Citation - Boston News Letter: 1755.05.08

BNL.755.010
8 May 1755:12 (2757)
London. Feb. 12.  A sudden fire broke out at the seat of
William Beckford, Esq' at Fonthill, hear Hindon, Wilts,
which in three hours time consumed the greatest part of the
building, and most of the rich furniture together with the
fine organ, which is said to have cost near 5000 l.  The
whole loss is computed at 30,000 l. only six of which were
insured.