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

March 20, 1752 - Hubard, Bell, Booth

The Ship Matthew & Elizabeth, George Hubard, Commander, who has now upwards of one hundred Hogsheads of Tobacco on Board, and is now lying in York River, will immediately proceed to Bermuda-Hundred, in James River, and there take in the Remainder of her Load, to Robert Cary, Esq; and Company, at Seven Pounds Sterling per Ton; but for greater Dispatch will give Liberty of Consignment. All Gentlemen that are pleased to favour the Ship, are desired to deliver their Orders to the Captain on Board, to Mr. David Bell, Merchant, at Warwick, or Their humble Servant,
Mordecai Booth.