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Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Portsmouth, N.H.], 20 January 1875

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4, Item: 77
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Thinks "20° below not sultry enough to make a sea voyage desirable." Has been studying the files of [Louis] Wagner's case; will strive to "put him in a place of safety for life." (2 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 20 January 1875
Found in: Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections / MS C.1.38, Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields / Folder 4

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Portsmouth, N.H.], 25 January [1875]

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4, Item: 78
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Was "weather-bound" a week; then decided to stay over for the operetta, Sir Marmaduke. Mentions the death of [Charles] Kingsley.  (3 p.)  (Has heard from Mr. T. -- taking a trip inland.)  Old MS # 78.  With transcription.

Dates: 25 January [1875]
Found in: Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections / MS C.1.38, Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields / Folder 4

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Sarah Orne Jewett? and unknown; n.p., n.d.

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: iii
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Sending two of her poems and asking if either is good enough to be published. 1 s. (1 p.) With transcription.

Dates: n.d.
Found in: Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections / MS C.1.38, Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields / Folder 1

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Newtonville, Mass.], 20 November 1871

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 2
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Declines a luncheon invitation. Has concocted "a long melancholy sea ballad" but does not dare bother Mr. Fields since his retirement. May refer to "The Watch of Boon Island" printed in the Atlantic Monthly, March 1872. 1 s. (2 p.) With transcription.

Dates: 20 November 1871
Found in: Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections / MS C.1.38, Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields / Folder 2

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Newtonville, Mass.], 7 February 1872

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2, Item: 3
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Sends ["Footprints in the Sand"]. Only necessity makes her submit it to Howells. 1 s. (2 p.) With transcription. Atlantic Monthly, June, 1872, p. 694.

Dates: 7 February 1872
Found in: Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections / MS C.1.38, Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields / Folder 2

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to [Annie Fields]; [Portsmouth, N.H.], 8 January [18]74

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3, Item: 48A
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Is there waiting for her boat. Fears Mrs. De Normandie has "some unnatural growth." The Pepperell house is for sale for $1000.  (4 p.)  DeNormandie, Emily. With transcription.

Dates: 8 January [18]74
Found in: Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections / MS C.1.38, Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields / Folder 3

Folder 5

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Dates: 1869-1893
Found in: Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections / MS C.1.38, Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields

Folder 6

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Dates: 1869-1893
Found in: Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections / MS C.1.38, Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S.  to Annie Fields; [Portsmouth, N.H.], 11 January 1878

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6, Item: 123
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Comments on Avis by Miss Phelps. Hates to think of dismanteling the ortsmouth house. Dreads the discomfort of Newtonville. (8 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 11 January 1878
Found in: Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections / MS C.1.38, Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields / Folder 6

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Portsmouth, N.H.], 1 February [18]75

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4, Item: 79
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Is distressed at Whittier's illness. Has been writing up the Wagner case; would like to submit it to Mr. Fields before sending it to Howells. Comments on Dixey's marriage.  (3 p.)  With transcription.

Dates: 1 February [18]75
Found in: Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections / MS C.1.38, Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields / Folder 4

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; [Shoals, N.H.], 17 January 1877

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5, Item: 99
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Has been ill for weeks; her mother has not left her room since New Year's Day. Envies her music and her translating.  (4 p.)  Extra sheet--same date?; Sunset Song in February Atlantic; wreck of Gen. Taylor? With transcripton.

Dates: 17 January 1877
Found in: Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections / MS C.1.38, Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields / Folder 5

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; n.p., n.d.

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: iv
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Explaining that she was unable to visit the day before because she met with Dr. Hodges who told her that her stomach cramp was the result of fatigue. 1 S. (3 p.) With transcription

Dates: n.d.
Found in: Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections / MS C.1.38, Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields / Folder 1

Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894. A.L.S. to Annie Fields; n.p., n.d.

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1, Item: v
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Scope and Contents

Describing her health. 1 s. (2 p.) With transcription.

Dates: n.d.
Found in: Boston Public Library Archives & Special Collections / MS C.1.38, Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields / Folder 1