9 May 1869
Thoreau, Sophia E., 1819-1876
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Daniel Ricketson
Thanks him for sending a book of poetry, "The Autumn Sheaf." States that Mr. Emerson [Ralph Waldo] left it with her a week ago. Informs that she has been busy with housekeeping duties and is going to make a trip to Bangor for her health. Writes, "I sympathize with Walton's idea of migrating & as soon as my wings grow I shall be off." The letter is only dated 9 May.
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