do prove an Acquisction to this Kingdom. 169 
by one of his own ships trading there. They are 
the same sort which you have noticed at Hillersdon, 
as my father sold some of them to Mr. Creroy 
about forty years since, They have, as you ob- 
serve, a very jagged leaf, and the cup of the acora 
is rough, likea bur. They are not évergreen.” 
The following is a letter I received from my 
worthy friend the Rev. Thomas Gisborne, author 
of several useful publications. 
“Yoxatt Longe, Oct. 20, 1795. 
“© Dear Sir, 
I have this evening received a letter 
ae my brother-in-law, Mr. Babington, respecting 
the measurements of the Iron Oaks, at Hillersdon,, 
near Cullompton, where he now is; I subjoin what 
he says on the subject, and have pleasure in finding 
the result so honourable to the tree which you re- 
commend. 
I am, Sir, &c. 
THOMAS GISBORNE. 
** To day I have measured some of the oaks 
about three feet and a half from the ground; and 
give you the result, which I thought would be fair 
and satisfactory, in the following way.— 
VOL. V. ms 
