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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYRE OF WESTERMILL | Ayre of Westermill Ayre of Westermill Ayre of Westermill |
Mr. Donald Rosie farmer Westermill. Mr. Alexander Sutherland Postmaster Mr. D.W. Sutherland Skerpie |
120 | Applies to a low, sandy, promontory; Situated on the South side of "Burray" and about a quarter of a mile east of "Wesrshore": The property of The R. [Right] Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Zetland. |
| HESTA | Hest Hest Hest Hesta |
Mrs. Ross farmer Westshore Mr. D.W. Sutherland Skerpie. Mr. John Johnstone farmer Ourigar adopted |
120 | Applies to a small low promontory Situated on the South side of "Burray" and a Short distance Southwest from "Westshore"; also at the landing place from "South Ronaldshay" and is the property of The Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Zetland. |
| POST OFFICE [Westermill] | Postoffice Postoffice Postoffice |
Mr. Alexander Sutherland Postmaster Mr. D.W. Sutherland Skerpie. Revd. [Reverend] W. Guelph Macfie Burray. |
120 | Applies to one of four attached Cottages (Substantially built) Situated about an eighth of a mile east of "Westshore" and about the Same distance South of "Westermill" This is simply a Sub Postoffice placed here and supported by the owner: The Right Hon. [Honourable] the Earl of Zetland for receiving and delivering letters to accommodate the inhabitants and others in the place. |
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Parish of South Ronaldshay Burray, Orkney.Signed William Fraser C/A
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