Una finds she cannot leave Lexington. Would be sorry to see the manuscript printed without her "severest supervision." General [Franklin] Pierce has a plan for her and Rose. Refers to "Passages from Hawthorne’s Note-Books, No.IX" (In the Atlantic Monthly, Sep. 1866). 3 p.

Has been reading Plato; quotes also from Bacon's speech to Lord Sanquire. Una goes to Lexington tomorrow; [James Russell] Lowell has much to say of Julian. Speaks of her wedding anniversary. Cf. Complete Collection of State-Trials and Proceedings for High Treason, London, 1778. vol.7, p.89. 8 p.

Has made wild havoc with the proof; the delicate music is not for all ears. Thinks the photograph of Julian has an "inward dignity" wanting in most attempts. Refers to "Passages from Hawthorne's Note-books, No. IX" (In the Atlantic Monthly, September 1866)

Is going to strike out as little as possible; will omit only some personalities. Promises to copy more from the manuscripts. Probably refers to "Passages from Hawthorne's Note-Books, No.X" (In the Atlantic Monthly, Oct. 1866). 2 p.

Julian has returned from Appledore. Promises to attend to the proof when it comes. Wants to know whether to send her copy as fast as she makes it. Probably refers to "Passages from Hawthorne's Note-Books, No. X" (In the Atlantic Monthly, Oct. 1866). 3 p.

Has made a few corrections in the manuscript and erased some names. Has been copying the separate journal of Julian and Bunny; it cannot be printed without Julian's consent. Refers to: "Passages from Hawthorne's Note-Books, No.X" (In the Atlantic Monthly, October 1866). Twenty Days with Julian and Little Bunny, privately printed, N.Y., 1904. 3 p.

Thanks him for a clipping. Asks his opinion on the journal of Julian and Bunny. Refers to Twenty Days with Julian and Little Bunny, privately printed, N.Y., 1904. 1 p.

Thanks him for Dr. [John] Brown's charming volume [Spare Hours]; the photograph [of Hawthorne] is a success except for the position of the right eye. Unidentified photograph; cf. The Hawthorne Centenary at Salem, p.93. 4 p.

Asks whether she has sent any copy for 1850 and how far she has copied in the English journal. Signed "S.H." Probably refers to "Passages from Hawthorne's Note-Books, No.XII" (In the Atlantic Monthly, Dec. 1866)

The expressman would not take the package of journals till fair weather. Has hitherto copied from only four volumes. Promises to write [James Russell] Lowell at once. Intends to consult him about Twenty Days with Julian and Little Bunny.

Protests against his letting [James Russell] Lowell read the Isles of Shoals journal. Signed "S.H." Refers to material printed in Passages from the American Note-Books, Boston, 1868.

Hoped to tell him of the opinions of [Henry Wadsworth] Longfellow and [James Russell] Lowell [in regard to Twenty Days...]. Speaks of [Samuel Worcester] Rowse's portrait of Hawthorne. For Longfellow's letter cf. W.H. Cathcart, Bibliography of the Works of Nathanial Hawthorne, p.67. 4 p.

Tries to answer her three last notes. Had a letter to write that positively haunted her. Hates Azarian [by Harriet Elisabeth (Prescott) Spofford] and could not read Asphodel. The latter was published anonymously by Mrs. Fields in 1866. 4 p.

Tells her of a visit to Amherst, N.H. and one to Mrs. [Mary Porter (Tileston)] Hemenway at Nahant. Longs to see Mrs. Fields and her sisters. 3 p.

Is pleased with his plan for the gradual publication of the volumes. Considers the collection of [Laurence] Sterne's sermons an heirloom but offers him a copy of Charles Churchill's poems with her husband's autograph. Refers to Passages from the American Note-Books, Boston 1868. 4 p.

Thanks him for a check. Committed "petty larceny" on Sir Launfal. 2 p.

Sees no reason for this endless separation. Longs to read and talk with her. 4 p.