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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-03-27
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From n Porto Rico newspaper for the Neuc YORK
DaiLy 1dpergjSer

DaiLy Adpertissr
Brigddier Don Juan Manuel Menaibur1
Governor of Cuayaquil in Peru, reports as
follows, under date OF 80 of April.
1.-The expedition despatched by order of the
Vceroy of Peru, alb ont the beginning of Sep.
TENDER, last year, from the city of Cuenca, 10
ascertain the Typographical situation of the
LOST CITY OF LOGRONO, (suppOsed to have BEEN
sunk by AN Earthquake in addition TO the
Information already received, presents the fol-
lowing, which throws considerable light on tile
manners and dispositions Of the inhabitants. -.
From this we learn, that the climate is in the
highest degree mild aud healthy, since those
diseases, which among civilized people, re-
Snltlng from luxury and excuses, are unknown
10 them, and there Is no instance on record, OF
any having suffered even bysuch complaints as
are incident To Sa9ages in a state Of nature.
HE territory which appertained to this city. ~
beautiful valley, OF four or Eve hundred
leagues in extent, according to the best inlOr-
nation, aud covered with InnHmeTdble groves,
OF the most lofty trees. Through the centre OF
this valley, ran from east to west two beautiful
rivers, called in the language of the country,
BOWbQtsd and GuaiGgHiSd, which have their
source in the COrdiiera mountains, that sepa.
rate this country from CueDca--It is also wa
tered by the river IamOra, which is believed
TO proceed from tije province of Lola This
last rs well as fine BOmbaIsa, is naVigabe for
canoes, winch the natives manage with won
deJfu deXterity, and abound, together with
the Guaidquisa, in fish. but the explorers
had not an opportunity 10 examine them, az
the Indians make no account ct hSh or flesh,
cOutcuting themselves, like most people ia
a state of nature. with vegetable fOod.......
Vegetables grow IN pioiuson for the ground
is rich and fertile beyond conception, and
yield ~ the greatest plenty maize, plantains,
sweet potatoes, guuadilas, zapcte, and vagi-
Gus roots both palaiable aud healthy. The
natives are peaCeabe and friendly, aud the
httle disicuity they make 60 being baptisCd,
proves that tiiCy have no idea ot any Other reiI-
gion. Ihr.r persons are large. robust aud VICE.
ro1s and although unacCusjomed to any other
ciotuuy hut simple bandage round tae body
iu The iJsm 10 % towel which is worn indiscri
u,iadtely by both sexes, yet they have adopted
iu alastetui manner. TIE Spanish costume OF
dress. wEic'i they Rave hpguu TO admire. This
reitlcrne~ Of disposition ied iInw q 1--we ge-
utt4Us in HARMONY eitii each Off without
licences. ID, .t Chief o.. r..r-. or any
.off.r t.pe q. y. fi,eea,,|if. fo- for
So fd,ferrc. ~nori.f ,. tcked,
hs defe.t. himself ant
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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-03-27
FROM THE HTREIGuTS

BY the arrival last evening of the brig Ken
tucky Belle, from Icghoru via Gibraltar, Cleft
the latter port the Isi of February we
learu Tie following were the prices current at
Gibraltar:
Flour I2l tobacco Is cents, looking up !;
coffee - cents; sugars, white Sl6-brOwn 81 /
slaves $40 per NJ. The American Consul at
LeshOrn, informed that the American squad.
ron were on the coast Of Itay-a Tunisian sch.
had arrived at quarantine, Gibraltar, said to
have the plague OF board. She had run thro'
fleet OF Portuguese men of war.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
,Jones's Point.

TIME subscriber presents due respect 10
j the gentlemen of Alexandria and its
neishborhood, for their liberal encourage
ment since the commencement OF his es-
tablishment and solicits continuance of
their support, informing them that he COM
mences, on Monday the 10Th instant, Oys-
tersuppers, which will be continued during
the season, and for choice wines, liquors.
end moderate charges, cannot be excelled.
Those who have not visited his tavern, will,
on trial, find his accommodation 10 surpass
their expectation.
Gentlemen who wish to become subscri-
bers for duck shooting this season, will
please TO forward their names to me. as the
number is limited, and only few are want
ed TO make up the subscription No per-
sons permitted TO land on the point except
his friends. There is a good carriage road,
nearly completed, and worm stable for
horses. G. JONES.
JOUes's Point, October 1s #
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
Ten Dollars Reward.

DAN away from the subscriber abou,
n the 4th Of August, Negro Woman
LOUlZA--she is % years old, about feet
FIVE inches high, and stout has some other
front teeth out, and is apt to laugh when
spoken to; she has sister Marinda and
mother living in Georgetown, one above
Semmes's tavern, and the other on Herring
Hill, where she has been harhored for two
weeks, and left there to come home, but
has not done so. lexpect she can be found
in Georgetown or Alexandria, where she
has many acquaintance. will give the
above reward if brought home, or lodged
in Jail so that get her again.
ROBERT HARPER.
Prince Georges CO. Maryland,
September 8 dH
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
French Language.

W.M. L.A.N'PHER
INTENDS opening an Evening School
Il on the 18th inst. at 7 O'Clock, for the
purpose of teaching the rudiments Of the
French language. Applicants can leave
their names at Doctor STABLER's shop.
The following certificate is subjoined for
their satisfaction:
Translation.]
Having had the pleasure of a daily inter-
course with Mr.. Lanphier for several months
past, we the undersigned certify, thatIrom
the profound knowledge he possesses Of the
French language, nc, person is more capa.
bic than he of teaching its rudiments and
different idloms (Which constitute part of
it), and indeed the most correct pronunci-
alton. We have also had an opportunity
of conversing with several of the scholars
of the same gentleman, who, without ever
having been in France, speak good French.
PAUL NJ. GEBERT.
(Signed) Doct. and Surg.
EUGENE SHERIDAN.
alexandria, June "a, 1918. Sept7
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
New Publications.

lust Received aud for sale by the
81 subscribers,
Capt. Tuckey's Narrative of an
Expedition to explore the RivcrZaire,
usually called the Congou, in SOUTH
ern Africa, in 1916, to which are adj
ed the Journal of Professor Smith,
and some general observations on its
Inhabitants, published by Permission
of the Lords of the admiralty.
The possibility Of approaching tho
North Pole asserted by the Hon. u.
harrington, with an appendix con.
tanning Papers on the same Subject,
and Oh a Northwest Passage; by Col.
Beaufay. F. r. 8. Illustrated with
Map of the North Pole, according to
tie latest Discoveries.
Hobhouse's Historical Illustrations
Of the fourth Cantc Of Childe Harold,
containing Dissertations on the Euins
of Rome, and an Essay on Italian liz
tcrature.
Joyce's Dialogues in Chemistry for
the amusement and Instruction Ut
young people, wis.
The Brownie Of Bodsberk ndo,hcr
Tales. by James Rogg, Author of
Queens Wake, &c.
Marriage, a novel.
The Bachelor and the Married
Man do.
Foliage, a Poem. by Leigh Hunt.
The Fudge Family il, Paris.
Yuma, or the Tree Of Health, and
other Tales, by Mad. de Genlis.
A Help TO tie profitable Reading
of the Holy Scriptures, by the Rev.
Edward Rickersteth.
The Testimony of Natural Tbeo.
logy to Christianity, by Dir. Gisborhc.
The Life of Mrs. Isabella Graham.
Mrs. Martha Ramsay.
Rev. DR.. Buchanan.
DR.. Watson, Bishop of
Landaff.
Eliis's Account OF Lord Amhcfst's
Embassy to China.
Rambles in Italy, by an American.
Rob Roy Nc Grrgor; or AUD
Lang Syne, a Musical Drama.
0 Every new publication as soon
as it can arrive. may be had of
JAS. KENNEDY Il SON.
September 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
General Land Agency.

F5TflE subscriber at the request of seve-
raj non residents and under a belief
hat IN agency OF this kind is much wanting
an the state OF Kentucky. viii undertake in
future, 10 give NON-RESlDENrS such
information as they may desire respecting
their lands--will also undertake 10 inTest-
gate claims, pay taxes, &c.
He has also formed connexion with Mr.
Samuel Smith, of Kaskaskia, and will un-
dertake TO have transmitted and recorded
Deeds for Military Land in the Illinois Fer
ri;ory, and will also undertake to have en-
;ered Public Lands in said Territory, and
taxes paid for Hon-residsnts.
He has also an agent at Washington City,
and will undertake TO have my claims upon
government liquidated and settled
The subscriber still continues 10 practice
LAW in the several counties of Fayette,
Wondtord. and Jessamine. All business
conhded TO his care, will receive the strict
est attention DAN. NC. PAYNE.
Lexington, Ky. July lIth, 1915
iOctuber lql oOt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
Exchanges 8 Brokers Office.
Georgetown, District Of Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS.

ROMULUS kIGGS.
A T his Office, next doc" below Craw-
- ford's tavern. Bridge-st Georgetown,
will exchange all kinds Of Bank Notes on
the most reasonable terms.-All persons
who may have notes on the banks of North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well to call on him, as he is
largely in the purchase Of that kind Of mo-
ney, and will take it on the most reasona-
bic terms. Persons travelling 10 the West
ern Country may at all times get the Bank
Notes Of the Western Banks at fair dis
court, by calling at his Office. For the in
formation Of all persons throughout the u.
States, X. Riggs makes it known, that all
of the Banks Of the Distrist OF Columbia
pay their notes on demand in specie; and
il would be much 10 the advantage of the
merchants, and trading TO the South and
.weSt, TO encourage the circulation Of the
Notes of the Banks of Georgetown, Wash
ington and Alexandria, as it will at all
times answer for remittances TO the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigrating or travelling 10 the west
ward should be very particular and take
the Notes Of the Banks Of the District of
Columbia, as they will irl them the most
current, there being no CounterIeilS on the
District Banks. The Merchants Bank OF
Alexandria has long since failed-all per-
sons should be on their guard, as they will
be imposed on. August lS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
80 Dollars Reward.

A. BSCONDED on Saturday morning, the
N 18th inst negro George, or George
Griffin, the property of Miss M'Call, by
trade a mailer, and understands some part
al the b!acksmith's business; ne is about
50 years OF age, 3 feet or 7jnches high,
stout made, very black complexion, large
eyes and mouth, With thick lips. He is a
very art,ul fellow and'hss been in the habit
oi obtruding himselfas free man, and will
NO doubt attempt to pass as such, and pro-
hably get worS-has down look when
spcEento.-Hisc clothes not recollected, ha-
Wing various suits.
Areward of 10 dollars will be given il
taken in the town or county, 90 in the com-
" OF Washington or Fairfax, orthe above
reward if taken SO miles from town, with
all reasonable charges IL brought home.
Masters of vessels are cautioned against
harhoring or carrying oil said runaway, as
they will be dealt with according TO law.
JAMES SANDERSON.
August II #
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
Baer SCO.'s
October IL

Improved Patent Cooking Stores.
TINE improvement of those stoves on
Il the original patent, at New York, con-
sists in the stands on which the pots and
kettles are set. The original ones are set
on wooden stools, which are liable to upset.
The Improved ones are SET on iron stands,
which are fastened to the stoves, and are
perfectly secure.
All the appendages Of the improved stoves
are of first rate workmanship. and may be
obtained at the manufacturers prices, with
a great variety of new patterns of close and
open stoves. Apply to
CHARLES SLADE,, d
Oct 10 Agent for VIM. Baer l. Co.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
Stop the Swindicr.
FTFTY DOLLARS PEWaRD


TWILL give the above reward for aspire
l. hending and lodging in any Jail in the
District of Columbia, person by the name
of JOHN POST, Bricklayer and Stone
mason, who has been at work for about two
months past at Fort Washington, and was
discharged on the 18th Of September inst.
lie says he was born in the state of New
York; is about feet 8 or 10 inches high.
and has sandy hair: he had with him an
apprentice boy, nearly grown. A few days
previous to his leaving Fort washingtoa
he took the liberty Of borrowing, in The
name Of Mr.. John CoIagen, from a lady at
that place | 5 dollars, which was not known
fill after he left it; and Immediately after
he was discharged and paid of. he forged
two checks in the name of the Subscriber,
on the Farmers Bank Of Alexandra, one
of which he procured the money for al the
Bank, and theother lie PASSED TO a person
in Alexandria, which was detected and
refused.-Previous to his coming to Fort
Washington, he worked in the City OF,
Washington, where he said he intended to
work again; but il is probable he has not
stopped so near the THEATRE of his yillauy.
Persons are cautioned against being i'm
posed on by him. BOLrEiA LAWS.
September 16 #
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
New Books.

Just .receirsd on consignment, and for sale
by the subscriber,
ENAI.E,Sof my landlord. second series
l. New tales, by Mrs Opie
lions Pilgrim, by Robert Hawker, D ID
Eyens of the French Revolution, by the
baroness Re Stael; OReiley's Greenland
JoAnson's quarto dictionary, vol. |
Tayior'S Arator, 4th edition
Rallies tour on the continent
Sillage sermons; Olive-Branch
Dwighl's geography forschoois, in which
Europe is divided according TO the late act
Of Inc congress of Vienna Also,
A few copies Of Bible News or Sacred
Truths rc'aling to the Living God, his only
Son, and Holy Spirit, by Noah Worcester,
AM Oct Is ROBERT GRAY.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
Advertisement.

A BSC0NDED from the subscriber
IN service, on Saturday night the 18th
inst. Negro woman TREACE or TREACY
she is FIVE feet two or three inches high,
about 80 years of age, of very dark COM
plexion, and when particularly examined
is very apt TO confound herseli.--It is
deemed unnecessary TO mention her clo-
thing, as she has all Of them with her, and
being extremely artful, she no doubt will
change them and endeavor to. pass for a
free woman. She is well acquainted in
Charles county, Prince Georges, Alexan-
dria and the City, as about 5 years ago she
made her escape, and was or Z months
about the Lower Ferry, leading 10 AIexan-
dria, and from thence 10 Washington City,
where she acquired an extensive acquain-
lance among the Negroes belonging to John
Brent, esq.,; and the greater part OF said
Negroes belong now to. William and Ro-
Der Brent, esqrs. and Mr.. Dudley Diggs.
Negro Treace has scar on the back part
Of her neck, occasioned by seaton put for
the benefit of her eyes, which are very
weak at this time. will give 10 dollars
il taken in the county and secured in Jail,
or if out of the county and secured as aiore-
said, 40 that get her again, e5 dollars,
and all reasonable charges paid if brought
home. All persons are fcrewarned har-
boring or employing said Negro at their
peril, as the law will be vigorously put in
force against any offender;
THOMAS BURGESS.
Charles CO. Maryland, near
ort-Tobacco, Aug.'24 d3tTu
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
Notice.

THE partnership heretofore existing be-
i tween tie subscribers, under the firm
of ROBERTS & ALLEN, was dissolved
on the 9th instant, by mutual consent. All
persons having claims, as well as those in
debted to the copartnership, are requested
to apply TO JOHN ROBERTS for settle
ment. JOHN ROBERTS,
DAVID III. ALLEN.
GTThe Grocery, Flour and Commission
Business, will be continued by the subscri-
Der, at the usual place.
JOHN ROBERTS.
September 90 dlw&T3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
Bank Of Pctonac,

October 5. 1918.
RTOTlCE is hereby given the stockhol-
~ ders OF the Bank OF Potomac, that an
election tor twelve directors will be held al
the Cour. House, On Monday the End day
ofNov. next. The elec,ioa 10 commence
AZ 10. and end a. $O'cloCk.
By order OF the hoari,
Ost3 C.. PAGE, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
Notice.

6@T HAVE removed my residence from
" u Alexandra TO Stafford county, Va.
and shall hereafter attend the Inferiorand
Superior Courts of Stafford and PrinceWil-
liam counties, and the Superior Court of
Chancery at Fredericksburg. My uniujsh-
ed business in the Circuit Court for the
county of Alexandria is LETT in the hands Of
WILLIAM HERBERT, Jr. who will at
tend to its completion, and TO whom those
interested will please apply. Letters alt
dressed to me must be directed to Aqua
Post-ofice, Stafford county, Virginia.
Sept % I'm J. d. SIAIMS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
New Fancy Goods
IND HaRDWlRE.

TINE subscriber has just received a new
L. and splendid assortment of goods in
his line, which in addition TO his former
stock will enable him 10 offer to the pub
lie a greater variety ofuseful and fashiona-
Bile goods than can be seen in any other
house in the town-all OF which have been
carefully selected by himself, from the best
English and American, manufactures, and
shall be sold at very low advance whole.
colo and rata;l
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
Boiling Cloths.

THE subscriber has his day received, a
Il large and elegant assortment of Bolt
ing, Cloths, Of a superior quality, which
will be offered for sale at the store of
Messrs. Butts & Cawood, King street,
Alex'a, where be intends keeping COM
plete assortment in FUTURE.
Septic AMOS ALEXANDER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
Combs.

He also continues to manufacture Combs,
and has now on hand a large supply of diff
ferent kinds Of Tortoise-shell, Ivory and
Horn Combs, % per cent lower than he
has usually sold them.
fFCountry dealers would find it TO their
advantage TO call and view his assortment
before they make purchase.
THOMAS MOUNT.
October l2 dew
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31
Barn Landing Fishery.

r WILL rent this excellent fishery, for 5
4 years or less; application can be made
TO me personally or by letter. addressed TO
Pobick Church, Fairfax Co. Va. twill be
useless to offer less than 500 dollars, that
sum having already been refused.
GEORGE MASON.
Gunston, October 5
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|. HOITS
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

NO. 80 BURLING.sLIP, NEw-YoRK.
DRiNTING TYPES, of all the kinds
IL manufactured in the United States {;
the Columbian printing press; common do;
standing presses, various sizes printing
ink, from the different factories, all kinds /;
cast and wrought iron chases, from the su.
perroyal to the card chase sheepstoots {;
turnscrews job and book sticks, with
brass or iron slides; mahogany do; shears !;
spring steel points ; common do; bod
kins ;saws girths ball skins for news or
book work ball stocks, do; ball nails !;
wool wool cards candlesticks; shutters !;
imposing stones, with frames, for one or two
forms brass double and single rule /; CO.
lumn rules parchments; lye brushes; dust,
proof and pick do metal cuts of houses,
ships, steam boats, and stages; cherry and
whitewood cases do for Greek, figure and
rule, flowers, and algebra galleys OF all
kinds; frames with or without slides; case
racks !; swing troughs wetting do furni.
ture of all kinds letter, press and paper
boards; mallets; shooting sticks planners;
quoins press blankets page cord blank
cards /; Printing Writing aud Letter Paper,
of all kinds; together with ornaments and
other articles, all OF the hest quality.
ORA large assortment of second hand
type, of almost every. description, for sale
as above, specimens Of any fount Of which
will be forwarded TO order.
Every kind of PRINTING and WRI-
TING PAPER, supplied at the manufac-
turer's price. October 8
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Notice.

A LII persons having unsettled accounts
N with the late concern of Ma. r. Black
lock, are hereby requested 10 bring them to
the subscrberfor adjustment without delay,
as the affairs of that firm must be settled
within a limited time and those indebted
will please discharge their accounts as soon
as possible, TO
ROBERT S. blackjack,
Who continues the
Grocery Business,
at the same stand, in King street, and in
vites the friends OF the late firm 10 call on
him for supplies as usual.
September Z dit
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Oct 10
Notice.

THE subscriber intending TO close his
Il business in Alexandria, requests all
persons having claims against him, to pre-
seut them for adjustment by or before the
18th inst. and those indebted 10 him, to
make payment. FIR. ADAMS, Jr.
October6 #
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Bank Notes.
1000 to $4,000 Dollars.
ROMULUS RIGGS,

hUNIULUO hIUUN,
.fthis Exchange and Brokers Office, Bridge
street, Georgetown,
WTlSHES TO purchase from one TO fifty
w thousand dollars of North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Georgia bank notes,
which will be taken at very small dis
count All kinds OF western and other I'M
current bank notes exchanged on the low
est terms.-Persons travelling 10 the west
ward can at all times get the notes Of these
banks at reasonable discount.-Blls of
exchange and bank checks. negotiated on
any part of the United States Notes of
United States bank, and all of the branches,
exchanged.
Georgetown, one door below Craw-
ford's tavern, October II.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31

Just Landing,
EyROM brig Susan, from Portland, and
a for sale at the cabinet warehouse, low
er end Of Prince street,
Cdrrioles, Wagons, &c.
together with Furniture and Chairs, viz. ::
3 top carrioles, with plated harness
II jersey Wagons, with harness
Bureaus tables sideboards
Dressing glasses; bedsteads; chairs
A few barrels No mackerel
liz STORE,
A general assortment of goods in his line
comprising The best uariety in the district
of Columbia: all Of which will be sold low.
on HAND,
Mahogany, in logs and boards.
CSTFurniture, SC. made and repaired as
usual. SAMUEL WARD.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31

Stationary.
lust received and Tor sale by the sub
% scribers, the following articles of very
superior quality
Black lead pencils
Quilts
Peuknives
Pocket-5ooks
Mathematical instruments
Copy and cyphering books, record books,
and other blank books of every description;
with every article in the stationary line
Orders for blank books executed with ele-
gance and dispatch.
July 9l JAMES KENNEDY & son.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-31

New Publications, sc. sc.
Jus: rcccipedand fo9 sale By the subscribers,
TALES Of my Landlord, 2vols. End Sc
J. res
New Tales, by Mrs Opie, 9 vols
Capt. Halls Account OF voyage of Dis
coyerY to the West Coast Of COrea, and the
Great Loo-Choo Island, with chart
Bonnycastle's Algebra
Cummerie's Surveying
JAMES KENNEDY g. son.
September 23 mwftt