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Letter from Annie Fields, 37 Charles St[reet], [Boston, Mass.], to Wil...

Annie Fields inquires about William Lloyd Garrison's hand after the fall he took on Sunday. Fields writes: "We were all very glad to see you but the accident dwells painfully in our memories." Courtesy of Bosto... More

Letter from Annie Fields, 148 Charles St[reet], Boston, [Mass.], to Wi...

Annie Fields apologizes for misinforming William Lloyd Garrison regarding the days that Charles Dickens is giving public readings. Fields elaborates: "The continuance of his cold together with fatigue of consec... More

Letter from Annie Fields, 148 Charles Street, Boston, [Mass.], to Will...

Annie Fields writes: "Will you accept with our sincere regard two tickets to hear Mr. Dickens next Thursday evening April 2d." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Annie Fields, 148 Charles St[reet], Boston, [Mass.], to Wi...

Annie Fields apologizes for misinforming William Lloyd Garrison regarding the days that Charles Dickens is giving public readings. Fields elaborates: "The continuance of his cold together with fatigue of consec... More

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.],...

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 incomplete autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoa...

Is pleased with the format of Among the Isles of Shoals. Thinks of going home but knows the family is comfortably cared for. Criticizes [ . . .] by Mrs. Fields because of the obscurity of the last two thirds. I... More

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 incomplete autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoa...

Is pleased with the format of Among the Isles of Shoals. Thinks of going home but knows the family is comfortably cared for. Criticizes [ . . .] by Mrs. Fields because of the obscurity of the last two thirds. I... More

Celia Thaxter incomplete autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoa...

Is pleased with the format of Among the Isles of Shoals. Thinks of going home but knows the family is comfortably cared for. Criticizes [ . . .] by Mrs. Fields because of the obscurity of the last two thirds. I... More

Celia Thaxter incomplete autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Shoa...

Is pleased with the format of Among the Isles of Shoals. Thinks of going home but knows the family is comfortably cared for. Criticizes [ . . .] by Mrs. Fields because of the obscurity of the last two thirds. I... More

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....

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.],...

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.],...

Sympathizes with her about Aldrich "rumpus." Longs to see [Charles] Kingsley. Would like to consult the Fields about a third edition of Poems. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Is full of sadness at the horrible drowning of ..; Hopes Mrs. Fields can visit in June; has had a strange letter from a man named Charles Stewart. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter incomplete autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, Fal...

Wonders at her audacity in criticizing Mrs. Fields' poems. "Lony" came back from the Independent. John's trip to Mexico is off. Fragment, incomplete. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Ingebertsen has attempted a trip to Portsmouth. The weather has been fierce; the sea smoking with cold. Writes of the plight of the Norwegians on Smuttynose. Has received Mrs. Field's letter; is anxious about h... More

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

Has painted an "autumnal cup and saucer" for Mrs. Fields. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Sends her two volumes of songs. Left a photograph of Shakespeare's death-mask. Adds a postscript that Annie Fields' article is to be published anonymously. Signed "C." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Kittery Point, ...

Longs to show Mrs. Fields her farmer's dwelling. Pities the Cochranes. Will be at the Parker House before sailing. Signed "C.T." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, 24 November 18...

Praises the appearance of [Biographical Notes and Personal Sketches]. Mr. Thaxter and the boys came for Thanksgiving. Quotes a compliment for Mrs. Fields from Mr. Thaxter. Dated "Thanksgiving day." Courtesy of ... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, 24 November 18...

Praises the appearance of [Biographical Notes and Personal Sketches]. Mr. Thaxter and the boys came for Thanksgiving. Quotes a compliment for Mrs. Fields from Mr. Thaxter. Dated "Thanksgiving day." Courtesy of ... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, 24 November 18...

Praises the appearance of [Biographical Notes and Personal Sketches]. Mr. Thaxter and the boys came for Thanksgiving. Quotes a compliment for Mrs. Fields from Mr. Thaxter. Dated "Thanksgiving day." Courtesy of ... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, 24 November 18...

Praises the appearance of [Biographical Notes and Personal Sketches]. Mr. Thaxter and the boys came for Thanksgiving. Quotes a compliment for Mrs. Fields from Mr. Thaxter. Dated "Thanksgiving day." Courtesy of ... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Kittery Point, ...

Begs Mrs. Fields not to shut herself away. Blames herself for her bluntness, but now feels no reluctance in going back to her. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Kittery Point, ...

Begs Mrs. Fields not to shut herself away. Blames herself for her bluntness, but now feels no reluctance in going back to her. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Kittery Point, ...

Begs Mrs. Fields not to shut herself away. Blames herself for her bluntness, but now feels no reluctance in going back to her. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, 24 November 18...

Praises the appearance of [Biographical Notes and Personal Sketches]. Mr. Thaxter and the boys came for Thanksgiving. Quotes a compliment for Mrs. Fields from Mr. Thaxter. Dated "Thanksgiving day." Courtesy of ... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Kittery Point, ...

Begs Mrs. Fields not to shut herself away. Blames herself for her bluntness, but now feels no reluctance in going back to her. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, 24 November 18...

Praises the appearance of [Biographical Notes and Personal Sketches]. Mr. Thaxter and the boys came for Thanksgiving. Quotes a compliment for Mrs. Fields from Mr. Thaxter. Dated "Thanksgiving day." Courtesy of ... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, 24 November 18...

Praises the appearance of [Biographical Notes and Personal Sketches]. Mr. Thaxter and the boys came for Thanksgiving. Quotes a compliment for Mrs. Fields from Mr. Thaxter. Dated "Thanksgiving day." Courtesy of ... More

Celia Thaxter autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, [Bo...

Sending address of Mrs. James T. Fields and telling how much she liked his poem in The Century. Old folder #: 130. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, K[ittery] Poin...

Found everything "neat as wax" when she arrived. Knew the pendulum would swing up again for Mrs. Fields. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, [Bo...

Sending address of Mrs. James T. Fields and telling how much she liked his poem in The Century. Old folder #: 130. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, K[ittery] Poin...

Found everything "neat as wax" when she arrived. Knew the pendulum would swing up again for Mrs. Fields. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Tells her that Bernt Ingebertsen is being taken to Somerville; wonders what is before Karl. Mentions Mrs. Fields' approaching trip. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, [Bo...

Sending address of Mrs. James T. Fields and telling how much she liked his poem in The Century. Old folder #: 130. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Champernown's...

Quotes from a letter from Mrs. Eichberg. The boys have enjoyed Mrs. Fields' book. Has finally got the idea of "Esoteric Buddhism." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Tells her of the appearance of the pink "die letra"; Ella Adam's psychic experiences and the strange movements of the picture. Feels it hardly worthwhile to mention these things as Mrs. Fields' heart is closed ... More

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

Tells her of the appearance of the pink "die letra"; Ella Adam's psychic experiences and the strange movements of the picture. Feels it hardly worthwhile to mention these things as Mrs. Fields' heart is closed ... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Kittery Point, ...

Mrs. Dickinson has told her of Mary Lodge's suspicions. Thinks she will do infinite harm. Adds in a postscript that she has never spoken of Mrs. Fields' experiences. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Tells her of the appearance of the pink "die letra"; Ella Adam's psychic experiences and the strange movements of the picture. Feels it hardly worthwhile to mention these things as Mrs. Fields' heart is closed ... More

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

Tells her of the appearance of the pink "die letra"; Ella Adam's psychic experiences and the strange movements of the picture. Feels it hardly worthwhile to mention these things as Mrs. Fields' heart is closed ... More

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

Tells her of the appearance of the pink "die letra"; Ella Adam's psychic experiences and the strange movements of the picture. Feels it hardly worthwhile to mention these things as Mrs. Fields' heart is closed ... More

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

Tells her of the appearance of the pink "die letra"; Ella Adam's psychic experiences and the strange movements of the picture. Feels it hardly worthwhile to mention these things as Mrs. Fields' heart is closed ... More

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

Has had no more sittings; is afraid of the deadly unconsciousness which seizes Mrs. Dickinson. Is having a lovely time with her garden; suggests Mrs. Fields plant pansies. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sarah Orne Jewett autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginso...

Declining for herself and Mrs. James T. Fields his offer to join the Authors' Club and explaining, at some length, her reasons against such a club. Old folder #: 75. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Begs Mrs. Fields to come to the Shoals for the summer. Wishes she would at least come and spend a day with her. Karl is almost finished with his machine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Is ready to go to Portsmouth, but the weather is too wild to cross. Hopes she has not discouraged Mrs. Fields from sending her verses on Winch to the Atlantic; has sent away 9 poems herself this last mail. Cour... More

Letter from Annie Fields, 37 Charles St[reet], [Boston, Mass.], to Wil...

Annie Fields inquires about William Lloyd Garrison's hand after the fall he took on Sunday. Fields writes: "We were all very glad to see you but the accident dwells painfully in our memories." Courtesy of Bosto... More

Letter from Annie Fields, 148 Charles St[reet], [Boston, Mass.], to Wi...

Letter from Annie Fields, 148 Charles Street, Boston, [Mass.], to Will...

Annie Fields writes: "Will you accept with our sincere regard two tickets to hear Mr. Dickens next Thursday evening April 2d." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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, 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., ...

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, 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.],...

Ingebertsen has attempted a trip to Portsmouth. The weather has been fierce; the sea smoking with cold. Writes of the plight of the Norwegians on Smuttynose. Has received Mrs. Field's letter; is anxious about h... More

Celia Thaxter incomplete autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, en r...

Asks Mrs. Fields to arrange with Mr. Thaxter for her mother's removal. Cannot let her stay at the Shoals and die. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Has lived through a week of fury; Mrs. Fields should be thankful not to be the butt of the elements. Speaks with affection of the library at 148 Charles St. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Sends her two volumes of songs. Left a photograph of Shakespeare's death-mask. Adds a postscript that Annie Fields' article is to be published anonymously. Signed "C." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Kittery Point, ...

Longs to show Mrs. Fields her farmer's dwelling. Pities the Cochranes. Will be at the Parker House before sailing. Signed "C.T." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Kittery Point...

Mina [Berntsen] is leaving; dreads the burden of housework. Knows Mrs. Fields' book will be a success. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Tells her that Bernt Ingebertsen is being taken to Somerville; wonders what is before Karl. Mentions Mrs. Fields' approaching trip. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields, K[ittery] Poin...

Found everything "neat as wax" when she arrived. Knew the pendulum would swing up again for Mrs. Fields. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Wonders when Mrs. Fields will return; plans to go to the Farm herself tomorrow. Speaks of the pleasant visit of the S.G. Wards. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Kittery Point, ...

Mrs. Dickinson has told her of Mary Lodge's suspicions. Thinks she will do infinite harm. Adds in a postscript that she has never spoken of Mrs. Fields' experiences. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Has had no more sittings; is afraid of the deadly unconsciousness which seizes Mrs. Dickinson. Is having a lovely time with her garden; suggests Mrs. Fields plant pansies. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sarah Orne Jewett autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginso...

Declining for herself and Mrs. James T. Fields his offer to join the Authors' Club and explaining, at some length, her reasons against such a club. Old folder #: 75. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Begs Mrs. Fields to come to the Shoals for the summer. Wishes she would at least come and spend a day with her. Karl is almost finished with his machine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Is ready to go to Portsmouth, but the weather is too wild to cross. Hopes she has not discouraged Mrs. Fields from sending her verses on Winch to the Atlantic; has sent away 9 poems herself this last mail. Cour... More

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.],...

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, 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., ...

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, Shoals, [N.H.],...

Is full of sadness at the horrible drowning of ..; Hopes Mrs. Fields can visit in June; has had a strange letter from a man named Charles Stewart. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Ingebertsen has attempted a trip to Portsmouth. The weather has been fierce; the sea smoking with cold. Writes of the plight of the Norwegians on Smuttynose. Has received Mrs. Field's letter; is anxious about h... More

Celia Thaxter incomplete autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, en r...

Asks Mrs. Fields to arrange with Mr. Thaxter for her mother's removal. Cannot let her stay at the Shoals and die. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Has painted an "autumnal cup and saucer" for Mrs. Fields. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Sends her two volumes of songs. Left a photograph of Shakespeare's death-mask. Adds a postscript that Annie Fields' article is to be published anonymously. Signed "C." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Wonders when Mrs. Fields will return; plans to go to the Farm herself tomorrow. Speaks of the pleasant visit of the S.G. Wards. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Tells her that Bernt Ingebertsen is being taken to Somerville; wonders what is before Karl. Mentions Mrs. Fields' approaching trip. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to [Annie Fields], Champernown's...

Quotes from a letter from Mrs. Eichberg. The boys have enjoyed Mrs. Fields' book. Has finally got the idea of "Esoteric Buddhism." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Has had no more sittings; is afraid of the deadly unconsciousness which seizes Mrs. Dickinson. Is having a lovely time with her garden; suggests Mrs. Fields plant pansies. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Sarah Orne Jewett autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginso...

Declining for herself and Mrs. James T. Fields his offer to join the Authors' Club and explaining, at some length, her reasons against such a club. Old folder #: 75. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Nothing but her medicine keeps her from being actually ill. Envies Mrs. Fields her glimpses of Miss Edwards. Is amazed that Mary Lodge "is so near the mysterious verge." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Begs Mrs. Fields to come to the Shoals for the summer. Wishes she would at least come and spend a day with her. Karl is almost finished with his machine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Is ready to go to Portsmouth, but the weather is too wild to cross. Hopes she has not discouraged Mrs. Fields from sending her verses on Winch to the Atlantic; has sent away 9 poems herself this last mail. Cour... More

Letter from Annie Fields, 148 Charles Street, Boston, [Mass.], to Will...

Annie Fields writes: "Will you accept with our sincere regard two tickets to hear Mr. Dickens next Thursday evening April 2d." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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, 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.],...

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.],...

Sympathizes with her about Aldrich "rumpus." Longs to see [Charles] Kingsley. Would like to consult the Fields about a third edition of Poems. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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, 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.],...

Is full of sadness at the horrible drowning of ..; Hopes Mrs. Fields can visit in June; has had a strange letter from a man named Charles Stewart. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Ingebertsen has attempted a trip to Portsmouth. The weather has been fierce; the sea smoking with cold. Writes of the plight of the Norwegians on Smuttynose. Has received Mrs. Field's letter; is anxious about h... More

Celia Thaxter incomplete autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, en r...

Asks Mrs. Fields to arrange with Mr. Thaxter for her mother's removal. Cannot let her stay at the Shoals and die. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Has painted an "autumnal cup and saucer" for Mrs. Fields. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

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

Has lived through a week of fury; Mrs. Fields should be thankful not to be the butt of the elements. Speaks with affection of the library at 148 Charles St. Courtesy of Boston Public Library