Speaks of Hunt's exibition. Saw Mrs. Hunt and Bay. They had sent a "lot of little sacred things". Signed "C." (4 p.) With transcription.  (Memorial Exibition of the Works of William Morris Hunt, November 11-December 15, 1879.  Museum of FIne Arts, Boston)

Congratulates him on his lectures [on Byron?]  (2 p.)  With transcription.

Is in a whirlwind of business before going to Kittery. Speaks of "Darlington", the place they have bought. (2 p.)  With transcripton.  Printed in part in Letters of Celia Thaxter, p. 97-98.

Later printed in Letters of Celia Thaxter (Cambridge, 1895, p.97.) 1 s. (1 p.)  Includes brief excerpt from a letter by Thaxter to Fileds, Newtonville, Mass. 4 April, 1880: "There is a whirlwind of business here . . . " (see item 4). With transcription. Verso: Typed fragment, signed "C."

Hopes to go abroad with her borther ]Oscar Laighton].  Mr. Thaxter has agreed to the trip. speaks of Mrs. Andrews and her daughter. (3 p.)  With transcription.

Longs to show Mrs. fields her farmer's dwelling. Pities the Cochranes. Will be at the Parker House before sailing.  Signed "C.T." (1 p.)  With transcription.

Intends to return on the Hecla, on 2 February.  Dreads the winter sea. Is disappointed to have only a week in London. (2 p.)  With transcription.

Speaks of the return trip [from James Thomas Fields' funeral].  Is ashamed not to be at the farm.  Still feels the loss of her mother.  (3 p.)  With transcription.

Is going to hunt up the things ordered from Paines. Is anxious about Karl; Roland came for a week before his examinations.  Signed "C.T."  (2 p.)  With transcription.

Agrees to do what she can about the manuscript.  Hoeps thay will go out of life together, hand in hand.  Signed "C.T."  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Comments on Ella Hunt's fiancee. Finds comfort in [John Knowles] Paine's playing.  Fragment, incomplete. (1 p.)  With transcription.

Mina [Berntsen] is leaving; dreads the burden of housework. Knows Mrs. Fields' book will be a success.  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Describes her new maid, Marcella McDonald.  Is expecting [Sarah Orne Jewett] and other guests.  Signed "C."  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Karl is denied a even a little place to keep his tools. Shudders to think what will become of him.  Has dona a tremendous family was herself.  (2 p.)  With transcription.

Does not think the woman can do the work. Wants Miss Smith to look for another. Signed "C."  (2 p.)  With transcription.

Begs Mrs. Fields not to shut herself away.  Blames herself for her bluntness, but now feels no reluctance in going back to her. (2 p.)  With transcripton.

Recommends a seamstress.  The woman does better than expected.  Writes of Ellie Hunt's marriage and Annie [Berntsen]'s breakdown.  Signed "C."  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Letter of apology and condolence.  Dated "Friday." (4 p.)  With transcription.

Cannot bear to hear of her being so alone.  Aches to think her own words were without comfort.  Feels some great light must come to her soon.  Signed "C."  (3 p.)  With transcription.

Is almost completely cut off; the loneliness is worse than the Shoals. Feels, however, that she is needed to keeep things straight. Signed "C.T." (2 p.) With transcription.