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The loss sustained by the fire is not fully ascertained. The Nantucket Inquirer stated it 100,000$ which was no doubt extravagantly out of the way. According to my judgment.
Elisha Starbusk loss 2000$
The home he live in 4000$
Francis Hussey 6000$
Francis little store 500$
William c. Swain store 4000 Francis Hussey's Store
William C. Swain goods 3000
Francis Hussey shop
South of William C. Swain store 500$
Love Macy clothing 200
Allen [???] Taylor 300
Cowan {???] Taylor 300
Cloth & [???] 700
Justin Lawrence goods & sotre 2000
Stores etc, adjacent 100
24500 Total
The sparks flew to a great distance, considering the light breeze that prevailed, and partially set fire to a number of buildings, but were immediately put out.

10th The town convened to take into consideration the subject of the late fire. A Committee of 12 was appointed to investigate the affair, to find how the fire commenced. Another committee was appointed to see what addition to the fire apparatus is necessary to be made. And report the 16th. When met the town house was full. The first committee reported that they could find nothing that satisfied them how the fire originated. The 2nd Committee reported which after some amendment read thus. That the add three new engines & hose to each, and several hundred feet of hose in addition, with houses etc. & other apparatus. All which was adatped without opposition.