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Annie Fields autograph letter signed to Julian Hawthorne, [Boston], approximately 1904 June

1904

Wishes he would eliminate the passage stating that Mr. Fields destroyed the Ms. of The Scarlet Letter. Mr. Hawthorne himself "put it up the chimney."

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Elizabeth Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, Beverly, 28 January 1871

1871

Is pleased with "The Whispering Galley" in the Atlantic Monthly (Feb. 1871). Gives the correct date for Fanshawe, mentions Nathaniel Hawthorne's affection for Elinor (Barstow) Condit, his interest in old newspapers & cookery books. Has no material that could be inserted in a new edition of his works. Signed E.M.H.

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Elizabeth Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, [Salem], 12 December 1870

1870

Believes the articles on Nathaniel Hawthorne in the Portland, ME newspapers have some truth. Recalls his boyhood in Raymond, ME, his early laments, the charm he had for strangers. Date and place are given in a note by J.T. Fields. The biographical material was used in "The Whispering Galley" in The Atlantic Monthly Feb. & Mar. 1871. For newspaper articles see 21 May, 25 June, and 9 July 1870.

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Elizabeth Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, [Salem], 26 December 1870

1870

Describes Nathaniel Hawthorne's reading tastes, his daily habits, and his early love affairs. Believes he was all his life misplaced. Mentions his contributions to the American Magazine of Useful Knowledge and The Token. Signed E.M.H.

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Elizabeth Palmer Peabody autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, 20 November [1868]

1868

According to Mr. Clarke, Mr. Hawthorne's works do not net $100 a year. Compares this with Washington Irving's profits. Finds a number of errors in the account, particularly the percentage. Mrs. Hawthorne thinks she will have Putnam publish the English and Italian journals. Pencil note in unknown hand.

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Julian Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, Yonkers, N.Y., 22 June 1904

1904

Still thinks Mr. Fields neglected to save the manuscript to The Scarlet Letter from the printer. Did not say he burned it.

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Julian Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, [Concord], 22 May 1864

1864

His mother is willing that the service for Nathaniel Hawthorne should take place in the church. Does not want her to know that the body was embalmed.

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Julian Hawthorne autograph letter signed to James Thomas Fields, [Concord], 25 July 1862

1862

Regrets that he and his father will not be able to dine with the Fields on their way to Maine.

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Rose Hawthorne Lathrop autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields with postcript from Sophia Hawthorne postscript to Annie Adams Fields, Concord, 29 June 1862

1862

Was disappointed Mrs. Fields did not come to Una's party. Sprained her foot and it is not well even now. Appended is a postscript by Sophia Hawthorne where she invites her and Mr. Fields to visit between the 5th and the 15th of July when Mr. Hawthorne will be there.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed James Thomas Fields, [Concord], 5 December 1864

1864

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.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, The Wayside [Concord], 14 December 1862

1862

Describes Julian's return clad in Mr. Fields' gifts; thinks the visit did him a world of good. Mr. Hawthorne is not well; hopes [William Davis] Ticknor will go again to Washington. Mutilated.

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Sophia Hawthorne autograph letter signed to Annie Adams Fields, The Wayside [Concord], 21 January [1861]

1861

Describes the finished library and Mr. Hawthorne's schemes for filling the empty shelves. Found the cold had frozen her watch. Cannot believe the republic is "going to wreck."

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