Compiled by Sara E. Lewis
From an index to the Virginia Gazette, produced in 1950 by Lester J. Cappon and Stella F. Duff of the Institute of Early American History and Culture (Omohundro Institute) with additional Gloucester material not captured by the indexers. Kingston Parish (Mathews) was part of Gloucester County when the Virginia Gazette was published in Williamsburg. Occasional posts about world and local events that captured the bloggers fancy are included to put local listings in context. Please review primary source material before citing.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

December 10, 1736 - Tucker, Banker, Mallory, Head

Enter’d at the Port of York River, since our last.
Sloop Envy, of Bermuda, Merriot Tucker, Master, from Bermuda.
Sloop Britannia, of Rhode Island, Uriah Banker, from Ditto.
Sloop Frances, of Bermuda, W. Mallory, Master, from Ditto.

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Williamsburg, December 10, 1736.
TO all Gentlemen and others, who are desirous to ship their Tobacco to London, for an early Market, That the Ship Moseley, John Head, Master, is now come round from Elizabeth River, into York River, to take in Tobacco on Freight, at the usual Rate. She is a new Ship, with new Rigging, Sails, Anchors, and Cables, and will carry about 400 Hogsheads: And for encouraging a quick Dispatch, Liberty of Consignment will be given to all Persons, to ship their Tobacco to whom they please, in London. The Master above mentioned, will give his Attendance at the County Courts, to receive Orders for Tobacco.
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