This notice was found on a visit to the Exeter Library a few years ago. It relates to the letting of the Hare and Hounds Inn of Witheridge in 1858 – only a few years before my WREFORDs inhabited it in 1861. Perhaps the WREFORDs took over this letting in 1858?
The text is very difficult to read but I have uploaded it here (with a transcription of what I could make out) in case anyone has any suggestions.
Trewman’s Exeter Flying PostExeter, Thursday, April 22,1858 (p1)WITHERIDGE – DEVONTO LET by Tender, for a Term of …… [years] from Midsummer next, all ……[establish]ment called the HARE AND [HOUNDS] [encompassing?] a dwelling-house, malt- …… and also a garden and two fields? … the occupation of Mr. William …… [business is now?] being carried …… be sent on or before the 1?th …. to Mr I M?H C?mins?, Solictor, …
UPDATE – I have found evidence that the family actually kept the Commercial Inn – see post here
