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.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

July 21, 1738 - Merridith, Briggs, Ludlow

Enter’d in York River.
July 12. Sloop Susannah, of Virginia, William Merridith, Master, with Ballast.
July 19. Schooner Grampus, of Virginia, John Briggs, Master, from Madeira, with 44 Pipes 16 Hogsheads and 22 Quarter Casks of Wine.

Clear’d out.
July 12. Sloop Susannah, of Virginia, William Merridith, Master, for Maryland, with sundry European Goods, imported here, as per Cockets.
July 17. Ship York, of Bristol, Joseph Ludlow, Master, for Bristol, with 416 Hogsheads of Tobacco, 50 Tons of Iron, 5500 Staves, and 6 Beaver Skins.
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