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Newspaper
Augusta Chronicle
Location
Augusta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1812
Page
6
Fragmented notice advertises a February sale with 260 dozen mock ivory combs, trunks and assorted goods. It mentions items like Greene Coffee and various teas, wines, and cosmetics, with reduced prices and a mix of odd product listings.
Public sale of the estate of Charles Clayton dec includes corn fodder bacon flour fed and Glean cotton horses cattle sheep black walnut plank and framing land two eyed articles. Gallatin stud among horses. Terms five dollars down balance credit to Jan 1 next with security. Claims against the estate to be presented. Immediate payment from debtors requested. Executors Samuel Clayton Asa Doggett John Foster Colvinia Younie February 1st 1812.
A lengthy prospectus advertises a five volume set titled History and Geography of the globe and mankind by Joan Brevano. The work promises a comprehensive view of nations from ancient to modern times, tracing origin and progress of empires, laws, manners, and arts. It claims to illuminate the world’s events and prevent “a stranger in his native land.”
The notice advertises elegant printing on a single paper in volumes priced per volume. Subscribers pay on delivery, with nine subscribers making one responsible for payment and receiving a tenth copy free. Subscriptions accepted at the office.
An 18th century prospectus for a multivolume Bible concordance and atlas by Rev. Dr. Scott. It details abundant typographic work, maps, tables, and concordances offered in various bindings and prices, with subscription terms and payment conditions. It notes different volumes, optional concordances, and discounts for early subscribers.
For sale a likely young Negro man described as a carpenter. The ad notes good capabilities and invites inquiries at this office with a date of January 34. The wording reflects historical classifieds.
A notice advertising a dry lot near the first gate below the Goal east of Broad Street. It mentions wagons and carts for market use and invites drovers tobacco rollers movers and others to keep to the yard. Also a boarding option for country children at JJH school.
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