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Estimate of loss for Ann Bell of Lamley

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An Account and Estimate of the damage done by the late great and
dreadful Flood in the River South Tyne in Northumberland to Ann
Bell Widow & Farmer at Harper Town in the Parish of Lambly
in the said County who was poor before this misfortune and
burthened with a numerous and small Family.
To the damage done to her by the loss of her Corn and    }
Straw thereof [and hay] Swept away by the said Flood by a}
moderate valuation and computation thereof besides       }
the great danger of lossing all her Stock of Cattle by   }
the want of Fodder which is very scarce in the place     }
where she lives  __   ___   ___   _                      } 18 : 10 : 00
                                              £ :  s :  d
20 Threave of Barley                          3 : 00 : 00
60 Do of Oates                                7 : 10 : 00
A Rick of Hay 8 Fathoms                       8 : 00 : 00
                                             18 : 10 : 00

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