e, he began to choose gambling as his profession on the basis of survival. However, very shortly in his gambling career, Poe developed a high debt that forced him to leave the University of Virginia.
             Poe moved back to Richmond where he expected John Allen to pay off his debts. John refused. However, John made Poe work at his firm as a clerk until the debts were resolved. In 1827, Poe left the home of John Allen. In a letter to John Allen, Poe wrote " I have heard you say when you have little thought, I was listening and therefore I must have said it into the ear that you have no affection for me", (Letters 203).
             Poe resorted to gambling once again and gained a higher debt this time. He relocated to Boston shortly thereafter. He was able to publish a book by the name of "Timerline", under a pen name.
             Later in 1827, Poe enlisted into The United States Army where he was enlisted for 2 years. In 1829, he wrote his second book "Aarat". Poe left the army and attempted to reconcile with John Allen. John was convinced and assisted Poe into The West Point Academy. Poe was on there a year where he was dismissed for insubordination of his military duties.
             In 1831, Poe moved to Baltimore to live with his cousin and aunt. He was able accomplish another book in this time, "Poems by Edgar Allen Poe". His friends at West Point respected him enough as a writer to provide financial assistance for the creation of his third book.
             In 1836, Poe married his cousin Virginia Clem from Baltimore, whom he had been living with. Virginia was only the age of thirteen. Shortly after their marriage, Virginia was diagnosed with tuberculosis. She died 10 years later.
             As a direct result from his wife's death, Poe became a manic depressant. He became addicted alcohol and various pharmaceutical drugs. He was recognized for using these drugs to calm his nervousness. However, he tried to quit several times and was u...