Box 1
Contains 173 Results:
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.N.S. to Annie Fields; [Appledore, Isles of Shoals, N.H.], 21 March 1874
Is more than sorry not to see Kingsley; feels a bond of sympathy about the sea. Sends him some kelp. (2 p.) With transcription
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Shoals, N.H.], 30 March 1874
Sends a copy of the Midland Monthly; Ballou's is an "intellectual feast by the side of it." Is going to creep out of that company pretty fast. Her mother is better at the approach of warm weather. (4 p.) With transcription
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Shoals, N.H.], 14 March 1875
Describes her arrival at the island. Speaks of repairing the piazza and building a new kitchen. (3 p.) No transcription.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Shoals, N.H.], 30 March [1877]
Does not yet need a nurse; her mother is better. Hopes the "Sappho" arrives. Only in her painting can she forget her pain and anxiety. (3 p.)
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Newtonville, Mass.], 18 April 1878
Pland to "stand by her" on Sunday when she reads at Mrs. Sargent's. Has attempted to have messages conveyed to her mother through a ninety-five year old cousin. Sends a poem [no title given. (3 p.) With transcripton.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to [Annie Fields]; [Shoals, N.H.], 18 December 1872
Feels it is no use to fret over "the long drawn out affair." [the Hunts?] Has written to Loo. Quotes Annie Eichberg's praise of Mr. Fields' lecture. 1 s. (4 p.) Signed "Celia T." With transcription.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Newtonville, Mass.], 28 April 1878
Sends a poem "to her dear mother's little hand mirror." (1 p.) With transcription.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; Newtonville,, n.d.
Writing to ask to be forgiven for her unannounced visit and sends thanks for the the loan of Mirage. Talks about her china painting business.1 s. (3 p.) With transcription.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to [Annie Fields]; [Shoals, N.H.], 3 & 4 April 1874
Thanks her for her letter about the Kingsleys; may run up for one day and two nights. Has been exasperated at the slowness of the mails. Exclaims at the snowstorm. Still dreams of "making-up" with Lou Hunt. (4 p.) With transcription.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Shoals, N.H.], 26 March 1875
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.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Portsmouth, N.H.], 14 April [18]77
Thanks her for the strawberries, etc. Was shocked at the news about L.D.H. Heard Janauschek as Brunhild. (3 p.) With transcripton.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Newtonville, Mass., ca. December 1872]
Her maid has disappeared; is "imbruted" with hard work but [Mr. Thaxter] is quite genial and human. 3 s. (3 p.) With transcription.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Shoals, N.H.], 13 and [14] June [18]78
Describes the morning scene from her piazza; is grateful for the white shawl. (2 p.) With transcription. Prined in full in Letters of Celia Thaxter, p. 92.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Shoals, N.H.], 11 July 1878
Speaks of Mabel [Burnett]'s charm. Roland passed his college examinations with honors. Clara Erskine Clement and Alice wellington have been visiting. Signed "C." (Alice Wellington -- Ring of Amethyst) (3 p.) With transcripton.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; n.p., n.d.
Describing the women guests, her garden, and her trials. 4 s. (4 p.) With transcription.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie [Fields]; [Shoals, N.H., ca. 6 April 1874]
Is going to hear the 9th Symphony, and hopes to see her. 1 s. (2 p.) With transcription.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L. to [Annie Fields]; [Shoals, N.H.], 22, 23, and 24 February 1876
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.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Shoals, N.H.], 17 April 1877
Has painted an "autumnal cup and saucer" for Mrs. Fields. (2 p.) With transcripton.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to [Annie Fields]; [Newtonville, Mass., ca. December 1872]
The maid and her little girl have not returned; finds she is subject to drunken fits. Is rearranging the papers on the Shoals for Osgood. Directs Mrs. Fields to California Street.1 s. (4 p.) Dated "Monday noon." Refers to Among the Isles of Shoals, Boston 1873. With transcription.
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Shoals, N.H.], 25 [July] 1878
Is intoxicated by the playing of [John Knowles] Paine. albert Van Raalte accompaiies him and Miss Gliza Goodwin sings. Signed "C." (3 p.) With transcription.
