Box 2
Contains 124 Results:
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.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to [James Thomas Fields]; [(Concord)], 8 October [1865]
Has found the musings in Sleepy Hollow. Thinks the journal written at Brook Farm very rich; has copied out 12 pages. Dated "Evening." Refers to "Passages from Hawthorne’s Note-Books, No.XI" (In the Atlantic Monthly, Nov. 1866) No.V (In the Atlantic Monthly, May 1866). 2 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 13 October [1865]
Wishes to substitute a fuller passage about the girl and the flowers from her lover's grave; has to the Maine journal of 1837. Signed "S.H." Refers to "Passages from Hawthorne's Note-Books, No.1" (In the Atlantic Monthly, Jan. 1866). 2 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 20 November 1865
Is distressed at the illness of [Franklin] Pierce. [Horatio] Bridge thinks his own name and that of Jonathan Cilley may be printed in full. Asks about selling one of Julian's illuminations. Refers to "Passages from Hawthorne’s Note-Books, No.3" (In the Atlantic Monthly, March 1866) 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 8 February 1866
Asked for the dates in order not to make confusion in the manuscript. Would be glad to come in town and look it over herself. Cannot estimate the number of pages because of the variety of page and script. 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 19 March 1866
Is glad to hear a cheerful word against the "captious meddlesome Commonwealth." Has been reading the English Romance and has been held by an inescapable spell. Probably refers to Dr. Grimshaw's Secret. Boston, 1883. Cf. The Commonwealth, Saturday, March 3, 1966. 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 21 March [1866]
Returned the proofs at once; the trouble must be in the Boston Post Office. Dated "Wednesday." 2 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.N.S. to James Thomas Fields; [Concord.], 14 April 1866
Asks him to help her get back her spectacles which she left in town. 2 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to James Thomas Fields; [(Concord)], 29 April 1866
Tells him how [Ralph Waldo] Emerson broke in upon his precious Sunday to deliver the package. Asks if Fields sent her $100 in March; wants to verify her accounts. Signed "S.H." 3 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.Ms. to [Annie Adams Fields]; [(Concord)], [May c.1866]
Quotes a disparaging paragraph [on "Passages from Hawthorne's Note-Books, V"] from the Christian Register. Marked "P.S." Cf. Christian Register, May 26, 1866. 2 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 25 April 1866
Fears she is a prisoner at home for the next few days. Wishes [Rebecca Blaine (Harding)] Davis would not write in such a "mouldy" style. 4 p.
Hawthorne, Sophia, 1809-1871. A.L.S. to Annie Adams Fields; [(Concord)], 16 May 1866
Could not possibly go this week; a sacred anniversary falls on Saturday. 3 p.
