader sympathetic critical study and strong public appreciation. He notes Poe’s dual traits as natural genius and diligent craftsman, his American patriotism, and his aim to educate readers in true literary art, contrasting Poe with Longfellow and Hawthorne.
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England
Peggy Shippen and Benedict Arnold in Revolutionary Era Debates
A Philadelphia letter defends Peggy Shippen, denying evidence of her influencing Benedict Arnold’s treason. It notes Washington’s caution, Gates and Mifflin intrigues, and dismisses gossip about Tory connections while praising Arnold’s military talent and condemning Congress for missteps surrounding his fall.
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John Philip de Haas, Jr
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Lake Champlain
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Carleton
West Point
Braddock Route Traced From Alexandria to Cumberland
The writer traces Braddock’s 1755 route from Alexandria to Fort Cumberland, noting transports to Maryland shore near the old observatory site in Washington. He records Braddock’s Rock, encampment sites, and clashes with Indians, with Washington’s 1753 4 expedition context and notes on map inaccuracies.
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Youghioghen River
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Braddock Route echoes Collins Warpath Through Nation’s Pike
Philadelphia dated June 15, 1903 notes Braddock and Collins both traversed the same route with engineers of the National Pike following similar lines. Deviations were said to worsen locations, suggesting a shared historical trial in early road building.
Impressions on Le Roux Book Reflect American Class Distinctions
Rutherford New Jersey June 15 letter argues that M Hugues Le Roux’s critique of American society shows only a small New York centered slice. The writer praises American middle and lower class virtues in Brooklyn suburbs, contrasts with Paris and London, and notes the need to view society beyond wealth focused elites.
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New York
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Brooklyn
London
W. von S
Ge. Rutherford
N. J
Hew
Familiar Hymns and the Keble Evening Hymn Debate
The New York Times Saturday Review discusses C B H Der's Comments on the Origin of Familiar Hymns. It notes Keble's Evening poem of thirteen verses is too long to hymn sing but contains inspiring reading value.
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C. Bh der
Kebie
Keble
Hymn Selection Praised for Devotional Use
Edward G. Sherley of Albany New York writes June 10 1903 that many have used a hymn from selected verses. He notes readers feel the verses form a complete satisfactory piece though they have not seen the entire poem.
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Edward G. Sherley
Albany
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Origin of E Pluribus Unum debated by Howard Payson Arnold
Howard Payson Arnold of Pasadena argues that the motto E Pluribus Unum derives not from Virgil but from The Gentleman's Magazine cover design cited by Du Simitiere. He claims Cave appropriated the material from The Gentleman's Journal and references Historic Sidelights (1899) as source, urging readers to verify facts despite public skepticism.
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Gentleman's Magazine
Adams
du Simitiere
Philadelphia
Cave
Gentleman’s Journal
Peter Anthony Motteux
Harper & Brothers
Howard Payson Arnold
Pasadena
Cal
Scrapbook of New York Times Saturday Review Clippings
A Brooklyn observer describes a scrapbook system that compiles topics from The New York Times Saturday Review of Books. The notes organize by Biography, Miscellaneous, Fiction, Reference, History, Theology, Literature, Verse, Poetry, and Witticisms with clippings stored for future paste-ins. The writer keeps two poetry scrapbooks and classifies items with margin letters, a large manila envelope, and aims to illuminate readers with new vistas. The entry ends with a letter dated June 12, 1902, and a related note on the spelling of Welsh rarebit from New York Times and Macmillan sources.
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New York Times Saturday Review
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Saturday Review OF Books
Century Dictionary
Titles of Dead Books
In our June 6 Topics of the Week we note that Octave Thanet s Knitters in the Sun is nearly forgotten after sixteen years. Many works fade quickly, even after wide popularity. The Right of Way, once highly read and discussed, is now less inquired about despite its strong reception.
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Octave Thanet
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