The following are transcriptions of advertisements of land for sale in the Virginia Herald published in Fredericksburg, Virginia 1788-1806.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
March 27, 1788 1:2
That valuable tract of land, called Hazlewood, lying on the Rappahannock river, containing 1314 acres, with a valuable brick building thereon, the property of Robert G. Beverley, esq; is yet unsold, and may be treated for privately on application to The trustees.
March 19, 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
March 27, 1788 1:1
To be sold or rented, and possession given immediately, my lots and houses in the town of Tappahannock, conveniently situated and in good order, viz. -One lot, on which there is a good brick dwelling house, containing four rooms and a passage below, and three rooms and a closet above, with an excellent dry cellar under the whole, divided into four apartments and a passage: also, a new brick kitchen, laundry, and servant room, under one roof, and a brick smoke house; together with a good kitchen garden well enclosed. --One other lot, well enclosed with posts and rails of the best quality, on which there is a good stable. Tobacco, negroes, military certificates, of this state at current value, and approved bonds, will be taken in payment, and time given for payment in tobacco. I have also for sale 5000 acres of land in Montgomery county, for which, or a moiety thereof, I will take land on the Rappahannock river, tobacco, slaves, or military certificates of this state. Any persons inclinable to treat for the above will be pleased to apply to Meriwether Smith.
Tappahannock, March 12th, 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
March 27, 1788 3:2
To be sold, by virtue of a deed in trust from Mr. Charles Carter, of Ludlow, at valuable tract of land in this county, known by the name of Ludlow Farm, containing 900 acres, the soil is good, well watered, has extensive meadows of the best grasses, and a sufficiency of timber for the support of the farm. A further account is not thought necessary as it is presumed no person will become a purchaser without viewing the land. Mr. Enoch Benson, or the overseer will shew it. Another tract adjoining the above, and containing about 1800 acres of good high land, with a full proportion of low ground. Another tract containing about 300 acres, lying about 3 miles above Falmouth, adjoining Homes' land, known by the name of Patishall land, an exceeding valuable farm from its goodness and situation. Another tract containing 1000 acres, called West farm, lying below Potowmack run, part of the Poplar tract, this land has four tenants on it, and four good small farms unoccupied. Also, a well accustomed grist and saw mill, on a good stream. Any persons inclined to become a purchaser at private sale, may know the terms by applying to the subscribers: and if not disposed of before Monday, the 18th of August next, the land will then be laid off and sold in quantities to suit the purchasers, on the premises; one third of the purchase money will be required on the first day of January next, when possession will be given, one third in 6 months, and the remainder in 12 months with bond and good security.
*Lists personal property for sale & talks about debts due by Mr. Carter.
William Fitzhugh Gavin Lawson Thomas Fitzhugh Stafford 24th March 1788

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
June 19, 1788 3:2
For sale, A valuable water lot in the town of Fredericksburg, adjoining the Brewery, whereon there was formerly a tan-yard, and with very little expense might still be made convenient for carrying on that business. The water is deep close to the bank, and a tolerable good wharf, where any vessel that comes into Fredericksburg can lie, or discharge or take in cargo; --also two tracts of land, the one about 18 miles from town, in the upper part of the county, containing 565 acres some of which is very good low ground, with an apple orchard on the premises, which some years yields 800 to 1000 gallons cyder. -The other about 8 miles from town, containing 150 acres, well timbered and tolerable good land. *Goods for sale David Blair.
Fredericksburg, June 16, 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
July 3, 1788 3:3
For sale, The tract of land whereon I now live, about 20 miles above Fredericksburg, in Spotsylvania County, containing 900 acres, well adapted to the growth of corn, wheat and tobacco. There is on said land two improvements, one of which is large and well enclosed; a large and commodious dwelling house, a new barn, and other convenient out houses, apple and peach orchards, and a number of other fruit trees: The situation is beautiful, with an excellent an never failing spring; a large proportion of the land is very capable of making meadow. The other improvement has a very good and convenient dwelling house, and about 40 acres enclosed. I will dispose of them separate, or both together, on the most reasonable terms, for cash, negroes, horses, bonds, or public securities.
Thomas Bartlett.
June 30, 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
July 24, 1788 4:2
For immediate sale, A very valuable tract of land, situate on Evett's Run, a branch of the Shenandoah River, within one mile of Charles-town, Berkeley County, containing 250 acres. There are nearly 100 acres cleared and under good fence, 15 acres of which is in good meadow of an excellent quality, the whole of which can be well watered, without any trouble, having the advantage of a constant mill stream running through it. -it is unnecessary to mention any thing respecting the quality of this land, it being well known that the lands in this neighborhood are equal to any in the state for planting and farming. A considerable part of the purchase money will be required down, either in cash, or any kind of public securities, at their current value. The purchaser will be allowed a reasonable time for a remainder of the purchase money, on giving bonds on interest, with approved security, For terms of sale, or further particulars, apply to the subscriber, who can give any person inclined to purchase, every necessary information respecting the premises.
Benjamin Beeler.
Mills-Grove, Berkeley county, July 7.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
July 31, 1788 3:3
To be rented by the year, or leased for a term of years, by the subscriber, a new, well built, and very convenient brick dwelling house, two story high, with every necessary office, garden, &c, &c. It is situated at the lower end of Fredericksburg, very convenient to the river and fine water Charles Mortimer.
July 30, 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
August 7, 1788 3:3
The Tavern at Orange Court-House, will be rented, for the benefit of the orphan, at that place on Monday, the 22d of September next, being court day, for a term of 7 years, commencing the 2d of January, 1789, together with the tract of land whereon it stands, containing 200 acres, of which 20 is well calculated for meadow, and may be easily reclaimed, and the balance for corn, small grain, or pasturage, with a good apple orchard; also, a lease containing 131 acres, about a mile distant, likewise good grain land. The tavern is well known to be advantageously situated, large, commodious, and well constructed for the business, with convenient stables and other necessary out houses, all in good repair. It will be rented either publicly or by private bargain, as may best suit. No other description is thought necessary, as those inclinable to rent may see the whole by applying to Col. Robert Alcock, by whom it is at present occupied, and the articles of renting will be published on the day, by Alexander Dawney, Guardian.
August 5, 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
August 14, 1788 3:3
Mr. John Tayloe Hamilton, having by a deed in trust, conveyed his property to us for the purpose of paying his debts; We therefore do propose to sell to the highest bidder, on Monday the 29th day of September, on the premises, the tract of land whereon he now lives, in Orange County, containing, by an old survey, 600 acres. There is on the land a very good dwelling house, and necessary out houses, with a great variety of fine fruit trees; the quality is exceeding good, and has a large proportion of meadow land. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. We will treat privately with any person inclining to purchase. Those who have debts against Mr. Hamilton, are requested to make them known, that sufficient provision may be made for their discharge.
William Beale Reuben Beale, Trustees.
August 7, 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
September 4, 1788 3:3
Look Here!!! I have for sale 200 acres of land, lying in the upper end of Spotsylvania, on the waters of the Pomonkey river: -There is on the same, good buildings; orchards of choice fruit; and about 12 acres of good meadow with every convenience attending an agreeable farm. I will give two years credit for greatest part of the purchase. Dry goods, at a moderate advance, or any public securities, at the present selling price, will be received in payment. Further particulars may be known by applying to the subscriber, living on the premises.
Winslow Parker.
September 4, 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
September 11, 1788 2:3
To be rented, and possession given immediately, the house, garden, kitchen, stables, &c. in this borough, now occupied by Mr.. Walter Payne. The situation is so well known, that it will be needless to give a further description of it. For terms apply to John Benson Fredericksburg, Sept. 11.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
September 25, 1788 3:3
For sale, A tract of land on Rappahannock River, about 9 miles below Fredericksburg, known by the name of Conway's Warehouse, containing 700 acres, half of which is in wood, and about 50 acres of low grounds, great part of which is now ready for timothy---the other may be prepared with little expense. Any person inclinable to purchase, may see the land by applying to the subscriber at the place.
Francis Conway.
September 23, 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
October 9, 1788 3.3
For sale, 500 acres of land, lying in Orange county, about 6 miles from the Court-house, on the water course of the Pomonkey River; there is but a small quantity of it cleared, lies well, is extremely well watered, and timbered with fine pine, oak, hickory, some poplars, black walnut, &c &c. The situation agreeable and convenient to mills, both grist and saw; church and other places of worship. The terms will be made known by applying to the subscriber, who lives on the premises.
James Blair September 24, 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
October 16, 1788 3:3
To be sold to the highest bidder, on 4th Monday November next, at Orange Court-house, a tract of land, containing by estimation 800 acres, lately the property of Major John W. Willis, known by the name of the Black Level tract, about 5 miles above Orange Court-house, on the main road leading thence to Albemarle Court-house. The above land is well calculated for the production of corn, wheat, and tobacco. There is on said tract, a considerable quantity of excellent meadow land, some of which has been improved; there is also a quarry of lime stone on it. --The land will be shewn to any person inclined to purchase it by Capt. Jonathan Cowherd. Credit will be allowed for one half the purchase money until November, 1789, and for the balance till Nov. 1790, on the purchaser giving bond with approved security to Matthew Maury.
October 3, 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
October 23, 1788 3:3
On Saturday the 22d November, will be leased to the highest bidder, for the term of three years, and immediate possession given, my house, lot and livery stables, in this town, with an excellent garden, enclosed, and a well accustomed billiard room and table. The house is so well adapted to public business, and so generally known by the gentlemen of this and neighbouring states, that a particular description is deemed unnecessary. It has every advantage in point of situation, being on the main street and near the centre of the town, with the assembly rooms, court of buildings, public market, and vendue store nearly opposite. At the same will be leased on ground rent forever, several valuable tenements adjoining the above premises, 20 feet front and 60 feet deep. All public taxes to which the aforesaid is subject, must be paid by the person in possession of the same, free from the annual rent, which will be demanded quarterly. Any person inclined to purchase the above property may know the terms by applying to George Weedon.
Fredericksburg, October 22, 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
October 30, 1788 1:1
Robert Gaines Beverley, Esq. (of Hazlewood) having by a deed of trust, to us conveyed all his estate both real and personal, for the express purpose of paying his just debts; we therefore do propose to sell to the highest bidder, on the premises, near Port-Royal, on the 17th day of December next, that valuable tract of land whereon he now lives; containing 1314 acres, lying on Rappahannock River, and within 3 miles of Port Royal; with extensive brick buildings, and all necessary out houses, a variety of fruit trees, and is equal in quality, if not superior, to any tract on the river; it abounds with fish and all kinds of wild fowl. At the same time will be sold a lot and house in Port-Royal, with a garden, and in tolerable repair. -Also, a tract of land containing 700 acres, lying within 5 miles of Port-Royal, called the- Port Tobacco Tract, well adapted to all kinds of small grain, &c. *Lists personal estate. One fifth part of the purchase money for the Hazlewood tract must be paid down, and bonds with sufficient security, for the balance, in equal payments, required. The Port Tobacco land will be sold on 12 months credit, with bond and good security. *Talk about debts due.
Wm. Buckner, R. N. Chew, Wm. Miller, Trustees.
October 20, 1788

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
October 30, 1788 1:3
For sale, The seat and tract of land whereon I now live, in Essex County, two miles from the town of Tappahannock, known by the name of Mount Clement. It contains 315 acres, great part of which is fertile flat land, and about 30 acres thereof is good marsh, bounded by Hodkins' Creek. The buildings on this land are very valuable and consist of a large two story brick dwelling house, with genteel and necessary offices. The situation is agreeable, affording an extensive view of the adjacent town, river, and country. Independent of its advantages as a farm, this place is a desirable stand for a professional man, such as a physician or lawyer; insomuch as nothing but its remoteness from my other lands, and the occasion I have for money, could induce me to sell it. It may be purchased very cheap for cash, tobacco, public securities, or negroes, and if in cash or tobacco, credit may be had for part. Apply to me on the premises, or during the sitting of the Assembly in Richmond.
Spencer Roane.
Essex County, October 15, 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
November 14, 1788 1:1
For sale, Or to be leased for a term of years and immediate possession given, a tract of land laying in the upper end of Spotsylvania county, about 4 miles from Corbin's bridges, containing by an old survey 1050 acres, 50 of which is cleared. This land is intersected by a large, bold and never failing stream, called Catharpin's Run, and has several very fine springs, and is in every respect well watered. There is a body of this land consisting of 300 acres, which lays low and well adapted to meadow, it being well watered and of fertile black soil; the remainder of the tract is a high level land, equal in quality to any in the neighborhood, and well supplied with timber of all kinds, especially the pine tree, which hath grown to a prodigious size, and very straight; this conveniency renders it of eminent value to the carpenter; its situation and fertility makes it equally as much to the farmer, and it being situated on the public road to Orange (which is in general much travelled) will be the means of making it as great an acquaintance to the publican. I will take for the above land, cash, tobacco, wheat, interest warrants, or exchange it for lands in the neighborhood of this place.
Neil McCoull. Fredericksburg.
November 3.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
November 20, 1788 1:1
To be sold at Orange Court-house, on the 4th Monday of this month (Nov.) it being Orange court day, a valuable tract of land, containing 500 acres; it is situated about 5 miles below the court-house, on the road leading from thence to Fredericksburg, is exceedingly level, and from its situation and soil is capable of being made the most eligible farm in that part of the country, it is well watered by Mountain-run and other smaller streams, the former of which nearly intersects and forms a body of upwards of 70 acres of the most fertile low grounds, well adapted to the growth of grass. There is also on the tract a quantity of timber of the most valuable kind; and excellent quarries of both lime and slate stone. 12 months credit will be allowed, the purchaser giving bond with approved security. Public securities will be received (at a generous exchange) for payment. *Horses for sale. Robert Brooke.
Fredericksburg, November 10.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
December 18, 1788 2:2
For sale, in Gloucester county, a tract of land, containing 300 acres, more or less, lying on North river, about one and a half mile below Sir John Peyton. There is on the said land a commodious dwelling house, with three rooms below and two above, and a good passage; a brick kitchen, an excellent dairy 16 by 12 feet, a granary 36 by 24, a good stable and carriage house, garden, &c-- all of the said out houses have been built in the last two years. The fertility of the soil and the beautifulness of the situation, will be a sufficient recommendation to any gentleman who chooses to purchase; and as I presume no one will purchase without viewing the premises a further description is unnecessary, though much more might with truth be said. 125 acres adjoining the above might also be purchased if agreeable top the purchaser. Credit will be given as may be agreed upon, and possession given the 5th day of January next. For further information, apply to the subscriber on the plantation.
George Green.
Gloucester County, 27th Nov. 1788.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
January 22, 1789 2:3
To be rented, and possession given the first of April next, the old coffee- house, formerly kept by Mrs. Julian: The conveniences are exceedingly good, having 6 rooms below and four above stairs, a billiard room detached from the house, a large portico in the front, an excellent kitchen and stables capable of containing 30 horses, a large garden, an exceedingly good well in the yard, and every out house that is necessary. The situation is equal to any in town, being nearly central and having the market-house and upper tobacco warehouse convenient to it. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
Margaret Julian.
Fredericksburg, January 17, 1789.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
January 29, 1789 2:5
For sale, Two well known tracts of land, to wit: Popcastle & Lambs Creek, in the county of King George, lying on the river, 15 miles below Fredericksburg. Popcastle was occupied by the late Col. William Champ; it contains 1288 acres of productive land, well adapted to grain and abound in cedar. The buildings consist of a two story brick dwelling house, kitchen, dairy, smoke house, stable, barn, and negro houses; also, a good mill seat whereon there is a mill house, and a pair of stones, that may be had with the premises. Lambs Creek is now in the possession of Col. Lewis Willis; it contains 657 acres, adjoining the other land; the buildings are greatly out of repair and of but little value. This tract has also a valuable mill seat, with the whole of the dam remaining, there having been a mill formerly. Each of those tracts, bounds on the river, and the description of the above may be applied fully to this, each having the greatest advantages of wild fowl, fish, and a range for cattle, sheep and hogs, and each a good landing. A great proportion of both tracts is flat land, very durable, and a considerable quantity of meadow ground. Any person inclinable to purchase, may known the terms by application to Col. Lewis Willis, as I shall be a few weeks absent from this place. A good bargain may be had for cash or negroes, if the purchaser would take both tracts, and in that case credit would be given for one third the purchase money.
Francis Willis, Of Georgia.
Fredericksburg, Jan. 14, 1789

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
February 12, 1789 2:5
By virtue of a deed in trust executed by Fielding Lewis, Esq. of Frederick County, to the subscribers, they offer for sale, the valuable plantation, in the said county whereon the said Lewis now lives, containing 344 2 acres on which is an excellent dwelling house and all necessary offices, together with peach and apple orchards. The fertility of the soil and other advantages resulting from the situation of this farm ( it being well watered and in a genteel neighbourhood) point it out as an eligible farm for any person who wishes to become a resident of this part of the state. As the disposal of this property is intended for the benefit of Mr. Lewis's creditors, all authenticate claims against that gentleman will be deducted from the purchase money; and a more particular description of the premises given to such as are desirous of knowing the same, by George Noble, Thomas Fox, trustees.
February 2, 1789.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
March 26, 1789 3:4
For sale, or to be rented for a term of years, That plantation of the subscriber lying about one mile and a half from the town of Port Royal containing -- acres, part of which is improved meadow, the remainder well adapted to the growth of corn or any kind of small grain. -There is likewise on the premises a valuable mill, on a plentiful stream of water, with two pair of stones, a French burr, also bolting cloth, rolling screen, and every necessary for manufactory wheat. -A cooper's shop, large enough for 6 or 7 coopers to work in ---A bake house, with two large ovens, and a kiln for drying corn. -With the above property (if not sold) I will also rent my houses and lots in the town of Port-Royal, they being pleasantly situated on the river, having a wharf with excellent store-houses, from whence grain and flour may be conveyed to and from the mills by water.
*Personal property for sale.
For terms apply to William Lindsay, or George Cattlett.
Port Royal, March 20. 1789.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
April 9, 1789 3:3
This is to give notice, that on Thursday, the 30th this instant (April) will be let, to the highest bidder, on ground rent for three lives (Renewable forever) the Market-House lot, divided into 14 tenements, 12 of which contain in front 27½ feet each, and 56 feet back; the other two contain each 18 feet front on the main street, and 55 feet back; a plan of each may be seen at the Clerk's office.
The Commissioners.
April 5th, 1789.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
April 9, 1789 3:3
At Westmoreland Court-house, on the 23rd of April instant, will be let, to the lowest bidder, the building of a brick prison, 19 feet long and 15 wide, with a brick roof, to be lined with two inch plank, double sleepers and joists; with double doors, strong locks, bars, &c.
Richard Buckner, Sheriff.
April 1st, 1789.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
April 16, 1789 2:3
To be sold, that valuable and highly improved plantation whereon I now reside, containing upwards of 1100 acres, almost all of which is low ground and perfectly level. This tract of land is remarkable for its fertility, and consequently adapted to the cultivation of any of the commodities produced by the lands in this state, and has the greatest sufficiency of timber on it for its support. It lies within 3 miles of the town of Tappahannock, on Piseataway (') creek, over which I have a ferry which yields a considerable annual profit. The creek abounds with a great variety of wild fowl, some of which are the most esteemed kind, and with fish of various kinds: the marshes on the creek are equal to any in the state, being uncommonly firm, and yielding the greatest abundance of the best natural hay. On this tract is a dwelling house of good repair, sufficient for the accommodation of a large family, and the entertainment of many guests, which stands on a considerable eminence from which you have a pleasant view of Rappahannock river, about 2 miles distant, and an extensive prospect over, up and down the river, with a fine view of the country for several miles on this site, together with every requisite out house for a genteel family. I will sell the premises on very moderate terms, on payment of a small proportion of the purchase money at the time the conveyance is made, and give an extensive credit for the residue. For further particulars application must be made to the subscriber on the premises.
James Edmonson.
Charleton-Hill, April 10, 1789

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
July 23, 1789 3:3
To be rented, and possession given immediately, a large and commodious dwelling house, 44 by 24 feet, with every necessary out house, and a very good and convenient store house 28 feet by 18, and fine water convenient, also a fine garden, in Caroline County, at a place formerly known as Madison's Tavern, where Mr. Timberlake keeps store at present, about 20 miles from Fredericksburg and same distance from Port Royal, the property of Edward Roth, dec'd. Any person that wishes to rent the above mentioned premises, may know the terms by applying to Callender & Henderson, Fredericksburg, July 22d, 1789.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
September 10, 1789 3:4
To be rented or sold, The tenement in Fredericksburg, lately occupied by Col. James Monroe: in my absence inquire of Capt. William Lewis. Also, for sale, 800 acres of land in the county of King George, on Rappahannock river, and in the neighbourhood of Fredericksburg. The land is of the first quality, and has on it all necessary buildings for the reception of a family, an excellent garden, good stables, coach house, barns, &c. about 25 acres of improved meadow and 30 acres more of the same quality adjoining may be made with little labour; on the shore is a good fishery- the back part of the tract extends to Muddy creek, where there is a body of low ground fit for a meadow, and where also is a good mill seat. Cash or public securities at their current value, will be taken in payment, or good lands in the upper part of the country convenient to navigation. Credit may be had if desired.
Joseph Jones.
5th September, 1789.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
September 17, 1789 3:4
By virtue of the authority given us by the will of James Hunter, Esq. deceased will be sold, on Thursday, the 8th day of October next, a valuable tract of land, lying in the county of Fauquier, on the great marsh, containing about 1100 acres, near 500 acres of which are capable of being made excellent meadow, and the rest fit for making tobacco, small grain, &c. A further description is thought unnecessary, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase will view the land. --The said tract will be sold all together or divided into parcels, as may best suit the purchasers. The sale to be on the premises. One third of the purchase money must be paid on the day of sale- 6 months credit will be given for another third-- and for the balance 12 months credit; the purchaser, giving bond with approved security. Upon payment of the money an undisputable title will be given, by Adam Hunter, Abner Vernon. Ex'rs September 11, 1789.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
September 17, 1789 3:4
To be rented, for one year, or a term of years, to the highest bidder, on Monday, the 23rd of November, of fair, if not the next fair day, 2500 acres of land, in Spotsylvania county, 18 miles above Fredericksburg: There is on the land an exceedingly good dwelling house, with two rooms and a large passage on each floor, and necessary out houses; and an apple and peach orchard. -the plantation is in as good order for cropping as any in the state; and the land, if required, will be divided into lots, from 100 to 1000 . *Lists personal estate for sale. 12 months credit will be allowed for all sums above 5 pounds the purchaser giving bonds with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. A generous discount will be allowed for ready money, public securities at their value, will be received in payment, and debts due from me will be admitted as cash.
Gawin Corbin.
September 9th, 1789.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
October 1, 1789 3:4
To be rented yearly, or for a term of years The brick building now occupied by Mr.. John Chew, at the lower end of Fredericksburg, with the garden, stables, carriage-house and every necessary office, in good repair to accommodate a genteel family. For terms apply to Charles Mortimer September 28th, 1789.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
November 5, 1789 1:1
To be rented, and entered in at Christmas. The plantation which the late Col. William Hearne possessed, containing 800 acres of land, on which are good orchards. There is fresh land, never yet tended, ready cleared, for 35,000 tobacco hills, besides dunged ground for 20,000 more; and I intend the negroes still clear more until the time for gathering corn. With the plantation the utensils will be left, also stock and 2 horses, to be returned in the order they are delivered in. Wheat has been sown in sufficiency to make 150 bushels if there is a tolerable year. For further particulars enquire of the printer, or the subscriber, who will attend to letters post paid.
Frederick Wm. Hearn.
Essex, October 23, 1789.

Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
November 26, 1789 4:3
By virtue of a deed of trust, made to us by Col. Abraham Maury of Culpeper, for the payment of certain debts due by him, will be offered at public vendue on the premises, on Thursday the 17th of December, next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, that valuable tract of land whereon the said Maury now lives, containing 357 acres, by survey. It is well adapted to the culture of corn, tobacco, and small grain; there is about 60 acres of swamp capable of making meadow equal to any in that part of the country; there is also an orchard of peach and apple trees --a dwelling house 26 by 16, with the necessary out houses, and about 80 acres cleared, part of which is sowed in small grain. 12 months credit will be given to the purchaser, on his giving bond with approved security to Francis Thornton, Thomas Posey, John Thornton, James Lewis, November 9th, 1789.

Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser (Supplement)
December 10, 1789 2:1
To be rented, and possession given immediately, the house lately occupied by the subscriber, as a dwelling house; with a good kitchen, pantry, stables, garden, and cellar under the whole house. For terms apply to Peter Garts.
Fredericksburg, Dec. 2d, 1789.

Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
January 21, 1790 4:2
To be sold, The place where I reside in Orange County, lying on the great mountain road, 30 miles from Fredericksburg, consisting of 850 acres of well timbered land, adapted to the growth of small grain. There is upon this plantation, 50 acres laid down in a variety of the best English grasses, which is good pasturage, or would produce a considerable crop of corn or small grain; also, a very flourishing young orchard containing 7 acres of the choicest apple and peach trees, part of which bore last summer; a good garden, planted round with a thorn hedge, and a lawn of 10 acres surrounding the dwelling houses. The situation is remarkably healthy, and the water exceedingly good. Every necessary building requisite for a merchant or a planter, has been erected at a considerable expense; amongst which is a dwelling, malting house, and kiln, upon an extensive scale, capable with some small improvements, of employing a capital to great advantage in that branch of business. The proprietor being desirous to remove to the western country in the spring, will dispose of the above for 500 pounds, being little more than a third of the original cost and improvements. A small proportion to be paid in cash, the remainder in young negroes of an age fit for business, at their full value, and the possession will be given the first week of March next ensuing.
George Massingberd.
January 8, 1790.

Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
February 25, 1790 4:2
Will be sold, on very low terms, that valuable plantation, lately in the possession of Col. James Hendricks, situated within 4 miles of the town of Alexandria, in the state of Virginia, containing 270 acres, (more or less) and has erected thereon a large, elegant and convenient new brick dwelling house, a very commodious barn, other necessary out houses, &c, &c. --The situation of this place is beautiful, and remarkably healthy, and its proximity to the river Potomac and the town of Alexandria makes it very valuable, as it is well wooded, and has a large proportion of meadow, in high order. --To say more of this place is needless, as it is supposed any person inclined to purchase would first view it, and a view of the premises would be a greater recommendation than the most flattering description. Also, a house and lot in the town of Bath, in Berkeley county, situated in the best part of town. *Lands in Pennsylvania. --Terms of sale, and further particulars may be known by applying to Mr. John Warder, in Philadelphia; Mr. Benjamin Stoddart, of Georgetown, Maryland, or to Mr. Josiah Watson, or Mr. William Hartshorne in Alexandria.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
March 11, 1790 3:3
To be rented, for one or more years, and possession given immediately, the following property lying in the town of Fredericksburg, The brick house, lately occupied by Mr. Richard Taylor, and known by the name of the Stage-Office : It is well situated for a tavern, private family, or a merchant; with stables, cellars, garden, &c. in good repair. Also, at the upper end of town, a very commodious house, two stories high, with four rooms and a passage on a floor, a garden, stable and carriage house: It is conveniently situated for a professional or private character. in my absence apply to Mr. John Chew, who will shew the property and inform the terms. My lots and houses in Port-Royal are for sale, on long credit, or payable in bonds assigned. Enquire of Messrs. J. Miller & Sons. I do once more, and for the last time, give this public notice to all persons (. . . talks about those indebted to him) Robert B. Chew.
March 6th, 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
March 25, 1790 3:4
For sale, for cash or good bonds, A two story frame house with two rooms below and two above, and a cellar under the whole house; an exceeding good kitchen and batehouse, stable, and necessary, situated in the heart of town, on the main street; subject to a yearly ground rent of 10 pounds 10 shillings forever. A great bargain may be had by a speedy application.
Elisha Hall.
Fredericksburg, March 14, 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
April 1, 1790 3:4
To be sold, a tract of land, in Caroline county, about 3 miles above the Mount Church, on the road to Mattapony, containing about 130 acres, more or less; about 60 acres of which is cleared, and under good fence. There is on this land a good dwelling house, 32 feet by 16, sundry out houses, and a good barn, 38 feet by 20, shaded; Also 600 large bearing peach trees and 50 apple trees, very thriving. The wood land is very lively and well timbered with small timber, and as good a spring within 150 yards of the house as ever run out of the earth. This land joins a tract of the Taliaferro's in dispute, which makes it as good for stock of all kinds as any in the forest. Possession will be given this fall. One third of the money to be paid by the first day of September next, and the balance in 12 months after. I will also sell on long credit, or for bonds assigned, my houses and lots in Port-Royal; situated in a very pleasant part of the town. Immediate possession will be given. For further particulars enquire of John Victor Fredericksburg, March 30, 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
April 8, 1790 4:2
Exchange of lands. I will exchange my farm in the county of Stafford, known by the name of Travelers Rest, for lands in any of the counties above the sails of the rivers, but would prefer the counties of Loudoun, Berkeley or Frederick. the farm contains about 1030 acres, (one third of which at least is in wood) lying on the river Rappahannock, about 5 miles below Fredericksburg, and is esteemed in soil inferior to very few, if any, on the river. There is a large brick dwelling house, 3 stories high, and every other convenient house; excellent springs, upwards of 100 acres of ground that would bring good timothy (about 10 of which is laid down) and about 40 acres now in red clover. This situation is as healthy as any on the river, and few any where on the water can be more so. The largest vessels that go to Fredericksburg can load up within a few yards of the landing: In short this seat is admired by all who have seen it, and nothing but a desire to make better provision for a numerous family, could induce me to part with it. ---Any person inclined to exchange, after viewing the premises, may come on treaty with the subscriber, who will also view their lands. An undoubted title will be given for mine, and the same expected from the other party.
Burges Ball.
Travelers Rest, March 20, 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
April 15, 1790 3:3
On Saturday the 1st day of May next, will positively be sold, the house and lot in this town, at present occupied by Mr. William Murray, Taylor, opposite to Mess. Colin & James Ross's store; this lot is held by leases, two of which are unexpired, and contains 24 feet in front and 40 in depth, subject to a ground rent of 6 pounds per annum: one half of the purchase money to be paid in hand, and a credit of 6 months would be allowed the purchaser for the other half, upon giving bond and approved security, being an inhabitant of this corporation. I have also for sale, by private contract, a lot of ground, pleasantly and advantageously situated, near the upper end of the town, containing 82 and a half feet on Caroline street, 264 feet on Hawk street, and 822 feet on Water street; there is on this lot a garden well enclosed, also a stable and carriage house, a good kitchen, smoke-house and dairy, and is very convenient to several never-failing springs of the best water in town.
John Legg, V.M.
Fredericksburg, April 14, 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
April 15. 1790 3:3
The subscriber has for sale, a new house, 20 feet square, with a Dutch roof, covered with shingles of superior quality; the frame is of oak, very well put together, and so strong that it can be removed to any part of the town with safety. *Planks for sale.
John Hardia.
Fredericksburg, April 12, 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
April 15, 1790 3:3
For sale (very cheap) for cash or public securities at their current value, or exchange for land in the lower part of the country, and in the neighborhood of Fredericksburg --improved or unimproved lots in the said town (the latter would be preferred) a valuable tract of land, in the county of Orange, within 4 miles of the curt house and 40 of Fredericksburg, and adjoining the lands of Colonel George Taylor, Lawrence Taliaferro, esq. Capt. Reuben Taylor, and others; containing by an old survey 1275 acres:--This land is well adapted to the growth of tobacco, wheat and corn, lays level, is well timbered and watered, and has a vein of limestone running through it: there is land sufficiently cleared to work 8 or 10 hands, about 20 or 30 acres of well improved meadow, a few acres of red clover and orchard grass, and at least 100 acres of meadow can be made at little expense. The buildings consist of a large, well finished, convenient dwelling house, kitchen, laundry, dairy, meat house, store house, lumber house, barn, stables, carriage and spring house; there is also on this land an apple orchard of choice fruit, and a very great variety of other fruit trees, with a large well improved garden newly paled in. Any person inclinable to view the land will be shewn it by Mr.. George Taylor, who lives thereon and for terms apply to William Taylor.
Fredericksburg, April, 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
April 22, 1790 3:4
For sale, on the 20th day of May next, a valuable tract of land, whereon the late Col. William Smith, deceased, formerly lived, it contains about 400 acres, and is well if not better timbered than any tract of land in the neighborhood, the greater part of it low grounds, indeed there are no more an 30 or 40 acres of high land, whereon is an exceeding good dwelling house, and some convenient out houses: The situation commands a fine prospect of the Rappahannock river, both above and below, and is not more than 5 miles from the town of Tappahannock: It may not be amiss to say, that the land is well adapted to the culture of corn, tobacco, and all kinds of small grain, and almost any part of it very proper for the cultivation of grass. It needs no further description as it is presumed those who wish to purchase will view the land first: There is an apple orchard of well chosen fruit, which, one year with another, produces at least 2000 gallons of cyder. --One third of the purchase money to be paid at the time of sale, bond and good security will be required for the balance, and reasonable credit for the said balance as may be agreed on at the time of sale, when an undoubted title will be made by The Executors. Essex, April 11, 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
July 1, 1790 3:3
On Saturday, the 17th day of July, will be let to the lowest bidder, at the house of Mr. William McDaniel, in the town of Dumfries, (by virtue of an order of the county court of Prince William, dated the 5th of April) the building of warehouses, adjoining the said town, to contain 1400 hogsheads of tobacco, with prizes, and an apartment for transfer tobacco; agreeable to a plan which may be seen by application to Mr. Lithgow. The design is three sides of a square built up, with an enclosure to the south. Extreme length of the building each way 160 feet, width of the whole 26 feet, open inwards to the yard. -The above will be let in the whole or in parts, as may be agreed upon. Estimates will be expected, it being probable that on account of the abundance of free-stone convenient, either by land or water, that work can be undertaken at a lower rate if the walls be of stone or brick than if built with wood. At the same time will be let, the building of a compting house, scale house, funnell, and wharf, agreeable to the court's order; separately or together, as may be agreed on; Of which plans may also be seen, by application to Mr. Lithgow.
Thomas Lee, Sen.
Alex. Henderson, Alex. Lithgow.
Dumfries, June 23d, 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
August 26, 1790 3:4
For sale, or to be rented if not sold by the 1st December next, A valuable grist-mill, and distillery, with 200 or more acres of land, in the county of Spotsylvania, lying near the main road, 5 miles above Corbin's bridges, 23 from Fredericksburg, and 10 from the court house: The mill is just rebuilt, has a new bolting-chest and cloth complete, is in a good neighborhood for custom, and is situated on a bold and constant stream: The distil-house is convenient to the mill, and receives the water from the mill wheel; the land is of a good quality either for the planting or farming business, about 50 acres of which is clear; there is a quantity of meadow land upon it, also a convenient dwelling house, with 2 fire places, two rooms below and one above, and some out houses; it is a good situation for raising stock of every kind. Long credit will be given for 3/4 of the purchase money, and cash, public securities, negroes, or black cattle, will be taken in payment for the other fourth. For further particulars apply to the subscriber, who lives about a mile from the said mill.
Robert Scott.
August 24, 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
October 7, 1790 3:3
To be rented, for 4 or 5 years, a valuable tract of land, in Caroline County. --It is situated on Rappahannock River, within 8 miles of Fredericksburg, and 12 of Port-Royal, contains about 1300 acres, 700 of which are laid off into 3 fields and well enclosed; there are on it a dwelling house fit for the reception of a small family, a kitchen and other out houses, &c, &c, &c. several hundred apple trees of choice fruit, and a large peach orchard; it has a good landing, within a few yards of which large vessels may load, In short from the convenience of situation, and fertility of soil, this place is inferior to few of the much admired tracts of land on the Rappahannock. Any persons disposed to rent it may know the terms by applying to Mr. Nicholas Fitzhugh, in Fairfax County, or to the subscriber in King George county.
John B. Fitzhugh.
October 2d, 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
October 7, 1790 3:4
For sale, A small tract of land, within 8 miles of Fredericksburg, containing 124 acres; has on it a dwelling house containing two rooms finished below stairs, and two unfinished above, a kitchen, dairy, and meat-house, with a large barn, a pretty good orchard consisting of a variety of fruit, two or three pieces of uncultivated meadow ground, tho' part of them has been cleared and improved; it is well watered having two or three springs, and a large stream of water runs along one side of it, which affords an excellent situation for a tan-yard which business might be carried on to an advantage on it from its vicinity to so flourishing a town; as a person who could purchase cattle might graze them there, and dispose of them to advantage, reserving the hides for tanning, and have an opportunity of purchasing hides from the butchers in town. It would likewise suit a farmer, waggoner, &c. For terms, and a further description of the premises, apply to Mr. John Legg, Fredericksburg, or to the subscriber in Frederick County.
David Galloway, Jun.
October 1st. 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
October 7, 1790 4:3
To be sold, and possession given immediately, my store opposite the Fredericksburg Warehouse, two stories high, 40 by 22, with a kitchen back 16 by 22; its situation for business is equal to any in Fredericksburg. Cash, tobacco, flour, wheat, Indian corn, or negroes, will be received in payment. Apply to William Harvey. (Fredericksburg)

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
October 28, 1790 4:1
For sale, A tract of land in the county of Orange, Virginia, containing 315 acres, lying on the waters of Pamunky river, about 30 miles above Fredericksburg, on the main road leading from the upper end of the said county to the said town. The land lies level & is well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat, or tobacco. A quantity of good meadow land, and a few apple trees on the said tract; also, on this land there are two plantations rented for the present year. The above land has on it three never-failing springs of excellent water, and a small run, on which a grist mill might be built at small expense. there are several mills in the neighborhood, one of which is within 2 or 3 miles of this tract. The terms of sale are 20 shillings an acre; one half of the purchase money to be paid down, the other half at two years credit, giving bond with approved security. For further particulars, and a view of the land, apply to the subscriber at Mount Pony, in Culpeper county.
James Inskeep.
October 2d, 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
December 2, 1790 1:4
To be sold or rented, A new well finished brick-building, two stories high, with a good garden and every necessary office, at the lower end of Fredericksburg, pleasantly situated, and convenient to navigation. -For terms apply to Charles Mortimer.
November 10th, 1790.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
March 10, 1791 3:1
A great bargain!! By virtue of a power of attorney given to me by Mr. Henry Watkins, (who is now in Kentucky) I will sell a valuable tract of land, containing 464 acres; 160 of which are in woodland; there is also a valuable mill that gets from 50 to 60 barrels of toll corn annually -a dwelling house 36 feet by 20, with all necessary out houses, and a most excellent apple and peach orchard. The land lies in the county of Hanover, within a half a mile of the main Richmond stage road, and very convenient to trade, being within 16 miles of Richmond, and 9 of Hanover-town. Any gentleman inclinable to purchase, may know the terms of sale by applying to the subscriber; and I make no doubt but the terms will be agreeable, as I shall ask but a small sum in cash, and extensive credit will be given for the remainder. I will take good bonds of the purchaser in lieu of his own; the bonds to be properly assigned.
Richard Littlepage.
Hanover county, Feb. 28, 1791.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
May 5, 1791 3:3
For sale, On the 1st day of June next, if fair, if not the next fair day, at Stover's Town, by a decree of the court of Shenandoah. Sundry valuable lots and tracts of land, as under: Lot 60.- On this is a very commodious house for a large and genteel family, a good kitchen and still house: Also, a tanyard, bark house, and a quantity of bark, with tannery utensils, so that the tanner may begin business immediately. 66.- Adjoining Lot 60, on which is a large barn, which will probably be necessary for the purchaser of No. 60. 61.- Half acre lot, a good garden adjoining the lot 60. 63.- A corner lot well situated. 55, 56, 71, 72.- With houses on them, in good situations. One is fitted up for a merchant and is a good situation. 15, 20, 49, 26.- Four out lots, 5 acres each, and enclosed so as to suit the purchasers of the lots. A valuable plantation near the town, containing 324 acres, with a good barn and out houses upon it. A plantation on Cedar creek, containing 183 acres, which cost the late owner about 300. One of the subscribers, if something unforeseen does not prevent it, will attend the sale, and will be empowered to give deeds.--A credit will be given to suit David Briggs, Henry Mitchell, David Blair, Wm. Glassell.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
May 12, 1791 3:3
By virtue of a deed of trust, will be sold, to the highest bidder, at Spotsylvania court house, on the first Tuesday of June next(being court day) if fair, if not, the next fair day, the plantation and land which Major Payne purchased of the estate of John Z. Lewis, deceased, & adjoining the land of Mr. Joseph Deurson, containing about 320 acres, with a large and very convenient dwelling house and out houses, with a number of trees of fine fruit, of apples, peaches, pears and cherries; together with the growing crop of wheat, being about 12 acres, in well manured land, and laid in proper time. -Part of the purchase money must be paid in ready money, and credit given for the remainder as can be agreed upon. -Possession of the houses may be had directly of Thomas Towles, Stockley Towles, Trustees.
Spotsylvania, May 10, 1791.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
July 12, 1791 3:3
For sale, 400 acres of land, in Caroline county, adjoining the lands whereon the subscriber lives. Three fourths of this tract is in woods, about half quite level, and a swamp (which runs through it) makes some very good meadow: It lies about 9 miles from Fredericksburg, and about one and a half from the river. There is a beautiful situation on it for a house, which commands a view of the town and of the flat lands on both sides of the Rappahannock. The situation yields to none in point of health. A good spring is on the land, and no doubt many more will be discovered as the land is cleared. -Could one third of the purchase money be paid at Christmas next, extensive credit may be obtained for the balance. -Any person inclinable to see the land will apply to Lawrence Battaile.
Prospect Hill, July 7th, 1791.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
August 4, 1791 4:4
To be sold, on Thursday, the 15th of September next, at the dwelling house of Adam Goodlet, in Orange County, about 10 miles above the Wilderness Bridge, the tract of land whereon he now lives, containing about 400 acres, suitable for cropping or farming; it is well watered and abounds with fine timber, with a quantity of excellent limestone, and has a good mill seat on Mountain run. There is on this tract a sufficient quantity of meadow land, about 4 acres of which is now sown in timothy, and about 100 cleared and under good fencing. The dwelling house may be made very comfortable with a little repair, a good barn 44 by 24, with several other houses. Half of the purchase money must be paid by the 25th December next, when possession will be given; the other half by the first day of July next, when a good title will be made. Bond with approved security will be required by Adam Goodlet, and James Gordon, jun.
Orange, July 12th, 1791.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
August 11, 1791 3:4
To be sold, or rented, on Friday the 26th of August, The plantation whereon Eleen Kenyon, deceased, lately lived, in Fauquier county, near Freeman ford, containing 263 acres, it is now in good order for cropping, the fencing almost new, a new dwelling house 16 feet square, a 12 foot shed completely finished, a stone chimney with 3 fire places, new corn house, and other necessary out houses, all new, an orchard of choice fruit, a good meadow which may be watered by never failing springs that are already conveyed around it. It may be needless to describe it more, as those who chose to purchase will probably view the land before the day of sale, when the terms shall be made to suit the purchaser.
James Went.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
September 1, 1791 3:4
House and land for sale. For sale, my house and land upon the Fall-Hill: The house is brick, 52 by 20 feet, two stories high, the rooms 12 and 10 feet pitch. -There is 52½ acres of land, two young orchards, one of apples of the choicest fruit, consisting of upwards of 300 trees that began bearing last year; and another of peaches. -The terms will be made convenient to the purchaser. -Cash, tobacco, certificates, or good bonds, will be taken. -For particulars, apply to Mr. Charles Carter. jun.
Samuel K. Bradford.
August 31st, 1791.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
October 6, 1791 3:3
For sale, a tract of land, about 12 miles above Falmouth, containing near 300 acres; The Spotted Tavern is on this land, and well situated for custom. Also, a tract of land in Fauquier, 16 miles from Dumfries and 40 from Alexandria. On both these tracts are orchards and meadow ground improved and unimproved. Whoever inclines to purchase, will see them and know the terms by applying to James Dowdall.
Stafford, October 1, 1791.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
October 6, 1791 3:3
To be sold to the highest bidder, on Tuesday the first day of November, the tract of land, whereon I now live, in Orange county, (8 miles above the court house) containing 450 acres with a good dwelling house well finished with four rooms below stairs and three above, two porticoes and a good cellar; a good barn 76 feet long and 40 feet wide, with all necessary out houses, a young apple orchard with my crop of corn, cattle, furniture, and many other things too tedious to mention. The terms will be made known on the day of sale by Jonathan Davis.
October 3d, 1791.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
October 13, 1791 3:3
For sale, a seat, containing 535 acres, agreeably situated on the Potomack, in the lower end of King George County, possessing every advantage that the river affords: it is generally level, very fertile (a good part of it being covered with oyster shells) and is a remarkable spot for raising stock of every kind. The buildings are commodious and handsome, tho' not quite finished; there is already 100 bushels of wheat put into the ground, and now I intend to sow 30 bushels of rye. -Two miles from this place I have a stream, with 15 or 20 acres of land annexed, whereon I am now building a mill; and one mile from that I have a small tract of about 200 acres, in timber which I will likewise sell. -The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber living on the said estate, or in my absence of Thacker Washington, esq.
George Fitzhugh.
Pembroke, October 1st, 1791.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
November 3, 1791 3:4
For sale, My house and lot whereon I now live. -The dwelling house consists of two rooms and a passage below, and the same above stairs- a cellar 30 feet long: -There is a good kitchen and rooms for servants, a stable, carriage and cow house, also a good well on the said lot. I will also sell two lots, the back of Col. E. Carter's: The situation is little inferior to any in town. -I will take for the above property good bonds; or if not agreeable to the purchaser to pay in that way, I will give long credit. *Medicines for sale.
George French.
Fredericksburg, Nov. 2, 1791.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
November 3, 1791 3:4
Land for sale. The subscriber wishing to return to Europe, offers for sale the tract of land on which he now resides, containing 325 acres; little more than one half cleared. Near 100 acres was laid down in wheat early this fall, and from 7 to 8 acres of meadow land is ditched and cleared, ready to receive timothy in the spring. -The land is in general very good, and the plantation under a remarkable good fence- a large peach and apple orchard- every necessary building for a farmer or a planter- a store house 24 feet by 18- a good dwelling house, kitchen, smoke house and dairy, fit for the reception of a genteel family- a yard and garden pailed in, with a number of other buildings for the convenience of a family: the whole in excellent repair.- The payments will be made easy to the purchaser, on giving bond and approved security. *Personal estate for sale.
James Howorth.
Louisa, October 23d, 1791.

The Virginia Herald and Fredericksburg Advertiser
November 24, 1791 3:4
For sale, on very low terms, a tract or parcel of land, lying in the county of Spotsylvania, containing 410 acres, situated about 18 miles from the Borough of Fredericksburg, near the main road leading to the back country, adjoining the lands of Gawin Corbin, esq. and Mr. Richard Tod. Only a small part of this land is cleared, the remainder pretty well timbered, and the whole very level, which renders it advantageous for farming, and it abounds with beautiful streams of water, which may be conveyed to any part thereof at very small expense. -As I wish to sell the whole together, would sell lower than ever land of the same quality was known to sell in that quarter of the country. I will take in payment produce of any kind, stock, or negroes, at their passing value- The terms may be known by applying to Mr.. John Newton, of Fredericksburg, Mr. John Brenaugh, of Fauquier, or to the subscriber living in Alexandria; who will receive and execute any orders on commission in the mercantile line.
William Newton.
November 20th, 1791.

The Virginia Herald
February 14, 1798 1:4
For sale, The tavern at Orange court house, with 200 acres of land, and lease of 130 not far distant. The house is well calculated for the accommodation of travelers, and the land for the cultivation of corn, wheat, &c. with a sufficient proportion of meadow and a tolerable good apple orchard. -The eligibility of the situation of this house for a tavern is so well known that nothing further need to be said at present, as those disposed to purchase will no doubt be better informed by viewing the premises. -The house will be put in good repair and possession give on the 1st of January next. One half the purchase money will be required in hand; for the other half reasonable indulgence will be given, on the payments being well secured. *Personal estate for sale. For terms apply to the subscriber living at the place.
Thomas Bell.
Virginia, Orange Court-house, 21st Jan. '98.

The Virginia Herald
February 14, 1798 4:3
For sale, my farm on Mountain Run in Orange county, adjoining the lands of Mr. William Morton and Col. Lawrence Taliaferro, containing 1000 acres, more or less, near 400 of which is cleared, and 170 valuable low grounds highly improved and the upland well adapted for wheat and corn. There are sowed on the ground, 59 bushels of wheat, and 10 acres of good timothy. On the run is an excellent quarry of limestone, & an inexhaustible quantity of manure. -The terms may be known by applying to Mr. William Morton, or the subscriber living on the premises.
Edmund Winder.
November 25, 1797.

The Virginia Herald
February 17, 1798 1:2
To be sold or rented by the year, or for a term of years, the two brick buildings opposite the subscriber's house, on the hill the lower end of Fredericksburg, with excellent gardens, stables, and all other necessary offices. -it is a very healthy situation, convenient to the water and navigation of the port. -The purchaser may be accommodated with long credit, and have immediate possession if required.
Ch. Mortimer.
February 5th, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
March 28, 1798 3:4
I still have for sale my plantation on Potomak, in the county of Northumberland, which I sometime since advertised, containing between 7 and 8 hundred acres, whereon are two seats nearly equally beautiful, commanding a full prospect of the Coan river, Potomak, and the Bay. The conveniences are equal to any, with extensive orchards, containing a variety of fruit trees, and as to the quality of the land, it is presumed those who incline to purchase would first wish to view it, which may be seen, and the terms made known by application to Daniel Muse, on the premises, or to their obt. servant Hudson Muse.
Urbanna, March 18, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
April 28, 1798 1:3
I will rent my tavern in Stanardsville, in Orange county, on the main road leading from Swift Run Gap to Fredericksburg and Richmond, for one or more years; or sell, on good terms. The stand for a tavern is allowed by a number of gentlemen to be the best for that business from the Gap to Fredericksburg or Richmond, and the house is well calculated: It is two stories high, with a portico on the side and end, four rooms below stairs and four above, a good kitchen, dairy, and meat house, a good granary, corn house. cutting room. all under one roof, just newly done, and good stable. I will, if I sell, take one half the purchase money down, and give 12 months credit for the balance. Any person inclined to either rent or buy, will apply on or before the first day of October next, at which time I will give possession.
Thomas Bartlett.
Stanardsville, April 3, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
April 28, 1798 4:2
For sale, The iron works and mills belonging to the estate of James Hunter, esq. of Virginia, deceased, most delightfully situated on the falls of Rappahannock River, two miles from the town of Fredericksburg, and one mile from the town of Falmouth and tide water: consisting of a forge 128 feet by 51 8 fires and 4 hammers, a coal house 80 feet by 40; a merchant mill 70 feet by 35, with two pair of French burr stones, and every other necessary apparatus for making flour, constructed upon the modern improved system; also a grist mill 20 feet by 18, with one pair of stones; and a saw mill 55 feet by 41 the running gears and machinery of the same are new, most judiciously fixed and executed. Contiguous thereto are a smith's shop, 60 feet by 26, with 3 fires; and a stable 54 feet by 27. All these buildings are of stone, of neat and substantial workmanship. -There are also a nailery, a tanyard, coopers, carpenters, and wheelwrights shops, with tools and utensils for the several mechanical branches, and houses for the managers, millers and workmen. The water is taken out of the main body of the river and conducted to the works by a deep canal, capable of furnishing more large and extensive improvements The head and fall are about 19 feet. The great and various local advantages that this most valuable property possesses, cannot be accurately and fully enumerated. Few such places in America can be found that are better calculated for man to exercise his ingenuity in the erection of the vast diversity of works which require the power and aid of water. Adjoining thereto are about 7000 acres of land, on which are some farms, and a sufficient quantity of wood for the use of the iron works: There is also some good meadow land. If the above property is not sold on or before the 1st November next, I will rent the same. -On application the terms will be made known by Patrick Home, surviving executor of James Hunter, dec'd. Rappahannock Forge, 14th April, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
May 2, 1798 3:4
The subscriber will sell a great bargain in the tract of land whereon he now lives, on Rocky Creek in the lower end of Louisa county, containing 408 acres on which there is a sufficiency of unreclaimed meadow. The land is tolerable good, 3/4 of which stands in woods well timber; the plantation is now in good order for farming and a young orchard just coming in. The improvements (which are new and sufficient to accommodate a genteel family) are beautifully situated on the main road, 42 miles from Richmond, and 32 from Fredericksburg. It is a noted public stand for a merchant, being in an able neighborhood, and where the business has been carried on for a number of years. But in case a private life may be preferred, the place is also calculated to answer for that purpose. it is also an exceedingly healthy situation, and it is recommended to those that may not be so happily situated in the lower sickly parts of the state. -Cash, young negroes, or merchandise, will be received in payment.
Thomas Wash April 28, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
May 5, 1798 3:3
To be rented, (for 5 years) A plantation on Rappahannock opposite Port Micou, called Troy, containing 600 acres, well adapted to the culture of corn, small grain, and tobacco; the houses on it are in good repair and the fields well enclosed.- It affords good pasturage and is adjacent to large mowable marshes. Also, another plantation, adjoining thereto, which contains 400 acres, lately occupied by Capt. James Triplett. Possession may be had of these plantations on the first day of January next, and persons renting them may have the privilege of sowing small grain next fall. I have for sale some valuable military lands, lying in Cumberland, Green River, and Scioto.
John Rose.
May 3d, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
May 9, 1798 3:2
For sale. A tract of land, in Orange county, containing by a late survey 994 acres, lying about 7 miles from the court-house; between these two places. The land is well adapted to the culture of grain of all kinds; it contains an abundance of springs of as good water as any in the country, and thro' part of the tract runs a branch of the Pamonkey; the houses are within a half a mile of a grist and saw mill, and there is the greatest quantity of good timber on this tract of land, which may be conveyed to the saw mill at little expense. Wishing to sell, I will either dispose of the tract all together, or divide it into 3 parts, which can be done to make three good and distinct farms, viz: One of about 230 acres; the other two of about 380 acres each. The houses, consisting of a dwelling house, (which may be made extremely good by a trifling expense in repairing) kitchen, meat house, with negro cabins, new & in good order, will be one of the 380 acre tracts. Mr. William Bledsoe, who lives on the land, will shew it to any person; and terms made known on application to Adam Darby Fredericksburg, May 4th, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
June 13, 1798 3:2
Land for sale. To be sold, by private contract, a tract of land, lying in Fauquier county, on the waters of Summer-Duck-Run, containing about 600 acres, the property of William Roe, deceased. -This land is heavily timbered with pine, white oak, &c. is convenient to several saw mills- is about 18 miles from Falmouth and Fredericksburg, the same distance from Dumfries, and about 12 miles from Aquia, at either of which places a ready sale might be had for plank and scantling. This circumstance renders the land more valuable, as it is entirely in woods; the soil is of good quality. It is sold pursuant to the last will of William Roe. The terms are one third to be paid down, at the time of purchase, one third in 9 months, and the remaining third in 18 months from the day of sale. An indisputable title will be made to the purchaser upon bonds with approved security being given; and the land will be shewn to any person by applying to Richard Baker - Executor of William Roe, dec'd.
Fauquier Court-house, April 23, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
July 13, 1798 1:3
To be sold. To the highest bidder, on Thursday the first day of November next, (if fair, if not, the next fair day) by the subscriber, a house built for a church, and one acre of land, whereon it stands, the house is 60 feet by 26, the main body; T 26 by 24 feet, well framed of white oak timber, weather boarded with feather edge pine plank, well ceiled with the same, shingled with chestnut shingles, inwardly adorned with a pulpit, desks and type, pews below, two galleries, seats and rails, &c. The time of payment to be agreed upon at the day of sale, which will be reasonable.
Richard Vawler.
N.B. It is neatly seated on the middle of my land Robinson Fork, Madison county.

The Virginia Herald
July 13, 1798 3:4
For sale, Two lots or leases of land, containing about 480 acres, lying near Freeman's Ford, in the county of Culpeper, and 10 miles from the court-house. They are situated in a healthy, agreeable part of the country, the soil is well adapted to the growth of corn, wheat, and tobacco, a sufficiency of it in wood to support both places, which are in good farming order, and from 150 to 200 bushels of wheat may be seeded the present year to advantage. There is a dwelling house and out houses on each lot, which may be had together or separately. The leases are for lives, and the rents very low. -Any person wishing to purchase will be shewn the lands by Mr. William Richards, who resides at the place, and may know the terms by applying to Thomas Richards.
Fredericksburg, July 10, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
July 27, 1798 1:3
Land for sale. In the county of Fauquier, two miles below Freeman's ford, containing 263 acres: There is nearly two thirds of the land cleared, well enclosed and divided in a convenient manner for farming; nearly half the land is fresh, the other that is worn is nearly level, and the soil well adapted to manure; the land not cleared is well timbered, and some part of it good for tobacco, the rest for grain. There is our small timothy meadows well enclosed, that are kept for the purpose of grazing, and another that is now prepared for feeding this fall on Pot Run, which I suppose not to be inferior to any near this place. There is a apple orchard grown, and a young one that has been grafted of choice fruit with a peach and cherry orchard that are just beginning to bear. There is a dwelling house not long built, with two rooms on the lower floor and one on the upper, with a fire place in each room; other houses, kitchen, meat house, granary, stable & also a good spring house, the water equal to any, and near the door. The place is healthy and the house pleasantly situated on a small eminence, the yard enclosed with posts and rails, and encompassed with locust, weeping willow and cherry trees; also a well enclosed garden- Any person inclined to purchase (as I wish to remove to Kentucky this fall) may know the terms by applying to the subscriber on the said land.
Benjamin Ficklen.

The Virginia Herald
July 31, 1798 3:4
For sale, My tilt-hammer, in Culpeper county, with the land thereunto annexed. There is on the land a sufficient quantity of wood to work her for several years; some cut and hauled, the rest very convenient. As this property is in a agreeable and healthy part of the county, and the Commonwealth wanting to contract for arms, a person with a capital sufficient to carry it on, may make almost what he pleases -A grinding house with a separate water wheel, double geared, almost finished, and in a few weeks will be ready to grind and bore gun barrels by water, which will save much labour, and at the same time do all its parts more perfect, and with more expedience than can be done by hand or any other mode. She is calculated for three welding fires, two breechers, and six stockers; the bellows work from the loft by water, and are so constructed that by drawing down a rod at the fire the blast of each- can be stopped without stopping the wheels. The whole exceeding strong. The harness frame, where the drawing hammer works, is secured by sills sunk deep into the earth, 17 by 22 inches square, dovetailed and keyed. it will employ 13 hands in the different branches, which is sufficient to make 36 muskets per week. -For terms apply to George Wheeler.
Fredericksburg, July 26, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
August 3, 1798 3:4
I will rent or sell my tavern, in Stanardsville, Orange county, for one or more years, on good terms. This stand for a tavern is allowed by a number of gentlemen to be the best from Swift Gap to Fredericksburg and Richmond: it lays within 8 miles of the Gap on the same road; the house is very well calculated for the business; it is two stories high, four rooms below stairs and four above, a good kitchen, meat house and dairy; good stables, granary and cutting room, all under one roof, newly finished. The road leading from Madison courthouse to Charlottesville directly crosses by the house. Any person that wishes to purchase or rent, will please apply by the first day of October, at which time I will give possession, if I rent.
Thomas Bartlet.
Stanardsville, July 3, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
August 17, 1798 3:4
To be sold, On Saturday the 15th of September next, to the highest bidder, at King and Queen district court, a valuable tract of land, whereon the late Col. Richard Tundell resided, containing by late survey 574 acres. -This land lies in the said county of King and Queen on Mattapony river, a few miles below Welkerton's Ferry, where vessels of a considerable draught of water can load with ease. There is on the said land a dwelling house with four rooms and a passage, with a few out houses which with a few repairs can be made very convenient. Those who wish to see the said land will please apply to Mr. Edward Hill, who lives near the same. 18 months credit will be allowed the purchaser, giving bond and security to The Legatees, King and Queen, July 20.

The Virginia Herald
August 28, 1798 3:4
Land in Culpeper for sale. 1800 acres of land lying on Summer Dark Run, about 5 miles from the court-house and 4 miles from Stevensburg, this land lies level, and is very heavily timbered, and has the conveniency of a seat for a saw mill. Also, 1000 acres adjoining the Red Oak Mountain, about 15 miles above the court-house, some of which is strong tobacco land. On one of these tenements, under lease, and about 80 acres cleared, the balance is very well timbered, and has the advantage of a mill seat. -I would accommodate a purchaser with time, and should either tract be too large, would have no objection to divide either one of them so that it would not injure the sale of the balance.
Birkett Davenport July 20, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
September 14, 1798 3:3
Valuable Property! For sale, about 900 acres of land, lying in Culpeper county, 15 miles above the court-house, in the forks of Hugh's and Huxle rivers, and extending across both said rivers, and occupying a considerable quantity of low ground on each of said rivers- There is about 300 acres of the above land cleared and under good fencing with between 10 and 15 acres of meadow, well cleared and now in grass, which has produced during the time of my possessing the same superior to any up land in this county. The farm is now in high order, being in good repair, with a new dwelling house, having two stone chimneys, and all convenient out houses, and a new barn; likewise a very fine apple orchard with upwards of 300 trees just coming in their prime, a merchant mill in good order and completed with every necessity for manufacturing flour for own market. It is situated in a wealthy neighborhood, and an excellent seat for the collection of grain; also, a corn mill and saw mill, both in good repair. I will give a short credit for part of the purchase money. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises.
Richard Chilton, Senior.
September 10, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
September 21, 1798 3:3
For sale, A tract of land, lying in Culpeper county, on Crooked Run, about 10 miles from Culpeper court-house, about the same distance from Madison court-house, and about 12 miles from Orange court-house- containing 500 acres. On this land are a grist and saw mill; also, a new mill house, just raised, (about 40 or 50 yards from the mills) 50 feet long, 32 feet wide, four stories high; the first of good stone, three of wood, well framed and put together and covered with shingles out of the heart of pine. The mill house stands on a solid rock, the walls of the first floor being built from stone blown from the foundation whereon the house stands; the tail race is finished and the head race may be finished, with 6 or 7 hands, in 10 days; a new framed dwelling house, 30 feet long, 18 feet wide, two rooms, a good stone chimney, and a cellar well walled up with good stone, the whole size of the house, with two rooms, a new meat house double studded and finished in the best manner, a log'd kitchen with two rooms. About 600 yards from the mill stands a distillery, just finished, 40 feet long, 20 odd feet wide, with three fine new stills, fixed up in the best manner and room for a boiler. One half of the house length ways, has a plank floor for the tubbs, &c. to stand on. The water is conveyed from two excellent springs within 20 steps of the house, which is shaded through out the day, as it stands in very thick woods of large heavy timber, there not being a quarter of an acre of cleared land within 500 yards of the dwelling, which may be worked to great advantage every month of the year, for the water in the house is equally as cool as the water when it comes out of the springs. There is not more than 30 or 40 acres of cleared land on the whole tract; a great part of this land is heavily timbered with red oak, white oak, hickory, and pine, with some locust, and would produce fine tobacco, being very rich, but is broken and stony in some places. There is also a very good stone quarry on this land. I can with confidence recommend the mill seat and distillery here as being equal to any in the county, with a sufficiency of water throughout the year. There is no other mill within 4 or 5 miles. The present grist mill gets upwards of 500 bushels of Indian corn toll, per year. The saw mill might also be carried on to great advantage. There are also two small settlements on the land that might be leased out on good terms. I am disposed to give a great bargain. My price is 16,001. (more than one half the sum has lately been expended on the new mill, dwelling house, and distillery) 6,001 in hand, and three equal annual payments for the balance, with interest from the date. If the above property is not disposed of in two months, I will rent it for 2, 3, 4, or 5 years. I wish to sell 12,000 acres of military lands, about one half in the Greenriver county, state of Kentucky, and the rest in the north westside of the Ohio. I will receive lands in Virginia, slaves or good bonds, in payment; or I will give 3, 4, and 5 years credit for the principal on receiving interest annually. The taxes on the above land are all paid.
Phillip Slaughter.
Culpeper, Sept. 19th, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
October 2, 1798 3:4
The subscriber offers for sale, The plantation on which he resides, 6 miles from Fredericksburg, containing upwards of 1000 acres of land, about 250 of which are cleared; the balance is lively and heavily timbered- There are more than 100 acres of fine meadow ground. -The whole tract is uncommonly well watered. -The improvements on it are, a comfortable dwelling house, with all necessary out houses, situated on a beautiful eminence, commanding a view of the greater part of the low ground; a good saw mill, a merchant mill, on an extensive scale, built after the modern style, and in the point of construction and execution, generally supposed to be inferior to none in the State of Virginia: the stream on which it is erected is without doubt a never failing one -One waggon will be fully competent for the use of the merchant mill, as it may with ease perform two loads per day to Fredericksburg. Suffice it to say, that on examination, this property will be found to be truly valuable. Terms may be known of the subscriber, on the premises.
Jere. Morton.
Spotsylvania, Sept. 28, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
October 5, 1798 3:2
For sale, 2000 acres of land, lying on Mountain and Flat Runs, in the county of Culpeper. 28 miles from the town of Fredericksburg and 55 from the cities of Washington and Alexandria. This tract embraces a variety of soils, suitable to the production of tobacco, corn, wheat, grass, &c. 900 acres are cleared, enclosed by good fences and in arable order; the balance in useful timber, which is very abundant. The building improvements are extensive, consisting of brick and stone dwelling houses, barns, stables, &c, &c. all newly built. The ground on which the buildings are situated is very elevated, and commands a prospect of more than 100 miles in circuit, having the superior advantages of an excellent neighborhood, good air, water, &c. The whole extent of the tract is intersected by runs, and watered by lasting springs; among others a mineral spring, which has been resorted to for its medicinal qualities, and promises to be an object of pecuniary regard. -The tract will be sold entire or in parcels. Further particulars will be communicated by the subscriber, who lives on the premises.
R. B. Voss.
Mountain Prospect, September 30, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
October 12, 1798 3:1
To be sold agreeable with the last will and testament of Col. William Pettus, deceased, on Tuesday the 20th of November next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, the tract of land, whereon the descendent formerly lived, containing 280 acres with a good dwelling house and out houses. lying in Spotsylvania county on the north fork of Pamunkey River. There is two thirds of this land cleared, some low ground on the river, and some valuable meadow land, uncultivated. The high land is good for corn and wheat *Personal property for sale 12 months credit will be given for all sums above 20s. Bond and approved security will be required.
William Pettus, Acting Executor.
Louisa, August 5th, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
October 12, 1798 3:2
For sale, 1000 acres of land in Culpeper county, within 3 miles of Washington, equal in quality to any in that part of the county, on which is a saw mill that will cut in 30 or 40 days, on a good stream; it is calculated for a grist mill to be built adjoining. There is a sufficiency of good poplar, pine and white oak timber on the land to make at least 600,000 feet of plank for which there will be a constant and ready sale. -There are 4 plantations on the tract, on three of which there are tenants; the other is in good farming order, containing upwards of 200 acres of cleared land, 86 of which have been cleared within 12 years past; there is also two tolerable good apple orchards which seldom fail bearing. The buildings may, at a small expense be made very comfortable. I will take for one half the purchase money, lands on Green or Cumberland river, half the balance in young negroes, and for the remainder I will make the payments easy.
Jeremiah Strother.
October 2d, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
October 12, 1798 3:2
For sale, the plantation whereon I now live, containing about 1600 acres, lying 7 miles above the courthouse, on the main road leading to Swift-Run-Gap, and adjoining the land of Robert and Arch'd Wilson. This land is exceedingly well to be divided by the road leading from Wilson's blacksmith's shop to the Baptist Meeting house, and is thought to be as good a land as any in the upper part of the county. It is a most elegant situation, and there are at present sown on the land upwards of 300 bushels of wheat, which is now so well up as to afford a promising prospect of a good crop. there is a considerable quantity of this land well calculated for meadow. The first payment can be but short; but for the others a considerable time will be given. -Possession will be given the first day of January next.
Zachariah Burnley.
Orange County, Oct. 1st.

The Virginia Herald
October 12, 1798 3:3
Farm to be leased for 10 years. Containing by late survey 1485 acres of land, 520 of which are cleared. On the cleared land 420 acres are well enclosed, and in fine order for cropping, being nearly all strong fresh land, laid off into three shifts of fields; the rest of the cleared land is old field, not enclosed, but producing good pasturage. The woodland is exceedingly good and affords extensive range for stock of all kinds, and would bring excellent tobacco if cleared, which the tenant would be allowed to do under certain moderate restrictions. there will be sowed on the farm 150 acres of fresh land, in rye, in the course of the present fall. On this farm is as valuable a distillery as any in the whole state, lately fixed in a most complete manner, and at much expense with every requisite for carrying on that business to great extent; where with proper management from 8 to 10 thousand gallons of whiskey may be made annually. -A geered mill, newly built, more than equal to grinding for the distillery, is attached to it and wood for firing, timber, &c. sufficient to supply the distillery for ever. This property is desirably situated as to vending spirits, not more than 3 miles from navigation, 8 from the great port road to the north, and 30 from Richmond. The neighboring farms, being many of them very fertile, can supply any quantity of grain which may be wanted at the stillhouse. The owner forbears from enumerating the advantages which will accrue to an industrious man on the above described land: Any such person wishing to become a tenant may here of the printer its situation and the subscriber, who will be ready to treat him at any time between the present and the 15th day of December next.
October 11, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
October 19, 1798 3:4
For sale, That part of a lot in this place, No. 53, corner of Princess Ann & Wall streets, with the buildings thereon, the property of the subscriber. -The buildings consist of a dwelling house containing three rooms below and two above, with convenient closets, a kitchen, meat house, a large warehouse, and a stable, all in good repair, and very convenient. -The garden contains nearly half an acre of ground, the soil of which is equal to any in town. On the lot is a well of good water, and under the dwelling house a remarkable fine cool cellar. -Approved bonds will be taken in payment for the whole, as well as for a likely Mulatto man, about 24 years of age. -For terms apply to Adam Darby Fredericksburg, Oct. 16, 1798.

The Virginia Herald
January 11, 1799 3:4
For sale, in fee simple, That part of the lot in Fredericksburg, corner of Princess Ann and Wall streets, with all the buildings thereon, formerly the property of Mr. Adam Darby. The buildings consist of a dwelling house, three rooms below, two above, a kitchen, meat house, a large warehouse and stable, all in good repair. The garden contains nearly half an acre of ground. The terms of sale &c. may be known upon application to Mr. Roger Coltart, Fredericksburg.
James Wilson.
Alexandria, January, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
January 11, 1798 4:3
For sale, That large brick building, in Falmouth (nearly opposite the tobacco warehouse) at present occupied by Mr. A. McCaliey and Mr. N. Earnes, merchants. The dimensions of this house are 50 feet in front, and 38 feet depth, containing two stories, completely finished, with large and convenient compting rooms, divided with a passage through the middle of the house. There are 4 fire places below and 4 above stairs, with cellars, and a well finished kitchen under the whole. This building could be converted into a tavern with every probability of meeting success. The property is ensured. Cash, produce of any kind, merchandise, or approved bonds, will be received in payment or a liberal credit will be given on securing the payment.
Jacob Kuhn.
January 1, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
January 25, 1799 3:4
Lands for sale. 500 acres of land, lying in the county of Amherst, about 15 miles from James River, where it is navigable to the city of Richmond, and 110 miles from the last named place. This land is fertile and well adapted to the production of tobacco, Indian corn, hemp, and every species of small grain. -Presuming any person desirous of purchasing will previously view the premises, conceive any further description superfluous. For terms apply to the subscriber near Alexandria.
Henry Rose.
Fairfax, January 22, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
January 29, 1799 3:4
I will sell for cash, a lot of two acres of ground in fee simple, in the town of Dumfries, with the following improvements on it, viz: a two story frame dwelling house with five rooms on each floor, with an excellent cellar under the whole; a good currying shop with a cellar sufficient to hold a large stock of leather; a mill house, bark house, lumber house, beam house, and stable; all of which are nearly new. The whole of the lot under good pailing, with 48 large vats sufficient to hold 1300 hides. There are 1500 dollars influence of the property. The purchaser may have 100 cords of good bark, and the stock of leather in the yard, with or without as may best suit the purchaser. It is needless to mention all the advantages attending the property, as it is presumed that any person wishing to purchase would first view the same.
Thomas Jacob.
January 29, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
March 29, 1799 1:1
For sale, The plantation on which I live, in King George county and state of Virginia, containing by late accurate survey 792¬ acres, most delightfully situated between the rivers Patowmac and Rappahannock, about 22 miles from each river, thereby affording an uncommon choice of very convenient markets for the sale of produce of all sorts. the distance to the city of Washington and to Alexandria being 50 miles- Dumfries 30- Fredericksburg 18- and to Port Royal 10. -One third of the land is finely timbered, and consequently vastly valuable, from the prices constantly given in the above towns for scantling and plank.; to either of which places the convenience of water carriage affords a very cheap and easy conveyance. The situation is remarkably healthy, well watered, and possesses nearly 30 acres of rich uncleared meadow ground. The house is almost new and not only very comfortable, but very commodious for a small family: The domestic offices are suitable and convenient, the garden large and productive, the orchard contains 1700 young peach trees; besides a variety orchard consisting of as choice a collection of fruit trees as can be found in the state- to which may be added, slight though captivating views of the Potowmac and Rappahannock rivers, and also of the Blue Ridge Mountains. -Cash or bank stock will be taken in payment, and the terms made easy to the purchaser, who may be supplied on the premises with horses and farming stock of all kinds. I also offer for sale a tract of land in the country of Berkeley, well calculated for a grazing farm, advantageously situated within 3 miles of Bath and 22 of Martinsburg. It contains 403 acres, is clothed with heavy timber, and adjoins a sawmill from which the town of Bath is furnished with sundry building materials, which produces considerable profit Further I will sell, another tract of 688 acres, in the county of Hampshire, bordering on Patomac and little Cape Capon Creek -An excellent grist and good and sawmill are close to this land. The tract is loaded with timber of very large size. -and the owner of the saw mill which adjoins it, disposes of sills, scantling of various dimensions, flooring and featheredge plank, at Williamsport, Hancock, and Shepherd's Town, for high prices, which he conveys by water, and a similar conveyence will shortly offer to the city of Washington, which will make this property extremely valuable. For the last two tracts of land, I will take Negroes at a liberal price, which will be made known by applying to McCart Fitzhugh.
March 22.

The Virginia Herald
April 19, 1799 2:3
Land for sale. On Saturday the 10th day of August next, will be sold, at public sale, on the premises, if not before disposed of privately, 100 acres of land, lying in the county of Spotsylvania, about 11 miles from Fredericksburg, adjoining the lands of Mr. Ellis and others. On this tract there is a small dwelling house and kitchen, with brick chimneys. In the dwelling house there is two rooms above stairs, and two below, with fire places in the lower rooms. There is also on this said land a number of good fruit trees, consisting of apple, peach, pear, cherry, and quince trees, &c. &c. There is a tolerable good spring about 100 yards from the house, and an extraordinary good one about 300 yards. Any persons inclinable to purchase will be shewn the lands by the subscriber, living at Mr. William Robinson's or by Mr. William Rogers, on the premises. Possession will be given the 26th day of December next. One half the purchase money to be paid in hand, and the balance in two payments, viz. half in 6, and half in 12 months.
Thomas Allen, Sen.
April 11, 1799

The Virginia Herald
April 30, 1799 3:3
For sale, an improved lot on the main street, situated at the lower corner of the square next door to the Eagle Tavern- on which there is a well finished two story house, with a passage, two rooms, and a store on the first floor; and a passage and three rooms on the second floor, a cellar under the whole house, and every necessary out building, with a well enclosed garden- it is a good stand for business, particularly for the purchase of produce, being situated at the upper end on the town, where the roads enter leading from the back countries. A well improved lot on the back street, on the hill, occupied at present by Mr. T. Southeron -The improvements on this lot are well calculated for a private family and the situation is extremely pleasant. A lease, on the river, on which is established a soap and candle manufactury, together with the stock and utensils there unto belonging. A tract of land situated on the river, about 41 miles above Fredericksburg, on which there is a good dwelling house, with necessary out houses and a small orchard. There are two tenements on this land, one of which rents for 121 and the other for 31 per annum, one half heavily timbered, and a good road leads from the woodland part to Fredericksburg I will sell the whole above property, or any part thereof, for approved bonds, or on a very extensive credit.
George W. B. Spooner.
April 26, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
May 7, 1799 1:1
For sale, A tract of land, lying on the March-run in Fauquier county, supposed to contain between 5 and 600 acres; but the quantity will be ascertained by survey before conveying. The soil is remarkably good for farming; well supplied with water, and excellent meadow land- the improvements consist of a dwelling house almost new; 28 feet by 16; with a stone chimney at each end, with necessary out houses; a grist and saw mill, and a large orchard of the best grafted apple trees, with a variety of other trees; such as cherries, pears, peaches, &c. -all of the choicest kind. The land lies about 24 miles above Falmouth, and the terms may be known by applying to the subscriber on the premises.
Joseph Allen.
May 2, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
June 21, 1799 1:1
Agreeable to the last will and testament of James Frazer, deceased, will be sold at public auction, on the premises, on Tuesday, the 6th day of August next, being court day, the tavern at Spotsylvania court house, together with 143 acres of land, adjoining, the buildings are a house, with 2 rooms, 28 by 18 each, and one 28 by 12 feet on the first floor, and sundry lodging rooms above stairs, with a portico in front the whole length. Back of this house, more privately situated, is a new two story house, 42 by 18, affording very commodious dining and lodging rooms, and a convenient private room for a family. -Two good stables, a good kitchen, meat-house, and dairy. A store 26 by 18, with brick chimney, and a good counting room. -a corn house, blacksmith's shop, &c. -a good garden pailed in and a young apple orchard of grafted fruit. It is thought unnecessary to be particular in enumerating the advantages this place possesses as a good stand for a tavern and store, supposing any persons inclined to purchase will view the property before the day. -Possession will be given the first day of January next, and three years credit allowed upon the payment of the purchase money being made secure in such manner as will be made known on the day of sale.
Anthony & Wm. Frazer, Ex'rs.
June 14, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
July 3, 1799 3:4
For sale, in fee simple, That part of the lot in Fredericksburg, corner of Princess Ann and Wall streets, with all the buildings thereon, formerly the property of Mr. Adam Darby, and now occupied by Mr. R. Mercer. The buildings consist of a dwelling house, three rooms below, two above, a kitchen, meat house, large warehouse and stable, all in good repair. The garden contains nearly half an acre of ground. The terms of sale, &c. may be known on application to Mr. Roger Coltary, Fredericksburg.
James Wilson.
Alexandria, July 10, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
July 30, 1799 4:1
Distillery, &c. for sale. On Monday the 2d September next, will be offered for sale, on the premises, at public auction, on 6 months credit, the purchasers giving bond with approved security, four copper stills of 159, 1050, 105, and 75 gallons, and a kettle of 80 gallons, with about 30 beer stands, & every other appurtenance necessary for carrying on the distillery business, all in good repair. The purchaser or purchasers may be accommodated at a moderate rent, with a still house 60 by 26 feet, and a dwelling house 32 feet square, divided into 4 rooms; the former situated a few rods below several cool never failing springs. The whole or any part of the above property will be sold privately, with some well cured bacon, on application prior to the above period, to Neil McCoull.
Mountain Run, Orange County, July 20, 1799.
The Virginia Herald
July 30, 1799 4:1
To be sold, and possession given the first October next, the house and land adjoining the town of Fredericksburg, formerly the property of Robert Brooks esq. and now in the possession of Mr. John Richards. The dwelling house is large and handsome, two stories high with three rooms and a passage below and above, finished in the highest style, two offices two stories high, with a smoke house, dairy, servants' house, stables, &c. -a good well of water near the house, and 6 acres of fine meadow immediately before the door. -The garden contains 7 acres, is handsomely laid out, with gravel walks and falls. This place for the many beauties and advantages it possesses, is worthy of the attention of any person wishing an elegant situation near the town. The terms will be made known, and a complete title made to the purchaser, by application to the subscriber.
Thomas R. Rootes Fredericksburg, July 23, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
August 2, 1799 1:2
Agreeable to the last will and testament of Col. Francis Moore, deceased, will be exposed to sale, on the premises, on Saturday the 31 day of August next, the tract of land whereon he lived, situated in Orange county, on the north side of the Chestnut Mountain, and bordering on the Rappahannock River, and containing 380 or 400 acres, of which a proportion is strong heavy timber land, and some newly cleared suitable for tobacco, &c. -and at least 120 bushels of wheat or other grain may be seeded this fall in excellent ground for the purpose and in good order to receive it. -There is on the land a dwelling house, also some fruit trees, &c. but I think a further description unnecessary, as those who have an inclination to purchase will certainly have curiosity enough to view the premises before the day of sale. -Mr. Reuben Moore, who lives on it will shew it when called on. -By consent of the Legatees, a credit of 12 months will be given the purchaser, in which case bonds with undoubted security will be required, being interest from the date if not punctually paid. -Possession will be given at Christmas, and permission to sow grain immediately after the day of sale.
Alexander Dawney, Ex'or.
July 1799.

The Virginia Herald
August 6, 1799 3:2
Land to lease for 12 years. The subscriber wishes to lease for the term above mentioned, about 900 acres of land lying on Mountain Run, Culpeper county, near Messrs. Stone and Slaughter's mill. -Of this land 300 acres are cleared, and under pretty good fencing and no objection would be made to the clearing of 150 acres more, 50 of which is prime tobacco land, and the remaining 100 excellent wheat or corn land. -On this land there is about 100 acres which was formerly cleared and ditched for tobacco, but is now covered in part by a small shrubbery, which with a little labour may be removed, and by opening up the ditches the land may be made to produce as heavy a crop of timothy as any in the county. -Adjoining the tract there is an extensive body of woodland which affords one of the best ranges for cattle and hogs in the county. -A good barn and apple orchard are the only improvements on the land. The subscriber would prefer leasing the whole to one person, but would have no objection to divide it into two tenements. -The terms may be known by applying to the subscriber at Mr. Wm. Knox's near the Little Fork Church.
Thomas F. Knox.
August 3, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
September 7, 1799 3:3
The subscriber offers for sale, A valuable tract of land, in York county, containing about 1300 acres, beautifully situated on the south bank of the York river, 5 miles from the city of Williamsburg, 12 from York Town, and is convenient to the towns of Norfolk and Baltimore. -Near a third of this land is cleared, and produces excellent corn, tobacco, and small grain, it is in general very productive, and from its level situation and the nature of its soil, will admit of several improvements. The residue consists of rich high woodland and marsh, the whole abounding with springs of excellent water, and affords the finest range for stock, of any in the neighborhood; Oysters and fish in variety are convenient and may be obtained in abundance. The buildings are, a small dwelling house of wood, (designed for the residence of the manager) new and in good repair, a large granary, dairy, and stable of brick- with this land will be sold a considerable stock of work horses, cattle, hogs and sheep. -Convenient to this land, and distant about one mile from the dwelling is a mill, seated on a never failing stream, which I would contract for and make a part of the purchase, if agreeable to the purchaser. I would also sell, my house and lots in this City, situated in a very pleasant, healthy, and retired part. Possession will be given of the land as soon as the crop is off. -The premises will be shewn and the terms made known on application to George Carter.
Williamsburg, Virginia, August 20, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
September 24, 1799 3:3
To be sold, on the premises, on Monday the 25th day of November next, at public auction, pursuant to an act of the General Assembly of Virginia the lots in the town of Woodville. -Woodville is situated in the county of Culpeper, 18 miles above the court-house, on the main road leading to Thornton's Gap. -in a healthy, fertile, and agreeable neighborhood. The improvements now on the place consist of a store house, granary, tan-yard with its necessary fixtures, and some other small houses- the improvements from their detached situation fall into several lots.
The Trustees September 16, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
September 27, 1799 3:2
Lands for sale. I will sell 676 acres of land in the county of Spotsylvania, about 16 miles from the flourishing town of Fredericksburg. -There is a good peach and apple orchard on this place, with damson, cherry and pear trees. It is remarkable there has been no instance of this place wanting fruit for 20 years. -This land is calculated for a good farm, having 200 acres cleared and under fences, the other is in wood, abounding in good white oak fit for hogshead and barrel staves. -I will give possession at Christmas, and make good deeds of conveyance when one fourth the purchase money is paid; for the balance I will give three annual payments, with interest from the balance. I will also sell 1000 acres of land in Orange county, about 2 miles above Germanna, lying on the Rappahannock river and the large and small Russell Runs. There is a valuable mill seat on this farm, and a large quantity of oak and pine timber. There is a good small farm on the premises. -I will shew the land and make the terms known to any person inclined to purchase.
James Gordon, jun.
Germanna, Sept. 20, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
October 8, 1799 1:1
On Wednesday the 16th instant, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, will be sold, before Mrs. Fisher's tavern, that large brick building in Falmouth, at present occupied by Mr. A. McCaliey and Mr. N. Earnes, merchants. The dimensions of this house are 50 feet in front, and 38 feet depth, containing two stories, completely finished, with large and convenient compting rooms, divided with a passage through the middle of the house. There are 4 fire places below and 4 above stairs, with cellars, and a well finished kitchen under the whole. This building could be converted into a tavern with every probability of meeting success. -Terms of payment are one fourth cash, and a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months for the balance, in equal payments, the purchaser giving bonds with approved security. -Possession will be given the 1st November ensuing. Also, on Friday the 6th day of December next, at 4 o'clock, will be sold, before Mrs. Fisher's tavern, a tract of parcel of land, containing 400 acres, situated on the Falls Hill, about 3 miles from town, and in the plantation Mr. John Steward, inspector, formerly lived on. -There is a dwelling house, out houses, & an excellent barn upon the premises, also a considerable orchard of choice fruit trees. -Any further description is deemed unnecessary as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase will first view the premises. Terms of payment are one fourth cash, and a credit of 6, 12, and 18 months, bonds with approved security. -Possession will be given on the 25th December Jacob Kuhn.
Fredericksburg, Oct. 3, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
October 11, 1799 3:3
Agreeable to the last will and testament of Edward Herndon, dec. will be sold, on the premises, on the 12th day of December next, if fair, if not, the next fair day, a tract of land, containing 307 acres, and bounded on three sides by Beverley's Ferries and pleasant runs. -The land is fertile and in good order fro cropping. -The improvements on it are a good barn, tolerable good dwelling house, and some other houses- a proportion is in woods, fully sufficient for the support of the plantation. -A further description is thought unnecessary, any person inclinable to purchase will be shewn the land by Mr. William Dickerson or Mr. William Hutcherson, both living near the premises. 12 months credit will be allowed, on bond and approved security being given, to bear interest from the date, if not punctually paid, and immediate possession after the sale. *Personal property for sale.
John Herndon, Joseph Herndon, jun. Ex'ors. of E. H. dec.
Spotsylvania, October 8, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
October 22, 1799 4:4
Valuable lands for sale. The subscriber wishes to dispose of the tract of land whereon he lives, containing 558 acres, lying in Culpeper county near the town of Stevensburg. -It would be tedious to enumerate all the advantages that this land possesses- suffice it to say, that it is well adapted to farming, 40 acres are already in meadow, and 80 acres more may easily be put into meadow, the whole of which may be watered; the uplands are good for wheat, corn, and tobacco. The land is for the most part level, except a beautiful range of hills, commanding an extensive prospect, on which the buildings are placed, consisting of a two story brick house, 36 by 52, neatly finished within, four rooms and a passage on each floor, and a cellar under the whole house laid off in 5 apartments; a smoke house and dairy 12 feet square, a kitchen and laundry 16 by 40, with a well of excellent water at the door; also, a garden of 12 acres, handsomely made into falls fronting the south. The out buildings are a distillery 22 by 48, stone walls covered oak shingles, in which are three stills and a boiler; a framed barn, two stories high, 32 feet square, covered with pine heart shingles; a stable, granary, and carriage house, under one roof, 16 by 56- exclusive of several other inferior buildings. This land lies 35 miles from Fredericksburg, and 60 miles from the City of Washington- No situation can be more desirable, being in a most healthy country, possessing the purest air and finest water, and a very agreeable neighborhood. This place is peculiarly favorable to fruit trees, which seldom fail to bear when the fruit in other places is entirely killed. -There is a variety of trees already planted, a great part of which are bearing trees. -It will be unnecessary to give a further description, as any person disposed to purchase will doubtless view the premises, and be satisfied by ocular demonstration. The terms are two thirds to be paid on giving possession, which might be either this fall or next, as would best suit the purchaser- on the remaining third 12 months would be given. The subscriber would also sell 220 acres of piney land, lying on the Russell Run, in Orange county, all in timber; 6 unimproved lots in the town of Stevensburg, and a lot of about 6 acres lying immediately below the town, on a beautiful eminence. -He would likewise sell a tract of woodland lying in the county of Hampshire, containing 958 acres per patent- situate about 4 miles from the confluence of the north and south branches of the Potomac.
Mordecai Barbour.
Culpeper, Sept. 22, 1799.

The Virginia Herald
November 19, 1799 3:1
Valuable property for sale. Lindsay's Mills, two miles below Port Royal, situate on Tide water. Mill-house, 50 by 36- 2 pair of burr stones, with Evan's machinery complete. A grist mill with one pair of Cologne stones. A granary, 40 by 22, adjoining the mill-house. A bake house 26 by 22; affixed thereto is a kiln for Indian meal. Two cooper's shops, one 30 by 20, another 18 by 14. A dwelling house 32 by 16. Miller's house 20 by 17. A meat house, kitchen, stable, and spring houses. The tract of land attached to the above, consisting of 170 acres, 40 of which are in wood. *Slaves and workers For further information apply to Mr. John Matheson, on the premises, or for terms to Mr. Francis S. Taylor, Norfolk, or to the subscriber.
Wm. Drummond.
Fredericksburg, Nov. 21, '99.

The Virginia Herald
January 24, 1800 2:3
Haphazard Mills and Farm for sale, The subscriber offers for sale his mills & farm in the county of Madison, distant about 50 miles from Fredericksburg, and 75 from Richmond. The manufacturing mill is 60 by 32 feet, two stories, the lower built of stone of the best manner, and stands on solid rock. -She runs two pair of burr stones, 4 foot 4 inches diameter, and is geered and fitted with Evan's elevating machinery, in the best manner. There is also on the opposite side of the dam, a geered grist mill for the purpose of grinding corn. These mills are nearly new, and in good order. There is annexed to them, a store-house, with 5 rooms on the lower floor, and two above, which will serve to accommodate a family as well as the purpose of retailing goods. There is also a good kitchen, meat-house and garden, annexed to this house. There is also a well finished frame house for a miller and family, two rooms on a floor, with a stone chimney and two fire places, garden, &c. Also a house nearly the same as the miller's, with garden, &c. which is tenanted out for this year, and a blacksmith's shop. -Those mills are built on a good active stream, and seldom want water; they have manufactured 4000 barrels of flour in this year, and ground the neighboring custom. They are situated in a rich farming neighborhood, where for the last 5 years a supply of wheat might have been had to have employed three active mills. It is also one of the best situations for retailing goods, in my opinion, in the state, as I have no doubt but from 6 to 10,0001. value might be vented in the year to great advantage. The farm consists of about 650 acres of land, 450 acres of which is cleared a and under good fencing, 300 high and 150 rich low ground; upon the river Rapidan, every acre of the latter quantity well adapted to the growth of timothy, and a great part of it will produce good tobacco; the 300 acres highland, after taking from it a few paddocks, is laid off in four fields, nearly of equal size, two of which is now in wheat, and perhaps looks equal to any in the state. The whole of the highland fields is well adapted to the growth of small grain and Indian corn, a great proportion of them fresh, and not 5 acres in the whole worn out or much galded. The improvements on the farm are a new dwelling house, with 4 rooms and a passage on the lower floor, and 4 above, with good cellars the whole length and width of the house; kitchen, meathouse, spring house, stables, and carriage house, barn and tobacco houses, overseer's house and negro quarters, and an unfinished falling garden, with several springs of good water near the house. -This property is situated in a healthy country, and commands a good prospect of the Blue Ridge and southwest mountains, as well as several neighboring farms. -There is also a distillery of 6 stills, and a copper boiler; the capacity of the stills are 713 gallons. and the boiler 220- the house is 60 by 24 feet, exclusive of a shed 12 by 60 feet, where the stills are fixed, with beer stands, &c. sufficient for the business. This property will be sold all together or the mills, with their appendages, and a few acres of land, if first sold, may be separated from the farm. -Any persons inclinable to purchase may know the terms by applying to Mr. Robert Patton or Mr. Wm. S. Stone, of Fredericksburg, or to the subscriber on the premises.
Daniel Triplett.
Haphazard (Madison county) Dec. 13 1799.

The Virginia Herald
February 18, 1800 1:1
The subscriber offers for sale, a tract of land in the county of Prince William, near the Bull Run Mountain, containing 890 acres, equal in quality to any land in the county. It is situated in a neighborhood much celebrated for the purest air, and the most agreeable and genteel society. In addition to these objects, the dwelling house, which is newly built and neatly finished, being situated on an eminence commanding an extensive and beautiful prospect, renders the situation to most beholders an enviable one. It is well watered, and in meadow land plentifully abounds, having about 100 acres of rich swamp in a body. The land will be shewn in my absence to any person wishing to purchase, either by Mr. Richard B. Alexander, who lives near it, or Mr. Edmond Brooke, in the same neighborhood; either of whom are authorised to fix the terms of sale.
Lewis Burwell Whiting. Feb. 18, 1800.

The Virginia Herald
February 18, 1800 4:1
For sale, Between 5 and 6 hundred acres of land, lying on the river Rappahannock, at Eastham's ford in the county of Culpeper, on the main road leading from Culpeper court-house to Fauquier court-house, 10 miles from the former and 14 from the latter; 40 miles from the town of Fredericksburg, and 60 from the City of Washington and Alexandria. -This tract embraces a variety of soils, suitable to the production of tobacco, corn, wheat, rye, grass, &c. -About 150 acres are cleared, of which two thirds are low grounds -The whole enclosed by good fences, and in good arable order. The building improvements consist of a dwelling house almost new, 38 by 18 feet, three rooms, a passage, and a closet below, two rooms, an entry, and a closet above, with 4 fire places; a very good dairy, smoke house, and kitchen; and a large framed barn 40 by 20 feet, covered with pine shingles. The grounds on which the houses stand is very elevated and commands a beautiful prospect. The whole extent of this tract is intersected by runs, and watered by lasting springs. -Further particulars will be communicated by the subscriber who lives on the premises.
John Pendleton.
Culpeper, Jan. 17, 1800.

The Virginia Herald
February 24, 1800 4:3
A valuable grazing farm for sale, The subscriber wishes to sell his farm in Culpeper county, situated 4 miles from Stevensburg, and 3 below the court-house, containing 478 acres -Between 150 and 200 acres of this land is cleared and in good arable order; the balance is well stocked with timber of various kinds, which renders it very valuable. The soil produces good grain of every kind, but is particularly adapted to grass, of which every year affords an ample specimen. The buildings with some little repairs would be sufficient to accommodate a genteel family, with a well of excellent water in the yard, and several small streams running thro' the land which afford water for the stock in 6 different enclosures. -The subscriber forbears to enumerate the many advantages that might result to a purchaser, under existing circumstances, as that will plainly appear upon examination of the premises, and a knowledge of the terms. -Mr. James Hume, who resides on this farm, will shew it to any person wishing to view it, and during the subscriber's absence form Culpeper, Richard Norris, Esq. residing at the court-house, will make known the terms.
Will Broadus.
February 10, 1800.

The Virginia Herald
February 28, 1800 4:3
Valuable property for sale. To be sold at the dwelling house of the late Col. Francis Taylor, dec. in Orange county, on Thursday, the 18th day of March ensuing, the tract of land, whereon he resided, containing 400 acres, it is well enclosed, and divided with good fencing- the garden and yard with pailing- the garden in good order and well supplied with fruit trees, herbs, &c. -Upwards of 60 bushels of wheat is sown on the plantation, which is promising. -There is a good apple, peach, and cherry orchards of choice fruit, some apricot, plumb, and damson trees, &c. in short the place abounds in excellent fruit. The houses are well built and in excellent repair, the dwelling house is two stories high, containing 7 rooms, closet, entry, &c. four fire places and an excellent cellar under the whole house. The kitchen, meat house, & dairy are framed, boarded with plank, and- covered with shingles, a good brick chimney to the kitchen -the overseer's & most of the negro houses are framed, good corn houses, stables, &c. there is a good spring convenient, and a number on the plantation. The land lies about a mile and a half from the court-house, on the roads to Fredericksburg and the Rappadan; one third of the purchase money will be required down, and the balance in two annual payments, with bond and approved security.
*Lists personal property for sale. A good title will be made to the above property- the sale will continue until all is sold.
Benjamin Taylor.
February 15, 1800.

The Virginia Herald
March 7, 1800 2:4
For sale, A very valuable plantation in the county of Middlesex, on Rappahannock river, about 3 miles from Urbanna, and one from navigation, generally known by the name of Hampstead; containing 850 acres by old survey, and has marsh enough with it to support 80 or 100 head of cattle. -Its improvements are an elegant two story dwelling house 60 by 36, not quite completed, with a well contrived cellar under the whole building - a new dairy and smoke house -the wall (which is extremely good and might be rebuilt with a little expense) of a commodious brick kitchen - an excellent barn 60 feet long, in which is contained a stable, carriage house, saddle room, and granary. -The garden is large and extremely well enclosed. There are on it also two beautiful young orchards- the peach orchard is now in perfection, and the apple orchard is beginning to bear. This land is extremely well adapted to the culture of corn, wheat, and tobacco, and has on it a very great sufficiency of rail timber and fire wood, besides an abundance of pine. Its situation for beauty, health, and convenience is equal if not superior to any in Virginia, being so elevated that it commands a view of the Rappahannock for 20 miles below its mouth, and almost an equal distance above; and in addition to the very great convenience that it derives from being directly on navigation, there is an excellent merchant mill, on a never failing stream, and a distillery in three quarters of a mile of the house. The terms on which I propose to sell this land, is one fourth in hand and for the other three fourths, I would give a long credit, the interest to be paid annually. -For further information apply to Thomas Muse. jun.
Urbanna, Middlesex, March 1, 1800.

The Virginia Herald
April, 1800 1:2
To be rented, A tanyard at the coal-spring in Fauquier county, on the main road that leads from Falmouth to the Fauquier court-house, and is the only tanyard on that road. -There is on the place 12 vats and bark-mill, dwelling-house, and other houses convenient. -And 50 acres of land adjoining the said tanyard, about 30 acres of which is cleared, and in good order; also a meadow, apple orchard and some cherry trees. -Possession to be given immediately.
William Stringfellow.
March 18, 1800.

The Virginia Herald
April 1, 1800 1:2
Land for sale, On Monday the 26th day of May next, at Westmoreland court house, being court day, will be sold, to the highest bidder, for ready money, a tract of land, belonging to the estate of Mr. George Lee Turberville, dec. known by the name of Epping Forest; containing by estimation, about 900 acres, and lying part in the county of Richmond and part in the county of Westmoreland, on the main stream of Rappahannock creek. -The low grounds thereon are valuable, and the highland is well timbered, of good quality, and well adapted to the culture of corn and tobacco. The buildings have been mostly burnt, but the situation is high, pleasant, and healthy, with the advantage of good water very near thereto, convenient to a good mill, and within 3 miles of Westmoreland court-house. Further particulars are thought unnecessary as it is presumed those who may wish to purchase will view the premises before the day of sale, and are referred to Mr. James Seales, living near thereto who will, at any time, attend those who may apply for that purpose.
John Fawcett, Ex'or.
Richmond County, Feb. 20, 1800.

The Virginia Herald
April 19, 1800 2:3
I have for sale, Two tracts or parcels of land which contain between 3 and 4 hundred acres, lying on Potomack run, in that part of Stafford called the Poplar or Quaker Settlement, separated only by a lot on which are a good saw and grist mill. On the one tract is a commodious two story house with 4 rooms, a cellar and a kitchen, also a good barn, corn house, stable, and negro cabin, built within the space of two years: -There are two orchards on it, and I believe one third is meadow ground, it abounds with springs of excellent water, is remarkable for posture, and to a person who it would suit to live on, would be immensely valuable. The greater part of the other tract is in woods and affords a good range for cattle and hogs, as any in the county.
Alexander Vass.
Falmouth, 16th April, 1800.
N.B. If the above property is not sold in a