Longs to see [Biographical Notes and Personal Sketches].  Has every minute filled before the 30th.  Sends on a letter from Lowes Dickinson.  (2 p.)  With transcription.

Blames herself for bringing Mrs. Dickinson into contact with people like Louise Chandler Moulton. Wants the winter's experiences known just as they happened. Fears there will always be people who will not accept these things. Hopes in time to get Julia, the maid, "civilized".  With transcription.  (3 p.)

Promises her a photograph of the parlor at the Shoals. Her domestic cares are eased; worries only about John and the long winter.  (2 p.)  With transcription.

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

Speaks of the myriads affected by the death of Phillips Brooks. Promised to return to "these poor people in the black shadow". (2 p.) With transcription.

Thanks her for a book but already received it for Xmas. Finds her water plants "breathlessly interesting". Is seized in a whirlwind of people. (1 p.) With transcription.

Never intended any reference to her "poor old crow feathers". She herself is not at all well; the life seems to have gone out of her.  (3 p.)  With transcription.

Karl has gone to Portsmouth to get his machine. He will have to give up part of his carpenter shop to stow it. Fears he will never get his money back.  (1 p.)  Fragment, incomplete.  With transcription.

Was pleased to hear of the success of [Biographical Notes and Personal Sketches], and the letter from [Oliver Wendell Holmes.  Expects the boys the next day.  Aunty Lunt wants to see the book.  Signed "C.T.'  (2 p.)  With  transcription.

Describes a séance at Cedric Laighton's. Withered forget-me-nots were scattered in the dining room.  (3 p.)  With transcription.  (cf. April 12, 1885; probably from the Isles of Shoals)

Has almost "cracked her head" over Esoteric Buddhism. Mentions signs of fall and speaks of plans for the winter.  (3 p.)  With transcription.

Quotes from a letter from Mrs. Eichberg. The boys have enjoyed Mrs. Fields' book. Has finally got the idea of "Esoteric Buddhism". (2 p.) With transcription.

Life is very pleasant; full of music and flowers. Is looking forward to seeing the Winches. Quotes her baby grandson [Charles Eliot Thaxter]. (2 p.) With transcription.

Finds it impossible to hear Paderewski. Describes in detail her treatments for tuberculosis of the skin. Recommends Dr. Robert Lovett. Wonders if she should let Pickard publish a sonnet written for her by Whittier. (7 p.) With transcription. (date: cf. Pickard, vol. 2, p. 521).

Was cured by the "young girl with the sunstroke". Writes of the heavenly hours in her garden. Karl's machine has not come out yet.  (5 p.)  With transcription.

Praises the appearance of [Biographical Notes and Personal Sketches].  Mr. Thaxter and the boys came for Thanksgiving. Quotes a compliment for Mrs. Fields from Mr. Thaxter.  Dated "Thanksgiving day."  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Tells her of the appearance of the pink "die letra"; Ella Adam's psychic experiences and the strange movements of the picture. Feels it hardly worthwhile to mention these things as Mrs. Fields' heart is closed against Marion Dickinson and her share in them.  (5 p.)  With transcription.

Cannot go to the circus; is fighting with weeds and all sorts of works. Little Ruth watches her every morning.  (2 p.) With transcription.    (Laighton, Ruth)

Wants a respectable woman to do general housework. The marshes are as "beautiful as a dream". Mr. Darrah's experiences at 30 Worcester Sq. were very unsatisfactory. (3 p.) With transcription.

Urges her to order a paper of Rose of Heaven seeds. Speaks of her poppies, roses, and dahlias. Is expecting Rose Lamb in July.  (3 p.)  With transcription.