What politician did Edgar Allan Poe look for a job from?

Answer 1

Poe had a contact with Robert Tyler, the son of President John Tyler but could still not obtain a position as a government clerk.

Answer 2

Edgar Allan Poe sought a job from John Tyler, who was the 10th President of the United States. Poe applied for a position as an editor or clerk in the Tyler administration but was unsuccessful in securing the job.