Thoreau, Sophia E. (1819-1876) to Daniel Ricketson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01751.02 Author/Creator: Thoreau, Sophia E. (1819-1876) Place Written: Concord, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 May 1869 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 16 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
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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