[This essay was put together after Emerson's death from a number of commencement and similar addresses he had made. It appears in The Complete Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, edited by Edward Emerson].
Freshly shucked oysters can be immersed in water and placed in shallow, air-tight containers in the freezer. Freezer temperatures should be below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Oysters can be frozen for up to three months.
1 Place in a bowl and cover with a damp towel. Refrigerate. Mussels will keep for 2 to 3 days, however, they are best when cooked as soon as possible.  Shucked mussels that have not been cooked should be stored in water or their liquor, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.