OS1/5/7/38

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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
NINEWELLS Ninewells
Ninewells
Ninewells		 George Henderson Esq. Surgeon
Revd [Reverend] James Ker
Revd [Reverend] D. Henderson --		 017.02 A splendid Mansion pleasan [pleasantly] Situated on the Eastern bank of the Wh [Whiteadder] the residence of Norman McDonald [Hume]. The name is derived from the [existence] of 9 Springs being in the imm [immediate] locality -- With the exception of [the] Demesne & Gardens the lands [are] farmed by Mr Blackadder of Ninewells Mains ---- The celebrated Historian & Phil [Philosopher] David Hume. was brought u [up in] his infancy in this house

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[page] 38
Sheet. 17.2. -- Traces 1. 4. 5. & 6 -- Parish of Chirnside -- Pt. [Private] J. Cottr [Cottrell]

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