Chapter XVI: Letter VII: 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,

JOSEPH G. MILLER, ESQ.

Mr. Halleck's is a free, mercantile hand, and evinces a love for the graceful rather than for the picturesque. There is some _force_, too, in its expression. The _tout ensemble_ is pleasing. Mr. H.'s letter is probably written _currente calamo_--but without hurry. The paper is very good, and bluish--the seal of red wax.