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, August 15, 2010

June 18, 1752 - Pride, Willis

To be SOLD, and Delivered, at the Subscriber’s Warehouse and Bakehouse, on Ware River, Mobjack Bay.

ANY large Quantities of fine Flour, Ship, and Middling Bisket, in well-season’d Casks fit for Exportation. Also finest Mild Bisket, in small Cags. From those whom it does not suit to pay Cash, Payment will be taken in Rum, Sugar, or Melasses, and Dispatch given to any Vessel that comes to load. Terms may be known, by applying to Mr. Pride in York Town, or from

Francis Willis.