Emily Dickinson Collection, 1859-1907 | Boston Public Library Archival and Manuscript Finding Aid Database

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Collection Overview

Title: Emily Dickinson Collection, 1859-1907

Predominant Dates: 1862-1891

Collection Identifier: MS Am. 1093

Primary Creator: Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911

Other Creators: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886, Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1932

Extent: 150.0 Items

Arrangement: Arranged chronologically.

Subjects: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 -- Correspondence., Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 -- Friends and associates., Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911 -- Correspondence., Poets, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence., Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1932 -- Correspondence.

Languages: English

Abstract

This collection contains approximately 70 letters and 43 poems sent by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) to Thomas Wentworth Higginson (1823-1911). Also included are letters written between Thomas Wentworth Higginson and Mabel Loomis Todd regarding the publication of Dickinson’s poems.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection contains approximately 70 letters and 43 poems sent by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) to Thomas Wentworth Higginson. The letters provide insight into their relationship, particularly Higginson’s role as her “teacher” and Dickinson’s personal life. Also included are letters written between Thomas Wentworth Higginson and Mabel Loomis Todd regarding the publication of Dickinson’s poems. Many of the letters Dickinson sent to Higginson appear in The Poems of Emily Dickinson, edited by Thomas H. Johnson, Cambridge, Mass.: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, Copyright 1958, 1986 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Many of the poems appear in The Poems of Emily Dickinson, Thomas H. Johnson, ed., Cambridge, Mass.: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, Copyright, 1951, 1955, 1979, 1983 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College.

Collection Historical Note

In 1862, Emily Dickinson responded to an article by Thomas Wentworth Higginson entitled "Letter to a Young Contributor", which formed a personal and professional relationship between the two and resulted in the first-time publication of many of Dickinson’s poems.

Subject/Index Terms

Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 -- Correspondence.
Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886 -- Friends and associates.
Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911 -- Correspondence.
Poets, American -- 19th century -- Correspondence.
Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1932 -- Correspondence.

Administrative Information

Repository: Boston Public Library Archival and Manuscript Finding Aid Database

Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions: The President and Fellows of Harvard College claim the sole ownership of and sole literary rights and copyrights therein to the texts of Emily Dickinson. For permission to quote from or reproduce from manuscript material of Dickinson, contact the Curator of Modern Books and Manuscripts, Houghton Library. For permission to quote from published editions of Dickinson's work that are still in copyright (such as the Johnson and Franklin editions of the poems), you must contact Harvard University Press.

Acquisition Method: Donated to the Boston Public Library by Thomas Wentworth Higginson in 1911.

Processing Information: Finding aid written by Kimberly Reynolds, August 2011.

Box and Folder Listing

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Box 1

Folder 1: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass.], 15 April 1862

Requesting opinion of her poems; 1 s. (2 p.) env. postmarked Palmer, Mass. Higg 50; Johnson, Letters, 1958, no. 260.

Folder 2: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Safe in their Alabaster Chamber; [Amherst, Mass., 1862]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 4; Johnson, Poems, 1955, no. 216.

Folder 3: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: I'll tell you how the Sun rose; [Amherst, Mass., 1862?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 5; Johnson, Poems, 318.

Folder 4: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass.], 25 April 1862

Describing her life and activities; 3 s. (7 p.) env. postmarked Palmer, Mass. Higg 51; Johnson, Letters, 261.

Folder 5: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: South winds jostle them; [Amherst, Mass., 1862]

Pressed flowers; 1 s. (1 p.) Higg 9; Johnson, Poems, 86.

Folder 6: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Of all the Sounds dispatched abroad; [Amherst, Mass., 1862?]

1 s. (4 p.) Higg 8; Johnson, Poems, 321.

Folder 7: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: There came a day at summer's full; [Amherst, Mass., 1862?]

1 s. (4 p.) Higg 7; Johnson, Poems, 322.

Folder 8: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass.], 7 June 1862

Thanking him for opinion, requesting his continued guidance; 2 s. (8 p.) env. postmarked Palmer, Mass. Higg 52; Johnson, Letters, 265.

Folder 9: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1836-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass.], 22 July 1862

Describing herself; 2 s. (6 p.) env. postmarked Palmer, Mass. Higg 54; Johnson, Letters, 268.

Folder 10: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Success is counted sweetest; [Amherst, Mass.

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 11; Johnson, Poems, 67.

Folder 11: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Your riches taught me poverty; [Amherst, Mass., 1862?]

1 s. (4 p.) Higg 12; Johnson, Poems, 299.

Folder 12: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: The nearest Dream recedes unrealized; [Amherst, Mass., 1862?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 12; Johnson, Poems, 319.

Folder 13: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Some keep the Sabbath going to church; [Amherst, Mass., 1862?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 10; Johnson, Poems, 324.

Folder 14: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Of tribulation these are they; [Amherst, Mass., 1862?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 15; Johnson, Poems, 325.

Folder 15: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., August 1862]

Sending poems, describing walk in woods. 2 s. (6 p.) Higg 55; Johnson, Letter, 271.

Folder 16: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass.], 6 October 1862

Requesting reply; 1 s. (1 p.) env. postmarked Palmer, Mass. Higg 53; Johnson, Letters, 274.

Folder 17: (Your Gnome) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, Mass., [February 1863]

Expressing concern for him during war; 2 s. (6 p.) Higg 56; Johnson, Letters, 280.

Folder 18: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: The soul unto itself; [Amherst, Mass., 1863?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 16; Johnson, Poems, 683.

Folder 19: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass., May? 1863]

Apologizing for possible offense; 1 s. (3 p.) Higg 58; Johnson, Letters, 282.

Folder 20: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Cambridgeport, Mass., [June? 1864]

Wishing him well, relating events; 2 s. (4.p.) Higg 57; Johnson, Letters, 290.

Folder 21: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass.], 27 January 1866

Announcing death of dog, requesting instruction; 1 s. (1 p.) env. postmarked Hadley, Mass. Higg 64; Johnson, Letters, 314.

Folder 22: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Further in summer than the birds; [Amherst, Mass., 1866?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 13; Johnson, Poems, 1068.

Folder 23: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 17 March 1866

Asking him to visit, discussing and sending clipping of The snake; 1 s. (4 p.) env. postmarked Hadley, Mass., clipping. Higg 59; Johnson, Letters, 316.

Folder 24: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: A Death blow is a life blow to some; [Amherst, Mass., 1866]

1 s. (1 p.) Higg 17; Johnson, Poems, 816.

Folder 25: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 9 June 1866

Inviting him to visit; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 60; Johnson, Letters, 319.

Folder 26: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Blazing in Gold; [Amherst, Mass., 1866?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 21; Johnson, Poems, 228.

Folder 27: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Ample make this bed; [Amherst, Mass., 1866?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 18; Johnson, Poems, 829.

Folder 28: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: To undertake is to achieve; [Amherst, Mass., 1866?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 19; Johnson, Poems, 1070.

Folder 29: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: As imperceptibly as Grief; [Amherst, Mass., 1866?]

1 s. (3 p.) Higg 14; Johnson, Poems, 1540.

Folder 30: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 16 July [1867]

Requesting letter; 1 s. (1 p.) env. postmarked Middletown, Conn. Higg 63; Johnson, Letters, 323.

Folder 31: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: The luxury to apprehend; [Amherst, Mass., 1867?]

1 s. (3 p.) Higg 20, Johnson, Poems, 815.

Folder 32: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass., June 1869]

Refusing to come to Boston, inviting him to Amherst; 2 s. (6 p.) Higg 61; Johnson, Letters, 330.

Folder 33: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., 16 August 1870]

Stating that she is at home; 1 s. (1 p.) env. Higg 62; Johnson, Letters, 342.

Folder 34: Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911. A.L. to Mary Channing Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., 16 August 1870]

Describing visit with Emily Dickinson; 2 s. (6 p.) Higg 126; Johnson, Letters, 342a.

Folder 35: Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911. A.L.(frag.) to Mary Channing Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., 17 August 1870]

Quoting from conversation with Emily Dickinson; 1 s. (3 p.) Higg 127; Johnson, Letters, 342b.

Folder 36: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., September 1870]

Thanking him for visit, requesting Mrs. Lowell's poems; 2 s. (6 p.) env. Higg 65; Johnson, Letters, 352.

Folder 37: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., Nov? 1871]

Discussing various poets; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 74; Johnson, Letters, 368.

Folder 38: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: When I hoped I feared; [Amherst, Mass., 1871]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 23; Johnson, Poems, 1181.

Folder 39: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Remembrance has a rear and front; [Amherst, Mass., 1871?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 24; Johnson, Poems, 1182.

Folder 40: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Step lightly on this narrow spot; [Amherst, Mass., 1871?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 26; Johnson, Poems, 1183.

Folder 41: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: The Days that we can spare; [Amherst, Mass., 1871?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 27; Johnson, Poems, 1184.

Folder 42: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., March? 1872]

Sending condolences on death of her brother; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 75; Johnson, Letters, 371.

Folder 43: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., Fall 1872]

Thanking him for lesson, welcoming him back from travels; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 67; Johnson, Letters, 381.

Folder 44: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: He preached upon Breadth; [Amherst, Mass., 1872?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 32; Johnson, Poems, 1207.

Folder 45: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: To disappear enhances; [Amherst, Mass., 1872?]

1 s. (3 p.) Higg 31; Johnson, Poems, 1209.

Folder 46: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: The Sea said "Come" to the Brook; [Amherst, Mass., 1872?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 39; Johnson, Poems, 1210.

Folder 47: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., 1873?]

Sending poems and pressed leaf; Card (1 p.) leaf. Higg 92a; Johnson, Letters, 396.

Folder 48: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Longing is like the seed; [Amherst, Mass., 1873?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 40; Johnson, Poems, 1255.

Folder 49: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Not any higher stands the grave; [Amherst, Mass., 1873?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 38; Johnson, Poems, 1256.

Folder 50: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Dominion lasts until obtained; [Amherst, Mass., 1873?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 22; Johnson, Poems, 1257.

Folder 51: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., 1873?]

Asking for reply; 1 s. (1 p.) env. Higg 92; Johnson, Letters, 396.

Folder 52: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., January 1874]

Replying to his New Year's greeting, discussing his visit; 2 s. (6 p.) Higg 84; Johnson, Letters, 405.

Folder 53: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Because that you are going; [Amherst, Mass., 1874]

2 s. (6 p.) Higg 33; Johnson, Poems, 1260.

Folder 54: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., June 1874]

Discussing his poem Decoration; 2 s. (5 p.) Higg 88; Johnson, Letters, 413.

Folder 55: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., July 1874]

Describing her father's death; 2 s. (5 p.) Higg 68; Johnson, Letters, 418.

Folder 56: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.N.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., June 1875]

Stating that her mother has been paralysed; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 71; Johnson, Letters, 440.

Folder 57: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., July 1875]

Describing her mother's illness; 2 s. (5 p.) Higg 72; Johnson, Letters, 441.

Folder 58: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., January 1876]

Complimenting his Childhood Fancies, offering him two books; 2 s. (6 p.) Higg 83; Johnson, Letters, 449.

Folder 59: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: The last of Summer is delight; [Amherst, Mass., 1876?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 30; Johnson, Poems, 1353.

Folder 60: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: The Heart is the Capital of the Mind; [Amherst, Mass., 1876?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 43; Johnson, Poems, 1354.

Folder 61: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: The Mind lives on the Heart; [Amherst, Mass., 1876?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 28; Johnson, Poems, 1355.

Folder 62: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: The Rat is the concisest Tenant; [Amherst, Mass., 1876?]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 41; Johnson, Poems, 1356.

Folder 63: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Faithful to the end; [Amherst, Mass., 1876]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 29; Johnson, Poems, 1357.

Folder 64: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., February 1876]

Relating activities, sending book; 3 s. (9 p.) Higg 81; Johnson, Letters, 450.

Folder 65: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., February 1876]

Asking if book has arrived; 1 s. (1 p.) Higg 89; Johnson, Letters, 451.

Folder 66: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., March 1876]

Asking his pardon; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 70; Johnson, Letters, 452.

Folder 67: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., March 1876]

Explaining misunderstanding over book she sent; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 96; Johnson, Letters, 453.

Folder 68: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., spring 1876]

Hinting that he should visit; 2 s. (6 p.) Higg 78; Johnson, Letters, 457.

Folder 69: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., spring 1876]

Mentioning his first book; 2 s. (7 p.) Higg 82; Johnson, Letters, 458.

Folder 70: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., spring 1876]

Sending greetings on his return from a trip; 3 s. (7 p.) Higg 85 & 42; Johnson, Letters, 459.

Folder 71: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L. to Mary Channing Higginison; [Amherst, Mass., spring 1876]

Thanking her for gift; 3 s. (6 p.) Higg 94; Johnson, Letters, 460.

Folder 72: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., August 1876]

Asking if he is coming to Amherst; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 97; Johnson, Letters, 470.

Folder 73: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L. to Mary Channing Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., August 1876]

Discussing happiness, enclosing pressed fern; 1 s. (4 p.) env., fern. Higg 66; Johnson, Letters, 472.

Folder 74: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., 13? October 1876]

Asking if she should contribute to series being publishied by Roberts Brothers; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 76; Johnson, Letters, 476.

Folder 75: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., 25? October 1876]

Thanking him for photograph and invitation; 2 s. (6 p.) Higg 77; Johnson, Letters, 477.

Folder 76: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: How know it from a Summer's day; [Amherst, Mass., autumn 1876]

Sent to Mary C. Higginson with pressed flower; 1 s. (2 p.) leaf, env. Higg 95; Johnson, Poems, 1364.

Folder 77: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L. to Mary Channing Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., Christmas 1876]

Sending book and greetings; 1 s. (3 p.) env. Higg 80; Johnson, Letters, 481.

Folder 78: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., January 1877]

Sending book by Lowell, stating that her brother is ill; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 87; Johnson, Letters, 486.

Folder 79: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., February 1877]

Hinting that he should write more magazine articles; 3 s. (5 p.) Higg 79; Johnson, Letters, 488.

Folder 80: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L. to Mary Channing Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., spring 1877?]

Expressing affection; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 90; Johnson, Letters, 498.

Folder 81: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., June 1877]

Expressing affection, discussing his poem Decoration; 2 s. (6 p.) Higg 69; Johnson, Letters, 503.

Folder 82: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N. to Mary Channing Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., summer 1877]

Sending flower; 1 s. (2 p.) env. Higg 91; Johnson, Letters, 512.

Folder 83: (Your Pupil) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., August 1877]

Asking to see his verses, enclosing more of her own; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 73; Johnson, Letters, 513.

Folder 84: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: After all birds have been investigated and laid aside; [Amherst, Mass., 1877]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 35; Johnson, Poems, 1395.

Folder 85: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: She laid her docile Crescent down; [Amherst, Mass., 1877]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 34; Johnson, Poems, 1396.

Folder 86: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: It sounded as if the streets were running; [Amherst, Mass., 1877]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 37; Johnson, Poems, 1397.

Folder 87: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: I have no life but this; [Amherst, Mass., 1877]

1 s. (1 p.) Higg 36; Johnson, Poems, 1398.

Folder 88: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.N.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., September 1877]

Sending condolences on Mary Channing Higginson's death; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 25; Johnson, Letters, 516.

Folder 89: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., September 1877]

Expressing further sympathy on Mary Channing Higginson's death; 1 s. (3 p.) Higg 93; Johnson, Letters, 517.

Folder 90: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., September 1877]

Thanking him for letter on Mary Channing Higginson; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 86; Johnson, Letters, 519.

Folder 91: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.N.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., autumn 1877]

Expressing concern; 1 s. (3 p.) Higg 103; Johnson, Letters, 522.

Folder 92: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., 19 January 1878]

Describing song; 1 s. (3 p.) Higg 105; Johnson, Letters, 533.

Folder 93: (Your Pupil) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.N.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., March 1878]

About possible visit; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 100; Johnson, Letters, 546.

Folder 94: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., June 1878]

Reveling in his promise to visit in November; 2 s. (7 p.) Higg 106; Johnson, Letters, 553.

Folder 95: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., November 1878]

Welcoming him back, hoping he can visit; 2 s. (6 p.) Higg 98; Johnson, Letters, 574.

Folder 96: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., December 1878]

About love, congratulating his engagement; 1 s . (2 p.) Higg 99; Johnson, Letters, 575.

Folder 97: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L.(frag.) to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., February 1879]

Congratulating his marriage; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 117; Johnson, Letters, 593.

Folder 98: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., 1879]

Expressing good wishes; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 104; Johnson, Letters, 621.

Folder 99: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S.to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., December 1879]

On his Short studies of American Authors; 2 s. (4 p.) Higg 109; Johnson, Letters, 622.

Folder 100: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., March 1880]

On death of his infant daughter; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 113; Johnson, Letters, 630.

Folder 101: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., November 1880]

Asking if he would give opinion on three poems; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 110; Johnson, Letters, 674.

Folder 102: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: A route of evanescence; [Amherst, Mass., 1880]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 46; Johnson, Poems, 1463.

Folder 103: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: The Savior must have been; [Amherst, Mass., 1880]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 47; Johnson, Poems, 1487.

Folder 104: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: Mine enemy is growing old; [Amherst, Mass., 1880]

1 s. (2 p.) Higg 45; Johnson, Poems, 1509.

Folder 105: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., November 1880]

Thanking him for advice; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 111; Johnson, Letters, 676.

Folder 106: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., 188_?]

Describing family arrangements; 2 s. (4 p.) Higg 108; Johnson, Letters, 735.

Folder 107: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., April 1883]

Requesting permission to send book; 1 s. (3 p.) Higg 114; Johnson, Letters, 819.

Folder 108: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.Ms. Poem: No brigadier throughout the year; [Amherst, Mass., 1883]

2 s. (3 p.) Higg 44; Johnson, Poems, 1561.

Folder 109: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N. to Margaret Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., February 1884]

As Valentine's greeting; 1 s. (1 p.) Higg 107; Johnson, Letters, 893.

Folder 110: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.L.S. to Helen Hunt Jackson; [Amherst, Mass., September 1884]

Describing her summer; 2 s. (4 p.) Higg 112; Johnson, Letters, 937.

Folder 111: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., February 1885]

Sending book; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 115; Johnson, Letters, 972.

Folder 112: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., 6 August 1885]

Asking if enclosed clipping about Helen Jackson's illness is true; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg116; Johnson, Letters, 1007.

Folder 113: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., spring 1886]

Discussing Helen Jackson's death; 3 s. (9 p.) Higg 101; Johnson, Letters, 1042.

Folder 114: (Your Scholar) [Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886]. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., April 1886]

Discussing Helen Jackson; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 101; Johnson, Letters, 1043.

Folder 115: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. A.N. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass., May 1886]

Asking after his health; 1 s. (1 p.) Higg 48; Johnson, Letters, 1045.

Folder 116: Dickinson, Lavinia Norcross, 1833-1899. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass.], 9 October [1890]

Expressing approval of his article in Christian Union; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 124.

Folder 117: Dickinson, Lavinia Norcross, 1833-1899. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass.], 23 December [1890]

Thanking him for aiding in publication of Emily Dickinson's poems; 3 s. (12 p.) Higg 125.

Folder 118: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1932. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 18 May 1891

Sending list of Emily Dickinson's poems which she does not have; 2 s. (4 p.) Higg 128.

Folder 119: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1932. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 9 July 1891

Discussing final preparations for 2nd volume of Emily Dickinson's poems, giving details of Edward Dickinson's death; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 129.

Folder 120: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1932. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 13 July 1891

Sending manuscript for 2nd volume of Emily Dickinson's poems; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 130.

Folder 121: Mss. Transcriptions of five poems sent by Mabel Loomis Todd to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass, 13 July? 1891]

8 s. (8 p.) Higg 131, 146-149.

Item 121: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. Ms. Poem: Blazing in Gold: 2 versions
Item 122: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. Ms. Poem: They dropped like flakes
Item 123: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. Ms. Poem: The Moon upon her fluent route: Not transcribed by MLT personally; in hand of T.W. Higginson, per Ralph W. Franklin of Yale.
Item 124: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. Ms. Poem: The Wind began to rock the Grass: Not transcribed by MLT personally; in hand of T.W. Higginson, per Ralph W. Franklin of Yale.
Item 125: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. Ms. Poem: The Wagons Quickened on the Streets
Item 126: Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886. Ms. Poem: The Flower must not blame the bee

Folder 127: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1932. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 18 July 1891

About 2 of Emily Dickinson's poems; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 131.

Folder 128: Norcross, Frances Lavinia, 1847-1896. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Concord, Mass., 18 July 1891

Sending two of Emily Dickinson's poems; 2 s. (5 p.) Includes transcripts of The mushroom is the elf of plants and A spider sewed at night. Higg 135; Johnson, Poems, 1298 & 1138.

Folder 129: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1832. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 22 July 1891

Sending copy of She laid her docile crescent down, discussing other poems; 1 s. (5 p.) Higg 132.

Folder 130: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1832. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 24 July 1891

Discussing texts of Emily Dickinson's poems, sending copies of The mushroom is the elf of plants, Just lost when I was saved, and Through strait pass of suffering; 4 s. (5 p.) Higg 134, 136, and 145.

Folder 131: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1832. A.L.S. (initials) to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 25 July 1891

Sending preface to 2nd volume of Emily Dickinson's poems; 1 s. (3 p.) Higg 133.

Folder 132: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1832. A.L.S. (initials) to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 13 August 1891

Sending revised preface to 2nd volume of Emily Dickinson's poems; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 137.

Folder 133: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1832. A.L.S. (initials) to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 20 August 1891

About proof of 2nd volume of Emily Dickinson's poems; 1 s. (3 p.) Higg 138.

Folder 134: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1832. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 23 August 1891

Sending second batch of proof; 1 s. (3 p.) Higg 139.

Folder 135: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1832. A.N.S. (initials) to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass.], 24 August [1891]

Sending another version of Emily Dickinson's One of the ones that Midas touched; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 140.

Folder 136: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1832. A.L.S. (initials) to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Wyoming, N.Y., 8 September 1891

Sending proof, explaining some corrections; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 141.

Folder 137: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1832. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Wyoming, N.Y., 10 September 1891

Sending proof, explaining some changes; 1 s. (3 p.) Higg 142.

Folder 138: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1832. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 6 October 1891

Expressing approval of his article on Emily Dickinson; 1 s. (4 p.) Higg 143.

Folder 139: Dickinson, Lavinia Norcross. 1833-1899. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass.], 7 October [1891]

Thanking him for publishing Emily Dickinson's letters in the Atlantic; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 123.

Folder 140: Dickinson, Lavinia Norcross, 1833-1899. A.N.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; [Amherst, Mass.], 4 February [1892]

Sending check in recognition of his work in editing the second volume of Emily Dickinson's poems; 1 s. (2 p.) Higg 122.

Folder 141: Todd, Mabel Loomis, 1856-1832. A.L.S. to Thomas Wentworth Higginson; Amherst, [Mass.], 23 August 1893

About E. Dickinson's letters to Helen Jackson; 2 s. (2 p.) Higg 144.

Folder 142: Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911. Typed N.; [n.p., 19__?]

Describing chronology of Emily Dickinson's handwriting; 1 s. (1 p.) Higg 1.

Folder 143: Marshall, Augustus. Portrait of Edward Dickinson; Boston, [Mass., 187_?]

Photograph (10 cm.) Higg 2.

Folder 144: Newspaper clipppings, etc. about Emily Dickinson; [Boston, Mass., 1907]

Higg 118-121.

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