Thoreau writes in his journal:
A fine Indian-summer day. Have had pleasant weather about a week (Journal, 12:442).
A. Bronson Alcott writes in his journal:
Thoreau calls again. He thinks someone for the North should see Gov. Wise, or write concerning Capt. Brown’s character and motives, to influence the Governor in his favor. Thoreau is the man to write, or Emerson; but there seems little or no hope of pleas for mercy. Slavery must have its way, and Wise must do its bidding on peril of his own safety with the rest
(The Journals of Bronson Alcott, 321)
