Intends to take Mr. Hawthorne to meet [Franklin] Pierce on Wednesday. Asks him to contrive some other way in which Dr. [Oliver Wendell] Holmes can see him. Dated "Saturday." Printed in J. T. Fields, Yesterdays with Authors, p.121. 4 p.

Wishes to speak of the majesty of [Nathaniel Hawthorne] of his justice, of his tenderness. Is thankful for so soft a translation and for an end to his weariness. Printed in Annie Adams Fields, Memories of a Hostess, p. 70-1. Appended is the envelope bearing notes by Annie Adams Fields and M.A. DeWolfe Howe concerning the publication of the letter. Enclosed is a sketch of an angelic figure signed Rose [(Hawthorne) Lathrop]. 4 p.

Does not wish a word said of Mr. Hawthorne's fear of not being himself. Her sister [Elizabeth Palmer Peabody] would inevitabley exaggerate. Marked "Private." Appended is a note addressed to J.T. Fields by Una Hawthorne. 2 p.

Asks Mr. Fields to send a note to [Franklin] Pierce if he thinks she should see him at once. Comments on Mrs. Fields’ beauty [at Nathaniel Hawthorne's funeral]. Wrongly dated "Wednesday, 24 May." 3 p.

Believes that she and her husband can never be divided; her heart will hold the presence of his freed spirit. Felt last Monday was a Festival of Life. There is no need to fear dark hours for her. Dated "Monday night." Printed in M.D. Conway, Life of Nathaniel Hawthorne. p.213-15. 8 p.

Did not realize that Mr. Hawthorne had decided to print the first chapter [of the Dolliver Romance]. Speaks of the confidence her husband had in Ticknor & Fields. Trusts that [Oliver Wendell] Holmes will not write his physical condition. Signed "S.H." For the Dolliver Romance and Holmes's article on Hawthorne see the Atlantic Monthly, July 1864.

Thinks the photograph a very fine one. Wishes to read the fragment of the [Dolliver Romance] before it's published. Has arranged all the loose manuscripts. For the Dolliver Romance see the Atlantic Monthly, July 1864. Unidentified photograph; cf. The Hawthorne Centenary at Salem, p.93. 4 p.

Likes the photograph less than at first. Will return it to Boston. Unidentified photograph; cf. The Hawthorne Centenary at Salem, p.93.

Would think it sacrilege to have anyone else touch Mr. Hawthorne’s Journals. Is upset by the death of her cousin's child, Posie Loring. 4 p.

Would not oppose her husband's wish by writing of him. Believes no one should lift the veil he drew around him. 4 p.

Knows Mrs. Fields would not do anything with the papers against her wish; intends to copy what she can. Hopes to find more of the Dolliver Romance. Signed "S.H." 4 p.

Has made an appeal to [Henry Arthur] Bright about the photograph which he will not resist. Refers to one of the three photographs of Hawthorne made by John Edwin Mayall, May 19, 1860. Cf. Century, April, 1887; Athenaeum, June 18, 1887. 2 p.

Is going to visit the [George Bailey] Lorings where she is needed; would like to go to Mrs. Fields for a day. Trembles at the prospect of plunging into the world again. 4 p.

Feels that God has banished death; has shown her that it is "divinest Love." It is as if "the soul of my soul" stood at the fountain of truth, pouring a stream for refreshment.  Signed "S.H." 8 p.

Thinks her poem [The Future Summer?] has "a portion of his eternal repose in it." Means to tell her about Hawthorne’s last words to Posie Loring. 4 p.

[Henry Arthur] Bright intends to have the photograph copied. Horace Bridge has destroyed the papers and his copy of [Fanshawe]. Wishes Mr. Fields to do the same. Julian is recovering from the poison. Refers to one of the three photographs of Hawthorne made by John Edwin Mayall. May 19, 1860. Cf. Century, April, 1887; Athenaeum, June 18, 1887. 4 p.

Would like to obtain from [John Adams] Whipple the photograph of Hawthorne called the "Field Marshall." Intends it for Julian. 1 p.

Wonders why he does not come; has found another fragment of the Dolliver Romace. Cannot see him until after Julian goes to the Berkshires. 4 p.

Has received the proofs; suggests a number of corrections. Refers to the second scene from the Dolliver Romance published in the Atlantic Monthly, January, 1865.

Does not think the photograph is like [Nathaniel Hawthorne], particularly the eyes and chin; hopes [John Adams] Whipple has not lost his attempt. Una prefers the Washington vignette [taken by Brady in 1862?] Signed "S.H." Unidentified photograph; cf. Hawthorne Centenary at Salem, p.93.