New Bedford, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal:
At Natural History Library saw Dr. Cabot, who says that he has heard either the hermit, or else the olivaceous, thrush sing,—very like a wood thrush, but softer . . .
Get out at Tarkiln Hill, or Head of the River Station, three miles this side of New Bedford. Recognized an old Dutch barn. R’s sons Arthur and Walton were just returning from tautog-fishing in Buzzard’s Bay, and I tasted one at supper. Singularly curved from snout to tail.
New Bedford, Mass. Daniel Ricketson writes in his journal:
Boston, Mass. Ticknor & Fields writes to Thoreau:
In acc with W. D. Ticknor & Co.
Walden—
On hand last settlement 600 cops.
Sold since last acc 344
Remaining on hand 256
Sales 344 Cops @ 15 cents is $51.60
Dear Sir,
We regret for you sake as well as ours that a larger number of Walden has not been sold.
We enclose our check for Fifty-one 60/100 Dollars for sales to date.
Ever Respy
W. D. Ticknor & Co.
