The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-01-19

4 ANUS FoitSACG----On the 2Oih day %, next
~ january viii be sold ON the premises, that val
liable estate called Turkey island, the seat OF the
late bowler Cooke deed living on James river in
the iowcr end at Henrco county IS miles below
Richmond. This tract contains by estimation goo
acres OF high land excrsive OF about SO acres of
meadow, Is of which ai'e reclaimed, and the balance
frnio its having been o"ee in cultivation, may he
converted into an excellent meadow, or cultivated
at moderate expense 500 acres of this tract are
cleared, and The balance heavily timbered, which
from the scarcity OF timber, aud its convenience
to water carriage may Justly be considered an OBJ
leet "i great Importance on the other side OF the
River Immediately opposite, aud attached TO this
tract, are 255 acres called Martins Swamp, heavily
umhcred with an incShaus;h.e quantity of fine Ash
aud other growth usually foun;l in such soil this
land is seldom or ever materially afrcte, by the
tides, and IL III the possession ~ person az capi-
tai and enterprise. might lac easily converted into
| meadows %! the most profitable ORDER into ARA
Bile land capable Of producing Cora or Whest in an
arundante inferior to- no sol whatever. There is
saved this place $50 bushels OF - heat well put in
to thirds oi'pcscd May Wheat. and the balance
al the rei e!iah bearded The improvements are
an excellent brick dwelling house with ) rooms, and
Offices underneath, two Barns aud Thrashins
Machine, Stable aud Covl,o,ise, together with every
other convenient cut-housc, necessary for the COM
p!etc accomm odati1n Of afamiy two Fisheries for
shad and Herring ~ Turkcy island, and the
other IL Eagle point Mar;ins Swamp, with good
situations for Wcrs and wild FOWL The soil is well
calculated for the production az Carp. Wheat To-
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peculiar adaptation the cutit 1tioii of Clover and
other grasses is susceptible of the hsea, i,npr
ment, at moderate expense; and from its co nv e.
n;cnce to water carriage, an, all other nd qantases
resulting from its situation, Justly be esteemed
one OF the most desirable seats below the falls OF
James River. IRA
Its presumed that no one will be disposed to pur-
chass without first viewing the premises all such
are earnestly requested to call on the subscriber
who will shew the land, and give every necessary
information that may be required n survey will
be made, and plot Of the land exhibited on the
day oil sale.-The terms of the sale are one third
IN 90 days. one third in ~ months and one third in
two years. the two last payments tn carry interest
from the day OF sale. Bonds with deed of trust on
the land will be required clear aud indspuable IL
tie will be made, free OF all membranes what
ever.
BOWLER f. COOKE. Exr
of Bowler Cocke deed.
P.S. On the same day will be sold On the preIa-
all the plantation utensils. four mules abou; four
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 These inclined to purchase any Of the
above articles, requested TO attend ms they are
| OF the most excellent emaiity being those which
! zoe~c TeserSe5 for the Widow and family For all
sums under $50 cash Wi; TIC required for all over,
isonds with approved security will be required 10
| carry Interest from the date.
y. Y. COOKE, Exr.
| - q. IF Bowler Cooke decd.
! Strawberry plain, De-. Y. ePtds