TO MRS. HAWTHORNE: Boston , July 3d, 3½ o'clock

Boston , July 3d, 3½ o’clock

Dearest Wife ,

Mr. Fields tells me that a proof sheet was sent to Concord to-day, and he wishes it to be sent to him in Boston, so that I may look over it on Monday. You must put two one-cent postage stamps.

This has been a terrifically hot day. I shall leave for Concord (N. H.) at five o’clock, and shall mail this scribble there, so that you may know that I have arrived safely.

With love to the old people, Thine, N. H.

TO MRS. HAWTHORNE