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

Item Information

Title:
Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Newtonville [Mass.], 20 November 1871
Description:
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, March 1872.
Author:
Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894
Addressee:
Fields, Annie, 1834-1915
Name on Item:
Celia Thaxter
Date:
November 20, 1871
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
MS C.1.38 Box 1 Folder 2 (1-47) (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields, 1869-1893
Subjects:
Poets, American--19th century--Correspondence
Authors, American--19th century--Correspondence
Artists--United States
United States--Social life and customs--19th century
Fields, James Thomas, 1817-1881
Places:
Massachusetts > Middlesex (county) > Newton > Newtonville
Extent:
1 sheet (2 p.)
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/qb98nn514
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Item includes handwritten letter with typewritten transcription.
Notes (date):
Date from item or from supporting materials.
Call #:
MS C.1.38 Box 1 F2 (2)
Barcode:
39999085841342