Melvilliana: Clement C. Moore's published letter on his authors...

Seven years ago today in the microfilm reading room at NYPL I found the published letter from Clement C. Moore affirming his authorship of "A Visit from St. Nicholas" ("'Twas the night before Christmas"). Writing on Feb. 27, 1844 to the editor of the New York American, Moore explained that he wrote the Christmas poem "not for publication, but to amuse my children." 

Melvilliana: Clement C. Moore's published letter on his authorship...: Good news at The New York Public Library ! Yesterday on microfilm (*ZY 86-140 Reel 17 Mar 1-Dec 28, 1844) of the New York American...

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