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.

Saturday, August 18, 2018

September 5, 1766 - Lilly


For London, The ship SALLY, Thomas Lilly commander, will take in tobacco at 81. sterling a tun, with liberty of consignment. Two thirds of her cargo being already engaged, greatest part of which is now on board, she will sail in a short time. The Captain will attend all convenient county coasts.

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