Extensive Library Catalog and a Crimin al Notice Advertisement
A long OCR fragment lists books and authors across history philosophy geography and travel plus a banking note and school books. It includes Ferguson and Locke works, travel logs, sermons, novels, and poetry. A separate notice seeks Shadrack and Buck, with a reward, forged papers of freedom, and a March 2 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Canne
Cocke
Fordyce
Rogue
Blair
Beck
Christian Mirror
Campbell
Rascal John Aims for Virginia on Runaway Plot
A mulatto named John, about 23, 5 feet 10, slender and talkative, fled from Oglethorpe county with a man from the Strong family. Authorities believe he was enticed to run, intends to reach Virginia via Augusta, possibly posing as a freeman with forged passes. Five dollars offered for lodging and information, ten dollars for delivering him.
Administratrix Sale of Fabn Rhodes Estate
On the first Tuesday in May next at the Market house Argusta the lands of the late Fabn Rhodes deceased will be sold. Auctions include 100 acres adjoining David Uarquhart 54 more acres near Catlett estate plus 21 acres, bedford lots, main road parcels and 12 acres near J Lampkin. Proceeds to heirs and creditors as directed by the administrator Mary Rhodes Adm. March 2.
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Argusta
Fabn Rhodes
David Uarquhart
John Catlett
John Rhodes
Catlett
Bedford
J Lampkin
John Rakes
Mary Rhodes
Whip Stallions For Stud at Columbia County Farm
Whip will stand the present season at the plantation in Columbia county 14 miles above Agust on the main road to Washington. Stud fee thirty dollars payable by note due December first, with early discharge option. The season runs until July 1. Gratis fall and winter care offered. mares left with the horse are fed and boarded gratis. Whip is a six teen hand mahogany bay thoroughbred with proven foal quality and noted racing progeny. He is praised as one of the best bred horses, with colts dominating American turf racing past Virginia Maryland and Kentucky rivals including Sir Solomon and Maid of the Oaks lineage. Cook's Whip colt performances in Kentucky are cited, including a notable win on October rath of October 1810.
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Columbia County
Agust
Washington
Caroli
Edgefield
Whip
Althom
England
England, As Will Be Seen By A Reference To the Racing Calanders
America
Virginia
Maryland
Kentucky
Sir Soloman
Tickletoby
Lexington
Cook
Gallatin to stand in Greenesborough until July
Joseph Cotten announces Gallatin will stand the present season in Greenesborough through July 15 and the fall season in Waynesborough. March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallatin
Greenesborough
Waynesborough
Joseph Cotten
Lost or Stolen near Camp Creek Walling ton Wilkes County
A notice dated the last of January or early February reports missing clothing from Mr. Boodrum or Kid's wagon near Camp Creek in Wilkes County. Items include coats stockings waistcoats homespun pants breeches drawers shirts and shoes packed in a bag. Reward five dollars for information leading to recovery to Joseph Eckes or the subscriber in Augusta. Jessie J Barham.
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Camp Creek
Wallington
Wilkes County
Boodrum
Kid
Joseph Eckes
Augusta
Jesse J- Barham
Apprentices Wanted for Blacksmith Business on Reynold Street
The subscriber, J. J. Perin, announces three Negro fellows as apprentices for his blacksmith operation on Reynold Street near Calffrey and Boston's Hotel. He guarantees attentive instruction and reliable training for the chosen youths. March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smica
Reynold Street
Calffrey and
Bostin
J. J. Perin
Ink Powder of a Superior Quality for Sale
Advertisement notes ink powder of superior quality available at this office for immediate sale.
Bread and Groceries Listed in Local Trade Notice
A historical trade advertisement outlines available goods including brown sugar, loaf sugar, tea, rice, salt, pepper, ginger, nutmegs, soap, indigo, crockery, glassware, iron and German steel, gin, whiskey, and various spirits offered by a local supplier. The list includes commodities by bag or barrel and notes broad inventory.
Reward Offered for Fortieron County Escapee Cuffey
A $10 reward is offered for the recapture of Cuffey a slave who ran away from Columba county on Sunday night the 9th about eight miles above Augusta. He is about 32 or 33 years old five feet nine or ten inches tall with a dark complexion and large whiskers. He wore a cotton shirt homespun overalls a brown bath coat and a long black frock. He may seek refuge in Angutta Savannah or near there where his wife and brother reside. Any person apprehending him and delivering him or placing him in a jail will receive a reward.
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Oglethorpe County
John
Strong
Oglethorpe
Virginia
Columba
Augusta
Cuffey
Angutta
Savannah
Tuff
Savan Nah
Sam
Barach Gibbons
For Hire Negro Fellow Described by Owner
Advert explains a trusted African American man with warranted character able to drive a carriage tend horses or wait in the house. The owner has no storage for him. Enquire for the printers.
Book Binding Services Move to Chronicle Office
R Fairlamb has removed his bindery to the Chronicle Office and offers services in all branches. Merchants may have account books ruled and bound to any pattern. February 9. (eow3m)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Fairlamb
Chronicle-Office
Brigade Orders and General Walker Reference
Brigadier General George Walton and aides de camp are listed in brigade orders. The fragment notes Walker's prominence and mentions aides with a partial title.
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Walker
George Walton
CraigAn Crawtorp Seeks Rich ymond County Sheriff Post
A candidate named CraigAn Crawtorp announces his bid for sheriff of Richmond County. The statement is dated January 26 and notes the county race and official filing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CraigAn Crawtorp
Richymond
George E Twigees Declared Sheriff Candidate
The notice states George E Twigees is the authorized candidate for Sheriff in the upcoming election. The date February 2 is listed with the declaration.
Petition for land title in Augusta district 1810
In Richmond County Court of Ordinary on September 3 1810 Lewis M Coy petitions for title to a tract in Augusta city bounded by Ananias Cooper and Bills Street with three months public notice ordered. The petition seeks aid from the administrator of Cooper under the act for such cases.
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County of
Richmond
Cowles
Crook, Wright and Tinley
Michael Fleck
John H. Duebel
Harriet
Revieu
Thomas, Moore
Ange
Seaborn Jones
P. Donaldson
Sherif
Georgia
P.clent
Joan William John Twices
Joan Course
Lewis M.coy
Ananias Cooper
Augesta
George Conn
Tsanc
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NEW Book Store
Law
Espinafed Nifi
Pius, Co
Curran
Parks
Harris& M
tHenry
Wilson
Woods
Sullivan
Plowden
Douglass
Do. Robinson
Admiralty
Bofangut & Puller
Nife
Tid
Ferguson
Empie
Izv
Jeffrson
Hume
Aabi Priestley
Barton
St. Pierre
Wait
Goldsmith
Rome
Locke
Greece
Meafe
U. States
Edward
An Anilas
Tofershus
Gathies
Pinkerton
Gedgia- Dupo
Phy
Oger
Salmon
Gazateer
Apton
Schultz
Vascade Gama
Gafs
Commodore Beau- Kendal
Kew
Athe
Sir H. Middleton
Porter
Volney
Robert
Gulvers
Ramsey
Mr. Pearce
Wee
Ditto
Beattie
Marion
Foseph
Dobson
Mrs. Cowley
Do. Chapman
Corran
Cicéro
Beau
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Thane of
Lanark
Saracen
Kola
Stern
Seneca
Fralian Nua
Nubelea
Tom Jones
Don, Sebastian
Peregrine Pickle
Mircella
Transdown
Leake
Kellearny
Thulta
Helaire
Clarifsa Harlow, Wild Frith Girl
Tar Balls
Robinson Crusoe
Shakepear
Theobald
Lee
Thompson
Borough N
E. Scot
Hi Gentic & English
E. Bradshaw Billings
Seaborn Fones, Esq
Bread Street
Curap Sipe
Eseke
Shadrack
Michael Flick
Spirit Creek
N. B. Shadrack
Buck
Arguita
Peter Donaldson
Administratrix Sale
LSO
Hutchinson
Littleberry Clanton
Geor ‘Gia
1Eth Reg
Richmond County
Lion Offfaid
Columbia
Sheriff’s Sale
Thomas C. Roffel
Georgee Twigees
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