Thoreau writes in his journal:
As warm as summer. Cannot wear a thick coat. Sit with windows open. I see considerable gossamer on the causeway . . . (Journal, 7:66).
Akron, Ohio. C. B. Bernard writes to Thoreau:
Seeing your name announced as a Lecturer, I write you a line to see if your services could be secured to give a Lecture before the Library Association of this place.
We can give $50—
Thinking you might have other calls this way, we thought we would add our solicitation with the rest—
Yours Respectfully
C B Bernard Cor Sec
