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Letters from Bankers to Committee re Subscriptions Received

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Lancelot Heron

Sir,                            Newcastle 2. Jan. 1772

   We are favord with yours of the 28 inst & desire
You will inform the Committee at Hexham, that We have not
recieved any Contribution whatsoever for the Relief of the Sufferers
by the late Flood within the County of Northumberland only.
All that We have recieved is on Acct of the Subscription
which was set on foot in this place. If any sum should be
paid to us hereafter, to be disposed of by Your Committee We shall
not fail to acquaint You, but shou'd apprehend Mr. Davidson
will recieve every Benefaction for this purpose, according to the
Tenor of your Advertisement.  We are
                              Sir,
                                    Your most hble Serv
                              Bell Cookson Carr Widdrington & Saint
Mr Lanct Heron Hexham

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