Letters of Hawthorne to William D. Ticknor, 1851-1864
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 edition. ... published by Mr. Bellows in New York. You can subscribe for it in my name, pay in advance, and send the numbers in your regular package. The children are delighted with the books you sent them. I meant to write to Fields by this steamer, but fear I shall not have time. Please to convey to him my thanks for his slice of cake, and warmest congratulations on his marriage. Your friend, Nath1 Hawthorne. Liverpool, Febry 2d, 1855. Dear Ticknor, The apples have come to hand in fine order; and we thank you for them most sincerely. The package of newspapers and letters was detained at the Custom House, a day or two. This happens whenever a new officer takes charge of the steamer; but all difficulties might be obviated if Mr. Glyn (the Despatch Agent) would be kind enough to put the official seal and label on the parcel. The package need not even have my name on it, nor be in any way distinguished from those that are to be transmitted to the Minister; for I shall be sure to recognize it. In accordance with orders from the State Department, I am entitled to receive my own private letters &c. by the same conveyance with the despatches; and the above is the only method by which their prompt delivery can be secured. The Custom House authorities always give them up, but only after I have been put to the inconvenience of making application, and proving my right to them. Will you see to this? I told you in my last that I should not be under the necessity of drawing on you. It gives me much pleasure to see that my affairs are in such good condition, and I feel truly obliged to you for your kind care. I hardly venture to hope that I shall do so well, this present year; but anyhow, with the assistance of my pen, I shall manage to live, even if my office...