Box 1
Contains 111 Results:
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L. to [Annie Adams Fields]; [(Concord)], 11 October [18]63
Could not be consoled for their silences if all Eternity were not ahead. Mr. Hawthorne is not well; he is of too fine porcelain "to become acclimated among these rude shocks and airs." Is grieved that anyone found malice in [Our Old Home]; Speaks of the dedication to Franklin Pierce. 4 p. Fragment, incomplete.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to [Annie Adams Fields]; [(Concord)], [14 June 1862]
Una sustained the housekeeping well except for Mr. [Edward James Stephen] Dicey's lateness. The visit was a delightful one. Signed "S.H." Date "Saturday 13." 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [Concord.], 20 September 1863
Thanks him for his last kindness to Julian. Explains the peculiar distinction of the inscription in Mrs. Fields's copy of Our Old Home. 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], [October 1863]
Has been occupied with the watch of Elizabeth Weir, who is verging on insanity because of her sister's suicide [Mary Adelaide Weir]. Appreciates her efforts for Mary [Cranch] Peabody; her life is "palest possible" since her baby nephew died [Wellington Peabody How]. Dated "Thursday." 5 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 29 November [18]63
Has found a woman to make Una's dress. Mr. Hawthorne has been very ill; but was helped by the homeopathic remedies. He wishes to write but fears some sort of "bedevilment." Printed in part in Annie Adams Fields, Nathaniel Hawthorne, p.128. 8 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 2 January 1864
Thanks her for a photograph of herself. Does not expect to go to Boston this winter; does not like to leave Mr. Hawthorne alone. 3 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 25 January [1864]
Thanks her for the better photograph; has been too ill to write. Sees no hope of any "satisfactory interchange" except in the better land. Mentions their plans for a fair for AfricanAmerican children. Signed "S.H." 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to [Annie Adams Fields]; [(Concord)], [January c.1864]
Neither she nor Mr. Hawthorne can come to Boston. Hopes to get her illustrated Gaffer Grey for Mrs. Fields. Describes Julian's illumination for "Ring, out, wild bells" [intended for the fair for African American children]. Dated "Saturday." Pen and ink sketch by Sophia Hawthorne. 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.N.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 2 February [1864?]
Wants Mr. Fields to purchase two pieces of vellum for Julian. Dated "Dawn -- 2d Feb." 3 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields. [(Concord)], [25 February c.1864]
Was forced to give the vases to Mrs. [Mary Porter (Tileston) Hemenway. Feels very tired with the disappointment. 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to [Annie Adams Fields]; [(Concord)], 28 February [1864]
Was equally disappointed about the vases but Ellen [Russell] Emerson considered it a failure of obligation. Describes Una's appearance at the fair and the successful sales. 4 p.
Hathorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to [Annie Adams Fields]; [(Concord)], 8 November [1863]
Thanks her for helping Una choose a hat; would like to engage her dressmaker. Finds that Mary [Cranch Peabody] must have something she can do at home. 8 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.N.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 5 March [1864]
Mr. Hawthorne is very indisposed; hopes [William Davis] Ticknor's plan [of taking a trip] will soon get under way. 2 p.
Hawthrone, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 5 April 1864
Writes for money to pay the quarterly bills. Has had six letters from New York. Mr. Hawthorne is improving though "very weak." 2 p.
