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Contains 124 Results:

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

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 24 February 1865

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

Arrived home safely; was welcomed by Una and Rose. [Franklin Benjamin] Sanborn has a son. 4 p.

Dates: 24 February 1865

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 9 March 1865

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 70, Item: 70A
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Julian has returned from Stockbridge and is taking his examinations. Tells her of Una's birthday and the gifts she received. The publishers are thinking of engraving [Horace] Mann's portrait. Contains pen and ink sketches by Sophia Hawthorne. 12 p.

Dates: 9 March 1865

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 12 March 1865

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 71, Item: 71A
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Hopes [George Stillman] Hillard has returned to him the sum advanced for Julian's boots. The Freshman examinations are safely over. 4 p.

Dates: 12 March 1865