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it a poor unthriving Tree: & the very thriving Oak planted by me in 1720 (mentioned in some of my papers in the Shil. Trans.) is late in leafing. This Oak was last Autumn at one foot from the Earth 12 Feet, 4 Inches, 2 tenths & at 5 feet, 9 feet & at 14 feet (half the length of the trunk) 8.f & 3 tenths of an inch in circumference. When i begun my Calendar i marked very few articles viz Snowdrop flower, Turnip flower, Hawthorn leaf, Hawthorn flower, Thrush sings, Cuckew & Nightingale sing, Oak & Beech leaves, &c. but for 30 years my articles are increased to above 20. These i intend to extract from my day-book in columns; the first as the date, so in the line you see all the articles of that year at one view. When i have transcribed all the articles, if Sir you think the paper will afford you any amusement i will have the honour of presenting it to you.
I am with the greatest esteem & respect
Sir your most obedient
& most humble servant
R: Marsham
P.S. Most of my Calendar was made in Norfolk, but when any Articles were in other places i will name the County over the article. For i have found a full weeks difference between Middlesex & Norfolk.