To JAMES T. FIELDSMarch 15, 1861, Wheeling
Mr. Fields.
Your kindness touches me. The more because it is so unexpected. I see that the novelty of the scene of the story[1] has made you over-estimate it; – another, most probably, would disappoint…
To ANNIE ADAMS FIELDS
May 15, [1862], Wheeling
Certainly my dear Mrs Fields. If I go I will go to you first.[1] Thank you for telling me exactly what you would like. If I can come I will be there the first or second week in June. But I am not very…