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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
BALGAY STREET [Dundee] Balgay Street Mr. Mackinson Town Surveyor 054 This name applies to a new street extending from Milnbank Road to Lochee. The dwellings as far as built are two & three storeys high & the property of various persons.
LIFF AND BENVIE POORHOUSE Liff & Benvie Poorhouse Sinclair Stewart Governor
Mr. Mackinson
054 This name applies to a Poorhouse situated on & extending back from the Blackness Road. the buildings are two storeys high of stone substantially built. the centre of the building is occupied by the Governor & Matron. with Wards adjoining for Male and Female Paupers. The East & West wings are occupied by Lunatics, Male & female. The building will accommodate 210 men women & Children at present 100 inmates including 14 Male and 14 Female Lunatics. Governor Mr. Sinclair Stewart - property of the Liff & Benvie Parish,

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