The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-12-29
BY Thomas Richie.

r ANDS FOR SALE oh the goth day ofuext
Z A January will he sold the premises, that val
liable estate calid Turkey Island, the seat OF the
late Bowler Cocsc decd lying James river il,
che lover end of iicnrco co,nty, IS miles below
Richmond. This tract contains by estimation 900
OF high land exclusive of about 50 acres OF
meadow, Is of which reclaimed, and the balance
from it's having been once in cultivation, may he
eonvertcd intu an excellent meadow, or cultivated
at a moderate expense 500 acres sf this tract are
cleared, and the bslarce heavily timbered, which
from the scarcity of ,,uher, AMI its convenience
u water carriage may justly he considered as an OBJ
Jectof great Importance: on the other side OF the
River Immediately opposite, and attached to this
tract, 25i called Martins Swamp, heavily
timberel with an inenhaustble quantity OF fine Ash
an'l other growth usually found in such soil this
land is seldom or materially affected by the
tides, anil il in the possession OF person of CAPT
tai and enterprise might be easily converted into
meadows o! the most profitable order, or into ara
bic land capable of producing Cora or Wheat in an
abundance inferior to soil whatever. There is
sowcd this place $50 bushels of wheat well put in,
, two thirds of picked May Wheat, and The balance
OF the rel chatf bearded. The improvements are
excellent brick dwelling house with rooms, and
offices underneath, two Barns and Thras,;ng
Machine, Stable and Cowhousc, together with every
other convenient out housc, necessary for the COM
piete accommodation of family two Fisheries for
shad and ieriings, one at Turkey Island, and the
other at Eagle point Martins Swamp, with good
situations for Wcrs and wild FOWL The soil is well
calculated for the production of Corn, Wheat, To-
bacco, AMI small gram OF every KIND, and from It's
peculiar adaptation the cultivation of Glover and
other grasses is susceptible OF the highest improve
1nent, at a moderate expense; and from its cVnve-
slence to water carriage, and all other advantages
resulting from its situation, may justly be esteemed
OF the most desirable seats below the falls OF
James River.
1t is presumed that no viii be disposed to pur-
chase without first viewing the premises all suci,
earnestly requested to call the subscriber,
who will shcw the land, and give every necessary
Information thai may be required. II survey will
be made, and plot OF the land exhibited the
day OF sale.-Thc terms of the sale are one third
in 90 days, one third in IL months, and third in
two years, the two last paymcnts carry interest
from the day OF sale. Bonds with deed az on
the land will he required clear and ndisputabe IT,
tle will be made, free OF all incsmbramces what
aver.
BOWLER F. COOKE, Exr.-
OF Bowler Cooke decd
P.S. On the same day will be sold on the prerni-
all the plantation utensils, four mules, about
hundred barrels of Corn, all the stock consisting o
Cattle, Sheep, and Hogs, quantity of Pork ready
sailed up. together with all the household & Kitch-
en- furniture Of every description, also & quantity OF
good Hay Those inclined to purchase any of the
above articles, requested to attend, as they are
Eoe-e reserved for the Widow and family. For all
under 5 l0 cash will be required for all over,
Bonds with approved security will be required to
carry Interest from the date.
B. F. COOKE, Exr.
of Bowler Cooke decd.
Strawberry plain, Dec. 2s. ePtds