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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOSPITAL or Poor's House [Dumfries] | Dumfries Hospital | Mr. Goodall Writer Dumfries Mrs. Richardson Matron of the Hospital Dumfries |
055 | A tolerably sized plain building erected in 1753 by James and William Moorheads Merchants Dumfries, Its annual number of inmates averages for these last 20 or 30 years about 30, young and old. Out door pensioners about 20. The young are all well educated, and put to trades at their own choice. This poors house or Hospital is supported by by landed property bequeathed by several Gentlemen, also by Donations and public subscriptions. The Annual income averages about £56. Expenditure much about the Same. It is managed by a Committee, and a Matron who resides in the Hospital. - |
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5 Ft. [Feet] Scale Dumfries -- Sheet 6 -- List of Names collected by David Hannay c/a [Civilian Assistant] -- 2. May 1850 -- [Page] 59[Object]
Dumfries Hospital -- A Poor house
[Signed] D. Hannay c/a [Civilian Assistant]
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