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, May 6, 2010

December 23, 1737 - Malbon, Mallory, Kipps, Berrinchief

Enter’d in York River.
Decem. 10. Ship Carter, of London, Samuel Malbon, Master, from London and Madeira, with sundry European Goods, and 50 Pipes 1 Hogshead of Madeira Wine.
Decem. 10. Sloop Frances, of Bermuda, William Mallory, Master, from Anguila, with 3 Hogsheads of Molasses, 1 Hogshead of Rum, 1000 Bushels of Salt, 1 Barrel of Lime Juice, Straw Ware, and 20 Pistoles.
Decem. 12. Sloop Benedict, of Maryland, Francis Kipps, Master, from Barbadoes, with 40 Hogsheads of Rum.
Decem. 14. Sloop Sarah, of Bermuda, John Berrinchief, Master, from Bermuda, with 1000 Bushels of Salt, 2 Hogsheads of Molasses, and 1 Barrel of Rum, bought at Hampton, and some Straw Ware.

Clear’d out, None.
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