Box 1
Contains 111 Results:
Fields, Annie Adams, 1834-1915. A.L.S. to Julian Hawthorne; [Boston], c. June 1904
Wishes he would eliminate the passage stating that Mr. Fields destroyed the Ms. of The Scarlet Letter. Mr. Hawthorne himself "put it up the chimney." 3 p.
Hawthorne, Elizabeth Manning, 1802-1883. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [Salem], 12 December 1870
Believes the articles on Nathaniel Hawthorne in the Portland, ME newspapers have some truth. Recalls his boyhood in Raymond, ME, his early laments, the charm he had for strangers. Date and place are given in a note by J.T. Fields. The biographical material was used in "The Whispering Galley" in The Atlantic Monthly Feb. & Mar. 1871. For newspaper articles see 21 May, 25 June, and 9 July 1870. 11 p.
[Hawthorne, Elizabeth Manning, 1802-1883]. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; Salem, 13-16 December 1870
Discussing N. Hawthorne and relating some of his experiences. (10 p. incomplete)
Hawthorne, Elizabeth Manning, 1802-1883. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [Salem], 26 December 1870
Describes N.H.'s reading tastes, his daily habits, and his early love affairs. Believes he was all his life misplaced. Mentions his contributions to the American Magazine of Useful Knowledge and The Token. Signed E.M.H. 20 p.
Hawthorne, Elizabeth Manning, 1802-1883. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [Beverly], 28 January 1871
Is pleased with "The Whispering Galley" in the Atlantic Monthly (Feb. 1871). Gives the correct date for Fanshawe, mentions N.H.'s affection for Elinor (Barstow) Condit, his interest in old newspapers & cookery books. Has no material that could be inserted in a new edition of his works. Signed E.M.H. 8 p.
Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; Concord, 3 May 1862
Thanking him for bananas and describing his case of mumps. 1 p.
Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [Concord], 25 July 1862
Regrets that he and his father will not be able to dine with the Fields on their way to Maine. 1 p.
Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [Concord], 22 November 1863
Has time to do Mrs. Fields's initials since his holidays have begun. 1 p.
Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [Concord], November 1863
Regrets he will not see [Fields] this vacation. Will send up Mrs. Baker's initials. 1 p.
Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [Concord], 22 May 1864
His mother is willing that the service for Nathaniel Hawthorne should take place in the church. Does not want her to know that the body was embalmed. 2 p.
Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [Yonkers, N.Y.], 22 June 1904
Still thinks Mr. Fields neglected to save the Ms. to The Scarlet Letter from the printer. Did not say he burned it. 2 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to [James Thomas Fields]; [(Lenox?)], 6 March 1851
Thinks the engraving lacks the light usual in Hawthorne's expression. Would like a daguerreotype of the painting. Refers to the engraving from Cephas Giovanni Thompson's painting printed in the edition of Twice-Told Tales published by Ticknor & Fields in 1851. 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [The Wayside (Concord)], 21 January [1861]
Describes the finished library and Mr. Hawthorne's schemes for filling the empty shelves. Found the cold had frozen her watch. Cannot believe the republic is "going to wreck." 8 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.N.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 15 April [1861?]
Thinks she and Rose can venture out by Saturday. Dated "Tuesday." 2 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.N.S. to James Thomas Fields; [6 Golden Square (London)], 26 June [1859?]
Has not the strength to make any visits by Mr. Hawthorne and Julian will take breakfast with him. Dated "Sunday." 2 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [Concord.], 12 May [1861]
Thanks her for a delightful visit at the "Paradise of the Peri." Longs for a Homer to sing of the heroism of the Concord Volunteers. Quotes Rose's tribute to her enchantments. 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 4 August 1861
Hopes she is not in Boston; is slowly being consumed "beneath our lovely hill." Asks about the manner of Mrs. [Frances Elizabeth (Appleton)] Longfellow's death. Fragment, incomplete. 2 p.
