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Contains 18 Results:

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 File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Call Number: MS C.1.38

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Kittery Point, Me.], 3 January [18]82

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 174
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Has written a poem for a new illustrated weekly. Asks if Miss Jewett has done so. Intends to send for the trunk.  (3 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 3 January [18]82

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Kittery Point, Me.], 5 January [1882]

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 175
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Asks her again not to forward any letters. Quotes Oscar Wilde's disparaging opinion of the Atlantic Ocean.  (1 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 5 January [1882]

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Kittery Point, Me.], 27 January [18]82

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 176
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Is forced to take [Karl] to town and find someone to take charge of him. Fears the fit of passion that might occur again.  (1 p.)

Dates: 27 January [18]82

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Kittery Point, Me.], 30 January [18]82

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 177
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Karl is perfectly sane and sensible again. Has taken rooms in the Winthrop House; hopes to occupy his mind with new thoughts and impressions.  (3 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 30 January [18]82

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to [Annie Fields]; [Kittery Point, Me.], 29 April [1882]

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 178
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Found everything "neat as wax" when she arrived. Knew the pendulum would swing up again for Mrs. Fields.  (1 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 29 April [1882]

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to [Annie Fields]; [Shoals, N.H.], 14 May [1882]

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 179
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Tells her that Bernt Ingebertsen is being taken to Somerville; wonders what is before Karl. Mentions Mrs. Fields' approaching trip.  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 14 May [1882]

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to [Annie Fields]; [Shoals, N.H.], 18 May [18]82

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 180
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Sends a "little word" to meet her [in London]. Promises to write every week.  (1 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 18 May [18]82

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Shoals, N.H.], 24 May [18]82

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 181
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Tells her of the death of George Folsom. Rose Darrah has had a "message from William Hunt." Lizzie Greene entreats her to "escape from the contagion of this thing."  (4 p.)  With transcription.  (Folsom, George McKean, 1837-1882)

Dates: 24 May [18]82

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Shoals, N.H.], 27 & 28 June [1882]

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 182
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Told Mr. Whittier of her experience. He said he "knew something beautiful would happen". Plans to sit again with Rose; [James Thomas] Fields comes now and then.  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 27 & 28 June [1882]

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Shoals, N.H.], 2 & 4 July [18]82

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 183
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Speaks of the communication Rose [Darrah] has had with her mother. The parlor is full of "them". Rose has felt them at last.  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 2 & 4 July [18]82

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to [Annie Fields]; [Shoals, N.H.], [16] & 17 [July 1882]

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 184
Call Number: MS C.1.38
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Tells her Roland "still creeps about on crutches." Mentions his graduation honors. Gets great pleasure from Paine's playing. Has no time.  (2 p.)  With transcription.  A pressed rose is enclosed.

Dates: [16] & 17 [July 1882]

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to [Annie Fields and Sarah Jewett]; [Shoals, N.H.], 20 July [18]82

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 185
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Thanks them for the notes and pictures from Clovelly. She and Rose [Darrah] "sit" every day; they hate to leave the charmed darkness.  (2 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 20 July [18]82

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to [Annie Fields]; [Shoals, N.H.], 23 July [1882?]

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 186
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

All is very gay and charming. She and Rose [Darrah] have wonderful times with their "experiences".  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 23 July [1882?]

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to [Annie Fields and Sarah Jewett]; [Shoals, N.H.], 2 & 5 August [18]82

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 187
Call Number: MS C.1.38
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Rose [Darrah] plans to stay until the 15th. The doctors think Roland's knee is doing well. Eichberg, Paine, etc. are playing, morning and evening.  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 2 & 5 August [18]82

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [On the steamer], 16 & [17] August [1882]

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 188
Call Number: MS C.1.38
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Everything dies from the burning drought. Mr. Ware is tormented with rose cold. Emily DeNormandie is heart-broken at Aunt Lunt's death. Hears Roland is getting on nicely with his knee.  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 16 & [17] August [1882]

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Shoals, N.H.], 7 September [18]82

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 189
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Wonders when Mrs. Fields will return; plans to go to the Farm herself tomorrow. Speaks of the pleasant visit of the S.G. Wards.  (2 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 7 September [18]82

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [101 Pembroke St., Boston], 18 September [18]82

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2, Item: 190
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Relays "messages" from James [Thomas Fields] and William [Hunt]. Is thinking of taking a house on Charles St.  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 18 September [18]82