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Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], Newtonville, Mass., 8 February

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson],...

Delighted to have received his letter; praising a poem he wrote. Old folder #: 129. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Sarah Orne Jewett]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Sarah Orne Jewett]

Describing her physical condition and the appearance of her head. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields

Describing her condition after crash. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Boston]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Boston]

Expressing regret over not feeling well enough to visit. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], 20 Bimmer St, [Boston]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], 20 Bimmer St,...

Explaining that her cold prevents her from visiting and hopes that she will be able to visit the next day and that James Fields is up to letting her see him. Plans to go to the Paines for a few days. Courtesy o... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields

Describing her health. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Boston]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Boston]

Expressing regret over not feeling well enough to visit. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Appledore, Isles of Shoals, N.H., 24 February 1869

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Appledore, Isle...

Expects to be moored there while Mr. Thaxter and the younger boys are tramping in Florida. Praises the "Bee and Rose"; asks who wrote "Sea-Gulls" in the November Atlantic. Verso: Note in Mrs. Fields' hand assig... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields]

Explaining that she was unable to visit the day before because she met with Dr. Hodges who told her that her stomach cramp was the result of fatigue. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Sarah Orne Jewett and Annie Fields]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Sarah Orne Jewett and Annie ...

Sending two of her poems and asking if either is good enough to be published. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Boston]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Boston]

Expressing regret over not feeling well enough to visit. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Sarah Orne Jewett and Annie Fields]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Sarah Orne Jewett and Annie ...

Sending two of her poems and asking if either is good enough to be published. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Sarah Orne Jewett and Annie Fields]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Sarah Orne Jewett and Annie ...

Sending two of her poems and asking if either is good enough to be published. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville [Mass.], 20 November 1871

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville [Ma...

Declines a luncheon invitation. Has concocted "a long melancholy sea ballad" but does not dare bother Mr. Fields since his retirement. May refer to "The Watch of Boon Island" printed in the Atlantic Monthly, Ma... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville [Mass.], 20 November 1871

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville [Ma...

Declines a luncheon invitation. Has concocted "a long melancholy sea ballad" but does not dare bother Mr. Fields since his retirement. May refer to "The Watch of Boon Island" printed in the Atlantic Monthly, Ma... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville [Mass.], 20 November 1871

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville [Ma...

Declines a luncheon invitation. Has concocted "a long melancholy sea ballad" but does not dare bother Mr. Fields since his retirement. May refer to "The Watch of Boon Island" printed in the Atlantic Monthly, Ma... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, Mass. approximately December 1872]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, M...

Her maid has disappeared; is "imbruted" with hard work but [Mr. Thaxter] is quite genial and human. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, Mass. approximately December 1872]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, M...

Her maid has disappeared; is "imbruted" with hard work but [Mr. Thaxter] is quite genial and human. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 4 July 1872?]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Giving the boat schedule for Shoals and is worried about how James Fields will get to the island. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [Mass.], 1 May 1872

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [M...

Insists no one can alter her feelings for Chopin; her whole spirit rises up against him. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, Mass. approximately December 1872]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, M...

Her maid has disappeared; is "imbruted" with hard work but [Mr. Thaxter] is quite genial and human. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie and James Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 6 July 1872

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie and James Fields], Sho...

Was never so disappointed; went to the boat to meet them. Still hopes they will come. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, Newtonville, Mass., approximately December 1872]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, Newtonville, M...

The maid and her little girl have not returned; finds she is subject to drunken fits. Is rearranging the papers on the Shoals for Osgood. Directs Mrs. Fields to California Street. Dated "Monday noon." Refers to... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, Mass. approximately December 1872]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, M...

Her maid has disappeared; is "imbruted" with hard work but [Mr. Thaxter] is quite genial and human. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, Newtonville, Mass., approximately December 1872]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, Newtonville, M...

Her woman has returned; she had several teeth out and was sick from the ether. Dated "Monday evening." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie and James Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 6 July 1872

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie and James Fields], Sho...

Was never so disappointed; went to the boat to meet them. Still hopes they will come. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, Mass. approximately December 1872]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, M...

Her maid has disappeared; is "imbruted" with hard work but [Mr. Thaxter] is quite genial and human. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], N[ewton]ville, [Mass.], 14 March [1872?]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], N[ewton]ville...

About Karl's dismay after some boys had torn down his decorations in his beloved chapel. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie and James Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 6 July 1872

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie and James Fields], Sho...

Was never so disappointed; went to the boat to meet them. Still hopes they will come. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [Mass.], 7 February 1872

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [M...

Sends ["Footprints in the Sand"]. Only necessity makes her submit it to Howells. Atlantic Monthly, June, 1872, p. 694. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [Mass.], 3 October [1872]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [M...

About the drudgery of housework. Scribner's has asked her to write for them; paid her $30 for "Guendolen." Quotes a remark of William Hunt's. Scribner's Monthly, November 1872, p. 78. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, Mass. approximately December 1872]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, M...

Her maid has disappeared; is "imbruted" with hard work but [Mr. Thaxter] is quite genial and human. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, Mass.], 22 April [1872]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, M...

Writes of her dependence on the criticism of others. Knows the last lines of "Mozart" are flat. "Whirled" will express her meaning. Considers Chopin unwholesome "like a condensed French novel." Signed "C.T." Da... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie and James Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 6 July 1872

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie and James Fields], Sho...

Was never so disappointed; went to the boat to meet them. Still hopes they will come. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [Mass.], 20 May [1872]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [M...

Apologizes for not answering a note. Plans to go to "her island" next week. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, Mass. approximately December 1872]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Newtonville, M...

Her maid has disappeared; is "imbruted" with hard work but [Mr. Thaxter] is quite genial and human. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 5 December 1872

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Sends a poem composed when the wind was howling "its dreariest." Cannot leave until her mother is about; inquires, in a postscript, about the Hunts. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 17 & 24 July 1872

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Criticizes Mrs. Fields' "little poem" (no title given); mentions her own sales. Mr. Whittier has made "quite a little visit" and Mr. Hunt has arrived. [Ellen] Robbins is coming to paint; altogether there are 45... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 18 December 1872

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H....

Feels it is no use to fret over "the long drawn out affair." [the Hunts?] Has written to Loo. Quotes Annie Eichberg's praise of Mr. Fields' lecture. Signed "Celia T." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie and James Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 6 July 1872

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie and James Fields], Sho...

Was never so disappointed; went to the boat to meet them. Still hopes they will come. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 8 March 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes the murders of Karen and Anethe Christensen [committed by Louis Wagner]. A similar letter, dated March 11, 1873, is printed in Letters of Celia Thaxter, p. 45-49. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 22 April 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Thinks Mrs. Fields' poem is "truly beautiful." Speaks of Mr. Thaxter's forebodings of an early death. Includes in a postscript that there is still no compensation for "Childlife." Refers to "Child-life at the I... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 17 & [18] October 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Her mother's hold on life is precarious; fears we pay a price for all "passionate living." Encloses two sonnets. Is delighted to hear about the Manchester place. Hopes to get home with Karl and back. Courtesy o... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [Mass.], 20 May 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [M...

Thanks her for a number of gifts. Cannot go to Rubinstein's concert. Has been asked by Scribner's to contribute to a new children's magazine [St. Nicholas?]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 20 October 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Found her mother better. Conveys her thanks for the "nectar." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 15 July 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Brought little Esther Albee back from Newcastle with her. Finds Julius Eichberg a continual surprise. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 29 May 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H....

Has been ill from a drenching in an open boat. Prevented Loo [Hunt] from telling her story to Minnie Pratt. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 15 July 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Brought little Esther Albee back from Newcastle with her. Finds Julius Eichberg a continual surprise. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 18 June 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 18 June 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 13 March 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Insists it was a Prussian who murdered Karen and Anethe Christensen. Ivan "is quite crushed dumb." Thora Ingebretsen is ill with typhoid. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [Mass.], 9 February [1873]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [M...

Cannot get in to see Mrs. Leonowen (?). Can stay only from Friday to Sunday. Suggests she come out Thursday. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 15 July 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Brought little Esther Albee back from Newcastle with her. Finds Julius Eichberg a continual surprise. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 29 May 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H....

Has been ill from a drenching in an open boat. Prevented Loo [Hunt] from telling her story to Minnie Pratt. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [Mass.], 9 February [1873]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [M...

Cannot get in to see Mrs. Leonowen (?). Can stay only from Friday to Sunday. Suggests she come out Thursday. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 26 June [1873]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H....

Referring to a poem sent to "The Independent with all its imperfections on its head . . ." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 11 April 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Has received no check from Mr. Howells for "Childlife." Wonders if she should send the [biographical] details [requested by M. Laird Simons]. Refers to "Child-life at the Isles of Shoals" in Atlantic Monthly, M... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 29 May 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H....

Has been ill from a drenching in an open boat. Prevented Loo [Hunt] from telling her story to Minnie Pratt. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 20 October 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Found her mother better. Conveys her thanks for the "nectar." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 1 November 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Has finished ["In Kittery Churchyard"]. Howells returned her "Secret." Must look forward to "twenty weeks of living hurricanes." Describes the sunny plant-room and the laughing parrot. Atlantic Monthly, January... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 29 May 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H....

Has been ill from a drenching in an open boat. Prevented Loo [Hunt] from telling her story to Minnie Pratt. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 6 April [1873]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Wonders where to hawk her wares next. Thanks her for the heliotypes. Addition to the letter written from Portsmouth, Sunday evening where she adds that she sends "The Pimpernel." Atlantic Monthly, August 1873, ... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 18 June 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 16 October [18]73

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Her mother has been very ill; does not know when she herself will return. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [Mass.], 21 February 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [M...

Speaks of Whittier's delight at the dedication of Bayard Taylor's Lars; of his remonstrances about the preface [to Among the Isles of Shoals]. Is enchanted with Mrs. Fields' poem on the shadows. Courtesy of Bos... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 29 May 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H....

Has been ill from a drenching in an open boat. Prevented Loo [Hunt] from telling her story to Minnie Pratt. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [Mass.], 9 February [1873]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [M...

Cannot get in to see Mrs. Leonowen (?). Can stay only from Friday to Sunday. Suggests she come out Thursday. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, Shoals, N.H., approximately 7 October 1873]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, Shoals, N.H., ...

About her difference of opinion with Emerson concerning Channing, Shelley and Whitman. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 1 November 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Has finished ["In Kittery Churchyard"]. Howells returned her "Secret." Must look forward to "twenty weeks of living hurricanes." Describes the sunny plant-room and the laughing parrot. Atlantic Monthly, January... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 18 June 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 20 October 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Found her mother better. Conveys her thanks for the "nectar." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 28 April 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Did not like "The Pimpernel" herself; thinks she is getting "too spooney." Does not wish Mr. Thaxter to know about her correspondence with [Michael Laird Simons?]. Still no check for "Childlife." v. Atlantic Mo... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 29 May 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H....

Has been ill from a drenching in an open boat. Prevented Loo [Hunt] from telling her story to Minnie Pratt. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 18 September [1873]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H....

Considers [William Ellery, 1818-1901] Channing "a drivelling idiot almost." Suggests she take Esther Albee this winter. Recommends Mr. Eichberg to her care while his wife and daughter are in Europe. Is doubtful... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 1 November 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Has finished ["In Kittery Churchyard"]. Howells returned her "Secret." Must look forward to "twenty weeks of living hurricanes." Describes the sunny plant-room and the laughing parrot. Atlantic Monthly, January... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 1 November 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Has finished ["In Kittery Churchyard"]. Howells returned her "Secret." Must look forward to "twenty weeks of living hurricanes." Describes the sunny plant-room and the laughing parrot. Atlantic Monthly, January... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 10 September 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Feels she must remain until her mother is persuaded to go with her. Hears Whittier has made a poem about "that lovely time he was here with us all." (Whittier poem for Atlantic.) Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 29 May 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H....

Has been ill from a drenching in an open boat. Prevented Loo [Hunt] from telling her story to Minnie Pratt. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 21 & [22] October 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Her mother seems to have an attack of ague; is often completely delirious. [Tuesday night.] Thanks her for a Harper's. Has had a tremendous storm. Is bound to Boston to get medicines for her mother. Courtesy of... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 29 May 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H....

Has been ill from a drenching in an open boat. Prevented Loo [Hunt] from telling her story to Minnie Pratt. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [Mass.], 9 February [1873]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [M...

Cannot get in to see Mrs. Leonowen (?). Can stay only from Friday to Sunday. Suggests she come out Thursday. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 18 June 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Describes her Portsmouth visit. Saw parchment manuscripts signed by Ferdinando Gorges, etc. "Fell hopelessly in love with Kittery Point." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 4 and [5 May] [1873]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Sends her a pair of bracelets made of snail-shells. They have had a "preposterous snow-storm . . ." Is going landward with Jorge Edvardt Ingebertsen. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [James and Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 18-19 April 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [James and Annie Fields], Sho...

Intends to send Michael Laird Simons just a few biographical details. Hopes to see the Fields over the 4th. Thinks it would be well to have the pictures in Among the Isles of Shoals rightly named. Courtesy of B... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 15 July 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Brought little Esther Albee back from Newcastle with her. Finds Julius Eichberg a continual surprise. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 1 November 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Has finished ["In Kittery Churchyard"]. Howells returned her "Secret." Must look forward to "twenty weeks of living hurricanes." Describes the sunny plant-room and the laughing parrot. Atlantic Monthly, January... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 20 October 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Found her mother better. Conveys her thanks for the "nectar." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 15 July 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Brought little Esther Albee back from Newcastle with her. Finds Julius Eichberg a continual surprise. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H.], 29 May 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Shoals, [N.H....

Has been ill from a drenching in an open boat. Prevented Loo [Hunt] from telling her story to Minnie Pratt. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 7 October 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Was five hours yesterday "slopping between here and Portsmouth on the edge of this tremendous storm." Thinks Channing not worthy to write of Thoreau, his style is bit "an aping of Emerson." Refers to William El... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H., March 1873]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H., ...

Ought to go back to look after her "Newtonvillians." Has decided not to include the tragedy on Smutty Nose in [Among the Isles of Shoals]. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [Mass.], 29 January 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [M...

Hopes to see her at Leonhardt's concert; refuses to attend a reception "to meet the Hunts." Is busy finishing the papers on the Shoals for Osgood. Refers to Among the Isles of Shoals, Boston, 1873. Courtesy of ... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [Mass.], 9 February [1873]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville, [M...

Cannot get in to see Mrs. Leonowen (?). Can stay only from Friday to Sunday. Suggests she come out Thursday. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 20 October 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Found her mother better. Conveys her thanks for the "nectar." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 1 November 1873

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Has finished ["In Kittery Churchyard"]. Howells returned her "Secret." Must look forward to "twenty weeks of living hurricanes." Describes the sunny plant-room and the laughing parrot. Atlantic Monthly, January... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 20 January 1874

Celia Thaxter autograph letter to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 20 Jan...

Is in a state of stagnation; sees no prospect of another mail. Has written a love-song and longer poem. No titles given. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H., approximately 6 April 1874]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H., ...

Is going to hear the 9th Symphony, and hopes to see her. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N.H.], 14 April [1874]

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Arranges to stay with her while in Boston. Quotes Shakespeare's "Love is not young, etc." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 16 May 1874

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Is sorrier than she can say about "Manchester." Never had a big photograph of the Rowse. Wants Mrs. Fields for as much time as she can spare. Is hiding from Garczynski of the N.Y. Times. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.], 20 April 1874

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Note of thanks. Found her mother well but tired. Was rowed out in a dory. Received a superb box of flowers from Mary Parkman. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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