The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1813-01-16

ANDS FOR SALE---Ou the Goth day or next
q 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 ienTco county is miles below
| Richmond. This tract contains by estimation goo
| acres OF high land exclusive of about SO acres OF
meadow, Ii OF which reclaimed, and the balance
from its having been in cultivation, may be
converted lotto an excellent meadow, or cultivated
at moderate expense. 500 acres of this tract are
cleared, and the balance heavily t;mbered, which
from Tie scarcity OF timber, and It's convenience
To water carriage may Justly be considered as an OBJ
lect OF great Importance: the other side of ths
River immediately opposite, and attached to this
tract, are 254 acres called Martins Swamp, heavily
umbered with an 'neziaustbie quantity of fine Ash
AMI other growth usually found in such soil this
land is seldom or ever materially affected by the
tides, and IT IN the possession OF q person OF CAPT
tai and enterprise, might be easily converted into
meadows OF the most profitable order, or into ara
Die ianu capable OF producing Corn Wheat in an
abundance inferior to no sell whatever. There is
sowed this place $50 bushels OF wheat well nut in
two thirds OF picked May Wheat, and the balance
OF the rea chan bearded. The improvements are
an excellent brick dwelling house with , rooms, and
Offices underneath, two Barns aud Thrsshne
Machine, Stable and Cnvhouse, tos ther with every
ether convenient outhRuse, necessary for the \conr-
piete accommodation Of family two Fisheries for
shat and lierIinss, Que at Turkey Island, and the
other at Eagle point Oh Martins Swamp, with good
situations for W=irs and ~d fowL---T.e soil is well
calciilated Tor the production OF Corn, Wheat To.
Oh every Eind, cnl
peculiar adaptation TO the cultivation OF Clover and
other grasses IS susceptible of the highest imr ov
ment, at moderate eSpense; aud from j. conyc.
n'enee to water carriage, and sll other advantage
resulting from its situation, may Justly be csieersed
one ct the most desirable seats below the falls OF
James River.
IL IS presumed that will he disposed To ,,.r.
chase without first viewing the premises III such
are earnestly requested TO call on the subscriber
who will slew the land, and give every necessary
information that may be required n survey viii
he made, and aplot of the land exhibited on the
day of sHe.--rbe terms of the sale are one third
IN 90 days, third in - months and one third IN
TWO years, fhe two last payments To carry interest
from the day OF sale. Bonds with deed OF trust ON
the land will be required clear and indisputaLle IL
tie will lie made free OF all iucHm ORANGES what
ever.
BOWLER +. COOKE, Exr
of Bowler Cooke deed
P.S On the day will be sold on the pre,ni
ses 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
sa'ted ups together with all the household s. KitcI
en- furniture Of every description, also quantity of
good Hay. Those inclined to purchase any of the
1boye articles, are requested 10 attend as they are
OF the most excellent quality being those which
'Vere reSerDed Tor the Widow and family For all
sums under $50, cash will be required for all over
bonds with approved security will be required TO
carry Interest from The date.
b.. COOKE, Exr.
Of Bowler Cooke deed
Strawberry plain, Dec. &C. ehtds