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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-01-18

I'm ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS a Circuit Supe-
IL rior Court OF Law and Chancery for Henrco county
held at the Capitol in the city OF Richmond, 18th NOvem
Der, 1888:
Finch Cross, John Cross Hugh Davis and Susanna his
wife, William l.. White and Elizabeth his wife, and John
H. Davis infant son of Elvira Davis by the said Hugh
Davis his next friend, Plaintiffs.
Nancy b. Cross in her right, and curarix of the
uel s. Myers Tinsley Davis and Charles Starr infant,
by John Robinson, the Clerk Of this Court his guardian,
assigned TO defend him in this suit. Defendants.
ceeded against the defendant Tnsey Davis, who is out
Of this country in the mode prescribed by law against
t s is HI he sill. falling nPPearr and answer cam: on
the defendants John Enders, and Samuel s. Myers,
Of the defendant Nancy b. Cross in her right
and of the infant defendant, Charles Starr, his guar
dian assigned, exhibits and examinations Of Witnesses and
argued by counsel. On consideration Whereof the
Court doth adudge, order and Decree that the defendants
Nancy B. Cross do and shall deliver to the PLAINTIFF the
slaves, Major, dice, aud Evy, admitted by the proceed
ings in this cause to have been derived by Fleming b.
Cross, by beques from his father John Cross deceased
forthwith, they have not been hired out for this year,
then that she deliver them to the plaintiffs at the end OF
this year. And the Court doth further adjudge order and
decree, that the said Nancy b. Cross do exhibit before
Of the Commissioners OF this Court full and perfect
statement Of all property money credits and evidences Of
debt belonging the estate Of her late husband, FIem
ing b. Cross which have 10 her possession know
ledge, which she hath any time since the
death Of the said Fleming Cross had exercised any
CONTROL shelving the value of such property, credits and
evidences Of debt, either by regular appraisemen
other valuation that she render Of the sales Of
the pershabe property Of the said Fleming b. Cross, de-
ceased, made by her, and account OF the hires in
and profits Of all the slaves Of which the said Flem
ing B. Cross died possessed, well account OF all
her transactions cUrax of the estate OF the said Flem
ing b. Cross before the Commissioner, who Is direct
ed to examine state and settle the said several accounts
and make report thereof to the Coart, with any matters
specially stated, deemed pertinent by HIMSELF which
may be required by the parties TO be so stated
A Copy. Tese, j. ROBINSON, C. C..
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1nn DOLLARS REwAKD.-Ran way from Tho

M DOLLARS REWAkD.--Ran away from the
Il OO subscriber in Goochiand on Saturday the 18th
ult negro James, about feet inches high and
Of rather dark complexion for muatto with reddish eyes
and peculiar spot Of his cheeks IL Is supposed
that he has made of for Ohio by the Guy road or
that he is lurking about Richmond, wish the view Of get
ting off by vessel will give the above reward il taken
any Jail in the State, that get him again He usually
calls himself James Cook, and came originally from
Gloucester: he is first carriage driver aud house
servant, and can both read and write.
ELIZABETH GARLAND.
Jan. 4. 10 1877
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CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE,

Richmond, January y, 1881.
The parties interested will please take notice, that
have appointed 10 o'clock, NJ OF the 25th day Of Fe-
bruary next and this Office, the time and place for com.
mencing the duties prescribed in the foregoing order of
court, when and where they required TO attend with
their accounts vouchers and documents ready for
nation and settlement and with Office copies OF the neces-
sary court papers. HILARY BAKER, ComB'r
January Is. 79-W1M
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HANCERY-VIRGINIA.-At rules held in the
IL Clerks Office Of Chesterfield Circuit Superior Court
OF Law and Chancery, on the 9Th day Of January 1884
Elan Lockett, Plaintiff
Robert Lockett, King Lockett, Nancy Akin, James
Lockett, Michael Lockett, Francis Locket, Milton Lock-
eu Mary Locket, Maria Lockeu, Zachariah Locke and
others, Defendants.
The defendants, James, Michael, Francis, Milton Ma
ry, Maria and Zacharah Locke having entered their
appearance and given security according the of As
sembly and the rules Of this Court and appearing that
they are not inhabitants Of this Commonwealth It is
dered that the said defendants do appear here the
day Of March term next, and the bill of the plain
tiff and that copy of this order be forthwith inserted in
some newspaper published in the city of Richmond for
two months SUCCESSFULLY and another copy posted the
front door OF the Court House OF this county.
Copy-Teste.
LAWSON NUNNALLY, ID. C.
January Is. 79-lawSw.
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NJ EGROES WANTED Persons who bring ne groes
IN TO the Richmond market for sale will nd il their
advantage to call at the first door above Eys livery stable
street, the Bell Tavern; where have house
constructed for the safe keeping and boarding Of negroes
and where will give sellers Of Slaves any assistance that
may be necessary in selling. CHAS. MILLS.
Dec. "a. eff
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DEMOVAL--The subscriber respectfully informs his
B0 friends and the public, that he has removed 10 the
Old Stand (or Eagle Hoiei) we'll known 10 the public
generally, where he is prepared TO accommodate them In
the best manner the country will admit.
GEO. r. JEFFRIES.
FormpiHe, Jan. 4, 1884. 1876
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BY RIrCHIE 4, COOK.

The ENoURER published twice week, generally, and
three times week during tho session OF tho State gatuc
Price, the heetof,c Five Doa payable
eeved Tho Eors will the safety OF Tcmit
ting NALL tho all letters being paid the writer's
No will DO dscontinued but the discretion Of the
Edtors unt all have boen paid
% Whoever will tho Of nine papers, shall
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
IS
assumed bv in this CITY or its onvrons.
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HtASH SALE OF NEGROES. Will be offered for
~ sale at Nelson Court House, the twenty seventh
day oil January, being Court day, ten or twelve likely
Negroes NELSON ANDERSON,
For himself and HIM. Crascford.
jan Z. 1a-,ds
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7UVO CAPITALISTS.-The subscriber being DESTROYS
u of closing his business in Montgomery, Alabama,
offers for sale liberal terms, the welknown Franklin
HOTEL and all the out buildings belonging to the same
which establishment from its situation and adv antages is
considered Of the best stands Hotel in the South
country. is doing very extensive business, and
under good reputation Also fine story wooden
building, situated near the Franklin Hotels the lot 'front.'
ing two streets with out-budings kitchen, smoke
house, &c. This building contains three rooms fronting
the main business street, suitable for fancy establish
ments OF merchandse.-Aso, handsome lot, recently
cupisd baking establishment fronting Market.st.
The subscriber offers his Stock Of Goops, and Stand
for Business, as Watch and Jewelry Establishment
the stand is inferior TO any where and the Goods
well purchased. Watch. Makers, DESTROYS of fine
stand and prospects for business would do well avail
themselves of so good opportunity for business.
The subscriber has few Goods suitable for the dealer
in merchandise, which will be sold very low.
Without putting, these premises well known TO pay
fine interest the capital invested and very vaua
BILE property and, with the increasing prospects Of Mont
gomery, which is daily improving, the importance and
ue Of this property is constantly enhancing.
Any person wishing TO purchase the whole any part
Of the property, will please address their communication
TO the subscriber early. G. TOMPKINS.
montgomery, Dec. 81, 1888. H-I2t
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DIANO FORTE MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS.
IL r. l. Smith has received variety OF Musical in
struments consisting of
Carionets, Flageolets volins Trumpes, Flutes Flies,
Guitars, Olios, some of ,ohich uery superior.
Among the variety, is an elegant Iuory Flute with
Also, two OF those celebrated Piano Fortes
actured by Chickerng Of Boston; which, for
will it is believed not be surpassed by any other maker
either foreign domestic.
Music for the Piano. of every variety and the latest
and fashionable is received for the Northern pub
fishers every few days. which renders the assortment very
extensive. Dec. II. 70-H
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AND'S END FOR SALE offer for sale this vsua.
BILE Estate, situate between the mouths Of Ware and
Severn Rivers, in Robins Neck, In the county Of Gou
and rich couny the society Of which is surpassed in
Virginia, Tor quality intelligence 1t contains by late
survey, 66S with interest Of two thirds in Of
the best salt marshes In the lower country, of hun.
dred Ii is of the heathiest situations in the
State beautifully situated upon the river, which affords
the finest oysters fish, and wild fowl in their seasons
the greatest variety, and Of the choicest kind The land
is fertile in the production Of corn. wheat and barey but
considered that the soil peculiarly adapted to
rooms-kitchen. laundry barn, carriage house, &C. &c.
Persons DESTROYS Of settling In lower Vgnis invited
,s ami LOT as grea. bargain may be
jan. 2. [74-losS] CARY s. JONES.
DUBLIC SALE OF Landry virtue OF deed of
T.. trust, executed to the subscribers by Thomas B.
deed and Of record in the Clerks Once of the County
Court oil Goocand, Of will, the 18th day
oFehruary, IL fair II not, the next fair day, Sunday
highest bidder, Tract Of Land, lying in the county of
Goochland the head Of Beaverdam Creek
ta",n boz FIVE hu1d5sS and and
ham and others good portion Of this land Is in woods;
and there Is upon comfortable dwelling house, with the
The terms will be, third cash-the balance in two
equal annual instruments to carry interest from the day Of
sae,-he purchaser giving deed Of trust upon the pre-
misses, to secure the payment Of the money.-Those who
wish TO purchase land, may do well to attend. We will
convey such title only as is vested in Trustees
Il. GUEhhANT,
Jan. IL. l76-2aw6s1 G. nj. QUARLES.
a GREEABLY 10 a deed Of trust executed by Samuel
"A b. Wood bearing date the 2Sth April, 1885, and du
ly recorded in the clerks Office OF Mddesex county,
Robert Dobbins and John Wood Trustees in order
cure, FIRST to Benjamin Blake, a certain Of money
therein naed with the interest thereon-and secondly,
to secure another with interest," TO the estate Of Will
liam Wood dec. shall, by authority vested in us, by
the provisions OF said Decd sell TO the highest bidder for
cash, in Urbanna, Monday, the 9Th of the present
month, (beng court day all the interest Of the said
Samuel b. Wood, in the real estate Of his father William
Wood, dec being one.hal Of the Of land of which
the said William Wood died. possessed, which tract
ains $50 acres, and is situated Immediately the Kappa
hammock river in the lower part the county, aso the fol-
lowing slaves, which have been, by division Of the said
VIM Wood estate, just allotted TO the said Sam b. Wood
to wit: Phil, Hercules, Lewis Milly and her children,
Snckey and Ralph, Cay and jimmy, which slaves are
likely and vauable.-The title to the property Is unques-
onable, but only convey such title vested
in us by the deed THOS STREET,
-ddn,'r of Robt. Dobbins, dec.
RICH. M. SEGAR, Sheriff of
hiddleser, and Committee Admir- of John Wood dec.
Jan. III. 75-2awtds
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Ok 1RA DOLLARS REwARD.-Run away from

& mn DOLLARS REwARD.-Run away from
- W. the subscriber, residing near the Baptist
Seminary in this county, the 18th inst, my negro
DABNY, formerly the property of Absolsm Pate, dec.
of Hanover county and fom whose estate he was pur.
chased Said negro is about 80 years OF age rather dark
complexion, with long wbiskers; about feet inches
In hight thin ysage, slow in speech, but Of very ine
gent countenance and expression He dressed in a
dark mixed cassine coat and pantaoons striped Virginia
cloth vest and took with him hat cap and other clothing
II is probable that he has been furnished with pass
free papers, to aid him in getting off, but doubt Is at
present either in Hanover the vicinity Of Richmond
II taken in the city Of Richmond, within the State and
delivered TO me, or secured in jail that get him,
ward OF $685. and all reasonable charges will be pad
aud IL out Of this State, 900.
Dec. 27. T70--tfl JOSEPH BERNARD.
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II AND FOR SALE.-I offer for sale my Plantation
IL called Cloreriand, lying in the county of Prince
William, 35 miles distant from Alexandria and Washing
ton. 1t contains 1900 acres, has on it large D,peng
House, Barn and other improvements and excellent
Mill Site, on which Saw Mill is erected. The land has
been well led and for several improved by the
where more visible, fully proven: 1t is divided
into fields of equal and convenient ze and under the
best enclosures. This Plantation is justly considered
among the best in the upper country its situation is
healthfu and beautiful.
As purchasers will view the premises before making
offer, further particulars deemed II de-
sired, immediate possession may be given Letters ad.
dressed to me p0st pad may be directed to this place.
CHARLES SHIRLEY CARTER.
N. b. In my absence, Mr.. Edmund Newman, Agest,
will attend to gentlemen wishing to view the premises.
Richmond City, Dec. oath, 1888. G69-tfl G. s. C..
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III AND FOR SALE.-By virtue of deed Of trust from
IL Doctor George A. Spiler late of the county of King
William, for the purpose Of securing the payment of the
Of money therein mentioned to Capt John Lumpkin
the undersigned will sell, by public auction to the high
est bidder for ready money, upon the premises Saur
day. the LIST day Of February 1884, the Tract Of Land
which the said Doctor George A. Sper resided at the
time of his demise, lying in the county of King William
aforesaid, four miles from Aylers and two from Cat tail
Church. containing by survey - acres.
The title is believed 10 be good but will convey only
such title as is vested in me by the deed aforesaid.
THOMAS DABNEY, Trustee.
january A. 72-id
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BHARMONY HALL SEMINARY This Insitu.
~ non WIZ be opened on The ist Of January, 10 the
cuped by Mr. Curtis Ii Is intended that the course Of
instruction shall be systematic aud thorough aud that
every facility lie furnished Tor advancing the interest Of
knowledge, and the formation Of character.
Terms-Board including washing and lodging, at the
rate Of $1SS per year Of 10 months Tuition IL tie high.
branches Of English Education, $40 per quarter; Ee.
nenary branches $s French So %; Drawing and Paint
ing IN lis various departments $40; Transferring and
Working in worscd SO. For further information Apply
to the Principal, II. y. TURNER
January 4. 73-iaw2w
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NONSIEUR ToNSoN. - This noted Stallion will
I'VE stand the ensuing season, at my sons George W.
Johnsons in the county Of Chesterfield about 20 miles
from Richmond and Petersburg and
The Celebrated Race Horse ANDREW, wills stand al my
sons, Edward Johnsons) in the county Of Dinwddo
about 80 miles south Of Petersburg on the Main Stage
Road. Particulars as 10 both, hereafter
January o. f75-0 w II JOHNSON
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I'm HANCERY--vIRsINIA.-At rules holden in
II the Clerks Office Of the Circuit Superior Court Of
Law and Chsncery, for the county Of Buckingham, on
Monday, the 4th day Of November, 1893
Merit b. Allen and Cary G. Allen, deyisees Of Archer
Allen deceased, William p TalIey and Frances bis wife,
Elizabeth Coleman, Polly Fuqua, Martha Coleman Will
liam Daniel, Josiah Thompson, William ID. Thompson,
John !. Thompson, William Colqnu aud Lucy his wife,
and Henry Smith md Aana his wife, OF
William Daniel the elder, deceased, John Allen and Phi
lip Allen, sons of William Allen, deceased, Plaintiffs.
against
Nancy Allen, widow Of William Allen, son OF George
Allen, deceased, George H. Allen Willis Chambers and
Mary b. his wife, formerly Mary Allen, Walter c. Al.
len, Martha A. Nown, formerly Martha A. Allen, John
Chambers and Elizabeth N his wife, formerly Elizabeth
~ Allen, Samuel A. Allen William b. Allen John w.
Allen, Robert s. Allen, Drury s. Allen Lucy Ann Allen,
and James A. Allen, children and representatives OF the
said William Allen, son Of George, deceased Defs.
The defendants, Walter G. Allen and Martha A. Now.
lD not having entered their appearance and given
ry according TO the act OF Assembly aud the rules Of this
Court aud appearing by satisfactory evidence that they
are not inhabitants OF this country, IL 10 ordered that the
said absent defendants do appear here the fret day OF
the next April term, and answer the bill Of the plaintiffs
and that copy Of this order be forthwith inserted in
newspaper published in the City Of Richmond, for two
months successfully, and posted at the front door OF the
Court House Of this county. Copy-Tese.
r. ELDRiDGE, G. g. s. G.
January 16. 78-wSw
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Nm ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS rules held in
II the Clerks Office Of Chesterfield Circuit Superior
Court Of Law and Chancery, the 9Th day Of jan, 1884
Woodson w. Hancock administrator with the will an.
nexed OF William Wathal senr. decd Plaintiff.
against
Pleasant Cheatham, Thomas W. Bass, John j. woodfn
William F. Waltha, and Julia c. his wife, Francis Ro.
berts and Polly w. his wife, William p Cheatham Mar
tina A. Cheatham, Adeline F. Chesthan,, Chastain I.
Cheatham, Edwin c. Wood6n, Elizabeth F. Wood6n and
Martha w. Bass, Defendants.
The defendants, Francis Roberts, and Polly w. his wife,
not having entered their appearance and given security
according to the act of Assembly, and the rules of this
Court, and 1t appearing, that they inhabitants of
this Commonwealth is ordered that the said
do appear here the first day OF March next and
the bill Of the plaintiff and that copy Of this
der be forthwith inserted in ewspaper published in
the City Of Richmond for months successfully and
another copy posted the front door Of the of
this county Copy. Teste,
LAWSON NUNNALLY, ID. C.
January Is. 79-WSw
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TXNWO COATS were left in the OMNIBUS on Thurs.
- day night last The owners requested to prove
property, pay the costs Of advertising, and take them
away. they are In the possession Of Mr. Role, who
will deliver them to the he can be found at
Mr.. George Merriam's, at Rockets
Jan. 16. 75-2t
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NOTICE-Wll be sold in front oil the Bell Tavern, on
IN the 2Sh instant. for cash. three likely young Ne.
groes belonging to the estate of Susanna Edwards decd
The said slaves sold under order OF Court for q
vision among the legaees. JOHN b. GOODE, C.
Jan. lS. 79-4t>
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AND.-The subscriber offers for sale, the land on
IL which he lives. He wishes transfer his property
to different section Of the country and will therefore sell
on advantageous terms II is perhaps the most desirable
estate in Holloway county, and certainly by far the
valuable which is now in the market any where in hi.
section oil the country he buildings Of every descrp.
ton are new, convenient and well arranged Indeed
person could desire another house for domestic family
operations There ten large and tobacco barns
and many OF them extensively constructed new
principles Tor curing The tract contains 1850 by
survey, Of which there than $50 in woods OF
the very first quality for tobacco and about 100 of
low grounds Ii is believed that the soil is most happily
adapted TO the growth of ne tobacco, tshe subscribers
average prices have always indicated Nearly The whole
OF the open land is well set in clover and there is young
orchard now bearing OF perhaps the best selected u Of
all kinds from the Northern nurseries, which is to be
found In this part Of the country The situation s re-
markabiy healthy The subscriber expects to be of
the State Tor several months during winter and spring.
and II he does not sell before he goes his brother John
r. Dupuy, living In the neighborhood, will shew II any
person wishing TO buy, and will be authorised to SELL
Col. Asa Dupuy Of Prince Edward will also be fully
thorsed to contract sale In his absence. II is deemed
unnecessary to give minute description of this
property as those wishing to buy, will. il is presumed
examine for themselves. w. J. DUPUY.
Noitoway Dec. IL. 66-2sw4w
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a PPOMATTOX NAVIGATlON.--Bele wing that the
IA time has arrived, when the people Of that part of
country which is interested in the Navigation Of Apo.
matox, should turn their attention TO permanent
and steady system Of Navigation, is proposed that ge.
neral meeting Of all such feel be held in the
town Of Farmvlle, the 2ls day Of January 1884, 10
take into consideration the best practicable plan improv.
ing the Navigation of said River.
1t cannot be expected that any thing valuable will be
done, unless the people interested will give the
attention to the subject. IL is therefore earnestly re-
quested that general attendance be given The people
Of Buckingham, Cumberland, Charlotte, Amelia and
Prince Edward, &c., &c., and Of the Of Petersburg,
should think, oughtto attend send delegation the
meeting and we hope they will do
JAMES MADISON,
NATH'L +. VENABLE.
Farmvle, January 4. 73-td
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NOTlCE.-I wish to sell or farm out upon shares. my
In ne large and handsome blooded HORSE called Ches
terrified Chesterfield is handsome sorrei. feet SInches
high. sired by Don Quixote, out OF Dioneds aIsge !;
she out Of double Janus Don Quixotte got
by Balls old Forizel, of full blooded Clifton mare
Letters addressed TO COL Charles c. Graves will be at
tended to. CHAS. c. GRAVES.
Murdoch will stand at home, where he stood last year.
and got l25 mares. c. G.. G..
Jan. lS. 79-wAw
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EW WAREHOUSE IN CLAKkSVILLE.-The
IN subscribers having qualified Inspectors at Vena.
bles Warehouse, give notice to planters and the public
in general that they ready to receive tobacco and
will by prompt attention, well every exertion in
their power endeavor to give satisfaction to those who
may send tobacco to their
GEORGE CnRRINGTON,
JOHN CARDWELL,
January A. [73-2aw6w] Inspectors.
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HNRESH GARDEN SEEDS.-The subscriber has re-
IL ceived his annual supply OF Garden Seeds, which he
can recommend TO his customers as fresh and genuine.
kinds, can be supplied at my sore door above the
Mansion House, on Main street, where they will find
also general assortment OF fresh Medicines Paints Oils
Dyewoods, &c. of the best quality, and the most
sonable terms. CHARLES GODDARD
Asparagus; Beet long BLOOD early turnip BLOOD white
turnp; Broccoli purple cape; Cabbage early-york, early
sugaroa, red purple DUTCH flat dutch, great drum
head green globe savoy Carrot, long oranges Celery
white solid Sress curled; Cucumber early frame, long
purple; Kali. green eured; Lettuce large green head
ice coss; Melon, citron, canteoPe, nutmeg; Mangel
Wurzel; Nasturtium Onion, red white; Parsnip large
dutch Parsley, double; Pepper SQUASH cayenne; Pep
pergrass; Pumpkin, fine family; Radish, long scarlet,
urnip scaret Ruta baga; Satisfy; Simbin, early bush;
SafroD Spnacb; Turnp, large flat; Peas, large May,
early bishop prolific, dwarf fat early Washington
dwarf prolific; Beans early cluster, French speckIed
caseknife early weeks early china, small Lima (buer)
assorted Flower Seeds, in papers, at 6 Ia cents each
January I6. 7S-w2w