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Lewes
November 20th 1882

Dear Sir,

We will undertake to do the repairs at Ranscombe Farm house and buildings as per specification for the sum of thirty-two pounds ten shillings (£32 10s 0d).

and the additions and repairs to cottages as per specification for the sum of one hundred and fifteen pounds (£115 0s 0d).

We are, Sir,
Yours obediently
B & J B Thorpe

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