Letter from Grace Greenwood to James Fields, Feb 20, 1854

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Title

Letter from Grace Greenwood to James Fields, Feb 20, 1854

Subject

England
United States--Philadelphia
Howitt, Mary, 1799-1888
Lippincott, Sara Jane (pseudonym: Grace Greenwood), 1832-1904
Death
Illness
Artists--Painters-- English
Relationships--Networks
Arts--Literature
Journalists/Writers
Citation of Different Periodical / Reprint
Fields, James Thomas, 1817-1881

Description

Greenwood has not been well of late as she has fallen ill after the sudden death of her father on the 15th. She asks Fields to send a copy of Haps and Mishaps to William Birney, the editor of The Daily Register in Philadelphia, who has published a favorable review of the book. He should also send all the remaining copies to her as soon as possible aside from those sent to England. 
Furthermore, Greenwood asks Fields whether the package for Mary Howitt was forwarded during his absence and whether the expense was charged to her. She has received a sketch from Camilla Crosland for The Little Pilgrim and is glad to report that they are now in possession of five original articles from distinguished English writers.

Credit

Huntington Library, James Thomas Fields Papers and Addenda

Creator

Lippincott, Sara Jane (pseudonym: Grace Greenwood), 1832-1904

Source

Huntington, JTFP, Box 41, FI 1752

Date

1854-02-20

Type

Reference

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Text

[page 4 - included on page 1] a sweet letter and a very charming sketch for the "Little Pilgrim" from Camilla Crosland [?] We have now on hand five original articles from distinguished English writers. We are doing very well but should and will do better.— Said you not that you had another little poem for us? Love to dear Mr. Ticknor, and a more efficient "nudge" to the +++ Parker. What's a bottle or two of Champagne between friends. all foam and sparkle. all +++ but +++ in.
Ever Yours
Grace

[page 1] Dear Fields.
Will you not send at once a copy of "Haps and Mishaps" to Mr. William Birney. Editor of "The Daily Register" Philadelphia.— He has published a long and esquisite review of the book. Of the four copies you sent me the other day One was in perfect +++ the last page. So I shall take the liberty of returning it. I believe I have now received thirteen copies. If there are any more due to me, please send

[page 1 added vertically] + aside from those sent to England.

[page 2] them on as soon as you can. I find that I must give away more than I anticipated. I requested Mr. Ticknor to have a copy bound handsomely in calf for me. This of course is an extra matter. Do you know if the package I sent on to you care for Mary Howitt was forwarded during your absence? I hope so. and that the expense of forwarding was charged to me. If it was not I wish to know. That I may remit to Mary Howitt. We shall send another package soon, and

[page 3] must again trouble you. I was sorry not to have been at home when you called you and Whipple. very sorry not to be able to hear Whipple's lecture. Give my love to him and tell him I feel the disappointment yet.— I have not been very well of late. have +++ myself ill for the death of my father who died on the 15th rather suddenly, though he had been longer invalid. We thought he would at least live until the spring, and I hoped to see him again
I have just received

[envelope] James T. Fields Esq.
135 Washington St
Boston
Mass.

From

Lippincott, Sara Jane (pseudonym: Grace Greenwood), 1832-1904

To

Fields, James Thomas, 1817-1881

Location

Philadelphia, PA, US

Geocode (Latitude)

39.952583

Geocode (Longitude)

-75.165222

Location (Recipient)

135 Washington Street
Boston, Massachusetts

Geocode Recipient (Latitude)

42.361145

Geocode Recipient (Longitude)

-71.057083

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Citation

Lippincott, Sara Jane (pseudonym: Grace Greenwood), 1832-1904, “Letter from Grace Greenwood to James Fields, Feb 20, 1854,” Archival Gossip Collection, accessed April 19, 2024, https://archivalgossip.com/collection/items/show/726.

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