The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17
FOR SALE.
ale of POTOMAC / and, &C.

s,1skzA wife, 20 Walter Jones ami the sub
scriter, for certain purposes there
in mentioned, available mill and its apperte-
nances, and 500 acres ofland attached thereto,
will be offered, for sale, either together sepe-
rateiy atpubiic auction, onthe premises on Wed
SEsDAY, the 29r,i day of JAN. 1923. This es-
.es~ hes in the county OF Stafford, in the state of
Virginia, and is distant 80 miles from Alexandria
| and 20 miles from Fredericksburg. The mill
house is well constructed of free stone, taken
4 from the adjacent land runs two pairs OF stone
I and has Evsns's improvements. The mill
1 stream is remarkable for lis constancy during
the greatest droughts, and, from this advantage,
/ the mill affords extraordinary profits in dry sea-
sons. The dwelling house, near the mill, is spa
cious and with some repairs, would accommo-
date large family. IL has been, and is still, an
excellent stand for a retail store. Aboui one.
sixth of the land opened the rest IS in wood,
suited TO the market of the ID. C., and is distant
from mile to a mile and half from the river
Potomac. A lucrative business has been carri-
led on in the transportation of wood from this
land to the ma, AetS of the district and il is he
heved, that unuer the management of Judi
cious person, the proceeds of that article alone
would pay the purchase money of the land AS
this valuable estate must be sold speedily to ac-
complish the objects of the trust, great bar
gain may he had in il; aud, on this account, and
from ITS productiveness, an extraordinary eppor-
tunity is offered for the profitable investment OF
Il
viz one-fourth of the purchase money TO be
paid in hand, the residue to be payable in three
equal annual instruments, bearing interest from
the day of sale, and to be secured by bonds
with approved securities, and a deed of trust
upon the property.
Under the provisions of the same deed, will
also he offered, for sale, in like manner, and up
on like terms, upon the premises, THURS
DAY, the THIRTIETH day of JANUARY, next, a
Tract Of Quarry Lend,
living or the nayigable water ofaquid creek, in
the county aforesaid, containing about $50 a.
ores, Of which 20 orr 80 acres marsh, ih at
may be reclaimed at an inconsderable expense
There are on the land the necessary buildings
for those employed in quarrying and excel
lent wharf, whence the scows take the stone and
deliver il on board the vessels This tract con-
tains some valuable stone
Possession of the aforementioned mill and
tracts of land can be given Immediately after tho
sale They will be shewn, and Information re-
speeding them will be give bvWM. BRENT, jr
esq. Il capt. WIN FORD, who reside near them
EEA Under the provisions of the same
fsTsssf deed, will also be offered for sale,
lssssEzH IN like manner, and upon like
$500, terms, on the premises, We'd
FEsDAY, the TwEHTY-sEcoED day
ofJAsUARY next, that valuable aud commodious
dwelling house and one acre lot attached there
TO, in the town of Alexandria, which are now
occupied by Mrs. Lee, aud were formerly the
property Of VIM. II. Fitzhugh, esq also
Lot ofsiIteen acres If Land,
adjacent 20 said town, and formerly the property
Of the same gentleman. The house is situated
ina most healthy part of Alexandria, and is con
sidered TO be; IN every respect, equal any IN IL
for the residence Of private family. The lot
of rs acres is divided from the farm Of Hugh
Smith, esq. by the old Leesburg road, and
small stream passes through it. The greater
part Of It is capable Of making good meade W.
Further particulars will be made known on the
days of sale, or before, upon application to the
subscriber OF course, such title only as is con-
veyed by said deed to the trustees, will be con-
yeyedby them to the purchasers.
JOHN MACRAE; Acting Trustee.
assent 10 the foregoing sales.
DUsrRIEs, Va. nov. 20 VIM. BRENT, Jr.
'0 The above property is now
offered for sale, by PRIVATE contract, Ia pur-
suance Of the provisions Of the trust deeds.
Communications respecting il, addressed to the
subscriber, at DUsTMEs, Va. will be promptly
attended to. JOHN MACRAEJsctiD g trustee