To be lett, the Red Cow, an ancient and well accustom'd Inn in Halesworth. Enquire of John Shimming, Common-Brewer of the same place.Ipswich Journal, November 4th 1749***

To be lett, a good accustom'd Inn, at Halesworth, known by the Sign of the Red Cow. Enquire of Sarah Shimming, Widow, or of the present tenant.Ipswich Journal, September 7th 1751***

At the Halesworth Petty Sessions held in Sep 1865 James Bloomfield applied for the license to the Station Hotel, belonging to Messrs. Cobbold, of Ipswich. The license was granted on the understanding that no license would be granted to the Queen’s Head, Halesworth, also belonging to Messrs. Cobbold. Ipswich Journal, Sep 1865**