the Thoreau Log.
28 March 1859.

Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal:

  P.M.—Paddle to the Bedford line . . . As we were paddling over the Great Meadows, I saw at a distance, high in the air above the middle of the meadow, a very compact flock of blackbirds advancing against the sun . . . When walking about on the low east shore at the Bedford bound, I heard a faint honk, and looked around over the water with my glass, thinking it came from that side or perhaps form a farmyard in that direction . . .
(Journal, 12:88-99)

Cambridge, Mass. Harvard University circulates a form letter advising Thoreau of his appointment to the Committee on Natural Science:

SIR:—

  I transmit to you herewith the subjoined copy of a Report made to the Board of Overseers, and accepted by that body.

  You will perceive your name in the list of the Committee, and you will be pleased to consider this communication as a notice of your appointment as a member of the Committee in which you name occurs.

I am, Sir, with great respect,

Your obedient servant,
JAMES WALKER, President

(Thoreau Society Bulletin 77 (Fall 1986):1)

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