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Mr. Ralph Heron Ncastle Decem 25 1771 Sir We are favoured with yours of the 25th inst. & areamsorry to find that weyouryourshould have given you so much trouble but did not understand your former letter but will be sure to Credit the County of Northumberland's Subscription for £318.11s as you desire for which we keep a book {on purpose?} We are very much obliged to you for given us the preference I am For Father & R Burdon Esq. Your mo Obed. Servt. Edward Surtees
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