June 4.--

Saw three fellows at the end of Royce Wood, who I found were laying

out the plan for an iron railway from Manchester to London. It is to

cross over Round Oak spring by Royce Wood corner for Woodcroft

Castle. I little thought that fresh intrusions would interrupt and

spoil my solitudes. After the enclosure they will despoil a boggy

place that is famous for orchises at Royce Wood end.

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