The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-01-12

ANDS FOR SALE-On the 10Th day OF next
a January will be sold on the premises, that val
liable estate called Turkey Island, the seat OF the
late Bowler Cooke decd. lying on James river in
the lower end Of Henrico county, 10 miles below
Richmond. This tract contains by estimation 600
acres OF high land exclusive of about so acres of
meadow, Is of which reclaimed, and the balance
from its having been once in cultivation, may be
converted into an excellent meadow, or cultivated
at q moderate expense. 500 Of this tract are
cleared, and the balance heavily tiubered, which
from the scarcity OF timber, and its convenience
to water carriage may justly be considered an OBJ
Ject OF great Importance: the other side of the
River Immediately opposite, and attached to this
tract, are 254 acres called Martins Swamp, heavily
timbered with an inexhaustibe quantity of fine Ash
and other growth usually found in ouch soil this
land is seldom or ever materially affected by the
tides, and it in the possession OF person OF capi
tai aud enterprise, might be easily converted into
meadows of the most profitable order, or into ara
bic land capable OF producing Corn or Wheat in an
abundance inferior no soil whatever. There is
sowed this place $50 bushels of wheat well put in
two thirds OF picked May Wheat. aud the balance
OF the red chat bearded. The improvements are
an excellent brick dwelling house with rooms ans.
efices underneath, two Barns and Thrash.ng
Machine, Stable and Cowhouse, together with every
ether convenient clubhouse, necessary for the com.
Plete accommodation of family two Fisheries for
shad and Hearings, ut Turkey Island and the
other at Eagle point On Martins Swamp, with cool
situations for Weirs and Wild fowl The soii is well
calculated for the production of Corn, Wheat, o.
baccn, and small grain Of every kind, and from its
peculiar adaptation to the cultivation of Clover and
other grassesis susceptible of the highest i,npr
ment, alta moderate expenses ard from its conve.
nienee to water carriage and all other advantages
resulting from its situation, may Justly be esteem ed
one OF the most desirable seats below the falls OF
James River.
It's presumed that will be disposed to pur-
chase 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 a plot of the land exhibited on the
day OF saie.--The terms of the sale are one third
IN 90 days, third III ~ months and one third in
two years, the two last payments to carry interest
from the day of sale. Bonds with deed of trust on
the land will be required clear and indspuab,e H.
tie will be made, free OF all membranes what
ever.
BOWLER +. COOKE, Exr.
Of Bowler Cooke deed.
p S. On the same day will be sold on the prerni-
SEES all the plantation utensils, four mules about four
hundred barrels of Corn, all the stock consisting of
Cattle, Sheep, and Hogs, quantity of Pork ready
sailed mp, together with all the household X Kitcb-
en- furniture of every description, also quantity of
good Hay. These inclined to purchase any of the
above articles, requested to attend, as they are
OF the most excellent quality being those which
were yeserUed for the Widow and family. For all
sums under $50, cash will be required for all over
Bonds with approved security will be required 10
carry Interest from the date.
B.F COOKE, Exr.
OF Bowler Cooke decd
Strawberry plain, Dec. g. eptds