Memories of a Hostess: A Chronicle of Eminent Friendships

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Annie 1834-1915 Fields. Memories of a Hostess: A Chronicle of Eminent Friendships

Memories of a Hostess: A Chronicle of Eminent Friendships

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MEMORIES OF A HOSTESS

I. PRELIMINARY

II. THE HOUSE AND THE HOSTESS

III. DR. HOLMES, THE FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR[3]

IV. CONCORD AND CAMBRIDGE VISITORS

V. WITH DICKENS IN AMERICA[22]

VI. STAGE FOLK AND OTHERS

VII. SARAH ORNE JEWETT

Footnote

INDEX

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Annie Fields, M. A. De Wolfe Howe

Drawn Chiefly from the Diaries of Mrs. James T. Fields

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Mrs. Andrew came in before nine o’clock to ask if we thought it would be expected of her to receive “the Club” on Monday. We decided “No,” immediately, which chimed with her desire.

The city is weighed down by sadness. But Dr. Holmes expresses his philosophy for the consolation of all. “It will unite the North,” he says. “It is more than likely that Lincoln was not the best man for the work of re-construction,” etc. His faith keeps him from the shadows which surround many.

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