La`Shayda Barnes -- ENG2(8) -FINAL EXAM

Edgar Allen Poe died September 23,1849. His death has remained a mystery for many many years. There is plenty of different articles on Poe`s death. No one really knows how Poe passed.

Some articles say Poe could of had a case of Rabies,Encephalitis. There is no evidence or signs of the disease. Poe had a cat, but she did not test for Rabies. It is worth noting that there was no available vaccine for pest at the time.

Another article says Poe had left Richmond September 27, a Thursday to set ouyt for Baltimore on the 4 a.m steamer. Yet known Poe was announced dead in another article on Sep.23. Joseph Walker saw him at the Gunners hall, a Baltimore Tavern. Poe was strangly dressed and Semiconscious. Family members were called and camer to the Tavern. Poe was not speaking or nothing at all.

Poe was then rushed to a hospital of Washington Medical College. He had a Delirium, a Tremor and a lot of other Diadnosis. Poe may have been to drunk to protect himself from the rain and wind and he was very sick. He was in the hospital for 4 days and was later pronounced dead.