Box 2
Contains 124 Results:
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], [December c.1865]
Declares the photograph was returned in a wretched condition. Is not fit to sit up but had "to moan" about it. Probably refers to the photograph of Hawthorne set from England by Henry Arthur Bright. An engraving of it appears in Good Company, Boston 1866. 3 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], [December c.1865]
Fears the engraving misses the delicacy of the photograph; the mouth is distorted. Probably refers to the engraving of Hawthorne made from the photograph taken by John Edwin Mayall and printed in Good Company, Boston 1866. Mutilated. 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 4 January 1866
Grieves that her bells were jangled but hopes the archangel has healing in his wings. Times and seasons have become only names to her as she has been drawn into eternal life. When two souls are one, no death is possible. 12 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to [James Thomas Fields]; [(Concord)], 11 January 1866
Promises him more material on Hawthorne's sojourn in North Adams. Refers to material printed for the first time in Passages from the American Note-Books, Boston 1868. 3 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 26 January 1866
Sends the rest of the North Adams journey. Wants to know the earliest date of what she has already sent. Refers to material printed for the first time in Passages from the American Note-Books, Boston, 1868. 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 10 February 1866
Has corrected the manuscript; finished off 1838 and added notes up to the days of Brook Farm. Refers to material printed for the first time in Passages from the American Note-Books, Boston 1868. 2 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 18 February 1866
Has finished the Old Manse records. Has left out all references to herself; dreads the publicity of the "wide-spread Atlantic." Probably refers to "Passages from Hawthorne’s Note-Books, No.X" (In the Atlantic Monthly, October 1866). 2 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 24 February 1866
Sends some sentences and notes written before their marriage. Refers to "Passages from Hawthorne's Note-Books, No.VI" (In the Atlantic Monthly, June 1866). 3 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.N.S. to James Thomas Fields; [Concord.], 25 February 1866
Has found more on Old Manse times; thinks he will enjoy the Sleepy Hollow musing. Signed "S.H." Refers to "Passages from Hawthorne's Note-Books, No.XI" (In the Atlantic Monthly, November 1866). 1 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], [1 c.March] 1866
Thinks the greater part of the book [Passages from the American Note-Books] should be fresh and new. Begs him not to put in the engraving [of Nathaniel Hawthorne] which is in Good Company. Would like one of the English photographs for Miss Elizabeth [Manning] Hawthorne. Dated "First day of Spring." 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 8 March 1866
Thanks him for the photograph [for Miss Elizabeth Manning Hawthorne]. The Commonwealth has taken exception to the use of [Jonathan] Cilley's name. Is sorry Julian's illumination is not to be exhibited anonymously. Cf. The Commonwealth, Saturday, March 3, 1866. 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia. 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [Concord.], 28 April 1865
Wants a book returned to Alice Jackson. Sends the "poetic portrait" of Mr. Fields done by Julian. 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia. 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [Concord.], 4 June 1865
Has been offered four chairs, at least a hundred years old. Promises to go to the Old Manse for "The Chair." Pen and ink sketches by Sophia Hawthorne. 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 1 October [1865]
Has not found the meditation in Sleepy Hollow; has copied parts from the journal of the first year of their marriage, interesting because of [Henry David] Thoreau. Speaks of the other chapter of the Dolliver Romance. Refers to "Passages from Hawthorne's Note-Books, No.IX" (In the Atlantic Monthly, Sep. 1866). 3 p.
