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An Estimate of the Loss and Damage sustained by Adam Porteus of Hexham Tyne Green Gardner by the late Inundation £ S D To Damage done to the Soil of his Garden 4. .. .. 1-10 Hay 1.10... Winter Crop of Onions 3. . . 3.15 15 Load of potatoes at 5s pr Load 3.15. . Gooseberry Shrubs 1. . . 1-- 2 Beehives 1. . . 1 Crop of Peas … 10. . Cabbage Plants & Turnips … 15. . 1 Household Furniture and Wearing Apparel 1. . . 7 .5 £16.10… We whose names are hereunto subscribed have made diligent Enquiry into the Loss sustained by the above named Adam Porteus and do value the same to the above Sum of Sixteen pounds and ten shillings Dated this second day of Janry 1772 Geo Busby Minister Nics Lee Wm Robson Robt Narie
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