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its being the natural product of this country. The 
elm bears every mark of its being indigenous j and, 
according to one of Mr. B’s general rules, it muft 
be fo, for there are near 40 places in England, which 
take their name from this tree, mod; of which are 
mentioned in the book of Doomfday. 
Whoever has been much acquainted with the 
woods and tracts of ground lying on our Chalky 
Hills, will furely never contend that the yew is not 
the indigenous growth of this country. l am. 
Dear Sir, 
Yours, &c. 
Huntmgfield, in Kent,, 
Nov. 29, 1770. 
Edw. HafledL 
