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Contains 124 Results:

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [The Wayside, Concord], 30 September 1864

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 63, Item: 63A
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 30 September 1864

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], [September c.1864]

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 63, Item: 63B
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: [September c.1864]

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [The Wayside (Concord)], 3 October 1864

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 64, Item: 64A
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

[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.

Dates: 3 October 1864

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.N.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], [7 June c.1864]

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 57, Item: 57B
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: [7 June c.1864]

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 9 October 1864

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 64, Item: 64B
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 9 October 1864

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 17 November 1864

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 65, Item: 65A
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 17 November 1864

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.N.S. James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 11 June 1864

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 58, Item: 58B
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 11 June 1864

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [Concord.], 27 November 1864

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 66, Item: 66A
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Sends Julian for a visit; his smile reminds her of a song by Barry Cornwall [Bryan Waller Procter]. Thinks the portrait of Una by [William Henry] Furnass a masterpiece. 4 p.

Dates: 27 November 1864

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 5 December 1864

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 66, Item: 66B
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Thanks him for the letter and the photograph from [Francis] Bennoch. Is doubtful about printing the fragment [of the Dolliver Romance]. Wishes to devote herself to copying. 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.

Dates: 5 December 1864

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. [James Thomas Fields]; [(Concord)], 21 December 1864

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 67, Item: 67A
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Thanks him for a copy of the Brownings' poems. Sends a small parcel for Mrs. Fields. 4 p.

Dates: 21 December 1864

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [N.p.], 2 January 1865

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 67, Item: 67B
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Promised to stay longer with Mrs. [Mary Porter (Tileston)] Hemenway. Plans to see her Tuesday. Dated "Sunday afternoon." 4 p.

Dates: 2 January 1865

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 19 January 1865

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 68, Item: 68A
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Plans to go to Mrs. [Mary Porter (Tileston)] Hemenway on Saturday; will run down and see her. Tells her of the death of an old man whom she has been visiting; recalls Mr. Hawthorne's funeral. 8 p.

Dates: 19 January 1865

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 27 February 1865

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 69
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Has found the lost number of the Atlantic. Is trying to draw a head of [Horace] Mann from memory. Arranges to have Una's watch sent by her birthday. 3 p.

Dates: 27 February 1865

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to [Annie Adams Fields]; [(Salem)], [24 September c.1864]

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 62, Item: 62B
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Plans to remain another week; will take a chance of seeing her on the way back. 2p.

Dates: [24 September c.1864]

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L. to James Thomas Fields; [Concord.], 20 November 1864

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 65, Item: 65B
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Thanks him for "twenty-four blue birds, touched off with gold." Probably refers to copies of Twice-Told Tales, published by Ticknor & Fields, 1865. (Blue & Gold Edition) Mutilated 4 p.

Dates: 20 November 1864