Found her mother "in the best of health" but Oscar "poorly" with rheumatism. The Eichbergs came for the operetta Sir Marmaduke; liked the DeNormandies.  (2 p.)  With transcription.

Ingebertsen has attempted a trip to Portsmouth. The weather has been fierce; the sea smoking with cold. Writes of the plight of the Norwegians on Smuttynose. Has received Mrs. Field's letter; is anxious about her new undertaking.  (4 p.)  No transcripton.

Sees signs of the breaking up of winter. Intends to bring her manuscripts to Mr. Fields as soon as she finds out whether Wagner is to be hung.  (4 p.)  No transcription.

Sends a copy of "Saw-Dust" mistitled "Star-Dust". Read like a Trojan at the "Eclectic."  (2 p.)  Dated "Tuesday night."  With transcription.

Thanks her for the lace. Asks about the poem Saw-Dust and an envelope of postage stamps. Mrs. Dodge is going to take Piccola.  (2 p.)  With transcription.

Refers to her journey with Mrs. DeN., and an offering of $125 for her Ms.  (2 p.)  With transcription.

Describes her arrival at the island. Speaks of repairing the piazza and building a new kitchen.  (3 p.)  No transcription.

Has promised to illustrate a copy of her verses for the Bowditches. Has been making shirts, etc. for Karl. A large vessel has been wrecked on Duck Island. Mr. Thaxter and Roland are returning from Jamaica; will go to Newtonville then.  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Was met by her brother and Karl. A vessel is ashore on Londoner's Island; no boat can reach her; the crew are walking on the rocks. There is still no chance of hearing from the wreck.  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Has finished the screen and painted her Michaelangelo cast. Is sending the ms. of Sea Sorrow to Howells.  (4 p.)  With transcription.

Suggests that she get Agnes Campbell to help her. Has sent Marjorie to St. Nicholas; is planning a vest-pocket edition of Shoals. Tells her of the wreck of the Celia.  (8 p.)  With transcription.

Has had a letter from Mrs. Fairchild and one from Florida (?), fights to keep "her head above water". Sends a message to Mr. Fields. Is relieved to hear Howells has been away.  (4 p.)  Old With transcription.

Describes a terrific storm; their only yacht sank at its moorings. Mr. Howells wishes her ms. were more imaginative; is trying to write a child's story.  (4 p.)  Incomplete. Printed in full in Letters of Celia Thaxter, p. 70-75. With transcription.

A bitter storm rages; the chimney is lashed with ropes, no fire is possible. [Karl] always makes an under-current of misery in her life. Declares the storm lulled in time; the sea had begun to sweep into the garder.  (4 p.)  Printed in part in Letters of Celia Thaxter, p. 78.  With transcription.

Was summoned by a telegram from Portsmouth because of her mother's illness. Intends to send her ms. for his opinion.  (2 p.)  With transcription.

Asks Mrs. Fields to arrange with Mr. Thaxter for her mother's removal. Cannot let her stay at the Shoals and die.  (3 p.)  i.e. pp. [1], 3, 4 (p. 2 wanting). With transcription.

Urges her to print Yarrow; has been weeding for two days. Has heard nothing but the "vast roar of tremendous breakers".  (2 p.)  With transcription.

Begs her to come and visit. Is enthusiastic about R.W. Gilder's poem The New Day.  (2 p.)  With transcription.

Has lived through a week of fury; Mrs. Fields should be thankful not to be the butt of the elements. Speaks with affection of the library at 148 Charles St.  (4 p.)  With transcription.