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Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to Annie Adams Fields, [Concord], approximately 20 May 1864

1 pp 1864

Wishes to speak of the majesty of [Nathaniel Hawthorne] of his justice, of his tenderness. Is thankful for so soft a translation and for an end to his weariness. Printed in Annie Adams Fields, Memories of a Hostess, p. 70-1. Appended is the envelope bearing notes by Annie Adams Fields and M.A. DeWolfe Howe concerning the publication of the letter.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to Annie Adams Fields,[The Wayside [Concord], 8 December 1861

1 pp 1861

Plans to be in town this week "with every one of the Hawthorne flowers." Is having them photographed for an old lady on her death bed. Full length photograph taken by Silsbee & Case; cf. The Hawthorne Centenary at Salem, p. 96. Fragment, incomplete.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to James Thomas Fields, [Concord, 1868?]

1 pp 1868

Describes her emotion at seeing the bindings with the hawthorn vine, etc. Thinks [Nathaniel Hawthorne] would have liked them. May refer to Passages from the American Note-Books, Boston, 1868. Fragment, incomplete.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to James Thomas Fields, [Concord], 20 November 1864

1 pp 1864

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.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to James Thomas Fields, [Concord], approximately 21 May 1864

1 pp 1864

Does not wish a word said of Mr. Hawthorne's fear of not being himself. Her sister [Elizabeth Palmer Peabody] would inevitably exaggerate. Marked "Private." Appended is a note addressed to J.T. Fields by Una Hawthorne.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to [Annie Adams Fields, Concord], approximately July 1862

1 pp 1862

Julian has poisoned himself in the woods but will be well enough to go to the seashore with his father. Fragment, incomplete.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to [Annie Adams Fields, Concord], approximately March 1865

1 pp 1865

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.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to [Annie Adams Fields, Concord], approximately May 1862

1 pp 1862

Writes of [Henry David] Thoreau. Objects to her speaking of pain as "eternal." May refer to the poem beginning, "Afar, afar, the rosy sails are far" printed in The Singing Shepherd and Other Poems, p. 79. Fragment, incomplete.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph manuscript to James Thomas Fields, [Concord], approximately May 1867

1 pp 1867

Can supply the gap [in the manuscripts] from the Atlantic. Has found a long account of the drowning of the girl in the Concord River. Marked "P.S." Cf. Passages from the American Note-Books, Boston, 1868.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph manuscript to [Annie Adams Fields, Concord], 29 April 1865

1 pp 1865

Outside cover of the "poetic portrait" of Mr. Fields.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph manuscript to [Annie Adams Fields, Concord], approximately May 1866

1 pp 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.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph note signed James Thomas Fields, [Concord], 11 June 1864

1 pp 1864

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.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to Annie Adams Fields, [Concord], approximately 20 May 1864

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to Annie Adams Fields,[The Wayside [Concord], 8 December 1861

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to James Thomas Fields, [Concord, 1868?]

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to James Thomas Fields, [Concord], 20 November 1864

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to James Thomas Fields, [Concord], approximately 21 May 1864

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to [Annie Adams Fields, Concord], approximately July 1862

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to [Annie Adams Fields, Concord], approximately March 1865

Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter to [Annie Adams Fields, Concord], approximately May 1862

Sophia Hawthorne autograph manuscript to James Thomas Fields, [Concord], approximately May 1867

Sophia Hawthorne autograph manuscript to [Annie Adams Fields, Concord], 29 April 1865

Sophia Hawthorne autograph manuscript to [Annie Adams Fields, Concord], approximately May 1866

Sophia Hawthorne autograph note signed James Thomas Fields, [Concord], 11 June 1864