25 March 1861 – 31 March 1861

High water, — up to sixth slat (or gap) above Smith’s second post. It is said to have been some nine inches higher about a month ago, when the snow first went off. R. W. E. lately found a Norway pine cut down in Stow’s wood by Saw Mill Brook. According to Channing’s account, Walden must have skimmed nearly, if not entirely, over again once since the 11th or 12th, or after it had been some time com- pletely clear. It seems, then, that in some years it may thaw and freeze again.