Series III. Hawthorne Family and Miscellaneous includes material for eight members of the Hawthorne family. Subseries A. Nathaniel Hawthorne (1775-1808) contains shipping papers of Hawthorne's father for the ship Mary and Eliza and the schooner Neptune. Subseries B. Elizabeth Clarke (Manning) Hawthorne (1780-1849) consists of a letter dated 1822 from William Allen, President of Bowdoin College, about Nathaniel Hawthorne's card playing and his subsequent punishment. Subseries C. Sophia (Peabody) Hawthorne (1809-1871) contains three letters to Lucy Cleveland and her sister, Elizabeth Peabody, and a drawing of a house attributed to Sophia. Subseries D. Una Hawthorne (1844-1877) contains letters to Uncle Dike, Mrs. Horton, Elizabeth Manning Hawthorne, and a book of pressed flowers and leaves gathered in Italy (1858-1859). Subseries E. Julian Hawthorne (1846-1934) contains correspondence, a handwritten copy of "Idolatry, A Romance", a typewritten autobiography, four photographs, and two letters sent by Julian's wife, Minnie, to editors of Youth's Companion. Subseries F. Rose (Hawthorne) Lathrop (1851-1926) contains correspondence to Mr. Marcus, the Essex Institute, Harlan P. Kelsey, Mr. Estes, her husband George, and others. There are also a few letters from Samuel Hoar to W. G. Peckham as well as some genealogical notes, an image of Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, and her signature. Subseries G. George Parsons Lathrop (1851-1898) includes correspondence, cancelled checks, receipts, and a manuscript entitled "Unbidden Guests." Subseries H. Hildegarde Hawthorne (1871-1952) contains letters to Mr. Ellsworth, the Authors Fund for Relief of Wounded Soldiers of the Allies, Mr. Jackson, and a handwritten poem. Subseries I. Miscellaneous contains letters to and bills of James Davidson (1901) of New London, Connecticut, a handwritten note describing Hawthorne, two envelopes, and a poem "Life" cut out of a newspaper.