James T. Fields — 9 Sep. 1861

To JAMES T. FIELDS
September 9, [1861], Wheeling

Mr. Fields

I am afraid I am going to worry you but I want advice, and have no one to ask but you. Would it not be good for me to next year if I could contribute occasionally to some English magazine?  Even if you still wish me to write for you I have much time unemployed. Do not think me vain:—if I can please you and your readers, why not nos cousins []?

Can you (if you think it a good plan) give me the address of any English magazine where I would probably succeed?  And how shall I go about it? Send them an article, or refer to anything I have written?  I acknowledge I know nothing of the etiquette between authors and publishers. You see, I trust largely to your kindness for counsel.

Very respectfully,
Rebecca Harding

Key Word

English publication

Source

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

Contributor

S. M. Harris