James T. Fields — 27 May 1862

To JAMES T. FIELD
May 27, [1862], Wheeling

Many thanks. If you read David,[1] I have one request like Queen Esther.[2] Don’t leave anything out of it in publishing. A deformity is better than a scar you know. I do hope to see you early in June, but I cannot tell exactly when, owing to the uncertainty of my escort’s movements.[3] How good it must be to be a man when you want to travel!

With kindest regards to Mrs Fields

Yours
R.B.H.

Received of Messrs Ticknor & Fields $200. May 26, 1862
R.B.  Harding

Notes

1. “David Gaunt.”

2. Heroine of the Biblical book of Esther, known for her determination.

3. Her eldest brother Hugh Wilson Harding (1835-1906).

Key Words

"David Gaunt", financial issues, Hugh Wilson Harding, travel

Source

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

Contributor

S. M. Harris