The Virginia gazette (Williamsburg, Va.), 1777-08-15 00:00:00

VIRGINIA
GAZETTE.
ALWAYS FOR LIBERTY
AND THE PUBLICK GOOD.
High HEAVEN to GRACIOUS ENDS directs the STORM!
WILLIAMSBURG, August 11, 1777.  THE rector requests a meeting of the visitors and governors of William and Mary college on the 27th day of this instant. He hopes that all of them will be then present at the college, as the affairs of that seminary never required greater attention. (2)
THE eward and collectors of the College revenues are desired immediately to send to Mr. John Carter , by far a particular state of their accounts; and all surveyors in arrears are required to come and settle the same by the last of October , or they may depend upon having their commissions superseded. It is also desired that those gentlemen who are in arrears for board do immediately find the money to the said burser , or else their names cannot board in the College any longer.
J. BRACKEN, clerk of the meeting.
THE building of a PRISON for the county of Chesterfield , which was to have been let last week, is put off to the first Friday in September . It is ordered by the court, that there be two, one for debtors, and one for criminals. The work will be let to the lowest bidder, bond and security for the performance required, and a plan of the building shewn on the day by the persons appointed.
NEWCASTLE, August 12, 1777.  I NTEND for the West Indies in a few weeks, and to return in the spring. In my absence, Mr. Richmond Allen will be properly authorized to receive payment of the debts due to the late partnership of Allen & Hart . 2|| JOHN HART.
WANTED , four active people that have been bred to the rope-making business, to whom I will give good encouragement. Or I would purchase SERVANTS , bred to that business --- I have all kinds of CORDAGE for sale at all times. 4|| WILL: LEEBURN
To be SOLD to the highest bidders, before Mr. Galt's door in Richmond, the first Monday in September, being Henrico court day,
A TRACT of LAND, containing 232 acres, lying near Malverne Hills , in the lower end of Henrico county, on the east side of Turkey Island creek, which stream is sufficient for a mill, and affords 18 or 20 acres of low grounds that will make excellent meadow. About 60 acres of this land are cleared, on which there is a high and beautiful situation to build upon. The smallness of this tract need not hinder any person inclinable to purchase, as there are other lands adjoining to be sold, one tract on the opposite side of the creek. One half of the purchase money to be paid on the day of sale, and six months credit for the other half, the purchaser giving bond with approved security to
JOSIAH PARSONS. SAMUEL BELL. JOHN PLEASANTS. JESSE HARGROVE.
LUNENBURG county, June 24, 1777.
Mr. PURDIE,
WE have hitherto deferred answering the scurrility of Hugh Knox , from a conviction that private quarrels of this kind could be no very agreeable entertainment to the publick; but when men, in order to gain credit with the world for a little more honesty than ever they possessed, will run into a degree of criminality dangerous to society, it becomes the duty of every one to speak out. The detection of so daring and infamous a forgery as appears to have been published by the said Knox in your paper of the 11th of April must surely be considered as a matter of concern, especially when the names of worthy and respectable men, who are now fighting our battles against the common enemy, are thus (without their consent) made subservient to the base and wicked purposes of detraction and private slander. Your publishing the following extract will satisfy the world of Mr. Knox's pretensions to the fair recommendation he assumed to himself in that notable publication.-----ALEXANDRIA, May 4, 1777. We declare, upon our honour, we never signed any such certificate as appears in the Gazette , under our names, in favour of Hugh Knox , against Isaac Brizendine and Peter Thompson . We did certify the said Knox to be a good farmer or scythe, but he may be the d---dest rogue in the world for any thing we know. COLWELL P. POOL. JAMES JOHNSON --- I deny ever signing any certificate in favour of Hugh Knox against Isaac Brizendine and Peter Thompson . W. P. POOL.-----The above certificates are truly taken from the originals in the hand writing of the gentlemen whose names are prefixed to them, now in our possession. ISAAC BRIZENDINE. PETER THOMPSON.
FOR sale, a TRACT of LAND, containing about 800 acres, lying upon the Assowack swamp in Suffex county, whereon is a dwelling-house with four rooms below and two above stairs, a deep dry cellar under the house bricked from the foundation, with two brick chimnies and four fire places in it, a good kitchen, negro house, dairy, smokehouse, three barns, and many other necessary houses, with three excellent apple orchards of forward and latter fruits, and cleared ground, under good fences, for 3 or 10 hands; it being the plantation where Robert Jones , senior, late of this county, lived. The terms may be known by applying to Capt. George Rives in Suffex , or the subscriber in Northampton county, North Carolina . All NAT. JONES.
August 10, 1777.
A BRIGANTINE on the stocks, at the shipyard on Nomony in Westmoreland , near Stratford , will be sold on Monday the 1st of September, to the highest bidder.
ELIZABETH LEE.
HALIFAX, N. Carolina, July 25, 1777.  FOR sale, at publick vendue, at the house of the subscribers, on the Western Branch in Nansemond county, Virginia , on Monday the 1st of September, all the household and kitchen furniture, most of which is almost new and of the best quality, three negroes, and a valuable collection of books, with a quantity of coffee and allspice. Twelve months credit will be allowed, and bond with approved security required.-----At the same time will be rented, the houses and other improvements lately occupied by them, for one, two, or three years, as may be most agreeable to the persons wanting them; and as they intend soon to leave the continent, they desire all persons who have claims against them in Virginia to bring them in and receive payment from Mr. John McDowell or Mr. John Hilbert in Nansemond , with whom those indebted to them are requested to make settlements and grant bonds or other specialty for their respective balances. Any claims that may be against them in N. Carolina will be answered by applying to Mr. Archibald Hamilton in Halifax , Mr. John Hamilton at Newbern , and Mr. James Martin in Wake county, to whom it is hoped those having claims will make application for payment as soon as possible. It is also requested that all persons indebted to them in that state will apply as above, and grant bonds for their respective balances before their departure.
|| ARCH: HAMILTON, & Co.
To be SOLD for One Hundred Pounds, ARISTOTLE , a blooded horse, from a very fine mare and old Aristotle , an imported horse. Young Aristotle is a fine bay, clear limbed, about 4 feet 11 inches high, 5 years old, and in high perfection. Apply to the subscriber, living in the lower end of Hanover county.
2|| DAVID HARRIS.
To be SOLD for ready money, or Negroes, FOUR hundred acres of land in Halifax county, on Catawba creek, which is very level, and well timbered. Any person inclinable to purchase may know the terms of the subscriber, in Prince Edward .
2|| ROBERT MARTIN.
RUN away from the subscriber in Stafford county, the 16th of July, an English servant woman named Margaret Miller (alias Graves ) 36 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches high, has black hair and eyes, a number of small black freckles in her face, a remarkable good set of teeth, very large hands and arms, a good skin (though much sun burnt) pitted a little with the smallpox, has a pleasant countenance, is a likely woman, and but spare made. She took with her a cotton shift without wristbands, a jacket and petticoat filled in with black yarn, a striped cotton gown with rustled cuffs, a black silk bonnet, good linen aprons and caps, two pair of thread and worsted hose, flat heeled shoes, cotton gloves, and a good deal of money. Whoever brings her to me shall have 10 dollars reward.
2|| MOSES PHILLIPS.

F I S H K I L L, July 24.
Extract of a letter from Albany, July 21.
THE last accounts from the northward are, that major Yates (of the first New York regiment) with the troops under his command, has abandoned Fort George; but previous thereto, all the stores, to the minutest article, were removed from thence to Fort Edward. Part of the enemy still remain at Skeensborough. Whether they will proceed on from thence, and endeavour to penetrate the country, is yet uncertain; but should they attempt it, there is reason to expect they will meet with a warm reception. Col. Skene (who is to be governor of Ticonderoga, Crown Point, &c.) is, with a body of the enemy, at a place called Castleton, about 18 miles this side Mount Independence, where he is employed, by proclamations, threats, and flattering speeches, to endeavour to persuade the weaker sort from their allegiance to the states, and to remain idle spectators of the ruin and depredations carried through their country. Few of them have yet joined, and there is reason to expect few will, as col. Warner is near him with a body of troops, to oppose him in his designs. General Nixon, with about 1000 men, lies at and about Fort Anne, to obstruct the passages, and intercept the enemy's scouts, of whom our people daily make prisoners. The day before yesterday five were taken between Fort Anne and Skeensborough; three of them appeared like Indians, and upon being washed were found to be Tories, who were gone over to the enemy from the neighbourhood of Fort Edward. General Schuyler continues his headquarters at Fort Edward, where he has a respectable army of continental troops and militia, all in high spirits. The stand will be made at Moses's creek, about four miles on this side of Fort Edward, a place well formed for defence. There is nothing from the westward; all is peace there. The Six Nations are gone to hold a conference with Butler and sir John Johnson, at Oswego; after which, they have sent word by two Indians, they will immediately come down and hold a conference with the commissioners at this place."
Extract of a letter from Moses's Creek, July 26.
"We have just had a brush with the enemy at Fort Edward, in which lieut. Van Veghten was most inhumanly butchered and scalped. Two serjeants, and two privates, were likewise killed and scalped; one of the latter had both his hands cut off. They took a young woman, Jenny M'Crea by name, out of a house at Fort Edward, carried her about half a mile into the bushes, and there killed and scalped her in cold blood. They have killed and scalped another woman near the same place."
Last Tuesday two men were taken up, and interrupted in their errand to general Howe. They being both Germans, were recommended to one Freleigh, their countryman, a staunch Tory, to direct them the road. They unluckily made a mistake, by calling on a Whig of the same name, who heard their inquiries, and found out their errand. Thinking it rather unsafe to let them pass, without a further examination into their real business, he sent them for that purpose, under convoy, to the commissioners at Poughkeepsie.
Last Monday was hanged at Fort Montgomery one of lord Howe's recruiting officers.
Last week another of the same gentlemen was hanged at Peek Kill.
PHILADELPHIA, August 2.
THE people of England are in daily expectation of receiving the news of Philadelphia's being in the hands of their ge-
neral. Every ship that arrives, they are looking for the important intelligence. With what surprise will they hear that general Howe has thrice undertaken the expedition, twice by land and once by water; that his heart has failed him, and that he has not dared to put the matter to the trial; that less than 3000 men insulted him in New Jersey, and confined his whole army in New Brunswick; that when he dared to march out a few miles from that place, our brave countrymen chased him from the state; and when his fleet and army, changing their route, arrived at the mouth of the Delaware, the very report of our preparations melted their hearts, and they shrunk back, baffled in their so long boasted enterprise!
Extract of a letter from Cape May, dated July 31, 1777, 5 o'clock.
"At 8 this morning the fleet stood off, steering E. N. E. and are now out of sight, and have been these three hours. This morning I was, with many others, of opinion they were bound up the Delaware; but as they could have got in this morning, and did not, I am now of opinion they are making a feint. If so, they have a fresh wind at S. S. W. which will carry them to the eastward very fast. I believe their whole fleet was in sight, though I could count only 190 sail. I shall send an express if the fleet appears."
To those whom it doth concern.
It is reported the much celebrated Doctor Benjamin Franklin hath often said, when speaking of the dispute between Great Britain and America, that the man who has twenty shillings in his pocket ought to lay out nineteen on purpose to know whether the remaining shilling was really his own.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 15.
LAST night an express arrived from the Eastern Shore, with advice that the enemy's fleet (consisting, it is said, of about 250 sail of vessels) appeared off Matomkin inlet, opposite to Northampton courthouse, last Tuesday and Wednesday, plying off and on.---Whatever may be their intention, it is essentially necessary that the militia of every county in this state put themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warning, to assist their brethren in repelling those cruel disturbers of our peace.
This morning an express arrived from capt. Bright of the Northampton armed brig, now at the Eastern Shore, that last night, about 9 o'clock, he perceived the enemy's fleet standing into our capes.
YORK, August 13. This day the lady of his excellency general WASHINGTON paid a visit to this town. Her welcome was testified by the firing of cannon and small arms, and the joy of every inhabitant and soldier.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, Aug. 5.
"A captain of the Jersey militia, somewhere below South Amboy, discovered a ship to come to in the bay, and the boat, with a number of hands, to come on shore. He concealed his party and cut off their retreat, and made them prisoners. From them he learned, that only three more remained on board; upon which he manned the boat, took possession of the ship, and ran her ashore. She turns out to be a West Indiaman worth 60,000 dollars; the first ship and cargo, perhaps, that was ever taken by a scouting party of militia."
"Col. P. P. Thornton supplies the place of the late col. George Johnston, as his excellency's 4th aid de camp."
"A packet is very lately arrived from France, and is said to bring the strongest assurances of the friendly disposition of that court and State. They have agreed to support the credit of our currency by any loans we may require, and to supply us with military stores, &c."
By the Hon. JOHN PAGE, esq; Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia:
A P R O C L A M A T I O N.
WHEREAS I have received certain intelligence, that a large fleet of ships (between 1 and 200 sail) were seen last night standing directly in our capes, and probably meditate an attack upon some part of this country: I therefore judge it proper, by and with the advice of the Council, to issue this my proclamation, hereby strictly enjoining the several county lieutenants within this commonwealth to hold the militia of their respective counties in readiness to march, at a moment's warning, to this city, or such other place as may be hereafter directed.
Given under my hand at Williamsburg, this 15th day of August, in the 2d year of the commonwealth, and in the year of our Lord 1777.
JOHN PAGE, Lieut. Gov. COD save the Commonwealth.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
STAUNTON, July 25, 1777.
CAPTAIN Willis Wilson's compliments attend mrs. Ellegood, and begs she will be more circumspect in her next complaint of grievances. The underneath may serve to inform the above lady by what authority her husband's property was seized and to whom it was delivered.
A copy of lieutenant colonel Frank Eppes's orders to lieut. Willis Wilson.
"You are to take into your possession all the estate of moveables you possibly can of col. Jacob Ellegood's, also of John Brown's. Be sure to take the horse that Betsey Walke drove in the chair the other day. Keep a strong guard to night; I will send three waggons down in the morning."
FRANK EPPES.
A copy of lieutenant John K. Davies's deposition.
THE deposition of John K. Davies respecting the seizing col. Jacob Ellegood's property, by order of lieut. col. Frank Eppes in the year 1776. The deponent, being sworn, saith, that some time in the year 1776, he went, by order of lieut. col. Frank Eppes, under lieutenant Willis Wilson, to take possession of the personal estate of col. Jacob Ellegood, as a person inimical to the rights and liberties of America; that lieut. Wilson obeyed his orders, so far as to seize several negroes, horses, &c. which he (the said lieutenant Wilson) delivered to the commanding officer, to be disposed of as he thought proper. The deponent farther saith, he does not know, neither does he believe, that lieutenant Wilson took either linen, or any other of col. Jacob Ellegood's property, but what he was directed to take by order of col. Eppes, the commanding officer at that place. And farther this deponent saith not.
JOHN K. DAVIES.
Sworn to before me, WILLIAM P. STEUR. Williamsburg, July 25, 1777.
For SALE, or to be RENTED for a term of years,
MY ordinary in New Kent county, on the main road to Williamsburg, 5 miles above Cartwright's ordinary, and 8 miles below the courthouse. There are 300 acres of land, on which is a plantation that will work 4 or 5 hands, a good dwelling-house with four rooms below and two above, all whitewashed and plastered, all convenient houses, a good cellar, stable, and barn, apple and peach orchards, and an excellent spring. Any person inclinable to purchase, or rent, may know the terms of the subscriber living near the premises, or of Richard Timberlake in King William county.
JOHN TIMBERLAKE.

WILLIAMSBURG MANUFACTORY, August 11, 1777.
FOR want of an HEMP MILL, we have not been able to answer the continual demands on us for dressed hemp; but we have a mill now erecting, and hope shortly to be able to accommodate our customers. We give ready money for cotton, wool, flax, and hemp, and continue to dress the two last of those articles for others in the best and most expeditious manner. Our price for heckling is one sixth part of the gross flax or hemp. 2|| JOHN CRAWFORD, manager.
DESERTED from on board the Hero galley, the 7th of June last, the following men, viz. John Baker , a middling sized man, has short black hair, is very talkative, and formerly belonged to the brig Liberty . Barnaby Carrigan , a short thick man, very much marked with the smallpox, and formerly belonged to capt. Bell's company of the 4th regiment. James Dunn , who deserted the 15th of July , from on board the said vessel, a middle sized man, has light short hair, and formerly belonged to capt. Stevenson's company of the 8th regiment. They are all Irishmen . Whoever apprehends said deserters, and secures them in any jail, or on board any armed vessel belonging to this state, shall receive 10 dollars reward for each. I flatter myself that all friends to America will spare no pains in apprehending the said deserters, if they should hear of them, as they have received their full bounty, and are enlisted for three years. || PHILIP CHAMBERLAIN, capt.
CABIN POINT, August 8, 1777. BETWEEN 6 and 700 bushels of SALT, 600 wt. of GUNPOWDER, and 160 lbs. of INDIGO, will be sold to the highest bidders, on Wednesday the 10th of September, in small lots, at the Pitch Landing, in Northampton county, North Carolina. || JOHN COOPER, & Co.
MARDUN V EVINGTON, at capt. Richard Baugh's in Chesterfield county, being now at leisure, would be glad to be employed as a master workman in the various branches of architecture, either in publick or private buildings, from the most elegant and superb, down to the gentleman's plain country seat. He understands the various branches of the cabinet business, Chinese and Gothick work, carving and turning, and is an adept in the several branches of architecture, both ancient and modern. He has an excellent assortment of tools and books for his business, and will take charge of any number of hands in the mechanick way.
BY instructions from col. Stevens , I hereby give notice to all officers of the 10th regiment that were left behind when the regiment marched to meet me at Alexandria by the 25th instant, with what men they have recruited, and to make it their business, in the meanwhile, to apprehend deserters from the regiment, and have them conducted, under a proper guard, to Alexandria likewise, from whence we must march, on the day aforesaid, to join the grand army. 2|| JOHN MOUNTJOY, captain.
STRAYED from the town of Falmouth , about the first of September last, a dark bay horse 8 years old this spring, 4 feet 8 or 9 inches high, one of his hind feet white as far up as the fetlock, a small white spot in his face, hanging mane and switch tail, no brand remembered, paces naturally when rode, and cauters well, trots at times when out of hand. Whoever will deliver the said horse to capt. Dawson near Ruffin's ferry, King William county, or the subscriber in Port Royal , shall have 10 dollars reward. BOUSHEE TEBBS.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the publick, that he has opened a COFFEE HOUSE in the house lately kept by mrs. Julian as a tavern, on the main street in Fredericksburg , where gentlemen may be genteelly accommodated with lodging, &c. for themselves, servants, and horses. || MEREDITH MUSE.
DESERTED from my company, in the 10th Virginia regiment, the following soldiers, viz. Joseph Philips , about 6 feet high, 22 or 23 years old, well made, has short brown hair, and formerly lived in Augusta . James Hamilton , about 40 years old, about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a thin visage, and it is said is gone to Carolina . Jeremiah Christie , a young man about 5 feet 7 inches high, well made, full faced, has gray eyes, and brown hair. John Nelson , 25 years old, 5 feet 9 inches high, stout made, has dark hair and eyes, and formerly followed the water business. William Bettelesworth , 23 years old, 5 feet 11 inches high, well made, and has light hair. James Jones , 30 years old, 5 feet 10 inches high, well made, has black hair and eyes, and is a planter. All but the first mentioned deserter came out of Stafford and King George . Whoever delivers the above deserters to any officer of the 10th regiment shall have 20 dollars for each. 1|| J. MOUNTJOY, capt.
DESERTED from the Safeguard galley, William Farrell , about 5 feet 8 inches high, has an impediment in his speech, freckles, and is red headed; had on when he went away an old shirt, and woollen trousers. Also Charles Elder , a Scotchman , which may easily be discovered from his dialect, about 5 feet 8 inches high, and wears his own hair; had on a blue jacket, and black breeches. Whoever secures the said deserters, so that I get them again, shall have 10 dollars reward for each. || GEO: ELLIOTT, captain.
DESERTED from the Lewis galley, Samuel Wharton , about 20 years old, has sandy coloured hair, and had on and took with him common sailors clothes. Also Henry Overstreet , about 25 years old, and is very talkative. Whoever secures the said deserters, so that I get them again, shall have 20 dollars reward for each. || CELEY SAUNDERS, capt.
DESERTED from capt. John Lewis's company of colonial troops the following soldiers, who were enlisted in Bedford . Henry Fear , about 40 years old, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, a tailor by trade. Philip Atkins , 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, about 30 years old, and of a dark complexion. James Boyd , about 25 years old, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high. James Jordan (alias William Johnston ) about 20 years old, 5 feet 3 or 4 inches high. Whoever secures the above deserters, so as they join their company, or delivers them at capt. Lewis's warm springs, Augusta county, shall have 20 dollars reward for each, and reasonable charges. || J. MUCKLEHENNY, lieut.
STRAYED from the subscriber, in Nansemond , near South Quay , a sorrel horse 4 feet 9 or 10 inches high, has been used to work in a waggon, his mane hangs on the left side, paces rough, has a drooping rump, good spirit, but whether he has any brand or white about him I do not remember. Also another sorrel horse 4 feet 2 or 3 inches high, has some white I believe in his forehead, paces slow, has a hop in his pace, and came from the Great Bridge last summer. And a black gray mare colt two years old last spring, neither dockt nor branded, and came from Suffolk . A good reward will be given for any of the above strays. 4|| BEN: BAKER.
To be SOLD on Wednesday the 20th instant (August) for ready money, before mr. Donald Rofi's door, in Williamsburg .
CHEST of complete carpenters and joiners TOOLS, with all the household furniture and wearing apparel belonging to the estate of Joshua Kendall , deceased. All persons indebted to the said estate are desired to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands against the same are desired to make them known. 1|| JOHN HOLT, adm.
For SALE on moderate terms, A VALUABLE tract of land on James river, between 40 and 50 miles above the town of Richmond , containing 2370 acres, about 100 acres of which are rich low grounds, and the high land very good for corn and tobacco, which may be seen by the crops now growing. Upon the land is a large well built dwelling-house, and all convenient houses, with cleared ground sufficient to work 20 hands. Any person inclinable to purchase may be shewn the land and know the terms on application to the subscriber, who lives on the premises, or in his absence of the overseer. || JOHN COBBS.
WHEREAS a certain John Howerton , a resident of Essex county, was properly enlisted by me for the service of this state, and hath failed to attend agreeable to orders, this is therefore to give the said Howerton publick notice to repair to York garrison within ten days from the publication hereof, otherwise he will be deemed a deserter, and treated accordingly. || J. RENNOILDS, jun. lieut.
To be RENTED or LEASED, on Friday the 22d instant (August) on the premises,
TWO plantations in the lower end of Surry county, belonging to the estate of William Ruffin , deceased. There is on one a dwelling-house with five rooms below and three above, also a good kitchen, storehouse, stable, two new granaries, and other necessary outhouses; upon the other a dwelling-house, kitchen, &c. The plantations are both under good fences, and in fine order for cropping. 1|| J. H. COCKE, executor.
WILLIAMSBURG, August 5, 1777. THE recruiting officers of the 4th Virginia regiment are desired to attend at mr. Southall's , in the city of Williamsburg , on the first day of September next, with their recruiting accounts properly stated, in order to make a settlement, and receive such instructions as are absolutely necessary for the good of the service. THOMAS MATHEWS, capt. superintendent of the recruiting service for the 4th Virginia regiment.
TO be LET for one year, or a term of years, the large commodious house and store formerly occupied by Roger North , deceased. The house is situated on the main street in this town, and has every necessary convenience for a merchant or tavern-keeper. For terms apply to 6|| C. NORTH, administratrix.
All persons indebted to the estate are desired to settle their accounts, and those who have any demands to apply for payment. C. NORTH, adm.
DESERTED from capt. Pierce's company of artillery, John Griffith (alias Wells ) who is about 5 feet 10 inches high, has a family on the Eastern Shore , and is very well acquainted about Back river and Hampton . He was a sailor on board the Virginia frigate, and has taken several unlawful bounties. Whoever delivers the said deserter to his company, at Portsmouth , shall have 20 dollars reward. || WILLIAM POYTHRESS, lieut.

To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Thursday the 21st instant (August) being Spotsylvania court day,
THE reversion of sundry valuable SLAVES, now in the possession of mrs. Anne Danse, who has her life in them, among whom is a valuable house wench, and four fine fellows. The reversion of these slaves was legally vested in col. Bernard Moore, who has executed a conveyance of the same to mr. Loftin Newman, as security for a debt due to him. The purchaser may be assured that the title is indisputable.
2|| THOMAS ROSE.
DESERTED from the ship Tartar, lying at Frazer's ferry, on Mattaponi, Joseph Martin, about 30 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches high, of a dark complexion, and has black hair. Also John Bals, near 50 years old, about 5 feet 8 inches high, of a dark complexion, and has short black hair. They came both from Middlesex. Whoever brings them to the ship at Frazer's, or secures them so as they may be had again shall have 10 dollars for each, and reasonable charges, paid by
2|| RICHARD TAYLOR capt.
COMMITTED to the jail at Prince George, a negro man who calls himself ADAM, but cannot tell his master's name. He appears to be about 40 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, has a scar on the back of his left hand and arm, and one on the inside of his left leg, which were occasioned by flogging. He has also a large scar on his belly, and has with him a blanket, but no clothes. Whoever owns the said slave is desired to fetch him away, and pay charges.
2|| HENRY BATTE, jailer.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the subscriber, the 20th of July, two bay horses, one of them a stout well made horse, one if not both of his hind feet white, a star in his forehead, full 14 hands high; the other not so well made, and near 14 hands; has the appearance of a fistula rising on his withers. They have both been much worked in a waggon; their brands, if any, are forgot. I will give 20s. for each, delivered to me in Williamsburg, and 10l. on conviction of the thief, if stolen.
(if) JAMES CARTER.
STRAYED from the subscriber living near Port Royal, about the first of June, two steers that have been worked a little, about 6 or 7 years old, one a red, the other a red and white, and white about the rump and tail; they are both marked with an under and over keel in the right ear, and a Vallow fork in the left. Whoever brings the said steers to me, or will let me know where they are, so that I get them again, shall have 40s. reward.
2|| JOHN CATLETT.
STRAYED some time in May last, from the Falls church in Fairfax county, two dry cows. One a red, about 5 or 6 years old, with white face and belly, and in good order. The other red likewise, about 10 or 12 years old, with some white in her face and belly, and one lip higher than the other, occasioned by an old hurt; she is neither so large nor so likely as the other. They were purchased from a drover near Staunton, and possibly may be gone that way. They have both ear marks, which are not remembered. Whoever takes up said cows, and secures them so that the owner may get them again, shall have 20s. reward.
JOHN GRAHAM.
To be SOLD at publick vendue, on Monday the 18th instant, at the North Landing, in Princess Anne county,
THE sloop Meredith, built of cedar, with all her tackle and apparel, agreeable to an inventory to be seen the day of sale. She is exceedingly well found with all small sails, and sails fast, is about 900 or 1000 bushels burthen, and hove down ready to take in a cargo. Also on the 18th instant will be sold, in the same manner, another cedar sloop called The Independence, as she now lies on shore about ten miles to the southward of Cape Henry, with her tackle, apparel, &c. agreeable to inventory, to be seen the day of sale; she is one year old, about 1200 bushels burthen, well found, and may be got off at an easy expense.
2|| PHILIP & BOWDOIN. If Monday and Tuesday do not turn out fair, the vessels will be sold the following days.
NORFOLK county, August 4. 1777.
Twenty DOLLARS Reward. RUN away from the subscriber in Staunton, an English servant man named William Robertson, a shoemaker by trade, about 40 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high, and has short black hair mixed with some gray; had on when he went away an old felt hat, old sagathy coat, old plush jacket, an old shirt of country linen, linen drawers, white yarn stockings, a pair of old pumps half worn, and pinchbeck buckles. Whoever takes up said servant in the county shall receive ten dollars reward, and if out of the county the above reward; and if brought home, all reasonable charges, paid by
|| JACOB PECK. All recruiting officers are forewarned to enlist him. He is much given to drink.
WESTOVER, August 1, 1777. THE earnest desire I have to settle the affairs of the late col. Byrd obliges me again to request the favour of all persons who have demands against his estate to make them known, and that they would furnish me with their accounts, stated from their first transactions with that gentleman. These accounts I should be glad to receive as soon as possible, as I am anxious to give his creditors every satisfaction in my power. I am, in a particular manner, to entreat those gentlemen who may have been employed to collect monies for col. Byrd to furnish me with a state of his affairs in their hands; and as many judgments may have been entered against his debtors in different county courts, I will thankfully pay the clerks for copies of such judgments. Those persons who may not have convenient opportunities to Westover will please to send the papers I have requested to mr. Ferman Baker, near Petersburg, who will pay any expense of postage, or for copies of judgments, as above desired.
MARY BYRD, executrix. N. B. It appearing, from col. Byrd's books, that very large sums are due to him for lottery tickets, and on other accounts, it will be taken particularly kind of his debtors to be speedy in making payment. (4)
TAKEN up by the Lewis galley, 3 miles without Smith's island, now lying at Queen's creek, near Williamsburg, a vessel about 30 tons burthen, full of water, without rigging, sails, or cargo; she had been rigged as a sloop, and her decks are much damaged by the enemy. The owner, if any, is desired to apply to
|| CELEY SAUNDERS, capt. of the Lewis.
THIS is to advertise the publick, that the land whereon I live, called and known by the name of VAUXHALL, containing 3008 acres, with three good plantations, good orchards of apples, peaches, and cherries, will be sold altogether, or in parcels, as may best suit the purchaser or purchasers, on Monday the 25th instant, for ready money; also a gift and double saw mill within one mile of Vauxhall, on the same day, and 25 Virginia born slaves, for ready money also. The several plantations are under good fences, and land sufficient to work 15 hands.
PHIL JOHNSON. JAMES BRAY JOHNSON.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, on Monday the 18th of August, on the premises,
A TRACT of valuable land in Amelia county, near the courthouse, lying on both sides of Little creek, containing 746 acres, upon which is a plantation, in good order for cropping, sufficient to work 8 or 10 hands, with necessary houses for the reception of a family, and a fine young orchard of 200 apple and 3 or 400 peach trees just beginning to bear. The land is fine for tobacco and corn, the soil of the greatest part being exceedingly rich. One half of the purchase money to be paid on the acknowledgment of the deed, the other half on the 1st day of September 1779. Also to be sold, on the above terms, on Wednesday the 20th of August, a tract of land in Prince Edward, about 6 miles below the courthouse, containing about 420 acres. It is very good for tobacco, corn, and wheat; and there is a fine new plantation, sufficient to work 4 hands, with an overseer's house, &c. Bond and security will be required, to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid. The greatest part of the stock of cattle, hogs, and sheep, belonging to each plantation, will be sold to the highest bidders, for ready money, on the same days the lands are sold.
2|| WILLIAM THOMPSON.
FOR SALE for cash, or European and West India goods, a TRACT of LAND near the Halfway House between York and Hampton, pleasantly situated on the main road, whereon is a good dwelling-house, kitchen, and other convenient houses, with very good apple and peach orchards. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by applying to mr. Daniel Preshon, living near the premises. Also 100 acres of WOOD LAND within 5 miles of Portsmouth town, whereon is a great quantity of very fine pine and oak timber for ship building, and it is within a mile of a very good landing. For terms apply to the subscriber, in Portsmouth.
|| THOMAS TOMER.
For SALE, A CHASE-MARINE, or port waggon, with harness for two or four horses, all in good repair.
|| W. GOOSLEY. YORK, August 7, 1777.
WHEREAS Peter Presly Thornton, esq; of Northumberland county, has by his letter constituted and authorised me the subscriber his lawful and acting attorney during his absence from this commonwealth, this is to request and advertise all persons who have any demands against him, being properly authenticated, to apply for payment thereof, and that every person who is indebted to him will immediately settle their accounts, and pay the same, that the said attorney may be speedily enabled to satisfy and adjust all matters relative to the affairs of the said P. P. Thornton. 2|| JOHN MACKAY.

LONDON, April 15.
ON Thursday the Lords with white staves waited on his majesty at St. James's, with the address voted by the House of Peers on Wednesday, in answer to his majesty's message relative to the debt of the civil list, to which address his majesty made a most gracious answer.
The House of Commons, in a committee of supply, on Wednesday, came to the following resolution:
Resolved, that there be granted 618 340l. 9s. 6d. to his majesty, to discharge his debts and arrears due and owing upon the civil list to the 5th of January last; and that for the better supply of his majesty's household, and for the honour and dignity of the crown, there be granted to his majesty, during his life, out of the aggregate fund, the clear yearly sum of 100,000l. to commence from the 5th of January, over and above the 800,000l. settled on his majesty, by act of parliament, on his accession to the throne.
Very large orders are now executing in town for New York, to the amount of 50,000l. among five houses only.
The last despatches from sir Basil Keith brought advice, that four more men of war of the line, and three frigates, were arrived at the Havannah from Old Spain; and that the whole force in that harbour at present, is 11 sail of the line, from 66 to 80 guns, 7 frigates, 3 fireships, and 4 zebecs. They have also 7000 of the best troops of Spain there, and a numerous staff of general officers; these advices have given infinite anxiety to administration.
Administration are called upon, as men valuing their characters, not to amuse us longer with tales relative to the pacifick disposition of the court of Versailles, if they do not first explain to the publick the true reasons which prevented the march of the 20,000 Russians, and their consequent embarkation for America, to assist in the reduction of that country.
Extract of a letter from Paris, April 22.
"The arrival of the emperor here on Saturday last, at this critical juncture, however indifferent a matter it may seem in the eyes of the generality, appears to the thinking part of mankind an event portending consequences justly alarming to Great Britain. This circumstance, added to the universal favour and partiality shewn the Americans, whose best recommendation is their being natives of that distracted country, will (I have too much reason to dread) ere we are many days older, furnish the world with a striking instance how much superior the court of Versailles is to all other nations in point of that ingenuity and art so essentially necessary in the cabinet."
Orders were yesterday sent to Portsmouth for three men of war to sail immediately to cruise within a few leagues of Bourdeaux, though not so far as to give offence to the French, but in the proper track to intercept the American ships which trade to that place.
Extract of a letter from Portsmouth, April 25.
"Arrived at Spithead his majesty's ship Exeter, capt Moor, who fell in with a French ship of 74 guns, prepared for action. The Exeter hailed her, and desired a boat might be sent on board. Her answer was, she had none; on which one of the lieutenants of the Exeter went on board to inquire into the reasons of their behaviour, as their guns were pointed, and men in the top with small arms, when the French captain showed him their orders from the French court, which were, to protect any American ships in their seas."
The Guernsey, capt. Doyle, from Corke to Bourdeaux, was taken the 15th instant by the Freedom privateer, and burnt; and the Britannia, Wicker, from Topsham to Newfoundland, was taken the 17th instant, only 30 hours from Plymouth; she was one of the Fox fleet. The captain of this last was put on board a Dutchman, who landed him at Dover, and related, on Saturday morning, at Lloyd's coffee-house the above; as also, that the said privateer had been up the channel beyond Falmouth.
In consequence of some despatches received from admiral Gayton and sir Basil Keith, orders were given this week for some troops and artillery to be got ready to embark as soon as possible for Jamaica.
It is said general sir William Howe has solicited a reinforcement of 20,000 men, in order the more effectually to finish the war in America this campaign.
May 8. On Tuesday night Mr. Hesse, one of the king's messengers, was sent off with despatches for sir Joseph Yorke at the Hague, by way of Hanover, in the room of some despatches which were destroyed on board the Prince of Orange packet, taken by an American privateer near Harwich.
PHILADELPHIA, July 24.
IN CONGRESS, July 25, 1777.
RESOLVED, that Congress have a just sense of the merit of lieut. col. Meigs, and the officers and men under his command, who distinguished their prudence, activity, enterprize, and valour, in the late expedition to Long Island; and that an elegant sword be provided by the commissary general of military stores, and presented to lieut. col. Meigs.
Resolved, that Congress have a just sense of the gallant behaviour of lieut. col. Barton of a militia regiment of the state of Rhode Island and Providence plantations, and the brave officers and men of his party, who distinguished their valour and address in making prisoners of major general Prescott of the British army, and major William Barrington, his aid de camp; and that an elegant sword be provided by the commissary general of military stores, and presented to lieut. col. Barton.
Extract from the minutes. CHARLES THOMSON, sec'ry.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sixty DOLLARS Reward.
IN consequence of my advertisement of February last, all my men that returned home from Gloucester town on furlough, for the recovery of their health, have joined their company, except the three following persons, viz. Daniel Musick, a slender made man, 25 or 26 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; enlisted in Orange county, but since has gone I understand to Carolina. Thomas Hill, 23 or 24 years old, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches high; enlisted in Culpeper county, but since, as is supposed, is gone to the back inhabitants. James Berry, a mulatto fellow, about 30 years old, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; enlisted in Frederickburg, but served his time with mr. Thomas Bell of Orange county. And as I have the greatest reason to suspect they will not return to the regiment, I will give the above reward to any person that will deliver them to any continental officer on his march to head quarters, or to the commanding officer at Williamsburg, or 20 dollars for each of them.
JOSEPH SPENCER, capt. 7th regiment.
RICHMOND county, July 29, 1777.
IN April last I engaged with mr. George Yerby, executor of John Yerby, deceased, to take up a protested bill of exchange drawn by the said John Yerby in the year 1773 on mess. Clay & Midgley, merchants of Liverpool, in favour of mr. Samuel Hopkins, and endorsed by mr. David Boyd for the sum of 170l. sterling, which protest I was then informed was in the hands of mr. William Maitland, merchant of Williamsburg; and in order to discharge the same, I instructed a gentleman soon after to inquire for the said Maitland, who was informed that he had removed from Williamsburg. The said Maitland, or whoever may hold the said protested bill, is requested to take notice that I am ready to pay the same, with the damages thereon, and desire that immediate application may be made. HUDSON MUSE.
To be SOLD, on Thursday the 16th of October, at Halifax courthouse, being court day,
FOUR hundred acres of good tobacco and grain land, lying near the old courthouse of said county; which may be viewed, by any person inclining to purchase, upon application to mr. George Vaughan, who lives on the premises. Whoever is desirous of purchasing before the day of sale may know the terms of the subscriber, living near King & Queen courthouse.
2|| WILLIAM NUN.
To be SOLD to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Monday the 1st of September, at Richmond town, in Henrico county,
A VERY good SCHOONER, of about 70 tons burthen, with her sails, rigging, anchors, and boat; also two anchors; and a large boat, the property of capt. Caleb Davis, deceased. And will be sold at the late dwelling-house of the said Davis, in Bermuda Hundred, on Thursday the 21st instant, sundry household and kitchen furniture, also two good cows and calves, with three good horses, and a very good new double chair and harness. The terms will be agreed on at the day of sale. All persons indebted to the said estate are desired to come and pay off their accounts, and those who have any demands against it are desired to bring them in proved, that they may receive payment.
2|| JOHN ARCHER, exec.
FAIRFAX county, August 1, 1777.
I DO hereby certify, that my son Philip Grimes has deserted my house, and now is going about in an idle manner; and the cause for his leaving me is on account that I am against and will not give my consent that he should intermarry with a certain Bathsheba Hollis (alias Jackson) who is a melater, and do forewarn all ministers to publish or marry the said Philip Grimes to any person whatever, while under age, as he is but 20 years old the 24th day of December next.
|| PHILIP GRIMES.
To be RENTED, and entered on the 1st day of November next,
THE houses on the main road leading from Hanover courthouse to Hanover town, conveniently situated for the purpose of tavern-keeping, or residence for a private family, having eight good rooms below and two above stairs, with a good kitchen, dairy, wash house, meat house, and a large barn and stable. Any person inclining to rent may know the terms by application to the subscriber, on the premises. THOMAS SMITH.

To be SOLD for ready money, on Wednesday the 27th instant (August) on the premises,
FIVE hundred acres of very valuable land, a considerable part of which is low grounds, lying in the lower end of Lunenburg county, on Meherrin river, and the whole exceeding good for tobacco, corn, or wheat. Any person inclinable to purchase before the day of sale may know the terms of the subscriber, living in Sussex county.---I shall attend the sale.
SAMUEL HARWOOD.
For SALE,
FIFTY barrels of choice new HERFRINGS, headed and drawn, for ready cash, by the subscriber in Suffolk town.
WILLIAM JONES.
FOR sale, in Charlotte county, about 12 miles from the courthouse, and one from Fuqua's ferry, on Staunton river, 1000 acres of good land for tobacco, corn, wheat, flax, &c. well improved for 6 or 8 hands, whereon is a good dwelling-house with four rooms on the lower floor, two remarkable good chimnies, one brick and the other stone, a large garden, kitchen, dairy, and spring house, an exceeding fine granary, tobacco houses, and a still house with two stills, the houses chiefly new, and well built, also apple and peach orchards sufficient to make 500 gallons of brandy and 1000 gallons of cider, convenient to church, sundry mills and fisheries, there being several within two miles from the said dwelling-house. Also 1113 acres of very good land in Pittsylvania county, about 25 miles from the above tract, unimproved, well timbered and watered, with exceeding fine range for stock. Any person inclinable to purchase must apply to the subscriber, now living on the Charlotte tract, before the first of September, as he will then set out to the South, and not return till Christmas.
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THO: CARTER.
The said land will still be for sale after Christmas, if not purchased before September.
T. C.
LOST some time in April, between Suffolk and Williamsburg, two TICKETS in the STATES LOTTERY, No. 33,953 and 33,954. I will give two dollars to the person who finds and delivers them to col. John Wilson of Norfolk county, or the subscriber on board the ship Caswell.
WILLIS WILSON.
Alexandria, July 20, 1777.
FOR sale, a PILOT BOAT about 500 bushels burthen, with two good sails, and well found with rigging, &c. She sails remarkably fast. For terms apply to
JOHN MILES
DINWIDDIE, July 15, 1777.
THE subscriber hath for sale about 6000 acres of land near the old town of Peytonsburg, in the county of Pittsylvania, which in Amelia county will sell from 40s. to 3l. per acre, on which are several small tenements and plantations; also 6000 acres on the waters and branches of Hyco and Dan rivers, in the county of Halifax, on which are likewise several small plantation and improvements. Also 6000 acres in the county of Mecklenburg, in different parts of that county; likewise several small pieces of land in the counties of Dinwiddie and Brunswick, containing about 400 and 500 acres each.
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ROGER ATKINSON.
NOW in the subscriber's possession, at Sleepy Hole in Nansemond county, 46 barrels of FLOUR, which were delivered to me in June 1776, by order of mr. Joseph Hawkins, then commissary to the 5th regiment of Virginia troops; which I shall sell to pay storage, unless it be applied for very soon.
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LEWIS ALLMAND.
For SALE,
TRACT of LAND, containing 444 acres, in the county of Dinwiddie, on Nottoway river, near Lew. Jones's bridge, and within 35 miles of Petersburg. The land is good for tobacco and all kinds of grain, there are about 150 acres of choice low grounds, a charming apple orchard, and a tolerable dwelling-house 28 by 26, together with kitchen, dairy, smokehouse, &c. For terms apply to the subscriber, on the premises.
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JOHN CLORYTON.
FOURTEEN hundred gallons of very good St. Croix RUM, and a few pieces of CANVAS, will be sold to the highest bidder, at Portsmouth, on Thursday the 21st instant (August) for ready money.
SAMUEL BARRON CUNNINGHAM.
To be SOLD, on the premises, to the highest bidder, for ready money, on Wednesday the 20th of August,
TRACT of land in Amelia county, containing 200 acres, lying on the branches of Appomattox, within one mile of the river, and about 28 miles above Petersburg. It is exceeding good for tobacco, wheat, and corn, and there is a sufficient quantity cleared to work 6 or 7 hands to great advantage. Upon the land is a good dwelling-house 28 by 16 with two rooms below, and other necessary houses, two good framed barns 32 by 20, and a good apple and peach orchard. The situation is pleasant and healthy, there are several good springs, and the range is inferior to none in the country. Any person inclinable to view the land may see it by applying to the subscriber on the premises, or be shewn it on the day of sale.
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GEORGE TUCKER.
HUNGSTINTOUR, June 30, 1777.
FOR sale, on very reasonable terms, about 1200 acres of very rich TOBACCOLAND, on each side Great Ducher's creek, in the lower end of Buckingham county, near Appomattox river. On this land is a well built house having two rooms on a floor, with a porch, necessary outhouses, and an excellent young orchard. I really do not know any richer high ground than is on this tract. Also a plantation, with a good orchard, on each side of Little Willis's creek, and about 1000 acres of good land. On both places is great plenty of good meadow land, and fine range for stock. I believe no place in Virginia is healthier than hereabouts.---I would rent a place called the New Store, where capt. Johns lives. There is a good dwelling-house with 5 rooms on the lower floor, a merchant's house, a storehouse, &c. It is a very fine place for a store or ordinary, lying within sight of where the great Buckingham road joins the Guinea road, and there are no other roads leading to our extensive back country nearer than those by Buckingham and Prince Edward courthouses.---I have not the least doubt but Appomattox river will be cleared in a short time, and I hope our next Assembly will take it into their consideration. Tobacco has been carried above this place to col. Banister's mill, and the canoe men say it is a much better river to carry tobacco down than James river.---I will allow a reasonable credit for part of the money. Any person inclinable to purchase one or both of the above mentioned places, who will come and view the land, I dare say would not hesitate to give me the price I should ask. The land joins the tract I live on. An indisputable title will be made to the premises. Possession will be given of the first and third place at Christmas, and of the other place in October.---** I shall advertise this land but three times.
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ANTHONY WINSTON.
LOST by the subscriber, on Friday the 4th instant (July) a red morocco leather POCKET BOOK with about 28l. paper currency, besides accounts and other papers of consequence to the amount of 100l. and upwards. One was a 5l. bill of the James river bank, also a 30 dollar bill, one of 10, one of 8, one of 7, and one of 6 dollars; their numbers I do not recollect, nor the denomination of the other bills. The evening of the day on which I lost the book I went to mr. John Kerby's, in the lower end of Charles parish, York county, which is within a mile of the place where I live. After staying about an hour I got upon my horse, and had not rode five paces before I missed the book out of my pocket. Whoever delivers it to me, and the contents, shall have TEN POUNDS reward.
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THOMAS HANSFORD, sen.
To be LET,
THE building of BARRACKS at York, of dimensions sufficient to accommodate 250 men. Such persons as may be willing to undertake the work are desired to attend the Council Board at the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg, with their proposals, on the 13th day of this month.
By order of the Council.
ARCH: BLAIR, clerk.
August 1, 1777.
Williamsburg, August 1, 1777.
SOME time last October a person in this city purchased two casks of BUTTER, at 1s. per pound, from a waggon then standing near the Post Office. The owner of the butter was at the same time directed to call for his money, but having neglected so to do, and being unknown to the purchaser, he is hereby notified, that by inquiring of the printer he may be informed where to apply for payment, when it is expected he will produce an account of the weight perfectly corresponding with that in the possession of the said purchaser, and also defray the expense of this advertisement.
RUN away from the foundry at Westham in Henrico county, about the first of May last, TOM, OLIVER, and NASSAU, three likely young negro men belonging to the publick, and purchased of Charles Carter, esq; from his estate in Lancaster county, where they are supposed to be gone. Tom is a tall well made fellow, Oliver of the middle size, and Nassau rather short and very thick. Whoever will deliver the said negroes to mr. John Reveley at said foundry, or to either of the subscribers, shall have 40s. reward for each.
RICHARD ADAMS.
NATHANIEL WILKINSON.
TURNER SOUTHALL.
STRAYED or STOLEN from Blandford, in Prince George, a gray horse 4 feet 1 or 2 inches high, has a remarkable large head, a cut in the near ear with a knife, and branded on the near shoulder and buttock A. Whoever brings the said horse to me, in Petersburg, shall have TEN DOLLARS reward.
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WILLIAM HORTON.
TAKEN up in Mecklenburg, on Roanoke river, a sorrel horse 11 or 12 years old, 4 feet 6 or 7 inches high, with a blaze face, shod round, branded on the near buttock C, and had a bell on. Posted, and appraised to 11l.
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Thomas Jones, jun.
TAKEN up in Stafford, near Aquia, a dark bay horse near 14 hands and a half high, 3 years old, has a star in his forehead, appears to be just broke, trots and gallops, and branded on the near buttock X. Posted, and appraised to 30l.
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John Murray.