1893. 
Nov. 4 
(no. 2)                                                      
Concord, Mass.
  In a brushy corner beyond Gallagher's we started three Par-
tridges one of which tried to pass me to the right an error which
cost it its life. It was a fine young cock in the gray phase
of plumage. Although it was rainy when we reached the buggy we
drove to the Carlisle station and beat an extensive tract of 
woods where we found two Partridges both of which rose wild and
went off unshot at. A large swamp here was filled with larches
and black spruces and a neighbouring hilly pasture was thickly 
studded with both these trees, which gave the place a distinctly
northern aspect. Some of the spruces in the swamp were 30 to 
40 feet in height with stems 5 or 6 inches in diameter. Those
in th epastures were remarkably vigorous and flourishing. There
were also extensive beds of bear berry vines.
  The drive back to town in the rain was chilly and disagree-
able. Saw two large flocks of Tree Sparrows by the roadside