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Contains 124 Results:

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

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 16 March [1865]

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

Tells her of the progress of Julian's examinations. Is still working on [Horace] Mann's head; repeats a compliment from Edith Davidson. 4 p.

Dates: 16 March [1865]

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.N.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 10 March 1865

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

Received this morning a letter dated October 1863. 3 p.

Dates: 10 March 1865

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [Concord.], 21 March 1865

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 72, Item: 72A
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Thanks her for a pleasant visit. Does not ever wish to be called "little woman" again. 4 p.

Dates: 21 March 1865

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 30 March 1865

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 72, Item: 72B
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Would like to see her but has to go to Stockbridge for Julian's things. Has finished the head of [Horace] Mann; has been changing the face in a drawing of a sleeping child to that of Posie Loring. 4 p.

Dates: 30 March 1865

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

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 73, Item: 73A
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Has found a marble-topped table, a walnut one and a chest dated 1651. Would like "The Chair" from the Old Manse. Expects to go to Stockbridge to pack up Julian. Fragment, incomplete. 8 p.

Dates: [March  c.1865]

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [Concord.], 14 April 1865

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 74
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Sends a sketch of Furness Abbey; thinks it necessary to say it is taken from [Nathanial Hawthorne’s] journal without revision. Cf. "A Visit to and Old English Abbey" (In the Atlantic Almanac, Boston, Ticknor & Fields, 1868) 2 p.

Dates: 14 April 1865

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 1 April 1865

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 73, Item: 73B
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Plans to go to Stockbridge next week; asks about a photographer. 2 p.

Dates: 1 April 1865

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 18 April 1865

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 75, Item: 75A
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Describes a church service [in memory of Abraham Lincoln]. Offers an ancient carved settee to Mr. Fields. Signed "S.H." Verso: Pen and ink sketches by Sophia Hawthorne. 4 p.

Dates: 18 April 1865

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to [James Thomas Fields]; [(Concord)], 18 April 1865

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 75, Item: 75B
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Promises more perfectly finished material from the journals [of Nathaniel Hawthorne]. Wants him to return the settee if he does not like it. Appended is a stamped envelope, postmarked "Apr.19,1865" 3 p.

Dates: 18 April 1865

Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [Concord.], 26 April 1865

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 76, Item: 76A
Call Number: MS C.1.11
Scope and Contents

Supposes the couchette has arrived; has designs on some chairs. Una and Julian both have lame heels. 4 p.

Dates: 26 April 1865