James T. Fields — 14 Feb. 1862

To JAMES T. FIELDS
February 14, 1862, Wheeling

Mr Fields

Do women ever change their minds? You offered to advance me some money on ‘Margret’ and I declined, but this morning I would see my way clearer through some accounts if I could ask you for an advance of $100. Not on ‘Margret’ for I suppose it would take a long time to make that up, but I have another story begun that I hope you will like, and will send you war stories ad-infinitum until I am clear of debt. That I speak so frankly to you shows how entirely I depend on your kindness and friendship.

Many thanks for the early copies. I am awaiting them impatiently, keeping the house in a turmoil with looking out like “Sister Ann” to “see if there is anything coming.” [1]

Always your friend,
R.B.H.

Notes

1. From the classic children’s story “Bluebeard.”

Key Words

"Bluebeard", financial issues, Margret Howth

Source

Richard Harding Davis Papers, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia

Contributor

S. M. Harris