the Thoreau Log.
12 February 1840.

Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal:

  Opposition is often so strong a likeness as to remind us of the difference.

  Truth has properly no opponent, for nothing gets so far up on the other side as to be opposite. She looks broadcast over the field and sees no opponent.

(Journal, 1:118-119)

Scituate, Mass. Ellen Sewall writes to her aunt Prudence Ward:

  My neglecting to thank Henry for his original poetry was entirely unintentional, and I regret it exceedingly. I wish you would give him to understand that we really were much pleased at receiving it. I was particularly pleased with the piece about Fairhaven Pond; “The Bluebirds” is very pretty too . . .

  I am glad Dotheboys flourishes and hope it will continue henceforth . . .

  George desires his love to Henry and John, and also to you and Grandmother. I am very glad to hear that Helen Thoreau is better, and trust she will soon be entirely well. All join me in best love to you and dear Grandmother, and regards to John and Henry.

(from a transcript in The Thoreau Society Archives at the Thoreau Institute at Walden Woods; MS, private owner)

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