The task is to read a passage and convert numbers in their text forms into digit forms. The text numbers can be used to represent Quantity, Dates and Time, Addresses or Positions.
One example: Jacob ate three burgers today.
Solution is here: Jacob ate 3 burgers today.
Explanation: The number in text form three is converted into the number in digit form 3.

Now, solve this: although at Mr. Buxton's visit a new jail was in process of erection, the first step towards reform since Howard's visitation in seventeen seventy four.
Solution:
although at Mr. Buxton's visit a new jail was in process of erection, the first step towards reform since Howard's visitation in 1774.