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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GAS WORKS [Moffat] Moffat Gas Works
Moffat Gas Works
Moffat Gas Works
James McMillan Esqr. Moffat
William Hyslop Moffat
John Thompson Moffat
016 [Situation] 6 Chains S.E. [South East] from Douglas Acre.-
A Well Constructed Gas Works established here in 1838 by a Company of Shareholders at £5 each, the Works was erected at a cost of £1000, the average Consumption from these works are 1400 feet per night.
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL [Moffat] Industrial School
Industrial School
Industrial School
James McMillan Esqr.
William Hyslop
John Thompson
016 [Situation] 9 1/2 Chains S.E. [South East] from Douglas Acre
A house in good repair, Occupied as an Industrial School, the Average number of scholars attending it are about 45 who are taught reading, writing and Sewing and the School Mistress is Miss Birnet. This School is supported by Peter Johnstone Esqr. of Auld Dalton

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[Signed] Philip Munro
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