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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KING'S ARMS INN [Dumfries] | Kings Arms Inn Kings Arms Inn Kings Arms Inn |
Sign Board J. Fraser Map of Town |
055 | [Situation] At the junction of English St. with High Street. A large Inn built about 120 Years ago three Storeys high and in good repair and is the principal Inn of Dumfries.- has accommodation for About 50 travellers, with Stables Capable of Keeping 80 horses and Coach - house attached.- The Building was originally much Smaller.- The Portpatrick and Dumfries Mail Coach leaves this Inn daily And one returns- Two Coaches go to and return from Kirkcudbright daily one of which Carries the Mail- one leaves for AuchenlecK and returns daily. The Nithsdale Omnibus goes 4 times daily to the Railway Station and returns - Three pairs of Posting -horses Are kept here, Also two Gigs and the phaetons.- This Inn is occupied by John Fraser, who is proprietor.- |
| HERRIES' CLOSE [Dumfries] | Gas House Close Gas House Close Gas House Close Herries' Close Herries' Close Herries' Close |
John Crosbie J.H.Bell R. Kemp Esqr. Name Board Mr. Halliday Mr. Hunter |
055 | [Situation] leading from ShaKespeare St. near Gas Works to High Street. A long irregular Close leading from High Street to Shakespeare Street. It is paved and drained. The houses are of indifferent Class 2 Storeys in height , and occupied by working people. - |
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