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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST OFFICE [Castletown] | Post Office | Mr B. Murray Mr H. Reid Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin |
006 | A letter office in Thurso district Money-Order and Telegraph offices are attached to it. A foot "Post arives here from Thurso daily - Sundays excepted. at half past 8 A.M. enrout for Dunnet, and departs for Thurso at 4 P.M. taking the "Mail" with him Post-Master Mr David Keith. |
| CASTLEHlLL QUARRY | Castlehill Quarry | Mr B. Murray Mr H. Reid Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin |
006 | Very extensive flag-stone quarry in connection with Castlehill pavement WorKs: the property of James Traill Esqr |
| FEMALE SCHOOL [Castletown] | Female School | Mr B. Murray Mr H. Reid Revd [Reverend] Mr Phin |
006 | A school for the education of girls erected about the year 1840; it is in receipt of a government grant, school fees, and also a salary from Miss Traill Daily Average about 50 Pupils. |
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[Page] 35Co. [County] of Caithness -- Parish of Olrig
[Signed] Robert Kane
Sapr RE. [Sapper Royal Engineers]
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