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ROBERT LETTIS HOOPER, jun.
N. B. He has not been much used to hard Labour .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1021, July I, 1762.
Run away from Pluckamin Town, Somerset County, an Apprentice named Thomas Adams, 19 Years of Age, 5 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, dark Complexion, brown Hair; had on when he went away, a Snuff-coloured Thickset Coat, a light blue Plush Jacket, Buckskin Breeches. Who- ever takes up and secures said Thomas Adams, in any of
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His Majesty's Goals, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Fifteen Shillings Reward, and all rea- sonable Charges, paid by
SAMUEL ADAMS.
N. B. All Persons are forbid to harbor him.
RIVINGTON and BROWN
Booksellers and Stationers, at the corner of Market and Front-streets, have purchased the library of ABRAHAM TAYLOR, Esq; among which are a great many publication's of the first character: The following are a part of the collection, and the whole with books on almost every sub- ject in print, are sold by them, at very reasonable prices.
FOLIO and QUARTO
An universal history from the earliest account of time to the present, illustrated with maps, cuts, notes
A bill in the Chancery of New Jersey, at the suit of John Earl of Stair &c. against Benjamin Bond and others, to which is added, several other papers, speeches, &c, &c .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1749, July 1, 1762.
New-York, July 5. Last Saturday three Weeks, one John Woodsides, a Pedler, was robbed by two Men on Horseback, near Andover Iron Works, County of Sussex and Province of New-Jersey, of Cash and Goods to the Amount of £. 160 Currency. As soon as the Villians ap- proached Woodsides, one of them discharged a Pistol at him not more than 7 Yards distant, but it happily missed him; he then drew his Pistol, (having a good one ready loaded by him) and fired it at the Highwayman, but with- out Effect also; this Conduct of Woodsides so enraged the Rogues, that one of them run at him with a Cut and Thrust Hanger, and intended to have killed him on the Spot, but after he had received a terrible Wound in his
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right Side, and a large Cut in his Shoulder, he took to his Heels, and escaped, by concealing himself in the Woods.
Last Thursday Se'nnight, died at Perth-Amboy, in an advanced Age, the Hon. Andrew Johnston, Esq; one of his Majesty's Council for the Province of New-Jersey, and Treasurer of the Eastern Division of that Province : A Gentleman of so fair and worthy a Character, that truly to attempt to draw it, would be throwing away Words; He was really equal to what Pope means, when he says, An honest Man is the noblest Work of God.
Thursday Night last, Sir William Johnson, arrived here from Easton, New-Jersey, where he was at a Treaty with the Heads of several Tribes of Indians.
Saturday last departed this Life, in an advanced Age, at his Seat at Morrissania, County of Westchester, and Province of New-York, Colonel LEWIS MORRIS, Esq; Judge of the Court of Vice-Admiralty, for this Province.
WANTED,
On George's Road, in New-Jersey, near Brunswick, a good Blacksmith, that understands shoeing of Horses, and Country Work. Whoever wants Employment, shall have a good House and some Land, with Iron, Steel, &c. and all Sorts of Tools necessary for carrying on Business. For further Particulars enquire of the Printer hereof, or of Mr . Thompson, at the Sign of the Ship, in Brunswick.
THE Managers of the Bound-Brook Lottery in New- Jersey, give Notice, That the Drawing of the said Lot- tery is postponed for some Time, but that it will be drawn as soon as possible, most of the Tickets being already dis- posed of .- The New York Mercury, July 5, 1762.
Wednesday Evening last, sailed from Sandy-Hook, his Majesty's Ships the Enterprize, Captain Holton, of 40
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Guns; the Lizard Frigate, Captain Banks, of 30 Guns; and the Porcupine Sloop of 14 Guns, with 8 Transports having on board his Majesty's 58th Regiment, 4 Com- panies of Major Gorham's Rangers, and about 500 Pro- vincials; Their Destination we leave our Readers to find out .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1022, July 8, 1762.
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the POST-OFFICE in Phil- adelphia
Joseph Burgoin, East New Jersey, William Caruthers, Gloucester county. Archibald Douglass, Cumberland county.
Dr. John Eatton, New Jersey.
Esther Hall, Sussex county; William Hamilton, Bas- ken Ridge; John Kelly, Cumberland county.
Samuel Lowdon, West Jersey; Ann Lister, Burling- ton.
Martin M'Graw (2) Mary M'Kasson, and William Hancock, Esq; Salem. Patrick Ohanlon, Burlington.
Sarah Royal, Cumberland county; Rebecca Rosali (2) Salem; Joseph Rodman, Egg-harbour; Pat Reynolds, Mount-holly. Hezekiah Scull, Cape May
Edward Test, Salem, Adam Weatherby, Salem county.
TO BE SOLD
A Lot of Meadow Ground, situate in Northampton Township, Burlington County, West New Jersey, near Mount-holly Meeting-house, and about a Mile and an Half from Bridge town; containing 22 Acres and an Half. Said Lot may be divided into four Lots, or sold together, as may best suit the Purchaser. A Plan thereof may be seen by applying to the Subscriber.
Likewise a Corner Lot, 50 Feet on Chestnut-street
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Any Persons inclining to purchase said Lots, may know the Terms by applying to
BENJAMIN KENDALL.
Cape May County, June 22, 1762.
The Subscribers propose to apply to the Legislature of New-Jersey, on the 2d Day of their next Sitting, to be im- powered, by Law, to erect and maintain a Dam across Dennis's Creek, in the said County, at the Place where the Bank is already begun, about 8 or 10 Rods below the Road and Causeway, that was formerly made down to the said Creek, in Jeremiah Ludlams Plantation, thereby the better to improve the Meadows, and effectually to stop the Tide out of such Parts of the said Creek as lie above the said Dam; of which all concerned are desired to take Notice.
JEREMIAH LUDLAM, PROVIDENCE LUDLAM.
Just imported in the last vessels from Europe, and sold cheap, by STEPHEN CARMICK
At his store in Water-street, three doors above Market- street, an assortment of merchandize, suitable for the sea- son.
N. B. Likewise to be sold by the above Stephen Car- mick, the house and lots of land where his father lately dwelt, in the town of Salem, New Jersey, a very fertile convenient spot for a small family, accommodated with about 12 acres of choice meadow at the bottom of the lot, two orchards, one of natural, and the other of the choicest grafted fruit, a barn, stable, and large garden, with some of the choicest fruit, such as peaches, pears, cherries, Eng- lish walnuts and plumbs, and well stocked with asparagus. Also a lot of about 12 acres, near the heart of the town, adjoining the Friend's Meeting, very pleasantly situated, with a navigable landing at the bottom, and would be very
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convenient for a shop or store-keeper. Likewise 500 acres of land, part of a tract of land situate near Oldman's Creek, in Salem county; the land is very good, and ex- ceeding well wooded for staves, rail timber, and best sap- ling hickory, and very convenient to a navigable landing on said creek. The title is very good, and the Purchaser may have one, two or three years credit, on giving secur- ity and paying interest
New Jersey, Essex County.
FIFTEEN POUNDS Reward
Made their Escape from Jonathan Hampton, High Sheriff of said County, two Fellows, viz. John Barclay, a short well set Fellow, of a sandy Complexion, talks thick when in Liquor, which often happens, about 50 Years of Age, an Irishman, a Clothier by Trade, and has been long in the Jerseys, about Basking-Ridge. He went off last Winter, on a large brown Mare, that was under Execution. His Clothing was darkish brown, but may be changed. He was some time about Pequea, but it is supposed he is gone farther to the Southward. He forged sundry Bonds, and put his Brother-in-law, Andrew Arm- strong's Name to them; on one of which he was sued, but escaped before the Affair was made public.
William Hamilton, an Irishman, about 55 Years of Age, a stout, lusty, ill-looking Fellow; went off about six Weeks ago, in a two Horse Cart, and took his Son and Daughter with him, supposed to be gone towards Sasque- hanna. He is a Butcher, has sore Eyes, wears greyish dirty Clothes, and bob Wig; his Son an impudent Boy. He was under two Arrests; to one of which Sylvester Coler became his special Bail. The other was for taking Sheep from the Camp at Staten-Island; but as he posi- tively denied it, the Sheriff did not lock him up, but gave
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him the Liberty of the House, and left him to stand the Trial, or pay the Plaintiffs. Whoever apprehends said Barclay and Hamilton, and sends Notice thereof to the Subscribers, shall have Five Pounds Reward for Barclay, and Ten Pounds for Hamilton, and reasonable Charges, paid by
Jonathan Hampton, and Sylvester Coler.
Run away from the Subscriber, living in Salem County, West Jersey, on the 26th of June, a Servant Man, named John Stedham, about five Feet, six Inches high, of a red Complexion, short black curled Hair, and very much given to Drink : Had on when he went away, a new Felt Hat, an Ozenbrig's Shirt, an old light coloured napt Coat, with broad Metal Buttons, a white homespun Jacket, with Thread Buttons, and Sleeves, Leather Breeches, made Dutch Fashion, with Metal Buttons, light coloured home made Worsted Stockings, and old Shoes, with Brass Buckles, one of them large, the other a small square one. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so that his Master may have him again, shall have Five Pounds Re- ward, and reasonable Charges, paid by
SOLOMON SMITH.
N. B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry him off at their Peril .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1750, July 8, 1762.
, Now in Morris County Goal, in the Province of New- Jersey, a Man supposed to be Alexander Crawford, ad- vertised in the Mercury some Time ago by Aaron Hulty, of Marcus Hook, and Province of Pennsylvania .- The New York Mercury, July 12, 1762.
[In the] List of Contributions and Legacies [to the Pennsylvania Hospital] since the 16th of July 1761, the
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Date of the last General List published, to the 28th of Fourth Month (April) 1762
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Run away from John Rambo, of Mantua Creek, Glou- cester County, West New-Jersey, on the 8th Inst. A Ser- vant Lad, named John Cannon, but it is supposed he will change his Name, as he has done so before, he is about 5 Feet 2 or 3 Inches high, wears his own black strait hair, grey Eyes and black Eye-brows, has an impudent Look, and is pretty talkative: Had on when he went away, A half worn Felt Hat, coarse brown homespun Shirt, coarse Tow Trowsers, old bluish homespun Coat, pretty much patched, old Shoes, with Brass Buckles, and took with him a Pair of homespun Thread Stockings, and supposed an old grey Coat and old blue Jacket. He went away in an old Cedar Canoe, with her Sides broke, and cut down almost to the Water, and it is supposed he intended for Pennsylvania, or to get on board some Vessel. Whoever takes up and secures said Servant, so that his Master may have him again, shall have 20 Shillings Reward, and rea- sonable Charges, paid by
John Rambo.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1751, July 15, 1762.
A Likely Negro Wench, 34 Years old, with 2 Children, to be sold, by Joseph Hadden, at Newark, in New-Jersey : She is sold for no Fault, and can be well recommended. She is fitted for the Country, having always lived there .- The New York Mercury, July 19, 1762.
Custom-House, New York, Cleared for Departure. I. Munds, to Perth-Amboy .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1024, July 22, 1762.
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Custom House, New York, Outwards Brig Boone, I. Munds to Perth-Amboy.
New Jersey, Essex County. Twenty Pounds Reward.
Two Prisoners made their Escape from Jonathan Hampton, High Sheriff of Essex County, viz. John Bar- clay, born in Ireland, short well-set Fellow, about 50 Years old, sandy Complexion, talks thick and palavering when drunk, generally wears dark Cloaths; a Clothier by Trade. Took a brown Mare, Bridle and Saddle, that were under Execution. He forged many Bonds, and got Money upon them, for which he was arrested and escaped.
William Hambleton, a lusty, ill-favored, dirty, slouch- ing Butcher, born in Ireland, about 50 Years old; wears a Wig: He went off with his Son and Daughter, in a two Horse Cart, much like himself for Rigging. It is said he has Land over Sasquehanna. Sylvester Cole bailed him in one Action, another is for stealing Sheep, on these he escaped. Eight days ago they both were at Andrew Makgoun's, near Lancaster Road, about a Mile and a Half from the White Horse Tavern, at Pequea, where my Under-Sheriff came up with and saw them, but, by Makgoun's Assistance, they got from him; he followed them close for 20 Miles towards a Ferry above Harris's, on Sasquehanna, but they took to the Woods and escaped. Makgoun and the Prisoners all lately lived at Basking Ridge. As Hambleton's Children and Cart were at Mak- goun's, they will be there again. Whoever apprehends both, or either of them, and secures them, so that I may have them again, shall have for Barclay Six Pounds, and for Hambleton Fourteen Pounds, and reasonable Charges paid by
Jonathan Hampton, Sheriff and Sylvester Cole, Special Bail
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N. B. If a Letter is sent to Philadelphia Post Office, I shall get it. July 15, 1762.
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1752, July 22, I762.
Perth-Amboy, July 18, 1762.
A LL Persons indebted to the Estate of the late An- drew Johnston, Esq; deceased, either on Bond, Bill, or Book Debt, are desired to pay. And all those to whom he was indebted, are desired to send in their De- mands, that they may be settled and paid, by-
JOHN BARBERIE JOHN JOHNSTON, Executors. STEPHEN SKINNER
To be Sold,
A Tract of choice Wood-Land, situate, lying and being on the South Side and adjoining to the River Rariton, in the East Division of the County of Somerset, and Prov- ince of New-Jersey, opposite to the Town of Bound- Brook; as there is a Bridge now erecting over the said River, the Timber and Wood thereon will become exceed- ing beneficial to the Town, as the Carting from the Land to Town is but a very small Distance. Any Person what- soever inclinable to purchase, may apply to ABRAHAM ABRAHAMS, in New-York, near the Long-Bridge, who will give an indisputable Title for the same .- The New York Mercury, July 26, 1762.
New-York, July 26.
This day se'nnight his Majesty's ship Gosport, Capt. Jarvis of 44 Guns, arrived at Sandy-Hook, from England, but last, from Virginia, whither she had been as convoy to the Virginia fleet. She has brought over about 130,000
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Pounds sterling, for the King's Use; which money was the next day landed in this city, and on Wednesday the Gosport sail'd again, said to be bound to Halifax.
Custom-House, Philadelphia, Outwards. Sloop Henry and Mary, Henry Krebbs, for Amboy.
Cleared. Sloop Sally, Charles King, to Salem, New- Jersey. Sloop Ready Money, Thomas Joell, to Ditto. Sloop Henry and Mary, Henry Krebbs, to Amboy .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1025, July 29, 1762.
TO BE SOLD.
A Tract of Land, situated on Mantua Creek, in the County of Gloucester, containing near 400 Acres, about 40 whereof are Tide Meadow, within Bank, and about 20 Acres of Timber Swamp will make extraordinary Mea- dow; on which said Land are two Dwelling-houses and two Orchards, about 60 Acres cleared Land, and a good Landing on said Creek, the rough Land mostly well tim- bered. Any Person inclining to purchase the same, may be informed of the Title and Terms of Sale, by applying to Rachel Wood, and Ebenezer Miller, jun. Execut. to William Wood, deceased .- The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1753, July 29, 1762.
South-Ward, of the City of Perth-Amboy, July 26, 1762.
Whereas the Wife of Peter Buckelew, senior, has eloped from his Bed and Board. This is to forewarn all Persons from either Trusting or Harbouring her on his Account, as he will pay no Debts of her contracting from the Date hereof.
PETER BUCKELEW, Senior
-The New York Mercury, August 2, 1762.
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August 5.
RUN-away from the subscribers Living in New-hanover in Burlington County West New-Jersey, Last Sunday Night, a servant man named William Kosady, belonging to Burbage Brock, and an Apprentice Lad named Joseph Jones, belonging to Samuel Estill, said servant is about Twenty two years of Age, about six foot high fresh Col- oured wears his own Brown Hair tied behind, had on when he went away a Brown home spun Tammey Coat, and old Scarlet broad Cloath west coat. Lined with Linnen, an Ozenbriggs shirt, a pair of striped Trowsers, with Buckles in his Shoes, and a Broad brimed hat turned up before and behind, he is Commonly pretty Talkative. said Appren- tice is Between 19 and 20 years of Age, about 5 feet 6 Inches high, Pale complection, he wears his own Hair which is of a Lightish colour, had on when he went away a Brown Camblet Coat, a white swanskin west, Ozen- briggs shirt and trowsers, whoever takes up said servant and Apprentice, shall have six POUNDS Reward, if brought home or secured in any Goal, and all Reasonable Charges. Five POUNDS for said servant and Twenty Shillings for said Apprentice, paid by,
BURBAGE BROCK SAMUEL ESTILL,
-The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1026, August 5, 1762.
LIST of LETTERS remaining in the POST-OFFICE in Phil- adelphia
Samuel Anderson, Cumberland County, John Craven, Salem. William Lister, Burlington. Richard Rounsifer, West Jersey. Casper Smith, Gloucester, Joel White, East Jersey.
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TWENTY POUNDS REWARD
On the 12th of June last one John Woodside, of the City of Philadelphia, Pedlar, travelling from the House of Peter Drugoe, in Sussex County, East Jersey, on the Road to Anderson Furnace, was attacked by two Men, and after some Resistance made his Escape, having re- ceived two Wounds, one on his Left Side, the other on the Back of his Neck, and was at the same Time robbed of Sixty Pounds in Cash, and about Eighty Pounds worth of Goods, such as Calicoes, Cottons, Chintzes, printed Linen, long, clear and flowered Lawns, sundry Sorts of Silk and Linin Handkerchiefs, Sattin, Pelong, solid Silver Buttons, with a Variety of other Goods, such as Pedlars use to carry; and as it is probable, by several Circum- stances, that the said Goods were carried over Hunter's Ferry, on Delaware, into the Frontiers of Pennsylvania, by some Person not immediately concerned in said Rob- bery (the two Persons suspected being apprehended and taken) therefore whoever secures said Goods, so as the Subscriber may have them again, shall have Fifteen Pounds Reward, or in Proportion for any Part of them, and Five Pounds for any Person that exposes the said Goods to Sale, if brought to Justice, paid by the Sub- scriber, living in Penn-street, Philadelphia.
John Woodside
-The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1754, August 5, 1762.
The Managers of the Bound-Brook Lottery give No- tice, That they intend drawing said Lottery the latter End of this present Month of August; and that they have a few Tickets remaining on Hand to dispose of, which will be sold to those that apply.
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To be Sold,
Within the Borough of Elizabeth-Town, at a place called Turkey;
A Good dwelling House newly built, 50 Feet in length and 27 in breadth, together with 5 Acres of good Meadow adjoining the same, and is well situated for a Country Store, as it has been proved by the Owner for some Years past, and the Store will be continued, till the Place is sold, the Price is £. 150 York Money: For further Particu- lars, enquire of me living on the Premises.
DANIEL COE.
RUN-away, from the Subscriber, living at Bound Brook, County of Somerset, and Province of New-Jersey, two Apprentice Lads, one of them named, William Kelly, 18 Years old, long brown Hair, about 5 Feet and 6 Inches, a well-set likely Boy: The other named Jacob Harris, 18 Years old light coloured Hair, and pretty short, and as they took two Suits of Cloaths each, 'tis needless to de- scribe their Cloathing: They are both Taylors by Trade. Whoever takes up and secures the said Lad, so that their Master may have them again, shall have Ten Dollars Re- ward for both or five dollars for any one of them, and all reasonable Charges paid, by
ELIAS VAN COURT
N. B. All Masters of Vessels are forbid to carry them off, and other Persons from entertaining them at their Peril .- The New York Mercury, August 9, 1762.
A SCHOOLMASTER,
Well recommended, is wanted at Bordentown, in New Jersey.
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, August 3
We hear that Captain Holway, in a Brig from this Port bound to Philadelphia, is cast away upon Barnegat.
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New Jersey, Burlington County, August 10, 1762.
Run away from the Subscriber, living in Chester Town- ship, in said County, a Servant Man named Thomas Brown, about 25 Years old, 5 Feet 8 Inches high, brown Complexion, black bushy Hair, with a Scar on the Side of his Head, a little above his Forehead, whereon lightish- coloured Hair grows: Had on when he went away, a lightish-coloured Coat, patched with Bearskin on the Back, striped Lincy Jacket, old patched Trousers, and has a sore Leg. Whoever takes up said Servant, and secures him in any Goal, so as his Master may have him again, shall have Thirty Shillings Reward, with all reasonable Charges, paid by the Subscriber, or Martin Ashburn, or Mr. Whitehead, in Philadelphia.
Darby Durell.
To be sold by the Subscriber, living in the Township of Kingwood, in the County of Hunterdon, and Province of New Jersey, the following Premises: One over-shot Stone Grist-mill, with about 100 Acres of Land; a Stone Dwelling-house, with a Frame House adjoining, and Buildings convenient for keeping Store, so as to front be- tween 60 and 70 Feet, at which Place a Store hath been kept for upwards of 20 Years past; two bearing Orchards, the one grafted Fruit; about 10 Acres of Meadow, a Frame Barn, Stables &c. this Mill chiefly employed in grinding Grists, having a very great Run of Country Cus- tom. Also one Breast Grist-mill, chiefly kept for Mer- chants Work, at which a considerable Quantity of Flour is made yearly ; a Saw-mill, for accommodating the Works with Boards, Stuff, &c. with about 100 Acres of Land; a Stone Dwelling-house and two Log-houses; 15 Acres of Meadow, and a Quantity of Swamp for making more Meadow; with a well frequented Stone Tavern and Stone
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Kitchen, the House affording five Rooms and a Cellar; the said Tavern is in the Cross-roads, leading from Tren- ton and New Brunswick to the Forks of Delaware, &c; a Well of good water at the Door, and a very good Spring not above 60 Paces distant: The Tavern, with some Meadow, and about 30 Acres of Land ( 15 whereof Wood- land) may be sold separate. Likewise to be sold a Fulling- mill, and Stone Dwelling-house, with about 30 Acres of Land, about 4 Acres thereof Meadow. Also a Plantation of about 70 Acres of Land, a Stone House and Log Addi- tion, a young Orchard, and about 8 Acres of Meadow be- fore the Door, with a good Spring near the House. And a Plantation of about 60 or 70 Acres, a square Log-house, a good Spring at the Door, and Spring-house, with some Meadow and some Woodland. Likewise about 60 Acres of Wood-land to be sold. The Subscriber has also for Sale, a Forge, with two Fires, for refining Pig Metal into Bar Iron, with 70 or 100 Acres of Land, together with a Coal-house, and other Houses for accommodating Work- men, being capable of making about 50 Tons of Bar Iron yearly : The said Forge lies very convenient to a Tract of Land called the Great Swamp, from whence it hath been supplied with a considerable Quantity of Coal-wood Gratis, and more is offered on the same Terms. A Part of the aforesaid Premises being under Rent for near 2001. per Annum, and the rest, at a moderate Computation, might be rented at 1251. per Annum. The Reason of its being divided into Parcels is to accommodate Purchasers, as it was thought it might be a heavy Purchase for one Person; but if any such Purchaser should present, it may all be sold together. The whole pleasantly situated in a little Country Village, convenient to Places of Worship of three different Denominations, viz. Church, Presby- terians and Quakers, the farthest not exceeding three
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Miles. The Terms of Sale will be, the Purchaser or Pur- chasers to pay Half down at entering on the Premises, and the Remainder in reasonable Payments. A sufficient Warrant and Deed will be made, on paying the one Half of the Purchase Money, and giving Security for the Re- mainder, by me
CHARLES HOFF, jun. -The Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 1755, August 12, 1762.
Custom-House, Philadelphia, Entered In. Schooner Isabella, Thomas Simpson, from Piscataway. Sloop In- dustry, Robert Lawton, from Ditto .- The Pennsylvania Journal, No. 1027, August 12, 1762.
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