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[?] [hav]ing carefully viewed and examined the present State
of Hexham Bridge, and made the most exact Calculations
we are capable of – We are of Opinion the fallen and
damaged Parts may be reinstated and fully repaired
according to Mr Smeaton’s Plan and original Design
for a Sum not exceeding Two Thousand five hundred
and Eight Pounds – Witness our hands this 16th Day
of July 1783. Willam Johnson Mason
Witness Robert Johnson Mason & Bridge Surveyor
Jno Donkin Tho Rickley Carpinter

Note: Papers sent to Mr Letteney 22 January 1787, p 2; Valuation by local surveyors

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