March 27, 1803

FOR SALE, The Tract of Land, whereon I reside, lying in the county of Westmoreland containing between six and seven hundred acres, two thirds of which are well clothed with Oak, Hickory, and Cedar.- The buildings consisting of a large and convenient dwelling House.  In good repair, with all necessary out Houses to wit, Kitchen, Smoke house, Stable, Carriage, and a new and well constructed Ice House, stand on an eminence, commanding a beautiful and extensive view of the Rappahannock and Potomac rivers.

Also, a Tract, within half mile of the above, containing about 650 acres, adjoining the town of Leeds-six hundred of which are low grounds little inferior to any on the Rappahannock; the improvements on this tract are the Overseer's House, Corn Houses, Barns, Stables and Granaries together with a small Apple and Peach orchard. – Any person inclining to purchase the above mentioned tracts, may know the terms by applying to the subscriber.

WM. STARKE JETT, Westmoreland, March 20, 1803

August 12, 1803

 

In Westmoreland county, about a half mile distant from Rich-Neck, separated from it by a swamp, and contains by an old survey 975 acres.  The soil on this Tract is well suited to the growth of Indian corn,

Wheat, Tobacco and Cotton; at present occupied by tenants at will.  A farther description of those Tracts of Land, is thought unnecessary, as it is presumed any person inclined to purchase or exchange, for said lands would first view them.  In my absence my Overseer's, Mr. John Hughes, and Robert Clarke, who live on the plantation will ride over them with any person that is disposed to barter for or purchase either or the whole of the said above described tracts of land.  I will either sell, or exchange one of the said tracts separately, or the whole of them together; if sold, one fourth of the purchase money to be paid down, the other three fourth, to be paid by three installments, of 12 months, 18 months, and two years, the purchaser giving bond with approved security of the payments, the bonds to carry interest from the date if not punctually paid, as they become due.  An indisputable title will be made to the purchaser on his complying with the terms above mentioned, and possession given after the crops are secured, which may be growing at the time the bargain shall be concluded.

 

CHARLES B. CARTER.

Richmond Hill, August 1st, 1803.

September 16, 1803

 

For Sale, A Tract of Land, Lying in the upper end of Westmoreland county near Mattox Bridge, containing by a late survey, 160 acres, 3 rods and 30 perches.- There is a small dwelling House on this land, with two rooms on the lower floor, and one above, with two brick chimneys, at one end, and a fire place in each room-a Kitchen, 16 feet square, with a large brick chimney, a smoke house, 12 feet square, with several other Houses, Corn house, Stable, Spring house, &c.  About one third of this land is cleared and in cultivation.  -The balance in woods, a good part of which is well timbered, there is some valuable low grounds, sufficient supposed by good judges, to produce from 150 to 200 barrels of corn, yearly, which may be reclaimed at a small expense.-A further description is thought unnecessary, as it is presumable no person will purchase with out first viewing the premises.  As I am anxious to sell, a bargain be had, by applying immediately.

 

William W. Smith

July 24th, 1803.

September 22, 1807

 

For sale, my estate in Westmoreland county, adjoining Leed's Town, containing between 1000 and 1100 acres.  The lands are as good as lands generally are in that part of the neighborhood, and a good part of them much superior, being first rate low grounds, chiefly reclaimed Pocosin, laying perfectly dry, they abound too in fine timber, such as cedar, chestnut, and oak.  The improvements are a commodious dwelling house, with convenient offices sufficient to accommodate a large and genteel family, agreeably situated on an eminence commanding a pleasing view of the two rivers Potomac and Rappahannock, there are young orchards just beginning to bear of apples and peaches, with other fruit trees, and there is a grist mill, with an overshot wheel, and with a bolting chest in her, placed nearly the centre of the estate worth between 80 and 100 barrels of toil corn per annum, besides grinding for the family's use. It is thought unnecessary to be more particular as I doubt any person inclining to buy will view the premises, when I will make known my price and terms.

 

George Fitzhugh.

October 26, 1808

 

Will be sold, To the highest bidder, on the premises, on the 2d Thursday in November next, My plantation, near Mattox Bridge, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Hill, containing 150 acres, more or less; one third of which is covered with heavy oak and green timber; it is an excellent stand for a store-the improvements are a dwelling house, with convenient out houses, and a store house.  The property is subject to the dower of Mrs. Berryman.  As it is presumed that any person wishing to purchase will first view the premises, a further description is thought unnecessary.  The terms will be $500 cash on the day of sale, and the balance in 12 months, to carry interest from the date, to be secured by a deed of trust on the land.

 

William Berklay.

Westmoreland county, Oct. 16, 1808.