Abigail May Alcott writes:
I mentioned to Mr. Thoreau the possibility of our application from the “Lexington Lyceum” for his lecture—He said he should have no objection to reading it if it could be generally understood that the subject matter was local and personal in its character—His experience has been a peculiar and interesting one—He may truly be called the “Diogenes” of the 19th century—so humble—true and wise—His Hut being literally a Tub with a roof—but so comfortable—rural and classic.
(Thoreau Society Bulletin, no. 161 (Fall 1982):2)
