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Damages claims from Hexham

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An estimate of the loss and damage suffered by Jno Mitford of Tyne Mills, Miller, by the late indundation £ S D Hay 40 0 0 10 Bolls of Barley at 16s per Boll 8 0 0 2 Cows 9 2 0 17 Swine 7 13 6 8 Load of Potatoes at 6d per load 2 8 0 67 3 6 Deducted for Potatoes 8 0 66 15 6 We whose names are hereunto subscribed have made diligent enquiry into the loss and damage sustained by the above named John Mitford by the late Ind Inundation and do value the same to the above sum of Sixty-Six pounds fifteen shillings and six pence Dated this 2d Janry 1772 Geo: Busby, Minister Wm Robson Robt. Salmon Robt Vasie Nic Lee

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