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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
NEW MARKET (Potatoe, Butter & Poultry) [Dumfries] New Market
New Market
New Market
J.H. Bell
Mr. Irving
R.Kemp Esqr.
049; 055 [Situation] On the N.E. [North east] Side of New MarKet St.
A well arranged and well fitted out Market place . It Consists of a Square or Yard 3 of its Sides Are furnished with galleries roofed As a Shed, these Galleries being Appropriated to the Sale of Butter, Eggs, And Poultry. The lower Apartment is Appropriated to the Sale of Potatoes A toll is paid by the sellers on entering the Yard or building with the goods.-
SLAUGHTER HOUSE [Dumfries] Butchers Slaughter House
Butchers Slaughter House
J.H. Bell
Mr. Irvine
049; 055 [Situation] On the E.[East] side of the Town close to the New Market
A public Slaughter house erected by the Dumfries Corporation about 60 years ago. it is let yearly by Public Sale. -
OLD HOUSE OF CORECTION [Dumfries] Old House of Correction
Old House of Correction
Old House of Correction
R. Kemp Esqr.
Town Clerk
Willia wilson Town officer
Maps of Dumfries
055 [Situation] On the N.W. [North West] side of English Street.
A large And well Constructed house 3 Storeys high And in good repair, The house is partly occupied by Mr. Jones, chief Inspector of the County or Rural Police, a part of it is occupied by a public Constable and an Officer. The lower apartments are occasionally used as a Lockup
LOCKUP [Dumfries] 055 [Information included in the above description]

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